Why is Dave Dobbyn?
In December 2020, Dobbyn was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Musician Sir Dave Dobbyn with Governor-General of New Zealand, Dame Patsy Reddy, at Government House. Sir Dave Dobbyn has been formally honoured at Government House in Auckland for his service to music.
How did Dave Dobbyn get into his first band?
As he started teachers’ college he was asked by Morris and Urlich to join the band that would become Th’ Dudes.
Has Dave Dobbyn been knighted?
Acclaimed musician, Dave Dobbyn, receives his knighthood from Dame Patsy Reddy at Auckland’s Government House. Sir Dave Dobbyn has been formally knighted in a ceremony at Government House in Auckland.
Where does Dave Dobbyn live?
Australia
With the success of the song in Australia, Dobbyn settled in Australia.
Where does Dave Dobbyn come from?
Auckland, New Zealand
Dave Dobbyn/Place of birth
Is it true that Sir Dave Dobbyn has died?
Sir Dave Dobbyn’s manager has blasted a “despicable” social media hoax claiming the Kiwi singing legend has died. Despite rumours on social media alarming fans saying Dobbyn had died, the singer is otherwise fine. He is the latest celebrity to be targeted in a fake news scam on social media.
What kind of music did Dave Dobbyn listen to?
He was influenced by music from a young age, ranging from the Irish songs his father listened to, to the music of the church across the road, to the various radio stations he was able to pick up on the family radiogram.
When did Dave Dobbyn move back to New Zealand?
After nearly a decade in Australia, Dobbyn moved back to Auckland in the early 1990s, and made 1994’s Twist with fellow New Zealander and recently returned singer-songwriter Neil Finn, whose contribution Dobbyn stated “was crucial to the sound of that record”.
Why did the police stop Dave Dobbyn concert?
The situation escalated and the riot squad was called in. Dobbyn made negative remarks about the police which allegedly spurred on the crowd. The concert was stopped by the police and sections of the crowd rioted, smashing shop windows along Queen Street.