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The Chills story is as much the story of Martin Phillipps. The group was dogged by an ever changing line up, with Phillipps being the only permanent member. At times it seemed that the end of The Chills had finally arrived but Phillipps’ strong motivation and ambition for success wouldn’t allow this. The Chills achieved the success they deserved and were one of the top bands to emerge from New Zealand.

It all began in late 1978 when Martin Phillipps was the crisp age of 15. Inspired by the punk movement, including local band The Enemy, he teamed up with Jeff Batts (vocals) and Craig Easton (guitar) one weekend and began to make noise. Soon after Paul Baird (drums) and Gaynor Propsting (bass) joined up and The Same was formed. Phillipps played guitar and following the departure of Batts took over as the principal songwriter and vocalist. Their few gigs included support for Toy Love and a Telethon ‘79 appearance, and it was quickly becoming obvious that Phillipps possessed a rare talent with a great sense of melody.

Others to pass through The Same were Alistair Dunn and Monica Hales, but in early 1980 the band dissolved, with the final line-up of Phillipps (guitar and vocals), Paul Baird (drums), Jane Dodd (bass) and Phillipps’ sister Rachel (guitar).
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  • THee-BeAtNiK

    Digging the vibe.

    January 2012
  • NicklessPT

    @tjd9, Pink Frost is included in MGMT's LateNightTales.

    November 2011
  • tjd9

    Why is Pink Frost so high in comparison to everything else? Was it used in a move?

    November 2011
  • shaunaitcheson

    is there a more underrated band in the whole world??? the chills should be famous in the world, let alone nz

    November 2011
  • cliiv

    MGMT!!! lol

    November 2011
  • IanCurtis13

    Kaleidoscope World needs more plays

    October 2011
  • anOrchestra

    so underrated. esp. submarine bells lp.

    October 2011
  • ribbane

    Amazing!

    September 2011
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