Bruce Kaphan
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| Background information | |
| Born |
January 7, 1955 San Francisco, CA |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer, engineer |
| Instruments | pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar |
| Years active | 1970-present |
| Website |
brucekaphan |
Bruce Kaphan (born January 7, 1955) is a musician who has worked on many studio projects, often as a pedal steel player.[1] Kaphan was a member of American Music Club.[2]
In addition to Mark Eitzel and American Music Club, Kaphan has worked on albums for Sheryl Crow, The Black Crowes, R.E.M., John Lee Hooker, Chris Isaak, Francesco De Gregori, Love & Rockets, Red House Painters and many others. He has also appeared in such live or pre-recorded television performances of David Byrne’s Feelings tour, and Jewel’s Saturday Night Live and MTV Unplugged appearances. Kaphan has also written many articles for Recording Magazine, and has released 3 solo albums - Slider- Ambient Excursions for Pedal Steel Guitar (2001), Hybrid (2010) and Bruce Kaphan Quartet (2012).