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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).
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.
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NicklessPT @tjd9, Pink Frost is included in MGMT's LateNightTales.
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tjd9 Why is Pink Frost so high in comparison to everything else? Was it used in a move?
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shaunaitcheson is there a more underrated band in the whole world??? the chills should be famous in the world, let alone nz
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cliiv MGMT!!! lol
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IanCurtis13 Kaleidoscope World needs more plays
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anOrchestra so underrated. esp. submarine bells lp.
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- MGMT Select The Chills 'Pink Frost' For LateNightTales Compilation 7 Aug 2011 | from www.softbomb.com
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