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Artist
The Murphy Brothers
12+ albums
australian idolWest Australia
about
Growing up in regional Western Australia might not seem the most ideal start to a rock and roll career, but for brothers Chris, Kieran and Courtney Murphy, long hours jamming and rehearsing in the back of an empty shop, writing and recording and then touring were all part of a formative process that led two of those brothers to national recognition through successful careers launched via Channel Ten's Australian Idol. The Idol experience, whilst providing invaluable exposure and industry experience, was also fractious; by its nature, a spotlight for solo performance, the subsequent touring commitments, management contracts and opportunities led to the brothers working together only sporadically for almost five years. Continued involvement and support of each other's solo work led to the brothers formulating an idea that would see them reform in the purest version of their band, nearly 20 years after those first teenage jam sessions. Many people mistakenly believe Courtney to be the oldest of the three because his appearance on Australian Idol came first, in 2004 when he was 24. The youngest brother, Courtney tentatively stepped out of the shadow of older brother Chris to prove a formidable vocal talent and an immensely likeable personality through appearances on ABC's "Spicks and Specks" and Channel Ten's "Rove Live". "Courtney has been for me, one of the shining highlights of Australian Idol folklore. His distinctive gravel tones, his passion for music, and his desire to
