Paul Hester

Paul Hester
Hester in a Crowded House photoshoot
Background information
Also known asHessie
Born
Paul Newell Hester

(1959-01-08)8 January 1959
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died26 March 2005(2005-03-26) (aged 46)
Brighton, Victoria, Australia
GenresRock, pop rock, jangle pop, indie rock, alternative rock, new wave
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsDrums, percussion, vocals, keyboards
Years active1976–2005
Formerly ofCrowded House, Split Enz, Deckchairs Overboard, Tarmac Adam, The Wiggles, The Holy Toledos

Paul Newell Hester (8 January 1959 – 26 March 2005) was an Australian musician and television personality. He was the drummer for the band Split Enz from November 1983 until their break-up in December 1984, and co-founding member and drummer of the band Crowded House.