Bernard Fanning came up with most of the lyrics for their band Powderfinger .
Throughout their recording career Powderfinger consisted of five members : Bernard Fanning- vocalist , guitarist , keyboardist and harmonicist and contributed lyrics ; John Collins was their bass guitarist ; Ian Haug was their first lead vocalist but mostly provided backing vocals and guitar ; Darren Middleton was their co-lead guitarist , keyboardist , backing vocalist and sometime lead vocalist ; Jon Coghill was their drummer and percussionist .
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