March 28, 2005

Don't dream it's over. Former Crowded House and Split Enz drummer and radio personality Paul Hester dead. Hester was apparently a victim of severe depression and took his own life in a Melbourne park. He is survived by his girlfriend and two daughters.

As a big fan of both Crowded House and Split Enz, I'm gonna be blasting a lot of their stuff for the next two days in his memory. Rest in peace, Paul. Here's to hoping wherever the day took you was where you wanted to be.

posted by surlyboi 19 years ago
  • here's a bit of the ABC coverage, with quotes from friends/former bandmates.
  • Awww. I love Crowded House. Thanks for the music, Paul.
  • I hope his girlfriend had a will to rely on, or his death will be doubly bitter.
  • I've been a fan of CH for years, and years. This is a truly tragic loss.
  • Jesus, hanged?? Followed by "Police say the death was not suspicious." I know what they mean, but man, that's horrible. Poor guy. Fond memories. I hope he's at peace.
  • So sad....I'm a C.H. fan, too. Great performers, their's was one of the more entertaining concerts I've attended. What a way to go, reminds me of Michael Hutchings.
  • This is so sad. I am not clinically or suicidally depressed so I cannot possibly put myself in his, or anyone's, shoes and know what goes in their minds. That being said, he hung himself from a tree in a public park for anyone to come across! Why would he choose to take his life in that fashion? I just don't understand. . . ugh.
  • Sounds like this house... is a little less crowded tonight. For NBC 10 news, Actually Settle. Back to you Greg.
  • ActuallySettle, see also this link.
  • In other words, I could get paid for the sort of behavior that got me kicked out of metafilter. I mean I lost my password.
  • the sort of behavior that got me kicked out of metafilter Linky link links?
  • Poor guy: I had an aunt kill herself after fighting depression for years, probably decades, and it's a frightening illness. I don't understand it, not being a sufferer, but I wish his loved the ones the best.
  • Paul made a cameo on a Wiggles video, no kidding. My son loves the song. And, of course, Split Enz and Crowded House were awesome, with his talent. He always came across as a bit of a clown, and I was surprised to hear he suffered from depression. Sucks.
  • Goddam Wiggles! /suffering parent
  • Oh, childhood hero! I'm sincerely unhappy about this. BUT: ActuallySettle is keeping a smile on my face.
  • Re-watching the Crowded House farewell concert right now in honor of Paul. I am so sad that I lived in a place where CH didn't tour when I was old enough to go. I've seen Neil solo twice, and Neil and Tim once, and I can only imagine what I missed out on.
  • Godity damn damn. First the Ramones, now this? I may as well cash it in while I'm ahead. I'll do my sultriest move on the the floor in honor.