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Dave Dobbyn

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Musician

The Resume

    (January 3, 1957- )
    Born in Dunedin, New Zealand
    Songs include 'Slice of Heaven, Loyal,' You Oughta Be In Love,' 'Welcome Home,' 'Love Like I Should' and 'Be Mine Tonight'
    Released the albums Loyal (1988), Lament for the Numb (1993), Twist (1994), The Islander (1998), Hometown (2000), Available Light (2005) and Together in Concert: Live (2000)
    Member of the rock group Th’Dudes (1975-1979)
    Formed the band DD Smash (1980-1986)
    Recorded music for the animated film 'Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale' (1986)

Why he might be annoying:

    Australians jokingly refer to ‘Slice of Heaven’ as the national anthem of New Zealand.
    He is a born-again Christian.
    With Th’Dudes, he released the song 'Bliss,' which became a popular drinking song but was meant as an anti-drinking song.
    He was charged with provoking a riot by making negative remarks about the police to the crowd during a power failure at a performance in Auckland (1984).
    The riot caused over one million dollars damage.
    He sported a big goofy mullet in the 80’s.
    He supported the release of an Algerian refugee who allegedly had links to terrorist groups.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is one of his country's best and most admired musicians.
    His hit song 'Slice of Heaven' featured the Maori Band Herbs and Maori instruments, which made it an iconic song of New Zealand.
    He toured with two of New Zealand’s other best know music artists, Bic Runga and Tim Finn.
    He charged only $19.79 a ticket for one of his last series of concerts.

Credit: ash5667


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 95 Votes: 50.53% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 103 Votes: 52.43% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 547 Votes: 31.63% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 118 Votes: 54.24% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 91 Votes: 48.35% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 1601 Votes: 30.36% Annoying