Split Enz
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: New Zealand
- Born: 1972 in Auckland, New Zealand
- Died: 1984 in Auckland, New Zealand
- Active: 1972 - 1984
Biography
Split Enz were a New Zealand band formed in 1972 in Auckland. Regarded as the first New Zealand band to gain significant recognition outside of Australasia, they were initially noted for their progressive/art rock sound, flamboyant visual style and theatrical performances. The band later moved toward a pop/new wave sound that yielded hit singles such as "I See Red" (1978), "I Got You" (1980), "History Never Repeats" (1981), "Dirty Creature" (1982) and "Message to My Girl" (1983).
Genres
Split Enz Discography
- Mental Notes (1975) - Album - rated 3.44/5
- Second Thoughts (1976) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Dizrythmia (1977) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Frenzy (1979) - Album - rated 3.43/5
- True Colours (1980) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Waiata (1981) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- Time and Tide (1982) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Conflicting Emotions (1983) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- See Ya 'Round (1984) - Album - rated 2.86/5
Members
- Tim Finn - vocals, piano, guitar (1972–1984)
- Phil Judd - vocals, guitar, mandolin (1972–1977; 1978)
- Mike Chunn - bass (1972–1977)
- Rob Gillies - saxophone, trumpet (1975–1978)
- Eddie Rayner - keyboards (1974–1984)
- Emlyn Crowther - drums (1974–1976)
- Noel Crombie - percussion, drums (1974–1984)
- Malcolm Green - drums (1976–1981)
- Neil Finn - vocals, guitar (1977–1984)
- Nigel Griggs - bass (1977–1984)