Martin Phillipps, founder of New Zealand rock band the Chills, dies at 61

Band set up by guitarist and lead singer in 1980 … Martin Phillipps, the founder of the New Zealand rock band the Chills, has died at the age of 61.
Phillipps’ death was announced on Sunday on the band’s’ social media channels.
“It is with broken hearts the family and friends of Martin Phillipps wish to advise Martin has died unexpectedly,” the post read. “The family ask for privacy at this time. Funeral arrangements will be advised in due course.”
The guitarist and lead singer founded the Chills in 1980 with his sister Rachel Phillipps on keyboards, Jane Dodd on bass, guitarist Peter Gutteridge and drummer Alan Haig.
The band soon built a devoted fanbase in New Zealand before garnering a cult following in Europe and the US. They released a number of hits, including Pink Frost, Heavenly Pop Hit, I Love My Leather Jacket and Kaleidoscope World.
(bron: The Guardian)