Harry Hibbs's music evoked memories of N.L. Now his accordion is making its way home Often referred to as Newfoundland’s favourite son, Harry Hibbs was a star musician known for bringing the province’s traditional music to the mainland. More than 30 years after his death, a St. John’s woman and Harry’s family are working to bring the musician’s accordion home to Bell Island, N.L. Social Sharing 'He is the best bellow bender on a button box that has ever been,' says Linda Hickey CBC Radio · Posted: Apr 05, 2021 11:18 AM ET | Last Updated: April 5 Harry Hibbs, often called His Nibs, skyrocketed to fame in the late 1960s with his accordion playing that evoked memories of Newfoundland. He died of cancer in Toronto in 1989, but his tunes — and his memory — live on today.(Submitted )