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He studied music at the University of Richmond for a year, Berklee College of Music for two semesters, and the University of Miami, from which he graduated in 1977. Following his graduation from the University of Miami, Hornsby returned to his hometown of Williamsburg, and played in local clubs and hotel bars.
In 1980, he moved to Los Angeles, spending three years writing for 20th Century Fox, and working as a session musician before moving back to his native Hampton Roads. During this time Hornsby joined the band Ambrosia for their last album. After Ambrosia disbanded, he performed as a member of Sheena Easton's touring band.
In 1984, Hornsby formed Bruce Hornsby and the Range, who were signed to RCA Records in 1985. "The Way It Is", his biggest hit, reached #1 on Billboard in 1986, and the following year he won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
In 1988, Hornsby first appeared on stage with the Grateful Dead, and was frequently a guest before becoming a regular fixture in the touring lineup a few years later. From 1988 until Jerry Garcia's death in 1995, Hornsby played more than 100 shows with the Grateful Dead.
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Hornsby worked extensively as a producer and sideman. In 1989, he co-wrote and played piano on Don Henley's hit "The End of the Innocence". In 1991, he played piano on Bonnie Raitt's hit "I Can't Make You Love Me". He also appeared on albums by Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Crosby Stills and Nash, and Stevie Nicks.
And last, but not least, Hornsby owns three 9' Model D Steinway Grands. :)
My Bruce Hornsby transcriptions:
Bruce Hornsby - "Boogie-woogie Improvisation from the 2020 documentary, The Tree Man - NEW!
Bonnie Raitt - "I Can't Make You Love Me" - Bruce Hornsby - piano, electric piano
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