Biography:

Bruce Guthro (August 31, 1961 – September 5, 2023) was a Canadian singer-songwriter from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Guthro recorded as a solo artist, and was lead vocalist for the Scottish celtic rock band Runrig from 1998,^[1] until the group retired in 2018.^[2] Guthro received several ECMAs (East Coast Music Awards),^[3] and hosted and conceptualized the Canadian TV show Songwriters Circle, on which guests included Jim Cuddy, Colin James, and Alan Doyle (of the Canadian band Great Big Sea).^[4]

Guthro was also the father of musicians Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro.^[5][6] He co-produced Dylan’s award-winning 2012 debut album All That’s True with Dave Gunning and co-wrote five of the album’s songs.^[5][7]

Guthro died from cancer on September 5, 2023, five days after his 62nd birthday.^[8]

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