October 23, 2005
Neil Finn will perform an emotional tribute to former Crowded House drummer Paul Hester during tonight's ARIA Awards ceremony.
Finn, with full backing from Hester's family, will perform an acoustic version of Better Be Home Soon in honour of his long-time friend and former bandmate who committed suicide earlier this year.
The tribute performance has been kept top secret by ARIAs organisers, but music industry speculation has centred on Finn preparing to make a special appearance tonight.
Hester, who sold millions of albums worldwide with Crowded House and Split Enz, committed suicide in March after battling depression. The skilled drummer was a much-loved member of the Australian music community.
Read more at SMH.com.au
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