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Aotearoa Music Award For Best Solo Artist
Best Solo Artist is an Aotearoa Music Award that honours solo artists for outstanding work. The award can either apply to solo performers or a singer who performs with a band. The award was originally divided by gender, with separate prizes going to male and female artists. The awards were first presented in 1978 at the relaunched New Zealand Music Awards. The awards were then called Top Male Vocalist and Top Female Vocalist. In 1985 they became Best Male Vocalist and Best Female Vocalist, then in 2004 they were renamed Best Male Solo Artist and Best Female Solo Artist. In 2017, following a revamp of the awards, the two awards were amalgamated into the one award called Best Solo Artist. Dave Dobbyn has won the award six times and been nominated a further six times. Bic Runga has won the award four times and been nominated once more. Jon Toogood of Shihad has won the award three times and been nominated a further six times. The award has also been won by three members of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Rowles
Sir John Edward Rowles (born 26 March 1947) is a New Zealand singer. He was most popular in the late 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s, and he is best known in New Zealand for his song from 1970, "Cheryl Moana Marie", which he wrote about his younger sister. Early years Rowles was born in Whakatane, New Zealand, and is part Māori. His father, Eddie Hohapata Rowles, played for the 1938 Māori All Blacks. His mother was European. He was brought up in Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty of New Zealand, and spent much of his early childhood in Te Atatū South in West Auckland. Rowles' birth name was simply John Rowles; he added the middle name "Edward" after his brother of that name died at a young age. Career Rowles is best known in New Zealand and Australia, though he has also performed in the United States, particularly Las Vegas, Nevada and Hawaii, where he was managed by Kimo Wilder McVay. In the United Kingdom he was best known for the hit, "If I Only Had Time", which reached number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzanne Prentice
Suzanne Lena Prentice (born 19 September 1958 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand politician and country singer. Her most successful single "When I Dream" peaked at number 11 in New Zealand during 1982. In the 1995 Queen's Birthday Honours, Prentice was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to music. She stood as a candidate for the 2010 mayoral elections in Invercargill but was unsuccessful. In 2016 she was presented with the Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand, the highest honour for a New Zealand entertainer. Discography Charting albums Awards and honours Country Music Awards (CMAA) Suzanne Prentice has won three Golden guitar awards and was inducted into the Roll of Renown at the Tamworth Country Music Awards of Australia , - , 1974 , , Suzanne Prentice ''Dust On Mother's Bible'', , Female Vocalist of the Year , , , - , 1977 , , Suzanne Prentice ''Sweet Country Music'', , Female Vocalist of the Year , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peking Man (band)
Peking Man were a 1980s New Zealand new wave band made up of Margaret Margaret is a female first name, derived via French () and Latin () from grc, μαργαρίτης () meaning "pearl". The Greek is borrowed from Persian. Margaret has been an English name since the 11th century, and remained popular througho ... and Pat Urlich, Tim Calder, Perry Marshall, Jan Foulkes, Neville Hall, John Fearon and Jay F-bula. The band had a number of hits in their homeland. Discography Studio albums Singles Awards References External links Room That Echoes music video New Zealand on Screen Peking Man New Zealand on Screen {{Authority control APRA Award winners New Zealand pop music groups New Zealand new wave musical groups Musical groups established in 1985 Musical groups disestablished in 1988 1985 establishments in New Zealand 1988 disestablishments in New Zealand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netherworld Dancing Toys
Netherworld Dancing Toys was a New Zealand band from Dunedin formed in 1982. In 1985, their single "For Today" reached number 3 in the New Zealand singles chart. History The group formed at the University of Otago. The band members included Malcolm Black, Nick Sampson, Graham Cockroft, Brent Alexander and later Annie Crummer and Kim Willoughby. The original brass section was composed of Otago students including Alistair Perry, Matthew Trbuhovic and former chief information officer for NSW health Michael Rillstone (Mick Rillstone). The band's name is from a Roxy Music song "Spin Me Round" from their '' Manifesto'' album: "A nether world dancing toy/I'm wired for sound..." . The band drew full houses frequently at Dunedin venues, notably the Captain Cook and Oriental Taverns, and were a popular student dance band. Musical influences were varied ranging from Dexy's Midnight Runners-styled brassy new soul, to classic Motown and ska. The band quickly developed a suite of original m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jodi Vaughan
Jodi Vaughan (born 25 April 1950) is an Australian-born country singer, songwriter, musician, television performer, and actor from Hamilton, New Zealand. Television roles * Regular appearances on ''That's Country'' in the 1980s * Sir Howard Morrison: Time of My Life (1995) (TV Awards * 1982 Most Promising Female Vocalist * 2004 Scroll of Honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Played with * Eddie Low ( featured in Te Papa first on-line exhibition) * The Musicians at Large (backed many tours) * Sound Engineer * First appearance at Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2020 Discography * ''Fairweather Friends'' with Brendan Dugan (1982) * ''No Fool Like an Old Fool'' with Brendan Dugan (1982) * ''Rodeo Eyes'' (1984) * ''Touch Your Heart'' (1985) EMI (featuring Ross Burge and Martin Winch) * ''Straight From the Heart'' (1986) * ''Together Again'' with Gray Bartlett & Brendan Dugan (1990) * ''Christmas in New Zealand'' (1990) * ''Together Again: The Reunion'' with Brendan D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mockers
The Mockers were a New Zealand pop band formed in Wellington in 1979 by Andrew Fagan. Fagan was the only ever-present of the band's line-up whose initial members were mostly drawn from Fagan's Rongotai College classmates. Their songs include "One Black Friday" and "Forever Tuesday Morning". The Mockers' style drew on punk and new wave influences from the UK and performances centered on Fagan's flamboyant stage presence. Other band members included Chas Mannell (drums) Gary Curtis (keyboards, vocals), Steve Thorpe (drums), Dale Monaghan (guitar), Dean Heazlewood, Brett Adams, Geoff Hayden, Tim Wedde, Murray Costello, Chas Mannell, Gordon Costello, Brendan Fitzgerald, Baz Caitcheon and Paul Lightfoot (guitar). Artists, musicnret.nz, retrieved 1 August 2009 The group broke up in 1988, after which Fagan embarked on a solo career. ...
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Andrew Fagan
Andrew Fagan (born 1962) is a New Zealand writer, singer-songwriter and long-distance solo sailor. He grew up in Wellington. He gained fame in New Zealand in the 1980s as the lead singer of the pop group The Mockers.The Mockers music.net.nz. Retrieved 31 March 2010. Following the success of The Mockers' 1985 hit "Forever Tuesday Morning", Fagan won the 1985 award for ''Top Male Vocalist of the Year''. Since The Mockers broke up, he has recorded and performed as a solo artist under the name Fagan (releasing his debut solo album ''Blisters'' in 1994); and with his band LIG. He has written two sailing-themed autobiographie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Narcs
The Narcs are an award winning New Zealand band, that formed in 1980 in Christchurch, New Zealand, by bassist Tony Waine, drummer Bob Ogilvie and guitarist Garth Sinclair – departed/replaced by Australian guitarist/singer songwriter Andrew/Andy Dickson. Christchurch remained the band's base with a series of resident club and pub gigs building their following. Touring had become a regular event for The Narcs by 1981, and the pressures of the road contributed to Bob Ogilvie leaving – being replaced by Steve Clarkson on drums in 1982. Keyboardist Liam Ryan became a full-time Narc in 1983. The band pursued a management deal with Mike Chunn, and signed a record deal with CBS Records. During a retreat at a commune the band wrote most of the songs for their debut album, ''Great Divide''. The single, "Heart and Soul", peaked at No. 4 on the NZ charts. At the 1984 New Zealand Music Awards, the band won 3 awards and the album achieved gold disc status. The band worked in both NZ and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Exponents
The Exponents, formerly The Dance Exponents, was a New Zealand rock group led by vocalist and songwriter Jordan Luck. Their major hits were "Victoria (Dance Exponents song), Victoria" "Why Does Love Do This To Me" and "Who Loves Who The Most". History 1980s: Dance Exponents The group formed in 1981 after vocalist Jordan Luck and guitarist Brian Jones disbanded their first group, Basement, and relocated from the South Canterbury town of Timaru to Christchurch with their ex-Splash Alley friend, Steve "Fingers" Cowan. Searching for a drummer in Christchurch, the trio met David Gent (bass) and Michael "Harry" Harallambi (drums) from punk band Channel 4. Cowan moved from bass to keyboards and guitar and the five piece became the Dance Exponents. Their first gig was at the Hillsborough Tavern on Luck's 20th birthday and Cowan's 22nd – 15 October 1981. A residency at Christchurch's Aranui Tavern quickly earned them a strong live reputation, and on the recommendation of Jim Wilson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Luck
Jordan William Hunter Luck (born 15 October 1961) is the former lead singer and songwriter of the New Zealand rock band The Exponents. He was born in Vanderhoof in the province of British Columbia, Canada. His family moved to Tokarahi (near Oamaru) and later moved to Geraldine where he grew up. He attended University of Canterbury and College House. He is now in a band called The Jordan Luck Band. At the 2007 APRA Silver Scroll Awards on 18 September, Luck was named as the first inductee to the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. He was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music in the 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours. In 2019, Luck would cover Al Park's "I Walked Away" for the covers collection ''Better Already - The Songs Of Al Park''. Park, a singer-songwriter sometimes credited as the father figure for the 'Lyttelton Sound' and the first guy to bring punk music to Otautahi, had featured in the video for "Victoria", a top t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patsy Riggir
Patsy Evelyn Ann Riggir (born 6 October 1945) is a New Zealand country and western singer and songwriter. She was a regular performer on the New Zealand Country and Western television show '' That's Country'', had her own show ''Patsy Riggir Country'' in 1986, and has appeared on various shows including the '' Ralph Emery Show'', the ''Fan Fair International Show'' and the ''Grand Ole Opry''. Biography Riggir was born in the South Waikato town of Arapuni, and was educated at Te Kuiti School, and Te Kuiti and Putaruru High Schools. She entered several talent quests and sang on IXH Hamilton aged 5, but then gave up singing until she joined the local country music club in 1974. Her first album, ''True Country Music'', was released in 1980. She has received many awards including New Zealand Entertainer of the Year in 1980, various APRA Awards for Best Female Vocalist, Best Song, Best Songwriter etc. and various NZRIA awards. She represented New Zealand at country music gatherings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monte Video And The Cassettes
Monte Video and the Cassettes were a New Zealand band that had a hit single "Shoop Shoop Diddy Wop Cumma Cumma Wang Dang". About the band Monte Video and the Cassettes consisted of Murray Grindlay. Murray was an ex-member of 1960s New Zealand band The Underdogs, but is better known today in New Zealand as the writer and voice of many advertising jingles (notably the Crunchie train robbery advertisement, perhaps New Zealand's longest-running television ad). Discography Studio albums Singles References External links Album cover at Classic 45sMonte Video page at Re-Inventing SheepMurray Grindlay Bio New Zealand pop music groups {{NewZealand-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
