• IntroductionSplit Enz
  • HistoryTim Finn/Phil Judd era (1972–1977)Tim Finn/Neil Finn era (1977–1984)ReunionsLegacy
  • Members
  • Discography
  • Awards and nominationsARIA Music AwardsTV Week / Countdown Awards
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • External links
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Split Enz

New Zealand new wave band / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Split Enz were a New Zealand band formed in 1972. Regarded as the first New Zealand band to gain significant recognition outside of Australasia,[2] 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 the breakthrough hit single "I Got You" (1980). Split Enz broke up in 1984. Since that time, the band has staged several brief reunions.

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Split Enz
Split Enz at Rod Laver Arena, June 2006
Split Enz at Rod Laver Arena, June 2006
Background information
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
Genres
  • Progressive rock (early)
  • new wave
  • art rock
  • pop rock
  • post-punk[1]
DiscographySplit Enz discography
Years active1972–1984, 1986, 1992-1993, 1999, 2002, 2005-2006, 2008-2009
LabelsMushroom, Chrysalis, A&M
Spinoffs
  • Forenzics
  • Crowded House
  • Finn Brothers
  • Schnell Fenster
  • The Makers
  • Enzso
  • Citizen Band
  • The Swingers
Past membersSee Members
Websitefrenz.com
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Split Enz at the Nambassa festival, New Zealand, January 1979
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True Colours Tour, Commodore Ballroom
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