Dimensions
237 x 152 x 27mm
Crowded House promised to become the most successful band ever to come out of Australasia. When 'Don't Dream It's Over' and 'Something So Strong' exploded in the US charts, worldwide success looked inevitable. Critics compared them musically to the Beatles and fans adore them for their warmth and humour on stage. Four brilliant albums later, their roller-coaster ride of achievements and disappointments came to an end on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, in front of one of the largest audiences in Australian history. The dream was over, the band had finally broken up, their enormous promise only partly fulfilled.
In this definitive account, New Zealand journalist Chris Bourke has written a true story of Crowded House. With unparalleled access to all the band members, their families, friends, musical collaborators, managers, and the record personnel, he has captured their essence. It is a unique tale of musical chemistry, family bonds and the personal costs of pursuing artistic vision.
