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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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secretpassage wrote:
gr8
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foolonahill235 wrote:
chill beats!
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LucyCage wrote:
Good article about the band here: http://misterchristrout.com/i/#posts_2009_10_eulogy-martin-phillipps
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WoodstockHam wrote:
I rember at the Gladstone..............
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http://www.softbomb.com http://www.facebook.com/thechills
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royalpoet wrote:
"Heavenly Pop Hit" is a perfect pop song.
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mxvalentina wrote:
its all about kaleidoscope world
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Atorias wrote:
awesome NZ band
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bachelorkisses wrote:
Love them to pieces!!!!
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dunedinmusic wrote:
http://www.spareroom.co.nz/2009/05/27/martin-phillipps-on-pink-frost/
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onlyashes wrote:
Anyone heading to the show in June in Auckland? It is during exams...but I have a five day break after the show...goddamn no I cannot miss it.
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sankathi wrote:
awesome awesome awesome awesome
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BillyShears69 wrote:
I Love The Chills...
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Bocaburgler wrote:
I want to take her out but I don't even know her name!
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Martyr410 wrote:
Don't be memory !!!
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BalladBombs wrote:
unforgotten!!
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flat_one wrote:
...but the benefits arrive and life goes on.
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rob_hillfield wrote:
the chills... live in the Uk at Brighton Richmond Pub circa 1989 and then again around 1990.. wow two life changing gigs. absolutely awesome, one of the top 3 bands of all time and one of my greatest infuences. absolutely bloody wonderful. listening to john peel late at night for their peel session... hearing part past part fiction for the first time.. those were the days. and still are! yay for the chills!!!
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alex0275 wrote:
such a good band. much wub, much wub.
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Vaitones wrote:
Saw them open for the BJM....they kicked a bit of arse! Martin seemed pretty sick though.......even had a bucket on stage......very rock n roll!!
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Met Chills ex-drummer Jimmy Stephenson first time in over a decade!
21 Oct 2009 | from www.softbomb.com
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