Conversation so far:
What was saying farewell in relation to Crowded House?
Crowded House were midway through a US tour when Paul Hester quit the band on 15 April 1994.
Why did Crowded House's Paul Hester quit the band on 15 April 1994?
Paul Hester flew home to Melbourne to await the birth of his first child and indicated that he required more time with his family.

Question: Did the band replace him?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Crowded House replace Paul Hester after he flew home to Melbourne to await the birth of his first child and indicated that he required more time with his family?