A multi-award winning alt-rock powerhouse, Powderfinger is one of Australia’s
most iconic and best-loved bands. Originally formed in 1989 by three Brisbane
school friends – drummer Steven Bishop (ex-The Eternal), bassist John Collins
(the Eternal), and guitarist/vocalist Ian Haug (the Vibrants, the Fossils) – the
Neil Young-inspired group began life as a cover band. Soon they had welcomed
fellow University of Queensland student Bernard Fanning into the fold as lead
vocalist. Haug assumed guitar and harmonica duties. Jon Coghill became the
band’s new drummer in 1990, and in 1992 g...