Vocalist
The Resume
(February 8, 1969-January 31, 2010)
Nuiean and Maori heritage
Frontman singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for the band OMC
Recorded 'How Bizarre'
Why he might be annoying
He was a one hit wonder.
He was a member of a street gang.
He was heavily tattooed.
His band's full name is Otara Millionaires Club, a sarcastic reference to Otara, the poorest district of Auckland where he grew up.
When someone in San Francisco called him a sheep shagger he threw him through a plate glass window.
He spent about $1.5 million of royalties from 'How Bizarre' and declared bankruptcy in 2006.
Why he might not be annoying
He quit the gang to concentrate on music.
'How Bizarre' was a #1 hit in nine countries, spent 36 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 Airplay chart and sold over 4 million copies.
It became the biggest single ever produced out of New Zealand.
His older brother Phil, a record producer who helped launch his career, died of a heart attack at age 41 (March 2005).
He said at the funeral, 'He picked me up when I was down. It took a punch in the head, but it was him that made me sort my life out.'
Credit: Scar Tactics
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Year In Review:
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 95 Votes: 54.74% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 54 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 3198 Votes: 28.24% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 177 Votes: 56.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 54 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 709 Votes: 40.20% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 44 Votes: 65.91% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 60.53% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 69 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 76 Votes: 48.68% Annoying
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