Bernard Fanning
Bernard Fanning

Bernard Fanning

About Bernard Fanning

Bernard Fanning (born 15 August 1969) is a Queensland musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Queensland alternative rock band Powderfinger from its formation in 1989 to its dissolution in 2010.

Born and raised in Toowong, Brisbane, Fanning was taught the piano by his mother at an early age. At the age of 12, while attending St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, he began writing music, and upon graduating from St. Joseph’s, moved on to the University of Queensland, where he studied journalism for a short time. He dropped out to pursue a music career, after meeting Ian Haug in an economics class. Fanning joined Haug, John Collins, and Steven Bishop, who had recently formed Powderfinger, and took the role of lead singer. After Bishop left and guitarist Darren Middleton joined, the band released five studio albums in fifteen years and achieved mainstream success in Australia. During Powderfinger’s hiatus in 2005, Fanning began his solo music career with the studio album Tea & Sympathy. Powderfinger then reunited in 2007 and released two more albums before disbanding in late 2010.

While Powderfinger’s style focuses on alternative rock, Fanning’s solo music is generally described as a mixture of blues and acoustic folk. Fanning plays guitar, piano, keyboards and harmonica, both when performing solo and also with Powderfinger. Often speaking out against Australian political figures, Fanning has donated much of his time to philanthropic causes. He is an advocate for Aboriginal justice in Australia.

Bernard Fanning Q&A
When did Bernard Fanning's first album release?

Bernard Fanning's first album Tea & Sympathy released on Mon Oct 31 2005.

What is the most popular album by Bernard Fanning?

The most popular album by Bernard Fanning's is Tea & Sympathy

What is the most popular song by Bernard Fanning?

The most popular song by Bernard Fanning's is Sooner or Later

When did Bernard Fanning start making music?

Bernard Fanning's first song Shed My Skin released on Thu Jan 01 1970.

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