Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist whose profound lyricism and distinctive baritone voice redefined modern songwriting. Emerging from Montreal’s literary scene, he blended folk, pop, and spiritual themes with striking emotional depth. His work explored love, faith, longing, and the human condition, yielding timeless songs such as “Suzanne” and “Hallelujah.” Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, Cohen’s poetic elegance and introspective storytelling continue to influence generations of musicians and writers around the world.