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Neil Finn was born in Te Awamutu, New Zealand on May 27, 1958. Public records list Neil Finn as a songwriter, guitarist and singer. The age as of 2026 is 68. Awards on record include Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1993), APRA Music Awards (2002), Aotearoa Music Awards (1987) and 2 more. Credited works include Don't Dream It's Over.
My Take
Neil Finn is, for me, one of songwriting's quiet masters. The Te Awamutu native built Split Enz and Crowded House, and "Don't Dream It's Over" alone would secure his place in pop history. That Radiohead's Ed O'Brien called him music's most prolific writer of great songs says plenty, and his stint in Fleetwood Mac confirmed his standing among peers. With an OBE in 1993 and an honorary doctorate from Waikato, he has the honors too. I prize melody over spectacle, and Finn delivers it consistently. I wish more listeners in Japan knew his work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Neil Finn
- Name (Japanese)
- ニール・フィン
- Reading
- にーる・ふぃん
- Born
- May 27, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Te Awamutu, New Zealand
- Occupation
- songwriter / guitarist / singer / composer / pianist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1993 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2002 APRA Music Awards
- 1987 Aotearoa Music Awards
- 2000 honorary doctor of the University of Waikato
- 1999 Aotearoa Music Award for Best Solo Artist
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Don't Dream It's Over | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.neilfinn.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/neilfinnofficial/
- Xhttps://x.com/neilfinn
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil%20Finn
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q550436
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Neil Finn born?
Born May 27, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Neil Finn from?
Neil Finn is from Te Awamutu, New Zealand.
What does Neil Finn do?
Neil Finn works as songwriter, guitarist, singer, composer, pianist.
What is Neil Finn known for?
Notable works include Don't Dream It's Over.
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