Corey Cooper is one of the brightest representatives of American alternative rock. She is a member of the popular Skillet group, which was created by her husband John. Within the band, Corey is responsible for keyboards, rhythm guitar and backing vocals.
Biography: early years
Corinne Marin Cooper, nee Pingitor, was born on July 21, 1972 in the town of Kenosha, in the northern United States. She grew up in a religious family. My father was a pastor in a local church.
As a child, Corey decided to get a musical education. At school age I spent hours listening to records of Sarah McLahan, 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 rock songs on Christian themes. It 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 changed her group for personal reasons, marrying John Cooper, founder of Skillet. She left Alkeme to be with her beloved spouse as often as possible.
Laurie Peters soon joined the group. The girl played drums at Alkeme. She left Skillet in 2007. She was replaced by Jen Ledger. The group also has a fourth member who plays lead guitar. This is currently Seth Morrison.
Corey Cooper not only plays guitar and performs backing, she also helps her husband write music and lyrics for the band's songs. She thinks over the numbers, the selection of costumes rests on her shoulders.
Skillet's records have been repeatedly nominated for the famous Grammy award, which many musicians around the world dream of. They were nominated for Best Gospel Rock Album.
By the beginning of 2020, the team has 10 records. The group continues to record albums, and also actively tours the world.
Personal life
In 1996, Corey met John Cooper, an ambitious rock musician and womanizer. Their first meeting took place in the church, where he came to confession. A relationship began between John and Corey. The "candy-bouquet" period lasted throughout the year. That acquaintance changed Corey's personal life, and also became a key one in her future career. Three years after the first meeting, John invited her to marry.
The wedding took place in 1999. John and Corey have decorated their ring fingers with tattoos instead of traditional wedding rings.
In 2002, the couple had a daughter, Alexandria. Three years later, an heir was born, who was given the name Xavier. John and Corey raise their children in strict Christian traditions.
