Bernard Fanning
Bernard Fanning performing with Powderfinger at the Across the Great Divide Tour in 2007.
Background information
Birth name	Bernard Fanning
Born	August 15, 1969 (1969-08-15) (age 38)
Origin	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genre(s)	Indie rock Indie pop Root and Blues
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals Piano Guitar Percussion Harmonica
Years active	1993 – Present
Label(s)	Dew Process/Universal Music(Australia) Lost Highway Records(US)
Associated acts	Powderfinger
Website	Bernard Fanning Official Website

Bernard Fanning (born August 15, 1969) is an Australian musician best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Powderfinger. He went to St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane; after completing high school he decided to join a band. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 399 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (599 × 900 pixel, file size: 380 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... For the studio album by The Band, see Across The Great Divide. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... This article is about the Australian city. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... For other uses, see Root (disambiguation). ... “Blues music” redirects here. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A short grand piano, with the top up. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Percussion instruments are played by being struck, shaken, rubbed or scraped. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... See also: 1993 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1993 Record labels established in 1993 // Date Unknown- Christian Rock label Tooth and Nail Records is formed. ... The present is the time that is perceived directly, not as a recollection or a speculation. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Dew Process is an Australian independent record label whose client list includes Sarah Blasko, The Grates, Bernard Fanning and Drag. ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest major label in the record industry, with a 23% market share. ... Lost Highway Records was a Nashville based subsidiary of Universal Music until it was merged into Island Def Jam Records. ... Powderfinger is an Australian rock band. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Powderfinger is an Australian rock band. ... St. ... For other uses, see Brisbane (disambiguation). ...

Music Career

Powderfinger era

In 1989, while at TAFE, Fanning met fellow musician Ian Haug who was the guitarist and singer of the group Powderfinger. After Haug discovered that Fanning was also a musician, he invited Fanning to join the band. Initially as the backing vocalist, Haug identified that Fanning would be more suited as the group's lead vocalist and exchanged roles. Also during the early time of the band, Fanning invited his old school friend Darren Middleton to join the band also. For the Texas educational association, see Texas Association of Future Educators. ... Ian Haug is the guitarist of the Australian rock band Powderfinger. ... Powderfinger is an Australian rock band. ... Darren Middleton is a guitarist of a very successful Australian band called Powderfinger. ...

In the years to follow, Powderfinger gained success by recording a self-funded independent EP followed by signing to Universal Records subsidiary company Polydor Records. This deal saw Powderfinger's popularity grow to become one of Australia's most successful and respected rock acts with Fanning as its front man and generally considered the group's spokesperson. Universal Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group. ... 1920s vintage Polydor export label with its double-horn gramophone logo In 1954 Polydor Records introduced their distinctive orange label. ...

Fanning made a small appearance in the 2003 film Ned Kelly as a musical performer in the bar. Fanning contributed several original songs to the film's soundtrack, Fanning's first commercial departure from Powderfinger. Ned Kelly is an Australian film directed by Gregor Jordan. ...

After Powderfinger released their greatest hits collection, Fingerprints: The Best of Powderfinger, 1994-2000 in 2004, they decided to take a break from recording and touring.

Solo venture

In 2004, Fanning produced the debut solo album by Andrew Morris entitled Little By Little.

In October 2005, through Dew Process, a Universal Records company headed up by Powderfinger's manager, Fanning released his debut solo album entitled Tea and Sympathy which debuted at #1 on the Australian ARIA Albums chart. This album was very different to any albums by Powderfinger in that it was very folk and acoustic in style, while Powderfinger are a rock group, which only occasionally venture into ballads, and even then they are quite rock orientated. As a result fans were divided, though the different style did draw new fans who prefer the more acoustic sound. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dew Process is an Australian independent record label whose client list includes Sarah Blasko, The Grates, Bernard Fanning and Drag. ... Universal Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group. ... Tea and Sympathy is the first solo album by Australian male artist Bernard Fanning, also lead vocalist of Powderfinger. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ...

The lead single "Wish You Well" was highly successful on the Australian charts, and was soon followed by the single release of "Songbird". Both music videos for these singles were directed by Damon Escott & Stephen Lance of Head Pictures, with "Wish You Well" winning the ARIA Award for Best Music Video in 2006. Fanning himself won two ARIA awards in 2006, for Album of the Year for Tea and Sympathy and Best Male Artist for "Wish You Well." Wish You Well is the first single from Bernard Fannings solo debut album Tea and Sympathy, released in 2005 and was voted number 1 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2005. ... Songbird is the second single from Bernard Fannings solo debut album Tea and Sympathy, released in 2005, this album won the ARIA award for Album Of The Year in 2006. ... The Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) is the Australian counterpart of the Recording Industry Association of America. ...

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During the hiatus, Fanning also contributed harmonica to fellow Powderfinger member Darren Middleton's band Drag's debut studio album The Way Out. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Darren Middleton is a guitarist of a very successful Australian band called Powderfinger. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Singles from The Way Out Released: August 2005 Released: October 2005 The Way Out is the debut album by Australian rock band Drag released 10 July 2005. ...

Powderfinger reunion

Throughout 2006, Fannning had made mention of Powderfinger ending their hiatus to release their sixth studio album. In January 2007, the group departed to Los Angeles to record the album. In June 2007, Powderfinger released their new album, Dream Days at the Hotel Existence as the first album after their extended hiatus. The album debuted at #1 on the Australian ARIA Albums chart.^[1] Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Powderfinger is an Australian rock band. ... Singles from Dream Days at the Hotel Existence Released: May 12, 2007 Released: TBA Dream Days at the Hotel Existence is the forthcoming sixth studio album by Australian rock band Powderfinger due for release on June 2, 2007. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ...

Miscellanea

• Bernard has stated his favourite band is The Beatles.^[2]
• Fanning refers to his fellow performing musicians with nicknames: John Collins as "JC" (which is also the name of a song from the group's album Double Allergic which refers to Jesus Christ), Darren Middleton as "Daz," Jon Coghill as "Cogs" or "Cogsie," and Ian Haug as "Haugs." From his solo career, he refers to Andrew Morris as "Moz," Matt Engelbrecht as "Bedge" and Duane Billing as "Duano."
• Powderfinger (including Fanning) is touring Australia, during September/October 2007, alongside Aussie band Silverchair.

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Discography

For albums with Powderfinger, see Powderfinger albums.

Solo Studio albums

• Tea and Sympathy (October 31, 2005) Dew Process/Lost Highway Records #1 (Australia, certified 5x Platinum)

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Singles

From Tea And Sympathy:

• "Wish You Well" - (2005) (non-commercial release)
• "Songbird" - (2005) (non-commercial release)
• "Watch Over Me" - (2006) #16 (Australia)

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Notes

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External links

• Bernard Fanning solo website
• Bernard Fanning's MySpace page
• Powderfinger website
• Official Bernard Fanning Lost Highway artist page