The Mystery of Lanois

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