Murray Cook

Born: 1960-06-30

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.


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Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles

as Self
Released: 2023-10-18

Hot Potato is a backstage pass to the global phenomenon, The Wiggles. The documentary chronicles...

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The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy

as Murray
Released: 1998-04-13

The Wiggles -- Australia's musical sensation for the preschool set -- return with a tribute to...

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The Wiggles Movie

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 1997-12-18

As the Wiggles prepare a surprise party for their friend Dorothy the Dinosaur, she goes after a...

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The Wiggles: Top of the Tots

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2004-01-13

It's a Wiggly countdown to fun! The Wiggles have jumped on their bandstand to sing about their...

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Da Kath & Kim Code

as The Wiggles
Released: 2005-11-27

The squabbling mother and daughter, Kath and Kim, embark on an excursion into the unexplored...

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The Wiggles: Whoo Hoo! Wiggly Gremlins!

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2003-08-03

Something strange is happening at Network Wiggles, it appears as though the Wiggly Gremlins are...

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Steve Irwin: He Changed Our World

as Self
Released: 2006-02-10

Australia says goodbye to The Crocodile Hunter

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The Wiggles: Santa's Rockin'!

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2004-09-27

Ring-A-Ding-A Dong! The bells are ringing for Christmas Day and The Wiggles join Santa Claus to...

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The Wiggles: Space Dancing

as Murray Wiggle / Zeezaps / Cow (voice)
Released: 2003-03-03

A spaceship lands next to the Wiggles' house, and when Greg, Murray, Jeff and Anthony hop aboard...

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The Wiggles - Dorothy the Dinosaur's Party

as Murray
Released: 2007-06-05

It's Dorothy's first ever DVD! Dorothy hosts a surprise party for Captain Feathersword and...

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The Wiggles: The Wiggles Show

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2005-08-09

The Wiggles Show is a Blockbuster Exclusive video Featuring the two videos Top of the Tots and...

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The Wiggles: Yule Be Wiggling

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2001-10-16

Join Murray, Jeff, Greg and Anthony as they decorate Captain Feathersword like a Christmas tree,...

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The Wiggles - Taking Off!

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2013-03-05

Taking Off! is the debut release of The Wiggles new line-up! It's all systems go as Anthony,...

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The Wiggles: Splish Splash Big Red Boat

as Murray Cook
Released: 2006-06-05

Take a ride with The Wiggles on the Big Red Boat in this awesome ocean adventure.

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The Wiggles: Cold Spaghetti Western

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2004-03-29

The Wiggles, in cowboy gear, visit the town fair and meet the Mariachi family.

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The Original Wiggles Reunion Show For Bushfire Relief

as uncredited
Released: 2020-01-17

In January 2020, Murray, Jeff, Anthony, and Greg - the beloved original members of The Wiggles -...

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The Wiggles: Live: Hot Potatoes!

as Murray
Released: 2005-01-10

Featuring 20 Show Stopping Songs... -Toot Toot. Chugga Chugga. Beig Red Car -Rock a Bye Your...

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The Wiggles: It's A Wiggly, Wiggly World!

as Murray Cook
Released: 2000-07-25

Sail with Tim Finn and Captain Feathersword on the high seas of fun, dance with Dorothy and Slim...

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The Wiggles - Pumpkin Face

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2013-09-02

Hoo-hoo-who has carved out the funniest Pumpkin Face for Halloween? It’s The Wiggles! Anthony,...

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The Wiggles: Go Bananas

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2009-07-13

The wiggles are up to their old tricks.

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The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2002-09-02

Wiggly Safari is the 14th album release from an Australian children's music group, The Wiggles....

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The Wiggles: Wiggly, Wiggly Christmas

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 1997-10-23

"Wiggly, Wiggly Christmas" is the sixth Wiggles Video, and also the first Christmas-themed...

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The Wiggles - Wiggledancing Live in Concert

as Murray Cook
Released: 2007-03-07

Join the Wiggles live on stage at one of their best Wigglerific concerts ever - filmed in...

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The Wiggles: It's Always Christmas With You

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2011-12-06

It’s always fun at Chistmas time! The Wiggles have travelled around the world singing and...

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The Wiggles: Hoop-Dee-Doo! It's A Wiggly Party!

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2001-12-19

Hoop-Dee-Doo! How are you? Are you ready to part? The Wiggles are, too!! You won't want to miss...

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The Wiggles: It's Time to Wake Up Jeff!

as Murray Cook
Released: 2006-04-04

It's time for wiggling, giggling, moving and grooving around the clock as The Wiggles sing and...

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The Wiggles: The Wiggly Big Show

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 1999-10-01

The Wiggly Big Show is a live show that was recorded at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on...

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Hot Potatoes! The Best Of The Wiggles

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2013-05-04

Hot Potatoes! The Best of The Wiggles is now available on DVD. This highly anticipated ‘best of’...

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The Wiggles Live in Concert 2006: Sailing Around the World

as uncredited
Released: 2006-04-28

Step back in time with a never-before-seen OG Wiggles LIVE Concert from the Sailing Around the...

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Big Red Car

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 1995-10-09

"Big Red Car" (titled "Dance Party" in the US and Canada, possibly to avoid confusion with Toot...

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The Wiggles: Pop Go the Wiggles!

as Murray Cook
Released: 2007-09-05

For generations children have delighted in nursery rhymes, and now for the first time The...

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The Wiggles: Wake Up Jeff

as Murray
Released: 1996-08-01

Aussie children's entertainment phenomenon The Wiggles lead the pack in providing fun song-and...

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The Wiggles: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2008-07-28

'We sincerely hope this new music from us to you makes you feel like dancing! Putting the songs...

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The Wiggles - Big, Big Show!

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2009-09-28

Get ready for the wiggliest show on earth! Be dazzled by Dorothy dancing en Pointe! Watch...

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Dorothy The Dinosaur - Travelling Show

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2011-02-02

You won't believe your eyes! For the first time ever, Dorothy will have her own plane to travel...

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The Wiggles: Celebration!

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2012-09-05

Here in your hands is a piece of Wiggles history! The Celebration tour of the original Wiggles...

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The Wiggles: Getting Strong

as Murray Cook
Released: 2007-08-06

Getting Strong! is the first release in the Wiggle and Learn! Series. The Wiggles professional...

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The Wiggles: Ukulele Baby!

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2011-08-08

The Wiggles have set sail on a new adventure with the sweet sound of ukuleles and paln trees in...

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The Wiggles: Lights, Camera, Action!

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2005-05-24

Welcome to network Wiggles! Join the fab four of fun in four of your favorite episodes of wiggly...

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The Wiggles: Sailing Around the World

as Murray
Released: 2005-07-18

Ahoy there me hearties. Hes nautical and nice. So lets join Captain Feathersword and his...

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The Wiggles: Racing to the Rainbow

as Murray Cook
Released: 2006-09-08

Captain Feathersword challenges his friends to a race, to find who can reach the end of the...

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The Dorothy the Dinosaur and Friends Video

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 1999-05-19

It's the Dorothy the Dinosaur and Friends Video! Join Dorothy and her friends - Captain...

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The Wiggles: Toot Toot

as Murray Cook
Released: 1998-10-17

The Wiggles are joined by two new friends, Officer Beaples and Zardo Zap. Plus three Light's,...

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The Wiggles: Wiggly Giggly Adventures

as Murray Wiggle / Dorothy the Dinosaur (voice)
Released: 2006-02-07

Wiggly Giggly Adventures is a Blockbuster Exclusive video Featuring the two videos Wiggly Safari...

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The Wiggles: Hot Poppin' Popcorn

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2009-12-31

Step right up and join in the fun as Anthony becomes the ringmaster and leads the Wiggly Circus!...

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The Wiggles: Let's Eat

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2011-02-14

Here’s a serving of music that’s deliciously delightful! The Wiggles have cooked up a feast of...

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The Wiggles: Wiggle Time

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 1998-04-13

Have fun with The Wiggles playing, singing and dancing along with their friends Henry the...

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The Wiggles: Sing a Song of Wiggles

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2008-10-06

The Wiggles professional experience as early childhood educators has taught them that children...

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The Wiggles: Splish Splash Big Red Boat

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2006-03-23

Take a ride with The Wiggles on the Big Red Boat in this awesome ocean adventure, featuring 19...

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Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Memory Book

as Murray Cook
Released: 2008-02-28

The Dorothy the Dinosaur television series comes to home video as Dorothy shares her Memory Book...

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The Wiggles: Big Red Car

as Murray
Released: 1995-10-09

The Wiggles, everyone's favorite Australian musical comedy group, is invited to a party at...

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The Wiggles: Wiggledance!

as uncredited
Released: 1997-06-09

“Wiggledance!" is The Wiggles' first release of a full-length concert recording. It was filmed...

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The Wiggles: Wiggly TV

as Murray Cook
Released: 2005-01-31

Play time is a lot more fun when you wiggle. Just ask Greg, Murray, Anthony and Jeff…otherwise...

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The Wiggles: Wiggle Mania

as Murray Wiggle / Dorothy the Dinosaur (voice)
Released: 2003-05-06

Wiggle Mania is a Blockbuster Exclusive video Featuring the two videos Wiggle Bay and Dance Party

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The Wiggles: Meet The Wiggles

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 1999-10-02

Meet The Wiggles is a Blockbuster Exclusive video Featuring the two videos Wiggle Time! and...

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The Wiggles 25th Anniversary Reunion Show

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2018-05-25

To celebrate the 25th birthday of The Wiggles, the original famous four, Greg, Murray, Jeff and...

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The Wiggles: Wiggle Bay

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2002-09-26

When The Wiggles and their friends sailed into Wiggle Bay, they were looking forward to a picnic...

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The Wiggles : Surfer Jeff

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2012-06-21

Australia on 21st June 2012, and marked the last appearances of Greg, Murray and Jeff, before...

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The Wiggles: Here Comes The Big Red Car

as Murray Cook
Released: 2006-01-03

Let's all go for a ride in the Big Red Car! Join The Wiggles on the freeway of fun as Captain...

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The Wiggles Big Birthday!

as Murray Wiggle (Red)
Released: 2011-06-29

The Wiggles are celebrating their 20th birthday and you get to join in with their biggest DVD...

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The Wiggles: Here Comes The Big Red Car

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2006-01-03

Let's all go for a ride in the Big Red Car! Join The Wiggles on the freeway of fun as Captain...

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Everybody Clap! Everybody Sing!

as Himself
Released: 2011-06-30

A documentary video about The Wiggles' first 20 years, from 1991 to 2011.

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The Wiggles: Hoop-Dee-Doo it's a Wiggly Party

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 2001-06-19

Hoop-Dee-Doo! It's time for some fun! You're all invited to join the fab four of fun The...

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Wiggle Time! The Wiggles Video

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 1993-09-20

"Wiggle Time!" is the first video by The Wiggles.

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Yummy Yummy (Starring The Wiggles)

as Murray Wiggle
Released: 1994-10-24

"Yummy Yummy" is the second Wiggles video.

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The Wiggles

as Murray Wiggle
First aired: 1998-07-31

A show geared for babies up to older toddlers. This show is full of music, teaching kids songs...

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The Wiggles

as uncredited
First aired: 1998-07-31

A show geared for babies up to older toddlers. This show is full of music, teaching kids songs...

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Rove

as Self
First aired: 1999-09-22

Rove, formerly Rove Live, was an Australian television variety show which premiered on the Nine...

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Spicks and Specks

as uncredited
First aired: 2005-01-31

Adam Hills, one of Australia's favourite comedians and winner of Edinburgh's Best of the Fest...

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The Cheap Seats

as Self
First aired: 2021-07-20

Major news stories, not-so-major news stories, stories involving cats, entertainment, sport and...

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