In November 2016, the band was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. ==History== Neil Finn (vocals, guitar, piano) and drummer Paul Hester (ex-The Cheks, Deckchairs Overboard) were former members of New Zealand band Split Enz, which spent part of 1975–6 in Australia and several years in England.
Bassist Nick Seymour (ex-Plays with Marionettes, Bang, The Horla) is the younger brother of singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Seymour of Australian rock group Hunters & Collectors. ===Formation and name change (1984–1986)=== Finn and Hester decided to form a new band during the first Split Enz farewell tour, "Enz with a Bang", in late 1984.
Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne in 1985.
Neil Finn and Nick Seymour have been the sole constant members of the group since its formation. Originally active from 1985 to 1996, Crowded House had consistent commercial and critical success in New Zealand and Australia and international chart success in two phases, beginning with a self-titled debut album that reached number 12 on the US Album Chart in 1987 and provided the Top Ten hits "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong".
The Mullanes formed in Melbourne in early 1985 with Finn, Hester, Seymour and guitarist Craig Hooper (ex-The Reels) and first performed on 11 June.
They began by playing at festivals in Australia and New Zealand and released their debut album, Crowded House, in August 1986.
It failed to chart in the US, but moderate American airplay introduced US listeners to the group. The next single, "Don't Dream It's Over", was released in October 1986 and proved an international hit, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one in Canada.
Neil Finn and Nick Seymour have been the sole constant members of the group since its formation. Originally active from 1985 to 1996, Crowded House had consistent commercial and critical success in New Zealand and Australia and international chart success in two phases, beginning with a self-titled debut album that reached number 12 on the US Album Chart in 1987 and provided the Top Ten hits "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong".
It remains the group's most commercially successful song. In March 1987, the group were awarded "Best New Talent", along with "Song of the Year" and "Best Video" awards for "Don't Dream It's Over" at the inaugural ARIA Music Awards.
In May 2001, "Don't Dream it's Over" was voted seventh in a poll of the best Australian songs of all time by the Australasian Performing Right Association. In June 1987, nearly a year after its release, Crowded House finally reached number one on the Kent Music Report Album Charts.
He toured with them in 1988, but was unable to become a full member due to family commitments. ===Early albums (1986–1990)=== Thanks to their Split Enz connection, the newly formed Crowded House had an established Australasian fanbase.
Eventually titled Temple of Low Men, their second album was released in July 1988 with strong promotion by Capitol Records.
Multi-instrumentalist Mark Hart, who would eventually become a full band member, replaced Rayner in January 1989.
Neil Finn is the younger brother of Split Enz founding member Tim Finn, who joined Crowded House in 1990 on vocals, guitars and keyboards for the album Woodface.
Seymour said that after a month he contacted Finn and they agreed that he would return to the band. ===Early 1990s (1991–1994)=== Crowded House took a break after the Canadian leg of the Temple of Low Men tour.
The song has often been covered by other artists and gave Paul Young a hit single in 1991.
The new tracks, as well as some from the previously rejected recordings were combined to make Woodface, which was released in July 1991.
Neil and Tim Finn were each awarded an OBE in June 1993 for their contributions to the music of New Zealand. In June 1996, Crowded House announced that it would disband.
Neil Finn and Nick Seymour have been the sole constant members of the group since its formation. Originally active from 1985 to 1996, Crowded House had consistent commercial and critical success in New Zealand and Australia and international chart success in two phases, beginning with a self-titled debut album that reached number 12 on the US Album Chart in 1987 and provided the Top Ten hits "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong".
Neil and Tim Finn were each awarded an OBE in June 1993 for their contributions to the music of New Zealand. In June 1996, Crowded House announced that it would disband.
In May 2001, "Don't Dream it's Over" was voted seventh in a poll of the best Australian songs of all time by the Australasian Performing Right Association. In June 1987, nearly a year after its release, Crowded House finally reached number one on the Kent Music Report Album Charts.
On 26 March 2005, Hester died by suicide, aged 46.
It was also used for a New Zealand Tourism Board advertisement in its "100% Pure New Zealand" worldwide promotion from October 2005.
In 2006, the group re-formed with drummer Matt Sherrod and released two further albums (in 2007 and 2010), each of which reached number one on Australia's album chart.
In 2006, the group re-formed with drummer Matt Sherrod and released two further albums (in 2007 and 2010), each of which reached number one on Australia's album chart.
In 2006, the group re-formed with drummer Matt Sherrod and released two further albums (in 2007 and 2010), each of which reached number one on Australia's album chart.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the band's planned 2020 concerts were rescheduled to 2021. As of July 2010, Crowded House had sold 10 million albums.
In November 2016, the band was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. ==History== Neil Finn (vocals, guitar, piano) and drummer Paul Hester (ex-The Cheks, Deckchairs Overboard) were former members of New Zealand band Split Enz, which spent part of 1975–6 in Australia and several years in England.
After several years of inactivity, it was announced a revised line-up of Crowded House would tour the UK in 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the band's planned 2020 concerts were rescheduled to 2021. As of July 2010, Crowded House had sold 10 million albums.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the band's planned 2020 concerts were rescheduled to 2021. As of July 2010, Crowded House had sold 10 million albums.
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