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(1977 – present)

They were formed in 1977 as Flowers by Iva Davies (born Ivor Arthur Davies, on 22 May 1955, in Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia), who was the main creative force, and a classically trained musician; and bass player, Keith Welsh. For a number of years they also obtained the services of Bob Kretschmer, until he was replaced by young guitarist Paul Gildea.

Since 1980 Icehouse has released seven albums, several compilations, and music from collaborations with other artists including dance companies.

The 1987 album Man of Colours was released at the apex of their fame and international success.

Man of Colours is considered by many to be the band’s magnum opus.

As Flowers, Icehouse built up a strong following as a live act around Sydney, Australia, noted for their distinctive cover versions of songs by a wide range of acts including T-Rex and Brian Eno.

After signing to the independent Regular Festival Records label, they released their debut single, “Can’t Help Myself”, which hit the Australian Top 10 in June 1980. This was followed by their first album Icehouse, which also made the Top 10 and became one of year’s biggest selling albums in Australia. The album made use of synthesisers, especially the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5. Further singles “We Can Get Together” and “Walls” both hit the Top 20. A European single from this album, “Icehouse”, created some interest in the U.K., partly because of a memorable video.
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  • victorysecret

    Perfect !!

    Friday afternoon

  • TheJebber

    This has to be the most successful, well-regarded band whose entire back catalog is out of print, save for one album on iTunes (not counting the White Heat collection). I've managed to get Man of Colours, Measure for Measure and Sidewalk, but I've been trying to snag a copy of Primitive Man for less than $25 or $30 for ages.

    20 days ago

  • RogeriaMartins

    I'M IN LOVE WITH ELECTRIC BLUE. MAN, WHAT A PERFECT SONG :'''''''')

    March 2012

  • Solacium

    wow........... electric blue

    March 2012

  • RogeriaMartins

    No Promises. CLASSIC! <33333333333

    February 2012

  • dAniel_brit

    Crazy <3

    February 2012

  • Pusteblumme

    Hey Little Girl:-))))

    January 2012

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    Cross the Border!

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Iva's ARIA Acceptance speech...

6 Sep 2006 | from blog.myspace.com/icehouseofficial

I'm very, very proud to accept this wonderful honour from ARIA, and I accept it on behalf of all the members of the band. They are wonderful people and many of them I'm still working with …

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