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Hagood Hardy was born on 26 February, 1937 in Angola, Indiana, United States, is an American-born Canadian musician (1937–1997). Discover Hagood Hardy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
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| Occupation |
Composer, arranger, vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
26 February 1937 |
| Birthday |
26 February |
| Birthplace |
Angola, Indiana, United States |
| Date of death |
1997 |
| Died Place |
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
United States
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Hagood Hardy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Hagood Hardy height not available right now. We will update Hagood Hardy's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Hagood Hardy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hagood Hardy worth at the age of 60 years old? Hagood Hardy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Composer. He is from United States. We have estimated Hagood Hardy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Hagood Hardy Social Network
Timeline
His great-uncle was Arthur Sturgis Hardy, a Liberal politician who served as Ontario's fourth premier from 1896 to 1899.
Hugh Hagood Hardy, (February 26, 1937 – January 1, 1997) was a Canadian composer, pianist, and vibraphonist.
He played mainly jazz and easy listening music.
The session includes the jazz standard "Comin' Home Baby" and the Gershwin classic, "Summertime".
Hardy released a number of singles in the early 1970s.
His single "Just a Little Lovin'" appeared on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart in 1971, and "The Garden Path" was on the chart in 1972.
Hardy's tune "The Homecoming" was used 1972 as music to a TV commercial for Salada tea.
It was later included on an album of the same name.
He is best known for the 1975 single, "The Homecoming" from his album of the same name, and for his soundtrack to the Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea films.
Hardy was born in Angola, Indiana.
His mother was an American citizen.
Hardy came to Canada as an infant settling in Brantford and grew up in Oakville, Ontario.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College, Toronto, and studied music privately in Toronto with Gordon Delamont.
As a young man he participated in bebop jam sessions on Gerrard Street in Toronto.
Hardy set up an independent record label, Isis, through his Toronto company, Hagood Hardy Productions, and released "The Homecoming" as a single in 1975.
It climbed the charts, rising to 14 in Canada, and in the US number 41 on the pop and number 6 on the easy listening charts, and was certified Gold in Canada, where it reached number one on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.
Hardy won Juno Awards in 1976 and 1977 as instrumentalist of the year, and in 1976 as composer of the year.
He was named instrumental artist of the year by Billboard magazine.
Hardy wrote the scores for the 1982 film Mazes and Monsters, the 1985 film Anne of Green Gables and the sequel, Anne of Avonlea.
This version of "Summertime" was later "covered" by the 1990's rock group Sublime in their hit song "Doin' Time."
In 1992, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
In the 1995 provincial election he was 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.
Hardy died from lymphoma in January, 1997, at the age of 59; he was survived by four children.
