John Field (songwriter)

John Field
Birth nameJohn William Michael Field
Born (1962-05-15) 15 May 1962 (age 62)
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
GenresRock, R&B, pop, country
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1979–present
Formerly ofthe Cockroaches, the John Field band, the Field Brothers
SpouseJacqueline Fallon
Websitejohnfieldband.com

John William Michael Field (born 15 May 1962) is an Australian composer and songwriter. He was a founding mainstay member of the Sydney pub rock band the Cockroaches on rhythm guitar and sharing lead vocals. He has written tracks for the children's music group, the Wiggles, including "Hot Potato". His brothers, Paul Field (later the Wiggles managing director) and Anthony Field (the blue Wiggle), were also bandmates in the Cockroaches.