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The Mystery of Lanois

The Mystery of Lanois

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About Daniel Lanois, the Canadian musician and producer, during one of his most productive years in life, living and recording in New Orleans, LA. Daniel Lanois was born in Hull, Quebec. Sept. 19, 1951. His family moved to Hamilton, Ont. in 1963. In 1974 he and his brother Bob built and operated the Grant Avenue Studio, where he produced records by acts such as Martha and the Muffins, Parachute Club, Raffi, and Ian Tyson. In 1989 he released his first solo album, "Acadie". He also produced "Oh Mercy" by Bob Dylan and "Yellow Moon" by The Neville Bros. during the same year.

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Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

27 mins

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Release Date

16 January 1990

Country

Canada

Cast

Daniel Lanois

Daniel Lanois

Self

Malcolm Burn

Malcolm Burn

Self

Bill Dillon

Bill Dillon

Self

Aaron Neville

Aaron Neville

Self

Cyril Neville

Cyril Neville

Self

Willie Green

Willie Green

Self

Tony Hall

Tony Hall

Self

Peter Downie

Peter Downie

Self

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