Who are Powderfinger?
Powderfinger is an Australian rock band from Brisbane, fronted by singer Bernard Fanning. Formed in 1989, they became one of the country's most successful bands, with songs such as These Days and My Happiness.
The band's classic line-up included Fanning, guitarists Ian Haug and Darren Middleton, bassist John Collins and drummer Jon Coghill. They built a following through live shows and triple j airplay in the 1990s.
Their 1998 album Internationalist and 2000's Odyssey Number Five were huge successes, producing hits such as The Day You Come, Passenger, My Happiness and These Days. These Days topped triple j's Hottest 100 in 1999.
Awards and farewell
Powderfinger won many ARIA Awards and had several number one albums. My Happiness also charted in the United States.
The band split in 2010 after a farewell tour, and Fanning continued as a successful solo artist with songs such as Wish You Well.
Powderfinger reunited for a one-off online concert during the pandemic in 2020, raising money for charity. They are widely regarded as one of the defining Australian bands of their era.
Did You Know?
Powderfinger's name comes from a Neil Young song.