Michael Murphy (singer)
Michael Murphy | |
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Born | [1] | 4 September 1986
Origin | Taupo, New Zealand[1] |
Genres | Pop/Rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer/Actor |
Instruments | Singing |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | BMG |
Associated acts | , Written By Wolves |
Michael Murphy (born Michael Sean D'Arcy Murphy on 4 September 1986, in Taupo, New Zealand)[1] is a singer and runner-up winner of the 2004 New Zealand Idol (NZ Idol).[2] He was ultimately beaten by Ben Lummis, who became his friend over the course of the contest.
After NZ Idol, Michael Murphy had signed to BMG records.[2] Murphy's first single debuted at No. 1 and stayed a while at the top of radio charts.[2] He gained a gold status for No Place to Land, his debut album. He then toured New Zealand, singing to sold-out audiences.[2] With 5star Fallout, Michael toured New Zealand, the U.S. and English pubs.[2] He is now working on his solo project, with multi national management by ACTS Agency.
5star Fallout[]
In 2006, Murphy joined his 4 former Deadset bandmates to form the band 5star Fallout,[2] with him as the lead singer.
Rent[]
Murphy appeared in the Theatre Company's production of RENT at the civic theatre in Auckland.[3]
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park[]
Murphy performed in the 2010 Christmas in the Park concert in Christchurch on 27 November and in Auckland on 11 December 2010, as one of 3 years performing the Christmas concerts.[2]
Discography[]
Albums[]
Date of Release | Title | Label | Charted | Country | Catalog Number |
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2004 | Homegrown with the NZ Idol 2004 finalists |
#3 (Gold) | New Zealand | ||
2004 | No Place to Land | BMG New Zealand | #22 (Gold) | New Zealand | |
2007 | Say Goodnight | Charta Records Limited | New Zealand |
Singles[]
Year | Single | Album | Charted | Certification |
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2004 | "" with the finalists of NZ Idol. |
Homegrown | #4 (NZ) | Gold (NZ) |
2004 | "So Damn Beautiful" | No Place to Land | #1 (NZ) | Gold |
2005 | "" | No Place to Land | Did Not Chart | - |
2005 | "" | No Place to Land | Did Not Chart | - |
References[]
External links[]
- IdolBlog – for upcoming Michael appearances, news and photos
- [2012 Blanket Man tribute song created by Leon Mitchell, sung by Michael Murphy, recorded and released by ZM radio https://web.archive.org/web/20120122091733/http://www.zmonline.com/player/ondemand/blanketman-song]
- 1986 births
- Living people
- New Zealand Idol participants
- New Zealand musicians
- New Zealand people of Irish descent
- People from Taupō