Kiwi musician Ian Morris was found dead this morning in his Napier Home.

Morris who was a founding member late 70’s/early 80’s pop rock band ‘The’Dudes’ alongside fellow Sacred Heart College schoolmates Dave Dobbyn and Peter Urlich.

The band created notable hits such as ‘Bliss’,’Be Mine Tonight’, ‘Walking In Light’ and ‘Right First Time’ and in the meantime became an iconic part of New Zealand music.

Police would not comment on the death of Morris (53), although they did state that there was no suspicious circumstances.

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