‘There is no one making music that sounds like us at the moment!’ Powderfinger’s Bernard Fanning hints the band’s shock reunion could become permanent
Bernard Fanning has hinted that his popular rock band Powderfinger could be making a comeback.
After spitting in 2010, the rockers headlined a coronavirus benefit concert, titled One Night Lonely, that streamed live on YouTube on May 23.
And there could be more to come, the 50-year-old singer told The Daily Telegraph on Friday.
Big news? Bernard Fanning has hinted that his popular rock band Powderfinger could be making a comeback. Pictured in 2008
‘One thing I will say about it is there is no one making music that sounds like us at the moment so hopefully the concert creates a point of difference and can contribute to the re-emergence of people playing instruments,’ he told the paper.
Bernard revealed that he’s tempted by the idea of bringing the band’s distinctive grunge sound to new audiences.
‘I see that at my own shows, younger people in the audience requesting Powderfinger songs,’ he told the paper.
One night only: After spitting in 2010, the rockers headlined a coronavirus benefit concert, titled One Night Lonely, that streamed live on YouTube on May 23. Pictured in 2010
Old school: Bernard revealed that he’s tempted by the idea of bringing the band’s distinctive grunge sound to new audiences. ‘I see that at my own shows, younger people in the audience requesting Powderfinger songs,’ he told the paper. Pictured in 2017
‘An interesting part of this (live performance) is that it opens it up to a whole lot of new people.
There’s been much talk of the band reuniting in recent weeks.
Speaking to News Corp on Saturday, frontman Bernard revealed that he and bandmate Jon Coghill find the hype surreal.
‘We do laugh about it,’ Bernard, 50, said. ‘The idea that people get so pent up about this stuff is kind of ridiculous to us.’
Guitar based: ‘One thing I will say about it is there is no one making music that sounds like us at the moment so hopefully the concert creates a point of difference and can contribute to the re-emergence of people playing instruments,’ he told the paper. Pictured in 2010
Bernard went on to suggest that Australians want a ‘happy story’ considering the challenging times we are living in.
‘We appreciate [the hype], but we’re in the middle of one of the biggest health, economic and cultural crises in history… I guess people want a happy story.’
Powderfinger split in November 2010, after playing their final show in Brisbane.
Farewell! Powderfinger split in 2010, after playing their final show in Brisbane (pictured then)