How Long Gone 902. - Bruce Hornsby
Feb 6, 2026
Bruce Hornsby, legendary singer-songwriter and pianist behind 'The Way It Is,' chats from his Virginia studio. He talks about moving back from LA, his new record Indigo Park, scoring films with Spike Lee, and friendships with Bon Iver and other collaborators. He also dives into his obsession with basketball, including one-on-one stories with Allen Iverson, and his unusual daily routines.
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L.A. Years And Station Wagon Pragmatism
- Bruce Hornsby lived in L.A. from 1980–1990 during the new wave era and drove a practical station wagon to haul his Fender Rhodes.
- He later moved back to Virginia and still prefers pragmatic cars, now driving an old Toyota Highlander hybrid.
Use 'Chills' As A Creative Litmus Test
- Hornsby can't fully turn off his creative mind and uses 'chills' as a personal quality test for music.
- He trusts his own visceral reaction more than external praise when judging a song's worth.
Experiment With Small Wellness Changes
- Read reputable sources to guide small wellness experiments, like the New York Times Science Times for health ideas.
- Try incremental changes (Bruce began increasing olive oil) and observe whether they stick before committing fully.
