Finn and Hester decided to form a new band during the first Split Enz farewell tour, "Enz with a Bang", in late 1984. ... At Capitol's behest, the band's name was changed to Crowded House, which alluded to the lack of space at the small Hollywood Hills house they shared during the recording of the album Crowded House.

When did Split Enz become Crowded House?

This lineup released Dreamers Are Waiting the following year. Crowded House formed in 1985 when Finn dissolved Split Enz rather than carry on after his brother Tim, the group's founding member, left to pursue a solo career.

Which member of Crowded House committed suicide?

Fans of the 80s rock bands Split Enz and Crowded House are mourning the death of the drummer Paul Hester, who has committed suicide after a long battle with depression. Hester, 46, failed to return to his home in the fashionable Melbourne suburb of Elwood on Saturday night after walking his two dogs, Stan and Rose.