Martin Phillipps

1963 - 2024

Martin Phillipps obituary, 1963-2024

Martin Phillipps

1963 - 2024

BORN

1963

DIED

2024

Martin Phillipps Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2024.

Martin Phillipps was a singer, songwriter and musician best known as the founder and leader of the New Zealand rock band the Chills.

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August 1, 2024

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July 29, 2024

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Ross

August 1, 2024

Very sad to hear this news , Martin and I were close friends at primary school, my condolences to his family.

Elizabeth Bell

July 29, 2024

RIP Martin

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August 1, 2024

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July 29, 2024

Elizabeth Bell posted to the memorial.

July 29, 2024

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