Crowded House

Crowded House are an Australian/New Zealand rock band, formed in 1985 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The band's founding members were Neil Finn (vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter), Paul Hester (drums), and Nick Seymour (bass). Later band members included Mitchell Froom, Finn's brother Tim, Finn's sons Liam and Elroy, and Americans Mark Hart and Matt Sherrod. Neil Finn and Seymour are the band's sole constant members. Originally active from 1985 to 1996, Crowded House had consistent commercial and critical success in Australia and New Zealand. They achieved success in the United States with their self-titled debut album, which provided the Top Ten hits "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong". Further international success came in the UK, mainland Europe and South Africa in the early 1990s with their third and fourth albums (Woodface and Together Alone) and the compilation album Recurring Dream, which included the hits "Weather with You" and "Distant Sun". Neil and Tim Finn were each awarded an OBE in June 1993 for their contributions to the music of New Zealand. Crowded House disbanded in 1996 following several farewell concerts that year, including the "Farewell...