Hagood Hardy
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Hugh Hagood Hardy, CM , BA (February 26, 1937 – January 1, 1997) was a Canadian composer, pianist, and vibraphonist, born in Angola, Indiana. He is best known for the 1975 single, "The Homecoming," and for his soundtrack to the Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea films. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto.
In 1992, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
In 1995 he became the candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party in the riding of York South and faced local MPP and Premier of Ontario Bob Rae. The Ontario Liberals faltered in the election, and Hardy lost to Rae.
Hagood's mother Billy Zwoll was an American, thus Hagood's American connection. His Great Uncle through his father was Arthur Sturgis Hardy Liberal politician who served as Ontario's fourth Premier from 1896 to 1899.
[edit] External links
- Order of Canada Citation
- Hagood Hardy at the Internet Movie Database
- Hagood Hardy at The Canadian Encyclopedia
- Canadian Parliament Citation in Hansard of Parliament of Canada
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