Stephen Bruton
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Turner Stephen Bruton, also known as Stephen Bruton, born on November 7, 1948, in Wilmington, Delaware, was an American musician and actor. He moved to Texas at age two and later joined Kris Kristofferson's band after graduating from Texas Christian University, marking the beginning of a long collaboration and friendship that spanned over four decades. Bruton worked with numerous artists, including NRBQ, T Bone Burnett, Bonnie Raitt, and Carly Simon. From 1993 to 2005, he released five solo albums: What It Is, Right on Time, Nothing But the Truth, Spirit World, and From the Five. He also produced albums for Alejandro Escovedo, Marcia Ball, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. In 2009, Bruton co-wrote and performed with T Bone Burnett much of the music in the country music film Crazy Heart, which was dedicated to his memory. Bruton died on May 9, 2009, at age 60 from complications of throat cancer.
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- Love Theme From "A Star Is Born" (Evergreen) featuring Kris Kristofferson
- Somebody Else
