Liam Finn

Liam Finn is a singer/songwriter, born on 24 September, 1983 in Melbourne, Australia; he moved to New Zealand as a child. He is the eldest son of musician Neil Finn (of Split Enz and Crowded House) and Sharon Finn. Well known as the frontman of New Zealand band Betchadupa, in 2007 Finn released his solo debut 'I'll Be Lightning', which draws on his experiences from living in London in recent years. Finn chose to record the album entirely in analog at his father's recording studio, Roundhead Studios, in Auckland. In his concerts, he creates an instrumental layering effect by using a looping effects pedal; he is also accompanied by backup vocalist Eliza-Jane Barnes (daughter of Jimmy Barnes). Liam and his father Neil covered The Beatles song "Two of Us" for the I am Sam film soundtrack. Liam Finn also contributed a song "Lucid Dream" to the soundtrack of 2001 movie Rain, which was directed by Christine Jeffs. Since the reunion of the band Crowded House in early 2007, Finn has become part of its touring band, playing concerts such as Coachella Festival, and Live Earth in Sydney. Liam's debut solo album I'll Be Lightning, was released in July 2007 in Australia and New Zealand and will be released internationally by Yep Roc Records on Jan 22nd, 2008. Liam performed in New York at the CMJ Music Marathon on October 18, 2007 at the Yep Roc Records showcase.

External links

• Official Website
• Liam Finn Myspace
• I'll Be Lightning Album Review