Randy Cooper

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Randy Cooper
Background information
Born c. 1967
Genres Heavy metal, hard rock, southern rock
Occupations Musician
Instruments Electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Years active 1989–present
Associated acts Texas Hippie Coalition, Emperors and Elephants
Notable instruments
Dean Guitars
EMG 81/85 guitar pickups

Randy "The Arsonist" Cooper (born c. 1967)[1] is the current guitarist for American rock band Emperors and Elephants[2] in addition to being the former guitarist for American red dirt metal band Texas Hippie Coalition.[1]

History

Cooper moved to Denison, Texas when he was 16 years of age. Having met Pantera shortly thereafter, and opening for them as part of Texas Hippie Coalition, he became attracted to Dean Guitars, and played the same Vintage 82 DEAN from 1989 until at least 2009.[3] In 1991, an automobile accident in Oklahoma City turned the guitarist into a quadriplegic, confining him to a wheelchair and forcing him to regain his stride. After regaining motion in his right arm and both legs, Cooper spent an additional twelve months in rehab, recovering only one finger on his left hand. This contributes to the musician's unique style of playing.[4]

Texas Hippie Coalition

In mid-2012, Cooper tore a tendon in his right arm, which required an operation and close to a year of rehabilitation.[5][6] With a pair of cysts under his arm that encircled the tendons, he could only play guitar for a few minutes at a time, which rendered him unable to tour later that year.[7][8] [9]

Departure from Texas Hippie Coalition

Following Cooper's departure from Texas Hippie Coalition, the veteran guitarist joined Illinois rock band Emperors and Elephants.[2]

Influences

Cooper (left) performing with Jon Parr (center left), Johni Walker (center right) and Rick Davis (right) of American southern rock band Shotgun Rebellion

Cooper's influences include Motley Crue and Pantera as well as guitarists Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhodes, Zakk Wylde and Darrell Abbott.[1]

Equipment

Cooper uses Dean Guitars[3] and EMG-81/85 pickups.[10] In 2012, the musician was quoted as using a Dean ML.[11]

Discography

Texas Hippie Coalition

Emperors And Elephants

  • Devil In The Lake (2014)[15]

Shotgun Rebellion

  • Train of Pain (session musician) (2013)[16][17]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 bravewords.com. "> News > TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Guitarist Randy Cooper - New Audio Interview Online". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hellhound Music Emperors and Elephants Enters Into Artist Partnership Deal with Pavement Music". Hellhoundmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-01-02. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Randy Cooper of the Texas Hippie Coalition". Deanguitars.com. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  4. ↑ Tuesday (2011-01-18). "TexasHippieCoalition - Texas Hippie Coalition - Randy Cooper". RockMusicStar.com. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  5. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition Guitarist Taking Leave After Arm Injury". Metal Insider. 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  6. ↑ "Lars Ulrich Calls ‘Lulu’ Reaction ‘Spiteful,’ Biffy Clyro Releasing Double Album + More". Noisecreep.com. 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  7. ↑ Rosenthal, Richard (2012-07-24). "Texas Hippie Coalition - Band of Outlaws". Screamer Magazine. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  8. ↑ Mark Holmes (2012-10-15). "CD Review". Metal Discovery. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  9. ↑ "Black Label Society: House Of Blues, New Orleans, LA, 10/09/11". Glide Magazine. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  10. ↑ "Artists". EMG Pickups. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  11. ↑ "DEAN GUITARS NAMM 2012 RANDY COOPER from TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION". YouTube. 2012-02-14. Retrieved 2013-11-28. 
  12. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition - Pride of Texas - Encyclopaedia Metallum". The Metal Archives. Retrieved 2013-10-14. 
  13. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition returns with 'one of the greatest sophomore albums ever.' | Lubbock Online | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal". Lubbock Online. 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2013-09-09. 
  14. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition - Peacemaker - Encyclopaedia Metallum". The Metal Archives. Retrieved 2013-10-15. 
  15. ↑ "Devil in the Lake by Emperors and Elephants". MTV. Retrieved 2014-01-22. 
  16. ↑ "Check out Shotgun Rebellions Debuts Teaser for Train of Pain on “The Heavy Metal ICU”". The Heavy Metal I.C.U. Retrieved 2014-01-20. 
  17. ↑ "Train of Pain 2013: Shotgun Rebellion: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2014-01-20. 
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