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DD Smash
DD Smash was a New Zealand pop/rock band formed in 1980 by Dave Dobbyn after the breakup of Th' Dudes. The band briefly used the name "Dave Dobbyn's Divers" until drummer Peter Warren came up with "DD Smash". Dobbyn says the name "seemed to say everything about what we were into, which was having a jolly good time and blasting out music." History DD Smash formed in 1980. By late '81, DD Smash signed a recording deal and immediately set about recording their debut album, with Ian Morris as producer. DD Smash released their debut album in 1982. Titled ''Cool Bananas'' it debuted at number 1 in New Zealand and was certified triple gold. DD Smash split during the mid-1980s when Dave Dobbyn began recording by himself. In 2015, as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the New Zealand Music Charts, Recorded Music NZ honoured DD Smash's debut album ''Cool Bananas'' as being the first album by a New Zealand artist to debut at No.1 on the album chart. Members * Dave Dobbyn (g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand
New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of island countries, sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The Geography of New Zealand, country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps (), owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. Capital of New Zealand, New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and subsequently developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mushroom
A mushroom or toadstool is the fleshy, spore-bearing Sporocarp (fungi), fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or another food source. ''Toadstool'' generally refers to a poisonous mushroom. The standard for the name "mushroom" is the cultivated white button mushroom, ''Agaricus bisporus''; hence, the word "mushroom" is most often applied to those fungi (Basidiomycota, Agaricomycetes) that have a stem (Stipe (mycology), stipe), a cap (Pileus (mycology), pileus), and gills (lamellae, sing. Lamella (mycology), lamella) on the underside of the cap. "Mushroom" also describes a variety of other gilled fungi, with or without stems; therefore the term is used to describe the fleshy fruiting bodies of some Ascomycota. The gills produce microscopic Spore#Fungi, spores which help the fungus spread across the ground or its occupant surface. Forms deviating from the standard Morphology (biology), morphology usually have more specific names, such as "bolete", " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 In New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 1985 in New Zealand. Population * Estimated population as of 31 December: 3,303,100. * Increase since 31 December 1984: 10,100 (0.31%). * Males per 100 Females: 98.2. Incumbents Regal and viceregal *Head of State – Elizabeth II *Governor-General – The Hon Sir David Beattie GCMG GCVO QSO QC followed by The Rt Revd. Sir Paul Reeves GCMG GCVO QSO Government The 41st New Zealand Parliament continued. The fourth Labour Party government was in power. *Speaker of the House – Basil Arthur then Gerard Wall *Prime Minister – David Lange *Deputy Prime Minister – Geoffrey Palmer *Minister of Finance – Roger Douglas *Minister of Foreign Affairs – David Lange * Chief Justice — Sir Ronald Davison Parliamentary opposition * Leader of the Opposition – Jim McLay (National). Main centre leaders *Mayor of Auckland – Catherine Tizard * Mayor of Hamilton – Ross Jansen *Mayor of Wellington – Ian Lawrence *Mayor of C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 In New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 1983 in New Zealand. Population * Estimated population as of 31 December: 3,264,800. * Increase since 31 December 1982: 38,000 (1.18%). * Males per 100 females: 98.6. Incumbents Regal and viceregal *Head of State – Elizabeth II *Governor-General – The Hon. Sir David Beattie GCMG GCVO QSO QC. Government The 40th New Zealand Parliament continued. The third National Party government was in power. *Speaker of the House – Richard Harrison *Prime Minister – Robert Muldoon *Deputy Prime Minister – Duncan MacIntyre *Minister of Finance – Robert Muldoon *Minister of Foreign Affairs – Warren Cooper * Chief Justice — Sir Ronald Davison Parliamentary opposition * Leader of the Opposition – David Lange ( Labour). * Social Credit Party – Bruce Beetham Main centre leaders *Mayor of Auckland – Colin Kay then Catherine Tizard * Mayor of Hamilton – Ross Jansen *Mayor of Wellington – Michael Fowler then Ian L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 In New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 1982 in New Zealand. Population * Estimated population as of 31 December: 3,226,800. * Increase since 31 December 1981: 32,300 (1.01%). * Males per 100 females: 98.6. Regal and viceregal *Head of State – Elizabeth II *Governor-General – The Hon Sir David Beattie GCMG GCVO QSO QC. Government The 40th New Zealand Parliament continued. The third National Party government was in power. *Speaker of the House – Richard Harrison *Prime Minister – Robert Muldoon *Deputy Prime Minister – Duncan MacIntyre *Minister of Finance – Robert Muldoon *Minister of Foreign Affairs – Warren Cooper * Chief Justice — Sir Ronald Davison Parliamentary opposition * Leader of the Opposition – Bill Rowling ( Labour) until 3 February, then David Lange. * Social Credit Party – Bruce Beetham Main centre leaders *Mayor of Auckland – Colin Kay * Mayor of Hamilton – Ross Jansen *Mayor of Wellington – Michael Fowler *Mayor of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RIANZ
Recorded Music NZ (formerly the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ)) is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell recorded music in New Zealand. Membership of Recorded Music NZ is open to any owner of recorded music rights operating in New Zealand, inclusive of major labels (such as Sony, Universal and Warner Music Group), independent labels and self-released artist An artist is a person engaged in an activity related to creating art, practicing the arts, or demonstrating the work of art. The most common usage (in both everyday speech and academic discourse) refers to a practitioner in the visual arts o ...s. Recorded Music NZ has over 2000 rights-holders. Prior to June 2013 the association called itself the "Recording Industry Association of New Zealand" (RIANZ). RIANZ and PPNZ Music Licensing merged and renamed themselves "Recorded Music NZ". Recorded Music NZ functions in three areas: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Music Awards
The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously called the New Zealand Music Awards), conferred annually by Recorded Music NZ, honour outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the recording industry. The awards are among the most significant that a group or artist can receive in Music of New Zealand, New Zealand music, and have been presented annually since 1965. The awards show is presented by Recorded Music NZ. A range of award sponsors and media partners support the event each year. History and overview The first awards for New Zealand recorded music were the Loxene Golden Disc awards, launched in 1965. The awards were created by soap powder manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser, Reckitt & Colman's advertising agency, with support from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC), the New Zealand Federation of Phonographic Industries and the Australasian Performing Rights Society (APRA), with the awards named after Reckitt & Colman's anti-dandruff shampoo, Loxene. While initiall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic (What She Do)
"Magic (What She Do)" is a single by New Zealand band DD Smash. It was released in 1985 as the fourth single from The Optimist. The single charted at No. 6 in New Zealand. It was written by singer-songwriter Dave Dobbyn Sir David Joseph Dobbyn (born 3 January 1957) is a New Zealand musician, singer–songwriter and record producer. In his early career he was a member of the rock group Th' Dudes and was the main creative force in pop band DD Smash. Since then h .... * Bass – Gary Langsford * Drums – Peter Warren (2) * Engineer – Alan Thorne * Producer – Charles Fisher * Vocals, guitar, keyboards, written by – Dave Dobbyn References 1984 singles 1984 songs DD Smash songs Mushroom Records singles Songs written by Dave Dobbyn {{1980s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whaling (DD Smash Song)
''Whaling'' is a single by New Zealand band DD Smash DD Smash was a New Zealand pop/rock band formed in 1980 by Dave Dobbyn after the breakup of Th' Dudes. The band briefly used the name "Dave Dobbyn's Divers" until drummer Peter Warren came up with "DD Smash". Dobbyn says the name "seemed to say .... It was released in 1984 as the second single from '' The Optimist''. The single charted at No. 8 in New Zealand and number 70 in Australia. It was voted the 12th-best New Zealand song of the 20th century by members of APRA in 2001. References External links Whaling video (NZ On Screen)Musical analysis of 'Whaling'oAudioCulture 1984 singles APRA Award winners DD Smash songs 1984 songs Mushroom Records singles Songs written by Dave Dobbyn {{1980s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outlook For Thursday
"Outlook for Thursday" is a single by New Zealand band DD Smash. It was released in 1983 unrelated to any album, though a live version appears on the 1983 live album '' Live: Deep in the Heart of Taxes'', and appears on Dave Dobbyn's compilation albums. The single charted at No. 3 in New Zealand. and was voted in 2001 by members of APRA as the 31st best New Zealand song of the 20th century. Alternate version A live version appears on the 1983 live album '' Live: Deep in the Heart of Taxes''. Music video The music video was directed by Andrew Shaw and filmed in Auckland featuring Dobbyn as a frazzled weather announcer. The video won Best Music Video at the 1983 New Zealand Music Awards The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously called the New Zealand Music Awards), conferred annually by Recorded Music NZ, honour outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the recording industry. The awards are among the most significant that .... References External links Outlook for Thu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil You Know (song)
"Devil You Know" is a single by New Zealand band DD Smash. It was released in 1982 and appeared on the album '' Cool Bananas''. It reached No. 35 on the New Zealand charts. Alternative version A live version appears on the Dave Dobbyn Sir David Joseph Dobbyn (born 3 January 1957) is a New Zealand musician, singer–songwriter and record producer. In his early career he was a member of the rock group Th' Dudes and was the main creative force in pop band DD Smash. Since then h ... 2009 greatest hits compilation '' Beside You: 30 Years of Hits''. References 1982 singles 1982 songs DD Smash songs Songs written by Dave Dobbyn {{1980s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Repetition (DD Smash Song)
"Repetition" is a single by New Zealand band DD Smash DD Smash was a New Zealand pop/rock band formed in 1980 by Dave Dobbyn after the breakup of Th' Dudes. The band briefly used the name "Dave Dobbyn's Divers" until drummer Peter Warren came up with "DD Smash". Dobbyn says the name "seemed to say .... It was released in 1981 as their debut single and later appeared on their album Cool Bananas. It reached #25 on the New Zealand charts. References 1981 singles 1981 songs DD Smash songs Mushroom Records singles Songs written by Dave Dobbyn {{1980s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
