| Iain Cook | |
| Alias: | Johnny Dymes |
| Birth Date: | 2 November 1974 |
| Origin: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Years Active: | 1996–present |
| Current Member Of: | Chvrches |
Iain Andrew Cook (born 2 November 1974) is a Scottish musician, composer, record producer, and member of Glasgow-based pop band 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.
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]
Cook wrote the theme tune for One Life Left, the long running video game radio show which began in 2006.[4]
In October 2022, Cook unveiled a new side project called Protection with from Sons and Daughters guitarist Scott Paterson.[5]
One of his favourite video game series is Final Fantasy. He lives in Glasgow with his partner, actress Morven Christie.
See main article: Chvrches discography.