Leonard Cohen: Poet and Songwriter of Hallelujah Dies at 82

Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist. Born on September 21, 1934, in Montreal, he published poetry before turning to music.

His songs include "Suzanne," "Bird on the Wire" and "Hallelujah," one of the most covered songs in pop. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and released his final album, You Want It Darker, shortly before his death.

He lived for years at a Zen monastery in California. Cohen died in Los Angeles on November 7, 2016, at age 82.

Achievements: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2008), Order of Canada.

Birth: September 21, 1934 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Profession: Singer-songwriter and poet.

Interesting Facts: He published poetry before recording music.