Liam Finn

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Liam Finn
Finn at the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – November 2012 Wellington, New Zealand
Finn at the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – November 2012 Wellington, New Zealand
Background information
Born (1983-09-24) 24 September 1983 (age 40)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
GenresIndie rock, dream pop
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums, keyboards, bass
Years active2000–present
LabelsLiberation Music (AUS/NZ)
Yep Roc Records (USA)
Independent Records (Ireland)

Liam Mullane Finn (born 24 September 1983) is a New Zealand singer and musician. Born in Melbourne, Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child. He is the son of musicians Sharon and Neil Finn.[1]

In 2020, he joined his father's band, Crowded House.[2]

Personal life

Finn married his long-term partner Janina Percival in June 2015.[3]

Career

Live shows

cymbalum called the Tafelberg,[6]
which he incorporated at his stage performances.

Finn played at the

Red Cross Victorian Bushfire relief.[7][8] Appearing with Finn in Melbourne were Augie March, Bliss n Eso with Paris Wells, Gabriella Cilmi, Hunters & Collectors, Jack Johnson, Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson with Troy Cassar-Daley, Kings of Leon, Jet, Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, Split Enz and Wolfmother.[9]

In August 2009, Finn performed with a new band called BARB on a small New Zealand tour with a band consisting of

Connan and the Mockasins), James Milne (Lawrence Arabia), Eliza Jane Barnes, Seamus Ebbs, Jol Mulholland and Wild Bill Rickets. Their album (recorded at Roundhead Studios in Auckland) was released 24 August 2010.[10]

In January 2014, Finn toured New Zealand for the first time since 2011, this time with a new backing band The Salty Women, which consisted of mostly past collaborators including James Milne (Lawrence Arabia), Eliza Jane Barnes, and brother Elroy Finn.[11]

With Neil Finn and Crowded House

On 29 November 2009, Finn and his father also sang together (along with Pearl Jam, Ben Harper and Eliza-Jane Barnes) at Christchurch's AMI Stadium. They sang "Better Be Home Soon" and the Split Enz classic "I Got You".[12]

On 24 August 2018, Finn released the album

Lightsleeper with his father.[13]

In 2021 he appeared on Crowded House's album Dreamers Are Waiting as a core member of the band. The album features several songs cowritten by Liam and Neil Finn, and one song ("Goodnight Everyone") that was written by Liam alone.[14]

Discography

Finn performing in 2008

Albums

Studio albums

Year Title Details Peak chart positions
NZ
[15] 		AUS
[16] 		UK
US
2007 I'll Be Lightning
  • Released: 4 August 2007
  • Label: Liberation Music
  • Catalogue: LIBCD92445
 7 57 13 46
2011
FOMO
  • Released: 17 June 2011
  • Label: Liberation Music
  • Catalogue: LMCD0144
 5 26 21
2014 The Nihilist
  • Released: 4 April 2014
  • Label: Liberation Music
  • Catalogue: LMCD0241
 8 11 9
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums

  • Live (in Spaceland) – 22 February 2008, Spaceland Recordings
  • Live From The Wiltern – (2008) Yep Roc Records

EPs

  • Second Chance (2007)
  • Champagne In Seashells
     (2009)

With Betchadupa

For a more comprehensive list, see Betchadupa.
  • betchadupa EP (2000)
  • 3D EP (2001)
  • The Alphabetchadupa (2002)
  • Aiming For Your Head
     (2004)

With BARB

  • Barb, (2010)

With Neil Finn

  • Lightsleeper
    (2018)

References

  1. ^ Harrop, Nicky (19 November 2016). "Weekend Rewind: The Finn Family Tree". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Liam Finn idolised the Crowded House legacy growing up. Now, he's part of it". 2 June 2021.
  3. ^ "The Finn family gather for a very special wedding". Stuff. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  4. ^ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/liam-finn-to-tour-with-family-friend-eddie-vedder/PBADDEUQ3J4737VADSOJSRRBQI/
  5. ^ "Youtube clip where Liam performs with the drum guitar". Youtube. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Liam Finn: No place like home". The Days of Lore. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
  7. ^ a b c Brumby, John (24 February 2009). "Artists Unite For 'Sound Relief' Bushfire Benefit – Premier of Victoria, Australia". Premier of Victoria. Archived from the original on 16 July 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
  8. ^
    The Herald and Weekly Times Ltd. Archived from the original
    on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
  9. ^ "Latest News". Sound Relief. Archived from the original on 27 February 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
  10. ^ "Yep Roc Records > Artist Info". Yeproc.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
  11. ^ "Under The Radar – Live Reviews, Liam Finn at Galatos Auckland, January 31st 2014".
  12. Stuff.co.nz
    . Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  13. ^ Hann, Michael (24 August 2018). "Neil and Liam Finn: Lightsleeper review – father and son pour out the melodies". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  14. ^ Ian Rushbury, "Crowded House prove pop music is still in good hands with 'Dreamers Are Waiting'". PopMatters, 28 June 2021.
  15. ^ "LIAM FINN IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  16. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 103.

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