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Auckland, New Zealand (1972 – 1984)

Split Enz is one of the most successful and longest running bands ever to emerge from New Zealand. The group was formed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1972 by Tim Finn, Phil Judd, Mike Chunn, Miles Golding, and Mike Howard, who originally called themselves “Split Ends.” They soon changed the spelling to honor their NZ homeland. For much of their career, the band was known for wild costumes and make-up designed by Crombie. For the first phase of their existence, the band played a kind of progressive rock infused with music-hall humor; later they slipped into a quirky style that generated hits worldwide.

Numerous personnel changes have been a defining factor for the Enz. Notable additions include keyboardist Eddie Rayner and percussionist Noel Crombie in 1974, and in 1977 Tim’s brother Neil Finn (who would later form Crowded House). The group effectively disbanded in 1984, but in subsequent years have reunited several times for well-received tours.

Last.FM also occasionally scrobbles a 60s garage band called The Split Ends (from Tampa, FL) under Split Enz if the listener omits the article “The” in their MP3 tags.
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  • brazenbluntz

    one step ahead

    last month
  • enzo5

    I think my favorite songs are the instrumentals.

    last month
  • PUCIKKO

    e chi sono?

    October 2011
  • ashdinosaur

    UK tour, yeah?

    July 2011
  • filnn

    Russian bands, slightly Similar on Split Enz http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Hentai

    March 2011
  • marklove77

    Love Eddy Rayner's atmospheric keys and theatrical / classical piano style !

    March 2011
  • Coda2010

    sure wish I could find my album with colored geometric shapes like holographs on the lp. True Colors.

    August 2010
  • _rilstix_

    pretty much the best greatest hits album ever. so many quality tracks.

    July 2010
  • SomeDirtyVirgin

    Nice outfits on the main picture.

    July 2010
  • SewedMyths

    They are incredible, watch the music videos youll be mezmorised peeps x

    July 2010
  • ydalmig

    Just heard their best stuff for the first time tonight. Love. Love. Love them!!!!

    June 2010
  • grantyO

    Dirty Creature should be number one.

    June 2010
  • evridica92

    Split Enz 4ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    May 2010
  • Pryde

    Please vote for your favorite artists to get them promoted in The Australian and N.Z. Rock Artists League!!

    April 2010
  • CitizenStrife

    I LOVE SPLIT ENZ! and i'm only 17. so glad my dad put me onto them :D

    April 2010
  • SeesawSeesaw451

    Have to feel sorry for poor Tim Finn though. Neil always manages to outclass him.

    April 2010
  • n0xy-x

    vary good

    March 2010
  • radiohoofdnz

    Still very unique after all these years.

    February 2010
  • JohnnyPouffe

    Unique sound. Undoubtedly, cool guys

    February 2010
  • Glamypunk

    I love the 70's albums of the Enzy Splitsy!

    January 2010
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