Popular ‘80s Band Refutes Embarrassing Fake Report: ‘Please Don't Be Fooled'
Crowded House recently took to social media to refute a report featuring a fake AI interview with the band's frontman , 67, that claimed he fathered a child after overcoming erectile dysfunction.
'We're not sure where this came from but please don't be fooled. Neil's never had trouble with erections,' read a message on the band's official Facebook account above the fake video report.
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The clip appears to feature New Zealand journalist Simon Dallow on a news broadcast that claims the 'Don't Dream It's Over' singer has once again become a father after overcoming a personal problem.
It's followed by an AI-generated video version of a fake Finn, sharing his personal problems. 'I never thought I'd be able to become a father again. Honestly, I believe that chapter of my life was closed, not because I didn't want it, but because I simply couldn't.'
The fake Finn also said, 'For years, I lived with a problem most men are too ashamed to talk about. My erections became weaker and weaker until they stopped altogether. No desire, no confidence, no control. I was too embarrassed to even talk to my wife about it.'Fans approached the issue with a mix of humor and shock in their comments on Facebook.
'Neil's new album featuring hits such as "Better be Hard Soon", "Don't dream Erections are over", "Semi's so strong", "Now we're growing somewhere", "Don't flop now", and of course the classic "Four boners in one day,'' wrote one fan, who tweaked the names of some Crowded House songs to fit the fake news.
'Jesus AI is getting good. But you did write a fantastic tune early on with "something so strong" so I had always wondered ,' commented another.
'God bless you Neil and your erection, it gave us Liam and Elroy and therefore more amazing music… perhaps you should insure it??? ,' wrote another fan, referring to Finn's real adult sons who are both solo artists and members of Crowded House.
Popular '80s Band Refutes Embarrassing Fake Report: 'Please Don't Be Fooled' first appeared on Parade on Aug 14, 2025
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