Murray Cook
Birthday: 1960-06-30 Place of Birth: Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Synopsis
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Murray James Cook AM (born 30 June 1960 in Cowra, New South Wales) is an Australian vocalist, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as one of the founding members of the children's band The Wiggles. Cook is also a regular guest on the Australian TV show Spicks and Specks, with his good friend, host Adam Hills. As a member of the Wiggles, Cook wears a red shirt and serves as an instrumentalist and vocalist. He is considered the intellectual and analytical member of the group (something referred to in several episodes of their TV show), so he acts as mediator for their group decisions. When The Wiggles received honorary degrees from the Australian Catholic University, Cook gave the commencement speech to the graduates. Cook played the guitar in the late '80s bands Transistor and Finger Guns before joining the Sydney-based band Bang Shang a Lang. (He continued to play for this band in Sydney, when not on tour with The Wiggles.) When things did not work out in the music field for him, he returned to college and studied early childhood education at Macquarie University, where he met Anthony Field and Greg Page and formed The Wiggles in 1991. Cook's schtick in The Wiggles is an obsession with playing the guitar. He was conscious that he was probably the first guitarist children would see, and said, "I always think that if it inspires kids to play guitar later on that would be great. I think it would be really nice if in 15 years I read that somebody got into guitar playing because of the Wiggles. I know that would be fantastic." When asked what his favorite Wiggles song was, he stated, "'Play your guitar with Murray,' of course. When we play that song live I get to play like a rock 'n roll star." Cook's major musical influences are The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Eric Clapton. In 2008, Cook was named "the sixth best guitarist in Australia". Cook owns a collection of thirty vintage guitars. Onstage, he uses the Australian made Maton Mastersound 500 guitar. He also plays a '53 Gibson Les Paul gold top, '64 Fender Strat, James Burton Fender Telecaster, Maton Mastersound 500 and a more recent Les Paul at home or in the studio. The amplifiers he uses are the Marshall Head and Box Combo, the Fender Twin and a Bad Cat, which he bought while in the U.S. and said had a "great sound." Cook, whose nickname is "Muzz", or "Muzza", came up with The Wiggles' signature index finger-wagging move after watching professional bowlers do the move on television. Cook was made a Member of the Order of Australia on 26 January 2010 for service to the arts, particularly children's entertainment, and to the community as a benefactor and supporter of a range of charities. Description above from the Wikipedia article Murray Cook,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acting
The Wiggles - Pumpkin Face
Hoo-hoo-who has carved out the funniest Pumpkin Face for Halloween? It’s The Wiggles! Anthony, Emma, Lachy and Simon will have your little monsters howling for more when they hear ‘A Friendly Little Spider’, rattling their funny bones when they ‘Do the Skeleton Scat!’, and looking “boo-tiful” when they dress up as ‘Little Vampires’ who just love their cranberry juice! This is no trick, it’s a real treat to hear the fab four of fun join Dorothy, Wags, Henry and Captain Feathersword for Pumpkin Face!
The Wiggles - Taking Off!
Taking Off! is the debut release of The Wiggles new line-up! It's all systems go as Anthony, Emma, Lachy and Simon release their first exciting sounds with 20 tracks of Wiggly fun! You've got a passport to fun as Blue Wiggle Anthony Field, The Wiggles music producer for 21 years, continues to produce the sounds that have engaged children around the world for decades. "It was so much fun working with Simon, Emma and Lachy," he enthuses. "And their enthusiasm is palpable." So what are you waiting for? The air traffic controllers of fun have given this album the seal of approval. The Wiggles are Taking Off! on an exciting musical adventure!
The Wiggles : Surfer Jeff
Australia on 21st June 2012, and marked the last appearances of Greg, Murray and Jeff, before the new generation of The Wiggles in 2013. Surfer Jeff sees The Wiggles travel around the world and it is their most exotic adventure yet. Jeff meets Gino the Genie, who grants him three wishes, so Jeff decides to visit exotic places. The Surfer Jeff DVD was made with Sam Moran but since they heard that Greg was back they had to make the DVD and CD again but it was never released with Sam but if it was it would already have been released.
The Wiggles: Celebration!
Here in your hands is a piece of Wiggles history! The Celebration tour of the original Wiggles line-up, Greg, Murray, Jeff and Anthony, travelled all around the world. This is one of those magical shows filmed live in Ireland!
The Wiggles: Ukulele Baby!
The Wiggles have set sail on a new adventure with the sweet sound of ukuleles and paln trees in the distance. Set on an island near Wiggle Bay, The Wiggles have launched twenty-one new songs and paddled into a harbour of hits including You Can Play the Ukulele, Hawaiin Boogie and Hula, Hula Baby. There's a band on the island: Peter from Mental as Anything on mandolin, Nicolina on the accordion, George on bouzouki and Murray joins them on the ukulele. Of course, The Wiggles sing about things children love in teh songs When I'm Painting, My Curly Sue Doll and Everybody Loves a Puppy. There are songs about dancing such as Round and Round, Round and Round and Henry's Spinning, and then the usual Wiggle fun in Cluck, Cluck City and How Many You Want? Together with songs about The Wiggles characters, Ukulele Baby! will surely be a family favourite!
The Wiggles: It's Always Christmas With You
It’s always fun at Chistmas time! The Wiggles have travelled around the world singing and dancing with 14 new Christmas songs! We fly to New York where NSYNC singer Joey Fatone sings 'O Holy Night'. Then it's back to Australia as Dorothy the Dinosaur and John Paul Young duet on 'A Miracle in a Manger'. Next, we travel to the land of saints and scholars, Ireland, where we hear the exultant voices of Anúna sing with The Wiggles 'The Cherry Tree Carol', 'We Three Kings', 'Ding Dong Merrily on High and 'The Little Drummer Boy'. Jeff is so excited that he sings 'I Just Can't Sleep on Christmas Eve'! Anthony entertains us with his fantastic version of the family favourite 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'. From Australia's outback, The Wiggles sing 'It's a Long Way From the North Pole' and are joined by The Chooky Dancers. It's always a special time with The Wiggles, and with this glorious new release it will feel like Christmas every day. Yes 'It's Always Christmas with You’!
The Wiggles: Let's Eat
Here’s a serving of music that’s deliciously delightful! The Wiggles have cooked up a feast of fun with some very special guests! Here’s just a taste; Aussie legends Mental as Anything join with The Wiggles and sing Let’s Cook. Singing superstar Keith Urban sings and swings with England Swings! Then for dessert, Anthony, Murray, Jeff and Sam will join Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus for a banquet of beats to get your toes tapping. You’ll be hungry for more when you sample a morsel of The Wiggles’ Let’s Eat!
The Wiggles Big Birthday!
The Wiggles are celebrating their 20th birthday and you get to join in with their biggest DVD release ever! The Wiggles: Big Birthday! includes: A collection of some of the best moments from the studio releases; live content from various tours; a 60 minute documentary on The Wiggles (featuring celebrities such as Simon Pegg); plus special features, including a music video with America's best-known weather man, Al Roker.
The Wiggles: Hot Poppin' Popcorn
Step right up and join in the fun as Anthony becomes the ringmaster and leads the Wiggly Circus! Legendary singer Jamie Redfern performs Hot Poppin’ Popcorn, Captain Feathersword amazes as the somersault king, Wags the daredevil dog does a balancing act while Henry and Dorothy host their own dances. Be dazzled by the gastronomic superhero, Foodman, and delight in Murray’s Guitar Saved The World and How Are We Going To Wake Up Jeff?There’s juggling, ribbon twirling, trapeze acts, handstands, Wiggly clowns and of course the catchiest songs in the entire world. So roll up, roll up and enjoy some Hot Poppin’ Popcorn served fresh from your friends, The Wiggles!
The Wiggles - Big, Big Show!
Get ready for the wiggliest show on earth! Be dazzled by Dorothy dancing en Pointe! Watch amazing Anthony do the splits! Marvel at Murray's musical masterpiece! Swoon to Sam's singing spectacular and enjoy Jeff jumping before your eyes. See The Wiggles singing some of their best-loved tunes - filmed live at the Sydney Entertainment Center December of 2008.
The Wiggles: Go Bananas
The wiggles are up to their old tricks.
Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Memory Book
The Dorothy the Dinosaur television series comes to home video as Dorothy shares her Memory Book with Wags the Dog, and they relive many amazing adventures played to familiar Wiggles tunes. Special guest vocalists including Francis Awaritefe, Rachael Beck, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kathy Gothadjaka, David Hobson, Jane Kennedy, John Rowe, Leo Sayer and Don Spencer.
The Wiggles: Sing a Song of Wiggles
The Wiggles professional experience as early childhood educators has taught them that children learn best through play. Sing A Song Of Wiggles includes 32 of the most beloved and classic nursery rhymes set to music.
The Wiggles: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
'We sincerely hope this new music from us to you makes you feel like dancing! Putting the songs together wasn't so hard, criteria…well, the music had to make you start tapping your feet, start nodding your head and make you start smiling like you had just eaten your grandmother’s homemade biscuits, you know what I mean…joy! So let's get dancing everyone, happy wiggling!' – Anthony Wiggle The Wiggl
The Wiggles - Dorothy the Dinosaur's Party
It's Dorothy's first ever DVD! Dorothy hosts a surprise party for Captain Feathersword and invites Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Fairy Clare, Larissa, Lucia and baby Maria! You will be entertained by the Rosy Orchestra as Dorothy sings Swinging On A Swing, Dance A Cachuca and I Look In the Mirror! With 17 new songs, Dorothy the Dinosaur's party is the best party she has ever had!
The Wiggles: Getting Strong
Getting Strong! is the first release in the Wiggle and Learn! Series. The Wiggles professional experience as early childhood educators has taught them that children learn best through play. Getting Strong! includes all new songs that children can dance, sing and learn to. Learn a new dance with "Sporting Salsa", play a version of musical cushions with "When the Music Stops", smell, see, touch, taste and hear with "The Five Senses", explore language with "A Frog Went A Walking", examine comparative use of language with "The Biggest Smile of All", and compare letters and sounds of other languages with "Yiasou Everybody!"
The Wiggles: Splish Splash Big Red Boat
Take a ride with The Wiggles on the Big Red Boat in this awesome ocean adventure.
The Wiggles: It's Time to Wake Up Jeff!
Here we go again - another mixture of oldies, mostly from “Wake Up Jeff” with some new introductions and arrangements. The songs are the same, but the accompanying video has been updated, and some are now in cartoon format. On the positive side, at least The Wiggles showed up this time. Song list: 1. We Like to Say Hello 2. Henry’s Underwater Big Band 3. Having Fun at the Beach 4. Bing Bang Bong (That’s a Pirate Song) 5. Wake Up Jeff 6. Bucket of Dew/Paddy Condon From Cobar 7. Romp Bomp a Stomp 8. A Frog Went a Walking 9. Take a Trip Out on the Sea 10. Dorothy (Would You Like to Dance?) 11. We’re Playing a Trick on the Captain 12. Have a Happy Birthday Captain 13. I Can Do So Many Things 14. Guess What? 15. Wave to Wags 16. Havenu Shalom Alachem 17. Walking on the Moon 18. Piper’s Waltz
The Wiggles: Wiggles 15th Birthday
Wiggles 15th Birthday Bonus DVD
The Wiggles: WiggleDancing Live
Join the Wiggles live on stage at one of their best Wigglerific concerts ever - filmed in Sydney! Grab your front row tickets to see Anthony, Murray, Jeff, and new Wiggle Sam - in his first DVD appearance - perform all the Wiggles greatest hits!
The Wiggles: Live: Hot Potatoes!
Featuring 20 Show Stopping Songs... -Toot Toot. Chugga Chugga. Beig Red Car -Rock a Bye Your Bear -Lights. Camera. Action. Wiggles! -Hoop-Dee-Doo -The Monkey Dance -D.O.R.O.T.H.Y (My Favourite Dinosaur) -Rolling Down The Sandhills/Running Up The Sandhills -Can You (Point Your Fingers And Do The Twist?) -Where's Jeff -Fruit Salad -Captain Feathersword Fell Asleep On His Pirate Ship (Quack Quack) -...and many more! Not forgetting of course. Hot Potato!
The Wiggles: Sailing Around the World
Ahoy there me hearties. Hes nautical and nice. So lets join Captain Feathersword and his shipmates as they go Sailing Around The World. From London Town to Sicily and San Francisco, The Wiggles join with the Captain to sing and dance. They Hula, Hula, Hula, Nothing Could Be Cooler.
The Wiggles: Lights, Camera, Action!
Welcome to network Wiggles! Join the fab four of fun in four of your favorite episodes of wiggly TV! Play your guitar with Murray, visit Anthony’s workshop, find out what’s happening in Greg’s News and help The Wiggles find Jeff! Sing and dance along with The Wiggles, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword. Discover the land Down Under with Australian music, games and animals. Beauty Mate! So, Lights, Camera, Action! Let’s go, go, go!
The Wiggles: Top of the Tots
It's a Wiggly countdown to fun! The Wiggles have jumped on their bandstand to sing about their new video Top Of The Tots!
The Wiggles Magical Adventure - A Wiggly Movie
Grab your crunchy, munchy honey cakes: it's time for a feature-length movie from Australia's fab four, the Wiggles! Released Down Under in 1997 as The Wiggles Movie, this charming show gives fans a wholesome, 70-minute fix from the singing group's pre-Disney Channel years. Today is Dorothy the Dinosaur's birthday, and the Wiggles can't wait to surprise her. Alas, sweet selfless Dorothy thinks they have forgotten. As the four tuneful Aussies bop from Henry's kaleidoscopic underwater pad to Wags the Dog's house and beyond, Dorothy keeps busy by teaching a struggling magician how to believe in himself. Throughout the story, 16 song-and-dance numbers easily mesh with the plot. Lightweight action swirls to a happy ending as magician Wally the Great lives up to his name and Dorothy's party restores her faith in friendship. While 3- to 8-year-olds should enjoy the whole show, wiggly toddlers might lose track. --Liane Thomas
The Wiggles: Whoo Hoo! Wiggly Gremlins!
Something strange is happening at Network Wiggles, it appears as though the Wiggly Gremlins are playing some funny tricks on The Wiggles and their friends. Can you help the "Fab Four of Fun" work out who is behind the mischief?
The Wiggles: Space Dancing
A spaceship lands next to the Wiggles' house, and when Greg, Murray, Jeff and Anthony hop aboard to explore it, they find themselves lost in space after Captain Feathersword accidentally launches them. Their destination? The planet Rock Star, where King Mondo awaits them, dancing the "eagle rock." Can they get back to Earth? Music holds the key to their return. Also includes a "Return to Earth" game, a behind-the-scenes look and more.
The Wiggles: Hoop-Dee-Doo!
Hoop-Dee-Doo! It's time for some fun! You're invited to join the fab four of fun The Wiggles and their friends on a musical journey and celebration!
The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari
Wiggly Safari is the 14th album release from an Australian children's music group, The Wiggles. This is about when they all go on safari at Australia Zoo with Steve Irwin the crocodile hunter. The album was released in 2002 & was nominated for the Best Children's Album ARIA the same year but lost to Hi-5 Boom Boom Beat.
The Wiggles: Wake Up Jeff
Aussie children's entertainment phenomenon The Wiggles lead the pack in providing fun song-and dance-based programmes that teach children social behavior and promote their active engagement with the world. WAKE UP JEFF! features their usual brand of sing-along fun.
