The Wiggles' last remaining original member has reflected on his 30 years spent with the kids' entertainers.
Anthony Field, 58, admits that the meteoric success of the group 'blew us all away' during an interview with News.com.au.
'We didn’t think it would get to the heights it did,' said the former preschool teacher.
OG member: Wiggle Anthony Field, 58, admits that the meteoric success of the group 'blew us all away' during an interview with News.com.au
Rock on: The move paid off, with the band eventually selling out Madison Square Garden in New York City
While still in their 20s, Field, along with original bandmates Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, and Greg Page, all went to the United States to try to expand their fan base.
The move paid off, with the band eventually selling out Madison Square Garden in New York City.
That led to them meeting celebrity parents the likes of Robert De Niro and Jerry Seinfeld.
'At the time The Wiggles were the show to see if you were a parent, and they all came,' said Field.
Making it big: While still in their 20s, Field, along with original bandmates Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, and Greg Page, all went to the United States to try to expand their fan base
The walk down memory lane comes a month after The Wiggles announced the hiring of four new 'diverse' members.
In an interview with ABC at the time, Field revealed the moment he realised the successful children's group needed to make a change.
He explained he was working on The Wiggles' World alongside Broadway performer James Harkness, who noted that although they had people from different cultures on the show, they weren't wearing the coloured skivvies full-time.
Time for a change! In an interview with the ABC, Anthony Field revealed he realised The Wiggles needed to change when guest star James Harkness noted the band didn't have people from different cultures on the show
