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Noel Crombie | |
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| Born | (1953-04-17)17 April 1953 (age 72) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Art rock |
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| Member of | Forenzics |
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Geoffrey Noel Crombie (born 17 April 1953) is a New Zealand percussionist and former member of the bandSplit Enz. He fulfilled multiple roles including costume and hair designer, singer, album cover designer, and music video director. Prior to Split Enz, Crombie worked as a postal assistant and was also an artist. He attendedMana College and then moved toAuckland to study art atElam School of Fine Arts.[1]
For the albumTime and Tide, Crombie took over the role of drummer, though a year later returned to percussion, withPaul Hester becoming Split Enz's drummer. He is particularly remembered for playing spoon solos during Split Enz live shows.
After Split Enz disbanded, Noel formed the bandSchnell Fenster withPhil Judd,Eddie Rayner andNigel Griggs (all Split Enz alumni), andMichael den Elzen. Rayner left before the first album was released.
In 1988 the members of Schnell Fenster collaborated withWendy Matthews, Michael Harris, Louis McManus, Vika Bull andLisa Edwards under the name 'Noel's Cowards' for the movieRikky and Pete.
Crombie has released one solo single, "My Voice Keeps Changing on Me", in 1983 while Split Enz took a break.Tim Finn was the only other band member to have a solo release during this break. According to Crombie he had to either release the single or pay for the studio time.
In 1996, Crombie assistedCrowded House by designing the stage set design for their final concert,Farewell to the World at theSydney Opera House.
Crombie lives with his wife Sally whom he works with as a freelance designer. They designed the set forABC-TV's musical quiz programSpicks and Specks.[2]
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