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Remembering Ron Hynes: A Legacy of Newfoundland's Music

11/20/2025

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Ron Hynes, a Newfoundland and Labrador musician and founding member of the Wonderful Grand Band, died on November 19, 2015, at age 64 after battling cancer.
On the 10th anniversary of his death, the Newfoundland and Labrador music community reflects on his legacy.
He earned the nickname "Man of a Thousand Songs" for lyrics that capture life in Newfoundland, with songs like "Sonny's Dream" and "Atlantic Blue" continuing to inspire.

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Ron Hynes, a Newfoundland and Labrador musician and founding member of the Wonderful Grand Band, died on November 19, 2015, at age 64 after battling cancer.
On the 10th anniversary of his death, the Newfoundland and Labrador music community reflects on his legacy.
He earned the nickname "Man of a Thousand Songs" for lyrics that capture life in Newfoundland, with songs like "Sonny's Dream" and "Atlantic Blue" continuing to inspire.