Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne in 1985. Its founding members were New Zealander Neil Finn and Australians Paul Hester and Nick Seymour. Later band members included Neil Finn's brother, Tim Finn, and Americans Mark Hart and Matt Sherrod. The current line-up includes Finn's sons Elroy and Liam and the American keyboard player Mitchell Froom. Neil Finn and Nick Seymour have been the sole constant members of the group since its formation. Originally active from 1985 to 1996, Crowded House had consistent commercial and critical success in New Zealand and Australia and international chart success in two phases, beginning with a self-titled debut album that reached number 12 on the US Album Chart in 1987 and provided the Top Ten hits "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong".
| Also known as | the Mullanes (1985) |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, jangle pop, indie rock, alternative rock, new wave |
| Years active | 1985–1996, 2006–2011, 2016, 2019–present |
| Labels | Capitol, ATO, Parlophone, EMI Australia, BMG |
| Associated acts | Split Enz, Finn Brothers, Tarmac Adam |
| Members | Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, Liam Finn, Elroy Finn |
| Past members | Craig Hooper, Paul Hester, Tim Finn, Peter Jones, Mark Hart, Matt Sherrod |
About Crowded House
Australian rock band known for singles such as "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong." Their debut studio album peaked at the number 12 position on Billboard's Top 200 chart. As of 2021 the group has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.
Achievement of Crowded House
The band officially disbanded in 1996 but reformed in the early 2000's. They were set to go on tour in 2020 but had to postpone the shows due to COVID-19.
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Latest information about Crowded House updated on December 23 2021.
