RIP Martin Phillipps 1963-2024 – He was a Pink Frosted Heavenly Pop Hit
Founder of Dunedin band The Chills, Martin Phillipps, dies unexpectedly
Martin Phillipps, the founder and frontman of seminal Dunedin band The Chills, has died unexpectedly.
He was 61.
Phillipps’ death was announced this evening on The Chills’ social media pages.
“It is with broken hearts the family and friends of Martin Phillipps wish to advised Martin has died unexpectedly,” The Chills’ post read.
“The family ask for privacy at this time. Funeral arrangements will be advised in due course.”
Martin was a musical genius and Pink Frost and Heavenly Pop Hit are two of my favourite NZ songs of all time.
Thank you Martin, God speed Comrade
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I’ll miss the almost annual press releases that proclaimed that the latest player line-up in whatever new reincarnation of the Chills then existed finally represented the sound combo that Martin was wanting from the very beginning.
While it might surprise some I used to listen to them back in the day & are disappointed at his early death. I wish his family & friends all the best as they adjust to the loss.
What a lose. And well before his time. Gees you almost don’t know what to say. .
R.I.P Martin. You helped get me through the 80s with music that is remarkably timeless and relevant.