Marc Cohn

Before becoming an award-winning solo artist, singer-songwriter Marc Cohn was a session musician and played piano on Tracy Chapman’s 1989 LP, Crossroads.

∙ His signature song, 1991’s stirring Top 40 hit “Walking in Memphis,” is a celebration of the roots of American soul, R&B, gospel, and early rock ’n’ roll.

∙ At the 1992 Grammy Awards, Cohn won Best New Artist, and “Walking in Memphis” was nominated for both Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.