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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 new wave 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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Scarlett1991 wrote:
9 days ago

SPLIT ENZ ROCKS!

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Soyerz wrote:
last month

Some of the members are from Australia. The main dudes are Kiwis.

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Nfelto wrote:
last month

I think last.fm got it wrong. I believe they are from Australia

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Stretchead wrote:
last month

Bands from NZ? A country with a population a little larger than Berlin. How about Shihad or the Datsuns? What about the Dunedin/Flying Nun Records scene from the 80's? -The Clean, the Chills, the Verlaines, the Bats, etc. Open your eyes and ears and you'll find something

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TheFeldster wrote:
last month

Split Enz were fantastic. And they did the world some more good when they spawned Crowded House!

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dickbrilliant wrote:
September 2009

The bio should read, "Split Enz is one of the few bands ever to emerge from NZ". [2] :B

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AresAndEnyo wrote:
August 2009

The bio should read "Split Enz is one of the few bands ever to emerge from NZ"

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ramiroreguerin wrote:
July 2009

"i got you" ... "poor boy" ... tienen un estilo muy bueno ... recomendados!!!!!!

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wuzadoo wrote:
July 2009

To think I coulda seen them in 1980 or so...but no, I had to WORK! What a dope....They were quirky to be sure, but not the same old drivel. I love them!

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Ez-tracks wrote:
July 2009

heh

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lastfmgs wrote:
June 2009

Cosign Antonionii

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Antonionii wrote:
June 2009

Sincerely underated in America,from what I have heard, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Finn is one of the best pop music composer of the last 30 years. I'm beginning to get into their music. Split Enz seems also interesting in their own way. Any suggestions in regards to albums of both bands ?

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SeanceMascara wrote:
April 2009

My recording of the Sound Relief concert can be found here: http://www.last.fm/user/SeanceMascara/journal/2009/04/21/2nzv1j_split_enz_%40_sound_relief%2C_melbourne_cricket_ground_%282009-03-14%29_recording. Spread the link far and wide. Become a follower of my tumblr.

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merzkynadsat wrote:
March 2009

I'm waiting for the next reunion concert. They surely can't leave us Nz'ers hanging? D:

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Rollingstone21 wrote:
March 2009

Can't wait to see em live!

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Crsjay wrote:
March 2009

lovin' Poor Boy. Great songs, great sound.

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bowie_fan87 wrote:
February 2009

I just picked up "True Colors" and "Time And Tide" on vinyl and I am very impressed!

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youngjunkie wrote:
February 2009

Neil Finn formed Crowded House with two Ausies. Tim Finn did eventually join later when they re-formed 2007 after spliting in 1996. I think he got asked to leave. My years may be wrong but Im sure you can get all the info on their fact files.

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CalPOPlover wrote:
February 2009

Digging the Split Enz- they went on to be Crowded House? Something like that? http://www.last.fm/music/CalPOP/_/Purple+Flowers?autostart

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infraredhotdog wrote:
February 2009

Agreed! The early material is just delightful.

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