The hugely influential Canadian songwriter and singer, Leonard Cohen, died at the age of 82 on 2016-11-07.

A poet as well as a songwriter, Leonard Cohen is famous for such classic and widely covered songs as Suzanne and Halleluja.  Among the many honours he has received are:

• Grammy for Album of the Year
• Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Here's a link to the Leonard Cohen discography.

  Leonard Cohen: 20 Essential Songs (Rolling Stone)

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