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Tex Pistol
Ian Gordon Morris (22 January 1957 – 7 October 2010) was a musician, record producer, recording engineer and songwriter from New Zealand. Musical career Ian Morris and his brother Richard (who would also go on to become a successful singer, songwriter and sound engineer in New Zealand under the name ''Rikki Morris'') were born in England but emigrated with their family to New Zealand in 1966. They attended Sacred Heart College, Auckland. Ian was a founding member of iconic New Zealand band Th' Dudes, formed at Sacred Heart in 1975. He had chart hits as a solo artist under the name ''Tex Pistol'' (a name he took on because "Ian Morris [didn't] sound poppy enough"), and in collaboration with his brother Rikki as ''Tex Pistol and Rikki Morris''. As recording engineer and record producer, his production credits include a number of successful Kiwi artists: Hello Sailor (band), Hello Sailor, DD Smash, The Screaming Meemees, The Warratahs, When the Cat's Away (band), When the Cat's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobody Else (Tex Pistol And Rikki Morris Song)
"Nobody Else" is a song by New Zealand musician brothers Tex Pistol (Ian Morris (musician), Ian Morris) and Rikki Morris. It was the follow-up single to Tex Pistol's cover of Wayne Fontana's "The Game of Love (Wayne Fontana song)#Tex Pistol version, The Game of Love", which reached number one in New Zealand in 1987. "Nobody Else", an original song, also charted at number one. Background After Tex Pistol had a number-one single in 1987 with "The Game of Love", Pagan Records head Trevor Reekie convinced Ian Morris to release "Nobody Else" as the follow-up single. It was a romantic ballad written and sung by Morris' younger brother Rikki. The song peaked at number one and charted for 16 weeks, twice as long as "The Game of Love". Awards At the 1998 in New Zealand#New Zealand Music Awards, 1988 New Zealand Music Awards, "Nobody Else" was nominated for New Zealand Music Award for Single of the Year, Single of the Year, with Ian Morris also nominated for Producer of the Year for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napier, New Zealand
Napier ( ; mi, Ahuriri) is a city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Hawke's Bay Region, Hawke's Bay region. It is a beachside city with a Napier Port, seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Araucaria heterophylla, Norfolk Pines and extensive Art Deco architecture. Napier is sometimes referred to as the "Nice of the Pacific Ocean, Pacific". The population of Napier is about About south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings, New Zealand, Hastings. These two neighbouring cities are often called "The Bay Cities" or "The Twin Cities" of New Zealand, with the two cities and the surrounding towns of Havelock North and Clive, New Zealand, Clive having a combined population of . The City of Napier has a land area of and a population density of 540.0 per square kilometre. Napier is the nexus of the largest wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere, and it has the primary export seaport for northeastern New Zealand – which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Music Hall Of Fame
The New Zealand Music Hall of Fame , Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa is a figurative hall of fame dedicated to noteworthy New Zealand musicians. The hall was created in 2007 by Recorded Music NZ (then known as the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ)) and the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Two inductions are made into the hall each year, one at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, decided by APRA, and the other is awarded as part of the Aotearoa Music Awards, chosen by Recorded Music NZ. The Exponents frontman Jordan Luck has been inducted twice, first as the inaugural inductee at the 2007 APRA Silver Scroll Awards and again with his band The Exponents at the 2015 New Zealand Music Awards. Eligibility To be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, the artist must have released a work or achieve another significant professional milestone at least 20 years prior. They must also have shown musical excellence in their career. Also consider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
APRA Top 100 New Zealand Songs Of All Time
The APRA Top 100 New Zealand Songs of All Time is a selection of New Zealand songs as voted in 2001 by members of the Australasian Performing Right Association. The top 30 of this selection was used to create the ''Nature's Best'' CD and the rest of the list for follow up compilations. A similar list was made in Australia of the top 30 Australian songs. Selection The list was created to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in New Zealand in 2001. 900 candidate songs were chosen for APRA members to vote on. The top 30 songs were released on the ''Nature's Best'' CD. Commentary Some artists feature prominently in the list. These include: * Dave Dobbyn with the most songwriting credits (10) and second equal as an artist (6). * Neil and Tim Finn have second and third place songwriting credits (9 and 8 respectively) * The Finn-related bands Split Enz and Crowded House have the two highest entries (8 and 6—tied with Dave Dobbyn). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Be Mine Tonight (Th' Dudes Song)
Be Mine Tonight was the debut single from New Zealand band Th' Dudes. It was released in May 1979 as a Double A-side with Walking in Light and reached No. 36 on the New Zealand music charts. Be Mine Tonight won Single of the Year at the 1979 New Zealand Music Awards. It was voted 27th best New Zealand Song of the 20th Century by APRA members and featured on the Nature's Best ''Nature's Best'' is a two-disc compilation album of thirty New Zealand popular music songs, selected by a panel as the top thirty New Zealand songs of all time. Selection The genesis of the idea was the 75th anniversary of the Australasian Pe ... CD. References External links Music Video (NZOnScreen) 1979 singles APRA Award winners Th' Dudes songs Songs written by Dave Dobbyn {{1970s-single-stub ... [...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 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 & 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 initially only one prize was given, other awards ... [...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 artists. 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: * member services (the New Zealand Music Awards, the Official New Zealand Music Charts, music grants and direct services to artists and labels) * music licensing (undertaken independently or, in most cases, via OneMusic, a joint licensing venture between Reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hopetown (album)
Hopetown is a 2000 album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Dave Dobbyn. It reached number 9 on the New Zealand music charts. The album was produced by fellow Th' Dudes member Ian Morris. Track listing Critical reception The album received a favourable reception, with reviewers praising the optimistic and carefree nature of the album. "Just Add Water" was noted as being quirkily reminiscent of Dobbyn's 1986 hit single "Slice of Heaven "Slice of Heaven" is a single by New Zealand singer-songwriter Dave Dobbyn with the band Herbs, released in 1986 on the soundtrack of the animated motion picture, '' Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tail Tale''. The single reached 1 on the New Zealand ...". References External links Background of Hopetown by producer Ian Morris {{DEFAULTSORT:Hopetown (Album) Dave Dobbyn albums 2000 albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screaming Meemees
The Screaming Meemees were a New Zealand post-punk- new wave band formed in the early 1980s. The band formed in Auckland in 1979, while at school at Rosmini College on Auckland's North Shore, composed of vocalist Tony Drumm, guitarist Michael O'Neill, keyboard and bass player Peter van der Fluit and drummer "Laurence "Yoh" Landwer-Johan. The band was propelled into the limelight, in part, by the inclusion of their single ''All Dressed Up'' in the compilation album '' Class of 81'' produced by Simon Grigg's Propeller Records. By late 1980, the band was at the forefront of what was called the "North Shore Invasion". The Screaming Meemees were named "Most Promising Group" at the 1981 New Zealand Music Awards.http://www.nzmusicawards.co.nz/awards2006/history1981.html 1981 New Zealand Music Awards In early 1981, The Screaming Meemees released the single, "Can’t Take It", with The Newmatics’ "Judas" on the flip side. The single sold about 2000 copies and entered the top 40 in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cool Bananas (album)
''Cool Bananas'' is the first album by the New Zealand band DD Smash led by Dave Dobbyn, released in 1982. It entered the charts at number 1, purely on tour exposure. In 2015, as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the New Zealand Music Charts, Recorded Music NZ honoured ''Cool Bananas'' as being the first album by a New Zealand artist to debut at No.1 on the album chart. Track listing Awards The album won Best Album at the 1982 Events January * January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same time zone, UTC+8 (GMT+8.00). * January 13 – Air Florida Flight 90 crashes shortly after takeoff into the 14th Street bridges, 14th Street Bridge in ... New Zealand Music Awards. DD Smash won the same award the following year with their follow up live album, '' Live: Deep in the Heart of Taxes''. The band also won top group of the year, and Dobbyn won Most Promising Male Vocalist and Top Male Vocalist. Charts Weekly charts Year-end ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where Are The Boys?
''Where Are the Boys?'' is the second studio album by New Zealand band Th' Dudes Th' Dudes are a New Zealand rock band that was formed in the late 1970s in Auckland, New Zealand. Hits include "Walking in Light", "Right First Time", " Be Mine Tonight" and "Bliss". History 1975–1980 The band was formed by Morris, Urlich, ..., released in 1980. The band had already broken up by the time the record was released. Track listing References {{Authority control Th' Dudes albums 1980 albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello Sailor (Hello Sailor Album)
''Hello Sailor'' is the debut album released in 1977 by New Zealand New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ... band, Hello Sailor. Track listing Credits * Artwork – Peter Adams * Bass – Lisle Kinney * Drums – Ricky Ball * Engineer – Ian Morris * Producer – Rob Aicken * Vocals, Guitar – Dave McArtney, Harry Lyon * Vocals, Saxophone, Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar – Graham Brazier Charts Certifications Awards References Hello Sailor (band) albums 1977 debut albums {{1970s-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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