Ron Hynes

Ron Hynes
Hynes performing in Gros Morne
Background information
Born(1950-12-07)December 7, 1950
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
DiedNovember 19, 2015(2015-11-19) (aged 64)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
GenresFolk, Country
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active1972–2015
Labels
  • World Records (1972)
  • Grand East Records (1978)
  • Lost Island (1990)
  • EMI (1993)
  • Borealis Records (2003)
Formerly ofWonderful Grand Band
WebsiteHynesite.ca

Ron Hynes (December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015) was a folk singer-songwriter from Newfoundland and Labrador. He was especially known for his composition "Sonny's Dream", which has been recorded worldwide by many artists and was named the 41st greatest Canadian song of all time on the 2005 CBC Radio One series 50 Tracks: The Canadian Version.

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