Iain Cook

Iain Cook
Iain Cook performing with Chvrches in Melt Festival in 2013
Background information
Also known as Johnny Dymes
Born (1974-11-02) 2 November 1974
Origin Glasgow, Scotland
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • composer
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • bass
  • keyboards
  • sampler
Years active 1996–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website chvrch.es

Iain Andrew Cook (born 2 November 1974) is a Scottish musician, composer, and record producer who is currently a 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.

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

Cook's favourite drink is Corona[4] and one of his favourite video game series is Final Fantasy.[5] He is also a massive Metallica fan.[5] He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Discography

With Aereogramme
With The Unwinding Hours
  • The Unwinding Hours (2010)
  • Afterlives (2012)
With Chvrches
As Producer

References

  1. ↑ "Les Tinglies – Sonic Sounds From The Underbelly". Discogs. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 Cohen, Ian (25 September 2013). "The Roots of Chvrches: Aereogramme, the Twilight Sad, and the Glasgow Scene". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  3. ↑ Kellman, Andy. "Aereogramme". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  4. ↑ ChvrchesVEVO (2018-01-31), CHVRCHES - Get Out (Preview), retrieved 2018-01-31
  5. 1 2 q on cbc (2018-02-10), Drawing with: CHVRCHES, retrieved 2018-02-17
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