Hayward Parrott :Biography / CV :Hayward began his recording engineer career at RCA in 1969 and by 1976 he was chief engineer for Manta Sound. In 1985 he returned to the RCA site, now McClear Place, as Vice President and General Manager, where in partnership with Eric Robertson and Larry Trudel, he formed Hands On Productions Music House.
Solar Audio Productions was Hayward's next endeavor, where he combined all of his creative and technical talents into one innovative audio company with Russell Brannon and Bob Quinn.
Notably, Hayward engineered the hit single "Tears Are Not Enough" in aid of famine relief in Ethiopia. Produced by David Foster, the song features 62 top Canadian artists including Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, and Bryan Adams. He also produced and engineered the remake of Canada's National Anthem: "The Revitalization of Oh Canada". Both the symphonic and contemporary versions feature some of our country's best musicians and recording artists.
In April 2003. Hayward with Breandan McGrath and Brian Howald formed Wingit Studios, giving Atlantic Canada an award winning Audio and Video Post studio for film and television production.
Over the years, Hayward has received over 35 Gold and Platinum Records and a number of Juno, Gemini, ECMA, MIANS, and Ampac awards and nominations. His credits and his skills fully reflect a reputation that comes only from hard work and dedication to his craft.
Now, in June 2006 Hayward and Brett Ryan will be opening St.Cecilia Studios, housing
2 state of the art recordings studios in a beautifully restored church in Purcell's Cove.
