American multi-instrumentalist, born February 21, 1955, New York City, New York, USA, who plays many stringed instruments (including guitar, mandolin, pedal steel guitar, slide guitar, and violin) in genres including country, folk, blues, and rock. He is perhaps most widely known for his time as part of Bob Dylan's Never Ending Tour band from 1997 to 2004.
Was elected Mayor of Vancouver in 2002 and will soon be up for re-election.
As Mayor of Vancouver, Canada, implemented Canadas first safe injection site for intravenous drug users. Many street deaths due to drug overdoses are avoided.
(August 2005) Appointed to the Canadian Senate.
(November 2002) Mayor of City of Vancouver, BC, Canada
He is a guitar player and singer in Bob Dylan s current band.
