11 Facts About Hagood Hardy

Hugh Hagood Hardy, was a Canadian composer, pianist, and vibraphonist.

Hagood Hardy 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.

Hagood Hardy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College, Toronto, and studied music privately in Toronto with Gordon Delamont.

Hagood Hardy performed with Herbie Mann on the latter's 1961 recording Herbie Mann at the Village Gate.

Hagood Hardy released a number of singles in the early 1970s.

Hagood Hardy won Juno Awards in 1976 and 1977 as instrumentalist of the year, and in 1976 as composer of the year.

Hagood Hardy was named instrumental artist of the year by Billboard magazine.

Hagood Hardy wrote the scores for the 1982 film Mazes and Monsters, the 1985 film Anne of Green Gables and the sequel, Anne of Avonlea.

The Ontario Liberals faltered in the election, and Hagood Hardy lost to Rae.

Hagood Hardy's great-uncle was Arthur Sturgis Hardy, a Liberal politician who served as Ontario's fourth premier from 1896 to 1899.

Hagood Hardy died from lymphoma on January 1,1997, at the age of 59.