Bruce Hornsby

Bruce Randall Hornsby (born November 23, 1954 in Williamsburg, Virginia) is an American singer, pianist, accordion player, and songwriter, best known for his signature song "The Way It Is".

Bruce Randall Hornsby (born November 23, 1954 in Williamsburg, Virginia) is an American singer, pianist, accordion player, and songwriter, best known for his signature song "The Way It Is".

Hornsby grew up listening to all types of music. He studied music at the Berklee College of Music and the University of Miami, graduating in 1977. He spent time in Los Angeles as a session musician and songwriter, before moving back to Virginia.