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Paul Hester
Australian musician (1959–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the United States Air Force general, see Paul V. Hester.
Paul Newell Hester (8 January 1959 – 26 March 2005) was an Australian musician and television personality. He was the drummer for the band Split Enz for their last year together from December 1983 to December 1984, and co-founding member and drummer of the band Crowded House.
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Paul Hester | |
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![]() Hester in a Crowded House photoshoot | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Newell Hester |
Also known as | Hessie |
Born | (1959-01-08)8 January 1959 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 26 March 2005(2005-03-26) (aged 46) Brighton, Victoria, Australia |
Genres | Rock, pop rock, jangle pop, indie rock, alternative rock, new wave |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards |
Years active | 1976–2005 |
Formerly of | Crowded House, Split Enz, Deckchairs Overboard, Tarmac Adam, The Wiggles, The Holy Toledos |
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