Ross Hannaford | |
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 Ross Hannaford at Wolesley Wines, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ross Andrew Hannaford |
| Also known as | Hanna |
| Born | 1 December 1950 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 8 March 2016 (aged 65) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Rock and roll, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1960s–2015 |
| Labels | Sparmac, Wizard, Sony/BMG, Liberation |
| Formerly of | The Pink Finks, The Party Machine, Sons of the Vegetal Mother, Daddy Cool, Mighty Kong, Ross Hannaford Trio, Mark Gillespie |
| Website | rosshannaford |
Ross Andrew Hannaford (1 December 1950 – 8 March 2016) was an Australian musician, active in numerous local bands. He was often referred to by his nickname "Hanna". Widely regarded as one of the country's finest rock guitarists, he was best known for his long collaboration with singer-songwriter Ross Wilson, which began as teenagers, with The Pink Finks and forming the seminal early '70s Australian rock band Daddy Cool. Hannaford died of cancer after being diagnosed a year earlier.