Marc Cohn Bio | Wiki
Marc Cohn is an American singer-songwriter and musician famously known for his song “Walking in Memphis” from his eponymous 1991 album, which was a Top 40 hit.
He has been awarded numerous awards for his singing career including the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1992. Additionally, in 1991 he was nominated for the American Music Awards. Whenever he is not performing Marc loves traveling, hiking, and writing songs.
Marc Cohn Age
He was born on July 5, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States of America. Marc is 62 years old but will be turning a year older on July 5.
Marc Cohn Height
He is slightly tall in stature. Marc stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (approx. 1.82m.)
Marc Cohn Family
He was born and also raised in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States of America under the care, love, and support of to his caring parents. Marc holds American nationality but belongs to the white ethnicity.
Detailed information about his childhood is currently, unavailable at the moment. Therefore, his parents’ names, whereabouts, profession, and whether he has any siblings remains a mystery that shall be solved soon, The above information is currently under review and shall be updated as soon as possible.
Marc Cohn Wife
He is currently single and a father of four children, Marc has been in unsuccessful marriages. He married his first wife Jennifer George on May 20, 1988, and was blessed with two children; Emily Cohn and Max Cohn. Unfortunately, after staying in the marriage for less than 15 years the couple separated.
In 1999, Marc met journalist Elizabeth Vargas in an interview where she interviewed his friend, Andre Agassi. The two fell in love and started dating 3 years later they got married. Marc and Elizabeth officially tied the knot on July 20, 2002, in the United States. The couple was later blessed with two sons; Zachary born January 31, 2003, and Samuel born August 16, 2006. After staying in the marriage for 12 years, the couple officially divorced in August 2014.
Marc Cohn Education
Growing up in Ohio, Marc attained his high school diploma from Beachwood High School, where he learned to play guitar and started writing songs. While still in high school, Marc already sang and played with a local band called Doanbrook Hotel. He later pursued his dream career at Oberlin College based in Ohio. There, he taught himself how to play the piano. He later transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles, where he started to perform in Los Angeles area coffeehouses.
Marc Cohn Shot
On August 7, 2005, in Denver Marc was shot in the head during an attempted carjacking while on a concert tour with Suzanne Vega. The bullet missed his eye and lodged near his skull”. Cohn was hospitalized for observation and was released 8 hours later. The doctors told him that he was the luckiest unlucky guy they had met in a very long time. The shooter was sentenced to 36 years in prison.
Marc Cohn Songs
- Walking in Memphis
- True companion
- Silver Thunderbird
- Walk Through the World
- 29 ways
- Saving the Best for Last
- Perfect love
- Walk on Water
- Already Home
- miles Away
- Ghost Train
Marc Cohn Walking in Memphis
Walking in Memphis is a song originally composed by American musician Marc and released in March 1991. The song belongs to the Soft rock genre and was released under the label Atlantic. Its lyrics are an autobiographical chronicling his 1985 trip to Memphis to overcome a bout of writer’s block. The song received positive reviews and was awarded the 34th Grammy Awards in 1992, the same year that the 31-year-old Cohn won the Grammy for Best New Artist. That very year it was released the song reached number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Marc Cohn Net Worth
Judging from his lifestyle, it is quite evident to all that he has garnered a desirable amount of wealth from his career as an American singer-songwriter and musician. Marc’s average net worth is $12 million
Is Marc Cohn Married
No. Marc has been in two unsuccessful marriages, however, he is a proud father of his four grown children.
How Old Is Marc Cohn
He was born to his lovely parents on July 5, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. Therefore, Marc is 62 years old.