Michael Murphy (singer)

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.

Michael Murphy
Born (1986-09-04) 4 September 1986[1]
OriginTaupo, New Zealand[1]
GenresPop/Rock
Occupation(s)Singer/Actor
InstrumentsSinging
Years active2004–present
LabelsBMG
Associated acts5star Fallout, Cam Noble Written By Wolves

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.

Biography

Murphy was persuaded to enter the New Zealand Idol by his mother, Nikki.

5star Fallout

In 2006, Murphy joined his 4 former Deadset bandmates to form the band 5star Fallout,[2] with him as the lead singer. The band released a single, "Seasons", that has been well received by fans. The song won the "ZM deathmatch" seven times in a row. The band broke up a few years later.

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] He performed "Rock'n'roll Christmas", "Livin' on a Prayer", and "Why Does Love Do This To Me" during these events.

Discography

Albums
Date of Release Title Label Charted Country Catalog Number
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
2004 "Yesterday Was Just The Beginning of My Life"
with the finalists of NZ Idol.		 Homegrown #4 (NZ) Gold (NZ)
2004 "So Damn Beautiful" No Place to Land #1 (NZ) Gold
2005 "Music Without A Song" No Place to Land Did Not Chart -
2005 "How Good Does It Feel?" No Place to Land Did Not Chart -

Notes

  • For the rest of Murphy's albums and singles in his group, see 5star Fallout.

References
  1. "Michael Murphy (NZ Idol) - Songs", LetsSingIt.com, webpage: LSmm.
  2. "Michael Murphy - Performers - Coca Cola Christmas In The Park" TV3.co.nz, 2013, webpage: TV3-969.
  3. "The show" Archived 23 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine. RentAuckland.co.nz.
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