Died On This Date (May 18, 2012) Peter Jones / Crowded House

Peter Jones
DOB Unknown – May 18, 2012

Peter Jones is best remembered as the drummer for Crowded House, which he joined as a replacement for original member, Paul Hester.  Originally formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1985, Crowded House achieved worldwide acclaim thanks to early hits like “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and “Something So Strong.”  Born in Liverpool, Jones joined the band in 1994 but didn’t have the opportunity to play on any of their records before they split up in 1996.  He did not re-join the group when they reformed in 2006.  Away from Crowded House, Jones played in Deadstar, Harem Scarem, and Stove Top.   He also worked as a school teacher.  Peter Jones was 45 when he died of brain cancer on May 18, 2012.

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Died On This Date (March 26, 2005) Paul Hester / Crowded House

Paul Hester
January 8, 1959 – March 26, 2005

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Paul Hester was the much-adored drummer Australian new wavers Split Enz for about a year before they called it quits. Split Enz leader, Neil Finn and Hester went on to form Crowded House with bassist Nick Seymour. The band’s catchy pop tunes would help usher in what we now know as “Alternative Rock” and would gain them world-wide fame. But ten years into the ride, Hester decided to leave the group to devote more time to his new daughter. His post-House life was just as, if not more, productive. He opened a restaurant and made numerous regular appearances on Australian radio and television including a recurring role as Paul the Cook on The Wiggles. He also hosted a popular ten-part variety-type show called Hessie’s Shed followed by the concert series, The Max Sessions. Tragically, Hester hanged himself on March 26, 2005. To many fans it was a shock to learn that Hester reportedly suffered from depression, since he always seemed so happy and fun-loving on stage.

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