Icehouse

Icehouse is an Australian rock band, formed as Flowers in 1977 in Sydney. Initially known in Australia for their pub rock style, they later achieved mainstream success utilising synthpop and attained Top Ten singles chart success in both Europe and the U.S. The mainstay of both Flowers and Icehouse has been Iva Davies (singer-songwriter, record producer, guitar, bass, keyboards, oboe) supplying additional musicians as required. The name Icehouse,... more

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1977

Also known as:

  • Flowers (Icehouse),
  • Iva Davies & Icehouse,
  • Ice House
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