| D. C. Cooper | |
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| Birth name | D. C. Cooper |
| Born | August 22, 1965 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Associated acts | Royal Hunt Silent Force Amaran's Plight |
| Website | dccooper.free.fr |
Donald Christopher "D.C." Cooper (born August 22, 1965 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania) is an American singer and musician.
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He started out playing in several area bands and touring the local club circuit in Pittsburgh while he studied singing under renowned opera coach Charlotte Coleman. His first thrust into the international spotlight was as a finalist to be Rob Halford's replacement in Judas Priest. Having created a buzz at the auditions, he found himself with offers to sing for many European and American bands. He selected Royal Hunt after much deliberation and officially joined the band on December 26, 1994.[1]
After 4 years with Royal Hunt, Cooper was suddenly and unexpectedly fired from the band, which he discovered by reading the announcement on their website.[2] For his next project, a solo album that he began in 1998, he enlisted the help of musicians from many well known bands (among them guitarist Tore Ostby of Conception, and members of Pink Cream 69). He released D. C. Cooper in 1999.
After a successful tour, Cooper formed a new band with former Sinner guitarist Alex Beyrodt called Silent Force. They have released four studio albums of their own.
When Cooper is not on tour, he can frequently be found volunteering as a firefighter in his home state of Pennsylvania. Cooper is married to Michelle Cooper, and has two sons, Clayton (b.2003) and Carson (b.2005).[3]
DC Cooper recently recorded guest vocals for Australian progressive metal act Voyager (metal band) for their forthcoming release. In 2011 he reformed with Royal Hunt and did a Japan tour with the band. Later the same year it was announced that Cooper will make a new record with the band.
| Artist | Album | Year |
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| Shadow Gallery | Tyranny | 1998 |
| Explorer's Club | Age of Impact | 1998 |
| Various Artists | Missa Mercuria | 2002 |
| Edenbridge | Aphelion | 2003 |
| Gary Hughes | Once and Future King Part II | 2003 |
| Dol Ammad | Ocean Dynamics | 2006 |
| Steel Seal | By the Power of Thunder | 2007 |
| Persephone's Dream | Pyre of Dreams | 2007 |
| Daniele Liverani's Genius: A Rock Opera | Episode 3: The Final Surprise | 2007 |
| Voyager | The Meaning Of I | 2011 |
| [[Victory (Band) | Voiceprint | 1996 |
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| Name | Cooper, D.C. | |
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| Date of birth | August 22, 1965 | |
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