Corey Cooper is one of the brightest representatives of American alternative rock. She is a member of the popular group Skillet, which was created by her husband John. In the collective, Corey is responsible for keyboards, rhythm guitar and backing vocals.
Biography: early years
Korin Marine Cooper, nee Pinguitor, was born July 21, 1972 in the town of Kenosha, in the northern United States. Grew up in a religious family. Father was a pastor in a local church.
As a child, Corey decided to get a musical education. At school, she listened for hours to the records of Sarah MacLachan, U2. This left an imprint on her further musical career.
After school, Corey began playing keyboards in the local band Alkeme, whose repertoire consisted of Christian rock songs. She also included her sister. The team often performed at various venues in their native Kenosha. The group also toured other cities in Wisconsin.
Career
In 1999, Corey became a member of the rock band Skillet. To fit into it, she had to learn to play the guitar. She coped with this task perfectly, and in a short time and being pregnant. Corey's group was replaced for personal reasons by marrying John Cooper, the founder of Skillet. She left Alkeme to be with her beloved spouse as often as possible.
Soon Lori Peters joined the group. The girl played drums in Alkeme. She left Skillet in 2007. She was replaced by Jen Ledger. The group also has a fourth member who plays the solo guitar. Currently, he is Seth Morrison.
Cory Cooper not only plays the guitar and performs on "backs", she also helps her husband write music and poems for the songs of the group. She thinks through the numbers, on her shoulders lies the selection of costumes.
Skillet records have been repeatedly nominated for the famous Grammy Award, which many musicians in the world dream of. They were presented in the nomination "The best album of gospel rock music".
By the beginning of 2020, the team had 10 records. The group continues to record albums, and also actively tours the world.
