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One Man Grand Band

The Lyric Life of Ron Hynes

by (author) Harvey Sawler

Publisher
Breakwater Books Ltd.
Initial publish date
Apr 2016
Category
Cultural Heritage, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Military
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550816310
    Publish Date
    Apr 2016
    List Price
    $19.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781550816426
    Publish Date
    Mar 2016
    List Price
    $17.99

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Description

In this long-awaited biography, author Harvey Sawler traces the life of Ron Hynes, one of the most respected singer-songwriters in Canadian history. Through personal conversations and interviews, Sawler captures the spirit of an artist whose stock-in-trade has always been authenticity over mere commercial acceptability, providing rare insight into the life of the man who penned some of the country’s best-loved music. Sawler guides us through the dark times of addiction to the triumphs of songs such as “Sonny’s Dream” and “Atlantic Blue” while capturing the true essence of Hynes and the source of his musical genius.

About the author

.Harvey Sawler is the author of twelves books, including: Frank McKenna: Beyond Politics, Twenty-First Century Irvings, Last Canadian Beer: The Moosehead Story and Unforgettable Atlantic Canada. For five years he was a regular contributor to both SALTSCAPES and Progress magazines, covering a wide range of subjects involving business, entrepreneurship, culture, tourism and interesting personalities.

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Editorial Reviews

"…it's clear Hynes died feeling excited about the book. He'd be happy with the final product: it's sincere not saccharine, fascinating not celebratory, and will reveal much to even his biggest fans and closest friends."

The Overcast