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Tributes have been pouring in from fans and fellow musicians alike, all celebrating Bruce\u2019s exceptional talent and his warm personality.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was just the nicest person you could ever hope to meet and a joy to perform with,\u201d his former bandmate continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn exceptional singer, musician and song writer taken far too soon. We are going to miss him. RIP,\u201d Pete concluded.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n These words echoed the sentiment felt by many, emphasizing Bruce’s exceptional skills as a singer, musician, and songwriter, and the joy he brought to those who had the privilege to perform with him.<\/p>\n His contributions to Runrig, starting in 1998 and continuing until the band’s retirement in 2018, left a mark on the music scene.<\/p>\n Bruce\u2019s legacy extended beyond his time with Runrig, with his website highlighting his four-decade-long dedication to music and his deep connection to Nova Scotia, his place of birth and upbringing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Throughout his career, Bruce amassed gold and platinum records, received multiple awards in various musical genres, and even ventured into lead roles in rock operas and his own television series.<\/p>\n Before his death, Bruce\u2019s website stated that he was, \u201cchoosing to stay close to home writing songs, working with various charities and corporate clients, as well as sharing the stage with his heroes, peers and some amazing, up-and-coming East Coast talent.\u201d<\/p>\n The website also quotes Bruce sharing his favorite part of being an entertainer, \u201cGive me a guitar, a chair, and a few hundred people who want to listen to my songs and I\u2019m as happy as I could ever be on stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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