Character Analysis: The Finn Brothers

‘The Finn Brothers’, Tim and Neil Finn, are a musical duo who have been writing music since their childhood. They are best known for their success internationally with bands ‘Split Enz’ and ‘Crowded House’. And in 1993, both brothers were awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire) from the Queen, for their contribution to music.
Tim Finn is a singer songwriter, known for his music with New Zealand’s 70s & 80s rock band ‘Split Enz’. He is also recognised for his solo work, his temporary involvement in ‘Crowded House’ and his partnership with Neil in ‘the Finn Brothers’.
Neil Finn is also a singer songwriter and is one of New Zealand’s leading musicians. He was the lead vocalist for 1985s rock band ‘Crowded House’ and earlier, ‘Split Enz’. Neil became well-known in the late 70s when he replaced vocalist Phil Judd in ‘Split Enz’, his brother’s band. He then became popular internationally when ‘Split Enz’ broke up in 1984, and he formed his own band, ‘Crowded House’. In 1987, when ‘Crowded House’ released their hit single, ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’, written by Neil, the band achieved success all over the world.

Brian Timothy (Tim) Finn was born on June 25th, 1952 and Cornelius (Neil) Mullane Finn was born six years later, on May 27th, 1958. They lived in Te Awamutu in the Waikato, (New Zealand) and both boys attended local St
The material that was written for the proposed ‘Finn Brothers’ side project, was instead used in ‘Crowded House’s ‘Woodface’ (1991) and ‘Together Alone’ (1993) albums, as well as Tim’s solo album, ‘Before and After’ (1993). The brothers did resume their composing partnership in 1994 and in just four weeks, completed the album, ‘Simply Finn’, releasing it in 1995. After insisting for the name ‘Finn’, the duo decided against it as did not want any confusion with another band of similar name, so agreed on ‘the Finn