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 San Francisco, 1987. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Newell Hester |
| Born | 8 January 1959 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 26 March 2005 (aged 46) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genre(s) | Rock |
| Years active | 1980–2005 |
| Associated acts | |
Paul Newell Hester (January 8, 1959 – March 26, 2005) was an Australian musician and television personality best known for his work as the drummer for Split Enz and Crowded House. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Crowded House is a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand musician and Singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Split Enz was a successful New Zealand band during the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. Deckchairs Overboard was an Australian Pop music band based in Sydney (1982-1985 Tarmac Adam is a Melbourne pop band that on its debut album featured two former members of Crowded House, bassist Nick Seymour and drummer Paul Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a Split Enz was a successful New Zealand band during the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. Crowded House is a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand musician and Singer-songwriter Neil Finn.
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The Early Years
Hester was the eldest of two children in Melbourne, Australia. His younger sister, Carolyn Hester, lives in the Dandenong Ranges, in Eastern Victoria. The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. From an early age, Hester was encouraged by his mother, Anne, to learn to play the drums, as she was a jazz drummer. Hester attempted various jobs before starting a musical career. He spent most of his teen years living in the Dandenong Ranges with the family home right on the edge of Sherbrooke Forest on the Sherbrooke / Kallista boundary. Sherbrooke Forest lies at an altitude of 300 m within the Dandenong Ranges, 40 km east of Melbourne, in Victoria Australia. Kallista is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Some of his earliest bands in the late 1970's which gigged around the eastern suburbs of Melbourne included 'Thunder' (possibly his first real performing band) 1976 - 1977 and then 'Soft Edges' 1977 - 1978. In 1980 he co-founded a Melbourne-based band called Cheks, renamed Deckchairs Overboard when they moved to Sydney in 1982; which also had Cathy McQuade, Ken Campbell and John Clifforth. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) The Cheks were a Melbourne, Victoria, Australian based Power pop band active in 1980&ndash1982 Deckchairs Overboard was an Australian Pop music band based in Sydney (1982-1985 Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Hester was living with Deborah Conway of Do-Ré-Mi during the early 1980s while also playing regularly in Love Party (band). Deborah Conway (Deborah Ann Conway born 8 August 1959 in Melbourne, Australia, is an Australian rock Singer Do-Re-Mi aka Do-Ré-Mi were an Australian Rock / Pop band formed in Sydney in 1981 when Deborah Conway (lead vocals and Love Party was an Australian underground musical group that performed on the local band scene in Sydney and Newcastle from 1982 to 1984 [1] Hester later worked with Conway in Rose Amongst Thorns (1990-1991) and Ultrasound (1995). [2]
Split Enz & Crowded House
Split Enz
At the departure of drummer Mal Green, percussionist Noel Crombie took up the role of drummer for Split Enz. A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion for other uses see Malcolm Green. Malcolm Green is an English-born drummer who played with Split Enz from 1977 to 1981 Noel Crombie (born Geoffrey Noel Crombie on 17 April 1953 in Wellington, New Zealand) was a member Split Enz was a successful New Zealand band during the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. After the release of the Enz album Time and Tide the band took a break to focus on other projects. According to the radio documentary Enzology, when the band reformed in mid 1983 both Finn brothers returned somewhat distracted. Split Enz was a successful New Zealand band during the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Tim Finn had just released the very successful solo album Escapade, while younger brother Neil had a child on the way. Brian Timothy "Tim" Finn OBE (born 25 June 1952) is a New Zealand born singer and songwriter Escapade is the first solo album by Split Enz frontman Tim Finn. Neil Mullane Finn OBE (born May 27 1958, in Te Awamutu, New Zealand) is a Singer and Songwriter and one
The reunion resulted in Conflicting Emotions, an album many would say marked the beginning of the end for the Enz. Conflicting Emotions is a 1983 album by New Zealand New Wave band Split Enz. Before the tour it was decided that Noel Crombie would return to percussion (something he says he enjoyed more than drumming) and the band would find a new drummer. Noel Crombie (born Geoffrey Noel Crombie on 17 April 1953 in Wellington, New Zealand) was a member Hester was auditioned on the advice of Rob Hirst of Midnight Oil and got the job. Rob Hirst (born in 1955 Camden New South Wales as Robert Hirst is an Australian Musician He is a founding member of rock band Midnight Oil with Midnight Oil was an Australian rock band from Sydney, Australia
When Split Enz split up in 1984, Hester and Neil Finn decided to start a new band. Split Enz was a successful New Zealand band during the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Neil Mullane Finn OBE (born May 27 1958, in Te Awamutu, New Zealand) is a Singer and Songwriter and one
Crowded House
Initially, this new band was named "The Mullanes", then underwent a few name changes. The band recruited Nick Seymour to play bass and secured a recording contract. Nick Seymour (born Nicholas More Seymour 9 December 1958 in Benalla Victoria, Australia) is a Bass guitar player painter However, the studio disliked the name and the band changed its name to Crowded House. Crowded House is a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand musician and Singer-songwriter Neil Finn.
Paul remained with Crowded House until 1994, when the pressure of touring and the birth of his first daughter made him want to stay home rather than remain on the road. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
After Crowded House
After leaving Crowded House, Hester appeared on many TV and radio shows in Australia and opened a cafe/restaurant named Beach House Cafe with fellow Melbourne musician Joe Camilleri in Elwood Beach in Melbourne. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Joe Camilleri (born 21 May 1948 in Malta) is a legendary Australian singer songwriter and saxophonist Elwood is a bayside suburb located 9km souh-east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3
From 1995 until 1998, Paul appeared regularly on the popular Australian radio show Martin/Molloy. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Martin/Molloy was a hugely popular Australian Radio program starring Tony Martin and Mick Molloy, both formerly of The D-Generation
Hester also had a recurring role as "Paul the Cook" on the popular Australian children's television show, The Wiggles. The Wiggles are a children's musical group formed in Sydney, Australia in 1991 Americans might remember him best for his appearance in the Wiggles' video on the Disney Channel for "Fruit Salad (Yummy Yummy). "[3]
Another of Hester's major contributions was his consistent efforts on behalf of Indigenous Australian culture. He also worked to publicize the local Melbourne musical scene.
Largest Living Things
He later became involved in a new band called Largest Living Things, with Kevin Garant on guitar and Barry Stockley on bass, performing with members of rock groups Crowded House, Split Enz, Midnight Oil, and others. Largest Living Things released a few EPs in Australia featuring songs written and sung by Hester; in contrast to his previous work in Crowded House, Hester played guitar as well as the drums. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells The Largest Living Things featured on Mick Molloy's controversial 1999 TV show "The Mick Molloy Show," with Hester acting as bandleader. Michael 'Mick' Molloy (born July 11 1966 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory) is an Australian comedian writer and producer Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Mick Molloy Show is a Television program that appeared on the Nine Network in Australia for just 8 weeks during 1999
Hessie's Shed
In 1998 Paul hosted his own 10-part TV series Hessie's Shed on the ABC. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly abbreviated to the 'ABC' is Australia's national public broadcaster. This show gave Hester the room to explore his humorous presenter skills, showcase some friends, reunite with friends from Crowded House, and play with the house band and his own band "Largest Living Things", with Paul now performing from behind the drums instead of guitar. Crowded House is a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand musician and Singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Special guests including Paul Kelly, Neil Finn, Rob Hirst, Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Stephen Cummings, Colin Hay, Deb Conway, Mick Thomas, Ross Hanaford, Renne Geyer, Dan Warner, Kutcha Edwards, and Ross Wilson to name a few.
The Max Sessions
Paul went on to host the intimate concerts The MAX Sessions. The MAX Sessions is an Australian television program broadcast on MAX. Broadcast on MAX (Channel), these intimate concerts, which were mainly recorded at Sydney's Opera House, featured a variety of local and international acts. MAX is an Australian music channel formerly known as musicMAX prior to March 14th 2004 available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 An opera house is a theater building used for Opera performances that consists of a stage an orchestra pit audience seating and backstage facilities for costumes
A highlight of the show's concerts saw Paul reunite with former bandmates Neil Finn and Tim Finn for a few songs, backing them on drums, while they were promoting their album Everyone Is Here. Neil Mullane Finn OBE (born May 27 1958, in Te Awamutu, New Zealand) is a Singer and Songwriter and one Brian Timothy "Tim" Finn OBE (born 25 June 1952) is a New Zealand born singer and songwriter Everyone Is Here is the second album by The Finn Brothers, a music project of New Zealand brothers Tim and Neil Finn.
Personal life
Paul had two daughters with photographer Mardi Sommerfield. They lived in the suburb of Elwood in Melbourne, Victoria. Hester is quoted as having claimed that he's always lived "on pages 57 and 58 of the Melway", being the pages of the Melbourne map book covering the St Kilda district. Melway (also commonly referred to as Melways or The Melways) is the most ubiquitous Street directory for Melbourne, Australia St Kilda is an Inner city Suburb of the Victorian capital of Melbourne, Australia. Acknowledging Paul's long links with the area, in October 2005 the local council agreed to name a path alongside the Elwood Canal after him, Paul Hester Walk.
Death
On March 26, 2005, aged 46, Hester committed suicide. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He had split from the mother of his two daughters (aged 4 and 10 at the time of his death). It was well known to family and close friends that he had been suffering from depression for a number of years, and he was known for his extreme mood swings. In the fields of Psychology and Psychiatry, the terms depression or depressed refer to both expected and pathologically chronic or severe [3] Hester was laid to rest at Blackwood in the high-country region of Victoria. Blackwood is a town in Victoria, Australia. The town is located on the Lerderderg River, 89 kilometres north west of the state capital Melbourne
His life was commemorated at the 2005 Aria Awards with Neil Finn singing the staple Crowded House anthem solo "Better Be Home Soon" along with a mini-biography and footage from his life and achievements. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA is a Trade group representing the Australian recording industry " Better Be Home Soon " is a 1988 song by rock group Crowded House.
In July 2006, Hester's former girlfriend Kashan Vincent sued his estate, claiming a third of his net worth. [4] Vincent claims the pair had a relationship for 32 months, and while not cohabiting, were engaged, but had called off the wedding. In February 2007 the lawsuit was resolved out of court.
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References
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