Marc Cohn biography

Marc Craig Cohn (born July 5, 1959) is an American folk rock singer-songwriter and musician.

Personal life

Cohn was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Beachwood High School in Beachwood, a Cleveland suburb. He then attended Oberlin College.

Cohn is married to ABC News journalist Elizabeth Vargas, whom he met at the 1999 U.S. Open after being introduced by Andre Agassi. They have two sons: Zachary Raphael, who was born on January 31, 2003, and Samuel Wyatt, who was born on August 16, 2006. Cohn has two other children from a previous marriage, a son, Max and a daughter, Emily.

On August 7, 2005, Cohn was shot in the head during an attempted carjacking in Denver, Colorado, following a concert with Suzanne Vega. The bullet struck him in the temple but did not penetrate his skull. Cohn was hospitalized and released the next day. His remaining concerts on the tour were canceled.

Awards

1991 American Music Awards - Nominated for Favorite New Artist - Adult Contemporary
1991 Grammy Awards - Winner for Best New Artist
1992 Grammy Awards - Nominated for Pop Male Vocalist on "Walking in Memphis"
1994 - Inducted into Beachwood High School Gallery of Success

EPs

"Marc Cohn Live: Limited Edition EP" (2005)
"Rhino Hi-Five: Marc Cohn" (2005)
"Join the Parade Live EP" (2008)

References

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