Crowded House facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crowded House
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Crowded House, August 2007 (L–R)
Liam Finn, Matt Sherrod, Mark Hart, Neil Finn, Nick Seymour |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1985–1996, 2006–present |
| Labels | Capitol ATO |
| Associated acts | Split Enz Finn Brothers Tarmac Adam Liam Finn |
| Members | Neil Finn Mark Hart Nick Seymour Matt Sherrod |
| Past members | Liam Finn Tim Finn Paul Hester Craig Hooper Peter Jones Eddie Rayner |
Crowded House is a famous rock band from Australia. They started in 1985 in Melbourne. The band's leader and main songwriter is Neil Finn, who is from New Zealand. He has guided the band through many changes over the years. The band members come from different countries, including New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. Fans in Australia sometimes call them The Crowdies.
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The Band's Journey and Success
Crowded House was active from 1985 to 1996. During this time, they became very popular in Australia and New Zealand. They also had great success around the world.
Early Hits and Global Fame
Their first album, also called Crowded House, was released in 1987. It became very popular in the United States. It reached number twelve on the US Album Chart. This album included two of their biggest songs: "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong". These songs were Top Ten hits.
Later, their third album, Woodface, and fourth album, Together Alone, brought them more fame. They became very well-known in the UK and Europe. A collection of their best songs, Recurring Dream, also did very well. This album featured popular songs like "Fall at Your Feet", "Weather with You", "Distant Sun", "Locked Out", "Instinct" and "Not the Girl You Think You Are".
Changes in the Band
The band's original drummer, Paul Hester, left in May 1994. He left for family reasons. However, he returned for their special "Farewell to the World" concerts in 1996. These concerts were held in Melbourne and Sydney. Neil Finn decided to end the band then to focus on his own music. He also worked on a project called Finn Brothers with his brother, Tim. Sadly, Paul Hester passed away on 26 March 2005, at the age of 46.
Reunion and New Music
In 2006, Crowded House got back together. A new drummer, Matt Sherrod, joined the band. Since then, they have released two new albums. Both albums reached number one on Australia's Album Chart. These albums are "Time on Earth" (released in 2007) and "Intriguer" (released in 2010).
Images for kids
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Crowded House, San Francisco, April 1987. L to R: Paul Hester, Neil Finn, Nick Seymour
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Multi-instrumentalist Mark Hart
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Crowded House at the Café De Kroon, Amsterdam, June 1996. Neil Finn (left) and Mark Hart
See also
In Spanish: Crowded House para niños
