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Split Enz were a New Zealand new wave band from Auckland. Formed in October 1972, the group originally consisted of vocalist and pianist Tim Finn , vocalist and guitarist Phil Judd , bassist Mike Chunn , violinist Miles Golding and flautist Mike Howard.
Originally named Split Ends, presumably referencing split ends of hairs, the band were formed by songwriters Tim Finn (vocals) and Phil Judd (guitar/vocals). The original line-up was completed by Mike Chunn (bass), Miles Golding (violin) and Mike Howard (flute), with the band making their first live appearance on 10 December 1972, at the Wynyard Tavern in Auckland, New Zealand.
Finn wrote or co-wrote some of the band's best-known songs, including "I See Red" and "Six Months in a Leaky Boat". While still a member of Split Enz, he began a solo career, scoring the two hits "Fraction Too Much Friction" and "Made My Day" in 1983; he left the band in early 1984, briefly returning for their farewell tour later that year.
Neil Mullane Finn OBE (born 27 May 1958) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known for being a principal member of Split Enz, of which he shared lead duties with his brother Tim, and the lead singer, guitarist, and a founding member of Crowded House.
Exclusive to the box set Split Enz 1972–1979 — — Rear Enz: Released: 1992; Label: Mushroom; Singles, rarities, demos and live recordings 1980–1984; Exclusive to the box set Split Enz 1980–1984 — — The Best of Split Enz: Released: 1993 (UK & US only) Label: Chrysalis (CDP 528409) — — Spellbound: Released: May 1997; Label ...
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Although The Beatles publicly disbanded in 1970, it wasn’t the first time the band had dealt with a split. ... After The Beatles broke up, all the members had successful solo careers.
Geoff Chunn is a New Zealand musician, best known as an early member of Split Enz. Chunn was a teenage friend of Tim Finn. Together the two of them and Chunn's elder brother, Mike Chunn, founded the band Stillwater while at high school in the late 1960s. When Stillwater split up in 1971, Chunn joined acoustic group Rosewood. [1] [2]