Happy birthday, Neil

It’s Neil’s birthday! When asked what he had planned for today, Neil said “I’m having a sleep in, receiving calls, researching native birds, and having dinner with friends. I may treat myself to a Whittaker’s Peanut Slab.”

Thirty-four years ago today, Neil marked his 21st at a Split Enz concert in Wellington, New Zealand. Watch “Give It A Whirl” from that show on our Videos page.

And three years ago, the birthday boy celebrated on stage in Manchester with Crowded House, Connan Mockasin and Johnny Marr.