Iain Cook
Iain Andrew Cook (born 2 November 1974) is a Scottish musician, composer, record producer and member of Glasgow-based electronic trio Chvrches. He played guitar for the Scottish post-rock band Aereogramme until their breakup in 2007. Cook also composes music for film and television and is a member of the rock band The Unwinding Hours.
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Iain Cook performing with Chvrches in 2014 | |
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Also known as | Johnny Dymes |
Born | 2 November 1974 |
Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
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Years active | 1996–present |
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Website | chvrch |
Biography
Prior to the formation of Aereogramme, Cook, who was using the alias Johnny Dymes, was a member of Les Tinglies.[1] In 1998, Cook founded Aereogramme with Craig B., Campbell McNeil and Martin Scott.[2] The band released their debut album A Story in White in 2001, through Chemikal Underground record label.[3] The band's second album, Sleep and Release (2003) was followed by Seclusion in (2004). The band released their last album, My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not Go in 2007 and disbanded at the same year.[2]
Personal life
One of his favourite video game series is Final Fantasy. He lives in Glasgow with his partner, actress Morven Christie.
Discography
- With Aereogramme
- A Story in White (2001)
- Sleep and Release (2003)
- Seclusion (2004)
- My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not Go (2007)
- With The Unwinding Hours
- The Unwinding Hours (2010)
- Afterlives (2012)
- With Chvrches
- The Bones of What You Believe (2013)
- Every Open Eye (2015)
- Love Is Dead (2018)
- As Producer
- Traces by Karine Polwart (2012)
References
- "Les Tinglies – Sonic Sounds From The Underbelly". Discogs. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- Cohen, Ian (25 September 2013). "The Roots of Chvrches: Aereogramme, the Twilight Sad, and the Glasgow Scene". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- Kellman, Andy. "Aereogramme". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 June 2014.