Korey Cooper
| Korey Cooper | |
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 Korey Cooper in 2009 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Korene Marie Pingitore |
| Born | July 21, 1972 |
| Origin | Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian rock/metal, alternative metal |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Keyboards, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Associated acts | Skillet |
| Website | http://www.skillet.com/ |
Korey Cooper (born Korene Marie Pingitore; July 21, 1972) is the keyboardist, guitarist, and backing vocalist for the Christian Rock band Skillet. Her husband, John Cooper, is the lead singer and bassist of the band, as well as one of the founding members. She has made contributions as a backing vocalist in addition to guitars and keyboards.
Before joining Skillet, Cooper was a member of the band Alkeme along with now-former Skillet band-mate Lori Peters, her sister, and others from her church.
Cooper joined Skillet in 1999, between the albums Hey You, I Love Your Soul and Invincible. Their album Comatose was certified as Gold on November 18, 2009.[1]
[edit] Personal life
Cooper and husband John have tattooed wedding rings on their fingers, instead of the traditional jewellery bands.[citation needed] They have two children; Alexandria (born 2002) and Xavier (born 2005). Other guitarists substituted for her when the children were born. Cooper and her husband have co-written many of Skillet's songs.
[edit] References
- ^ "Skillet’s "Comatose" Goes Gold, "Awake" Passes 200K In Sales". Ardent Records. 2009-11-18. http://ardentrecords.com/skillets-comatose-goes-gold-awake-passes-200k-in-sales/. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
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