text: Bernard Fanning ( Bernard Joseph Fanning , born 15 August 1969 in Brisbane , Australia ) is a musician and singer-songwriter . He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger since 1989 .
simplified: Bernard Fanning born August 15 , 1969 , is the singer , guitarist and writes songs for the Australian rock band Powderfinger .