Th' Dudes

Formed in Auckland in 1976, Th’ Dudes quickly gained popularity for their catchy songs and energetic live performances.

Their debut album Right First Time was released in 1979 and featured singles ‘Right First Time’ and ‘Be Mine Tonight’. Where AreThe Boys was released the following year and saw the singles ‘Walking In Light’ and ‘Bliss’ become crowd favourites across the nation.

With their passion for performing live and with anthems ingrained in the psyche of New Zealanders, Th’ Dudes have not only been a mainstay on New Zealand radio for decades, but also a mainstay within popular New Zealand culture. Th’ Dudes were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame in 2019.