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Iain Cook
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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 |
Iain Andrew Cook (born November 2, 1974) is a talented musician, composer, and record producer from Scotland. He is a member of the popular pop band Chvrches, which is based in Glasgow. Before joining Chvrches, Iain played guitar for the Scottish post-rock band Aereogramme. He also creates music for movies and TV shows. Iain is also part of the rock band The Unwinding Hours.
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Iain Cook's Musical Journey
Early Bands and Aereogramme
Before forming Aereogramme, Iain Cook was a member of a band called Les Tinglies. He used the stage name Johnny Dymes back then. In 1998, Iain helped start Aereogramme with his friends Craig B., Campbell McNeil, and Martin Scott.
Aereogramme released their first album, A Story in White, in 2001. It was released through the Chemikal Underground record label. Their second album, Sleep and Release, came out in 2003. This was followed by Seclusion in 2004. The band's last album, My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not Go, was released in 2007. Aereogramme then decided to stop making music together in the same year.
Other Projects and Collaborations
Iain Cook also wrote the main song for One Life Left. This is a long-running radio show about video games that started in 2006.
In October 2022, Iain started a new project called Protection. He created this project with Scott Paterson, who is a guitarist from the band Sons and Daughters.
Iain Cook's Personal Life
Iain Cook enjoys playing video games. One of his favorite video game series is Final Fantasy. He lives in Glasgow, Scotland, with his partner, who is an actress named Morven Christie.
Iain Cook's Music Albums
Iain Cook has been part of many music projects and has helped create several albums.
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)
- Screen Violence (2021)
With Protection
- SEEDS I (2023)
- SEEDS II (2023)
As a Producer
Iain Cook has also worked as a record producer, helping other artists make their music.
- Traces by Karine Polwart (2012)
See also
In Spanish: Iain Cook para niños
