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Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:50a.m. UPDATED AT 12:51PM

Pauly Fuemana

Pauly Fuemana

Musician Pauly Fuemana, frontman for the band OMC, died this morning at North Shore Hospital following a short period of illness.

His family was expected to issue a statement later today.

In 1995 OMC (Otara Millionaires Club) shot to fame with the single ‘How Bizarre’ which reached number one in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and parts of Europe.

OMC moved between three and four million copies of their album, also titled 'How Bizarre', making it New Zealand's biggest-selling record.

The band broke up in 2000. They reformed in 2007 and released a single ‘4 All of Us’, featuring actor Lucy Lawless.

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14 Aug 2011 11:01a.m.

bernard wrote:

one of the most enjoying songs that I've ever heard here in the Philippines. I like the song, as in so much, and the very nice video as well, that they move really together with the beat. My condolences.

03 Mar 2010 05:16a.m.

Otara Millionaire wrote:

A nice and sincere tribute to Pauly Fuemana, R.I.P. and condolences to his family. You broke musical barriers and showed everyone it doesn't matter where you from! Bless you, I'm on the run, 10 more minutes.....and than you are sadly gone... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6epW9tNqigE&feature=channel

01 Feb 2010 05:29p.m.

eyez09 wrote:

Sympathies 2da fams "How Bizzar" is always played @ our partys & wil neva stop xoxoxox

31 Jan 2010 06:57p.m.

Jenny wrote:

Condolences to the whole extended family. A shock loss for all. A big & regretful loss.

31 Jan 2010 06:25p.m.

Libby Moon wrote:

I'm very sad you had to leave all who you loved, so soon-my prayers to all your family and all who loved you. Rest in Peace with your bro Phil

31 Jan 2010 04:25p.m.

john peterson wrote:

Sole, still waiting for the crate you promised IF you made it BIG. Arohanui Otara paper, Proud era (although marred by a tragic tour), Wild Flowers. Give Phil and Reuben a big hug. Arohanui and farewell brother.

31 Jan 2010 04:25p.m.

Jeanie wrote:

I will miss you heaps you were a close friend your wife ,Kirstine, said i was speical rest in peace Pauly

Love Always:Jeanie Patterson

31 Jan 2010 01:16p.m.

Joe wrote:

R.I.P brother Paul,till we meet again, with you and brother Phillip!

31 Jan 2010 12:49p.m.

monique wrote:

Rest in peace Pauly