Sevenoaks, Kent, England
Progressive rock, instrumental rock, jazz, jazz fusion
William Scott "Bill" Bruford (born 17 May 1949) is a retired English drummer, percussionist, songwriter, producer, and record label owner who first gained prominence as the original drummer of the rock band Yes, from 1968 to 1972. After his departure from Yes, Bruford spent the rest of the 1970s playing in King Crimson, touring with Genesis and U.K., and forming his own group, Bruford.
In the 1980s, Bruford returned to King Crimson for three years, collaborated with several artists including The Roches, Patrick Moraz, and David Torn, and formed his jazz band Earthworks in 1986. He then played in Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe which led to his return to Yes, lasting until 1992. Bruford played in King Crimson for his third and final tenure between 1994 and 1997, after which he continued with Earthworks and further collaborations.
Feels Good to Me (1978) 2005 Rem.
Music for Piano and Drums (1983) 2004 Rem., with Patrick Moraz
Flags (1985) 2005 Rem., with Patrick Moraz
If Summer Had its Ghosts (1997) with Ralph Towner and Eddie Gomez
In Concert in Holland (2004) rec.2002, with Michiel Borstlap
Every Step a Dance Every Word a Song (2004) with Michiel Borstlap
In Two Minds (2008) with Michiel Borstlap
In Tokyo (2009) Live '85, with Patrick Moraz
Bruford:
One of a Kind (1979)
The Bruford Tapes (1979) Live
Gradually Going Tornado (1980)
Rock Goes to College (2007) Live '79
Bill Bruford's Earthworks:
Earthworks (1987)
Dig? (1989)
All Heaven Broke Loose (1991) 2005 Rem.
Stamping Ground (1994) Live
Heavenly Bodies (1997) Comp.
A Part, and Yet Apart (1999)
The Sound of Surprise (2001)
Footloose and Fancy Free (2002) Live
Random Acts of Happiness (2004) Live
Earthworks Underground Orchestra (2006) Live, Ltd.Ed.
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (with Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe):
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (1989) 2014 Rem.
An Evening of Yes Music Plus (1993) Live, Rem.
Bruford Levin Upper Extremities:
Bruford Levin Upper Extremities (1998)
B.L.U.E. Nights (2000) Live
