Chris Murphy (Australian singer)
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Murphy in 2014
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| Background information | |
| Born |
25 March 1976 Australia |
| Origin | Perth, Western Australia |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Christopher Bryce Murphy (born 25 March 1976, Perth) is an Australian male singer-songwriter who rose to fame when he placed fourth in Australian Idol 2006.
Starting piano lessons at age 11, he added guitar to his list of skills and began playing in his band, 'Murphy's Lore' at the age of 16. A member of the Western Australian band Murphy's Lore, he has led the group since its formation in 1993. During that period the band released three independent albums: People in Grass Houses (1995), Best Laid Plans (1999), and The Universe Conspires (2002). Murphy re-joined the band in 2014 where he is currently a full-time member.
Murphy's Lore has played most venues in Perth and have toured extensively north and south of the State as well as performing many high profile gigs around the country. Tours to Singapore and supports for legendary Australian acts such as Jimmy Barnes and Daryl Braithwaite have cemented their reputation as one of the most accomplished acts on the scene. Regular performances led to Murphy's inclusion on the Kevin Bloody Wilson live in the UK & Ireland 2004 tour.
Chris Murphy is best known to the nation for his performance of Evie (part 1) on Australian Idol (2006). Marcia Hines said it was "One of the most exciting performances we've ever seen on that stage" and Mark Holden awarded it a "Touchdown".
In 2008, Murphy was invited to do the West Australian leg of an Adam Brand/James Blundell tour as the opening act. This successful gig helped Murphy form strong friendships with both men that have resulted in the recording of two duets with Brand and Blundell, respectively, for a proposed Duets Album. Although as yet unreleased, “Two Of Us – The duets album” features the Travis Tritt song, “What Say You” by Murphy & Brand that has been included on Murphy’s latest solo album, Ghost Town and the Travelling Wilburys' song "Handle With Care" by Murphy & Blundell, which appeared on the 2014 EP Happy Boy.
During the latter half of 2010, Murphy and his backing band were selected for the nationwide tour support for Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Murphy successfully opened the show around the country to thousands of fans at venues such as the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Challenge Stadium (Perth), Rod Laver Stadium (Melbourne), and the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
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