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'''Sam Moran''', born (April 4, 1978) in [[Sydney, New South Wales]]{{Fact|date=February 2007}}, and raised in [[Wagga Wagga, New South Wales]], [[Australia]] is the newest member of the children’s band [[The Wiggles]]. He officially became the "Yellow Wiggle" on November 30, 2006 after the retirement of lead vocalist [[Greg Page]] from the group of four as a result of illness. |
'''Sam Moran''', born (April 4, 1978) in [[Sydney, New South Wales]]{{Fact|date=February 2007}}, and raised in [[Wagga Wagga, New South Wales]], [[Australia]] is the newest member of the children’s band [[The Wiggles]]. He officially became the "Yellow Wiggle" on November 30, 2006 after the retirement of lead vocalist [[Greg Page]] from the group of four as a result of illness. |
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Moran studied at the [[Sydney Conservatorium of Music]] and initially became involved with The Wiggles in 1998, hosting the Dorothy the Dinosaur Show. He was previously in the musical ''[[Evie and the Birdman]]'', written by [[John Field (songwriter)|John Field]]. He is married to Lyn Stuckey, a former choreographer and now 'Red Coat Dancer' with The Wiggles. Following support roles on Wiggles shows as a dancer and band member, he became an understudy to Greg Page, filling in for him on more than 150 occasions. The frequency of his appearances increased over a four-year period as Page’s health deteriorated. |
Moran studied at the [[Sydney Conservatorium of Music]] and initially became involved with The Wiggles in 1998, hosting the Dorothy the Dinosaur Show. He was previously in the musical ''[[Evie and the Birdman]]'', written by [[John Field (songwriter)|John Field]]. He is married to Lyn Stuckey, a former choreographer and now 'Red Coat Dancer' with The Wiggles. Following support roles on Wiggles shows as a dancer and band member, he became an understudy to Greg Page, filling in for him on more than 150 occasions. The frequency of his appearances increased over a four-year period as Page’s health deteriorated. He's best known in the show for his operatic solos and holding long notes as Professor Singalottasonga <ref>[http://www.tv.com/sam-moran/person/412632/biography.html Sam Moran Bio at TV.com]</ref>. |
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Moran resides in Sydney, Australia with his wife Lyn, who hails from South Carolina, USA{{Fact|date=March 2007}}. |
Moran resides in Sydney, Australia with his wife Lyn, who hails from South Carolina, USA{{Fact|date=March 2007}}. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.thewiggles.com.au/au/mediacentre/news/31 The Wiggles (official site): Greg Page Leaves The Wiggles] |
*[http://www.thewiggles.com.au/au/mediacentre/news/31 The Wiggles (official site): Greg Page Leaves The Wiggles] |
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*[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/printpage/0,5942,20847833,00.html The Australian: Moran ready to fill yellow skivvy] |
*[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/printpage/0,5942,20847833,00.html The Australian: Moran ready to fill yellow skivvy] |
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Revision as of 03:13, 17 June 2007
Sam Moran, born (April 4, 1978) in Sydney, New South Wales[citation needed], and raised in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia is the newest member of the children’s band The Wiggles. He officially became the "Yellow Wiggle" on November 30, 2006 after the retirement of lead vocalist Greg Page from the group of four as a result of illness.
Moran studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and initially became involved with The Wiggles in 1998, hosting the Dorothy the Dinosaur Show. He was previously in the musical Evie and the Birdman, written by John Field. He is married to Lyn Stuckey, a former choreographer and now 'Red Coat Dancer' with The Wiggles. Following support roles on Wiggles shows as a dancer and band member, he became an understudy to Greg Page, filling in for him on more than 150 occasions. The frequency of his appearances increased over a four-year period as Page’s health deteriorated. He's best known in the show for his operatic solos and holding long notes as Professor Singalottasonga [1].
Moran resides in Sydney, Australia with his wife Lyn, who hails from South Carolina, USA[citation needed].
See also
- Murray Cook
- Jeff Fatt
- Greg Page (left because of health issues)
- Anthony Field
References
- The Wiggles (official site): Greg Page Leaves The Wiggles
- The Australian: Moran ready to fill yellow skivvy
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