Description
Crowded Housenbspis a long standing and muchloved vehicle for the song writing talents of Neil Finn. Formednbspin Melbourne Australianbspin 1985 out the ashes of New Zealandrsquos Split Enznbspby Neil, Paul Hester and Nick Seymour, their eponymous selftitled debut album on Capitol Records went on to global success with the hits lsquoDonrsquot Dream Itrsquos Overrsquo and lsquoSomething So Strongrsquo. Those songs and many that followed arenbspstill resonating with audiences today, the former in particular being one of the most covered songs of the last 20 years. The bandrsquos first incarnation lasted from 1985 through 1995 with 4 studio albums andnbspenjoyed much successnbspworldwide, becoming particularly belovednbspfor their freewheeling and interactive live shows. This lineup said Farewell to the World on the steps of the Sydney Opera House in 1996nbspwith a now legendary performance in front of 150,000 people.In 2005 following the tragic death of Paul Hester, Neil and Nick feltnbspemotionally compelled to bringnbspCROWDED HOUSEnbspback, to put some more good history, as they described it, into the story of the band. nbspDrafting in new drummer Matt Sherrod and with long time touring member Mark Hart they released the album Time On Earth to critical acclaim and toured the world. Another album, Intriguer, was recorded in 2009 andnbspCROWDED HOUSEnbspwas inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame in 2016, at the same time reprising its Farewell shows at the Sydney Opera House with 3 nights of stunning performances.With in excess of 12 Million albums sold across six studio albums, two acclaimed Best of collections, over 1.2 Billion streams to date and following Neil Finnrsquos surprise star turn and an extremely successful world tour with Fleetwood Mac, Neil and Nick Seymour are inspired to begin a new chapter in thenbspCROWDED HOUSEnbspstory. A new generation has grown up and connected with their songs and will now get to experience fresh new music alongside legendary anthems from the bandrsquos 35year career.
