Bernard Fanning

Singer-songwriter, Powderfinger frontman

Bernard Fanning - Singer-songwriter, Powderfinger frontman
Born

August 15th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

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An influential Australian singer-songwriter gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the rock band Powderfinger. The band released several successful albums, including 'Odyssey Number Five,' which achieved critical and commercial success. Fanning also pursued a solo career, releasing albums such as 'Tea & Sympathy.' His work across both solo and band projects contributed significantly to the Australian music scene in the late 1990s and 2000s.

Led Powderfinger to multiple ARIA Awards

Released the solo album 'Tea & Sympathy'

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