Split Enz biography reveals 40 years of rare photos and band secrets
New book by percussionist Noel Crombie and music journalist Michael Dwyer documents Split Enz's rise from cult status to global success.
Split Enz emerged from 1970s New Zealand art school culture and rejected conventional rock by embracing surreal theatre instead. Percussionist and visual architect Noel Crombie designed their iconic angular suits, hand-painted faces and geometric album covers.
The band's breakthrough came with their 1980 album True Colours, which launched them to global success. Michael Dwyer, a veteran music journalist, drew on 40 years of industry knowledge to compile rare photographs, costume designs, memorabilia and interviews spanning every era of the band.
The book captures how Split Enz transformed Australasian music through visual innovation alongside their distinctive pop-rock sound.
Why it mattersSplit Enz shaped modern pop music and visual culture in the Australasian region, making this authoritative history essential for anyone curious about 1970s and 1980s music.
AustraliaAustralian and New Zealand readers get a deep dive into a band that defined their music scene and influenced global acts for decades.
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