Harry Vanda

Harry Vanda
Vanda performing in 1968
Vanda performing in 1968
Background information
Birth nameJohannes Hendrikus Jacob van den Berg
Born (1946-03-22) 22 March 1946 (age 78)
Voorburg, Netherlands
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresRock
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1964–present
LabelsAlbert Productions

Johannes Hendrikus Jacob van den Berg (born 22 March 1946), better known as his stage name Harry Vanda, is an Australian musician, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as lead guitarist of the 1960s Australian rock band the Easybeats who with fellow member George Young formed the 1970s and 1980s songwriting and record production duo Vanda & Young.