Randy Cooper

Randy Cooper
Background information
Birth name Randy Cooper[1][2]
Born c. 1967
Genres Heavy metal, hard rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Years active 1989–present
Associated acts Texas Hippie Coalition, Emperors and Elephants, Shotgun Rebellion
Notable instruments
Dean Guitars
EMG 81/85 guitar pickups

Randy "The Arsonist" Cooper (born c. 1967)[3] is the former guitarist for American rock band Emperors and Elephants[4][5][6] as well as American red dirt metal band Texas Hippie Coalition.[3] Cooper also acted as a session guitarist on American southern rock band Shotgun Rebellion's debut album Train of Pain in addition to performing on a limited number of dates with the band.[7][8][9]

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.[10] 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 additional time in rehab, recovering only one finger on his left hand. This contributes to the musician's unique style of playing.[11]

Texas Hippie Coalition

In mid-2012, Cooper tore a tendon in his right arm, which required extensive rehabilitation.[12][13] 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.[14][15][16]

Departure from Texas Hippie Coalition

Following Cooper's departure from Texas Hippie Coalition, the veteran guitarist joined rock band Emperors and Elephants.[6] Additionally, Cooper performed a select number of tour dates with southern rock band Shotgun Rebellion while assisting the ensemble with their debut studio album.[7][8] Randy Cooper's work also includes a guest appearance on Hell Rider Recording Artist, Scattered Hamlet's debut full length, "Skeleton Dixie," where he played lead guitar on "Falling Off the Wagon.".[17][18] He's also been known to make unannounced guest appearances with the band to play that song live.[19]

In October 2015, it was announced that Emperors and Elephants would begin the new year by starting work on a new album with producer Scott Wilson.[20] Two months later, Cooper and the band announced that they had decided to part ways.[4][5]

Influences

Cooper's influences include Motley Crue and Pantera as well as guitarists Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde and Darrell Abbott.[3]

Equipment

Cooper uses Dean Guitars[10] and EMG-81/85 pickups.[21] In 2012, the musician was quoted as using a Dean ML.[22]

Discography

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

Texas Hippie Coalition

Emperors and Elephants

Shotgun Rebellion

Scattered Hamlet

References

  1. ↑ "Listen to Texas Hippie Coalition – Pissed Off and Mad About It for free". Simfy.de. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
  2. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition, David Prater, James Richard Anderson, Randy Lee Cooper, John… – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at". Last.fm. 2013-11-26. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
  3. 1 2 3 bravewords.com. "> News > TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Guitarist Randy Cooper - New Audio Interview Online". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  4. 1 2 "Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2015-12-08.
  5. 1 2 "Randy Cooper - ****It's with great sadness that I have to...". Facebook. 2015-12-04. Retrieved 2015-12-08.
  6. 1 2 "Hellhound Music Emperors and Elephants Enters Into Artist Partnership Deal with Pavement Music". Hellhoundmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
  7. 1 2 "Denison, TX - Official Website". Cityofdenison.com. 2006-01-01. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
  8. 1 2 "Check out Shotgun Rebellions Debuts Teaser for Train of Pain on "The Heavy Metal ICU"". The Heavy Metal I.C.U. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
  9. ↑ Shotgun RebellionInfoTijdlijnInfo. "Shotgun Rebellion - Info". Facebook. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
  10. 1 2 "Randy Cooper of the Texas Hippie Coalition". Deanguitars.com. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  11. ↑ Tuesday (2011-01-18). "TexasHippieCoalition - Texas Hippie Coalition - Randy Cooper". RockMusicStar.com. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  12. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition Guitarist Taking Leave After Arm Injury". Metal Insider. 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  13. ↑ "Lars Ulrich Calls ‘Lulu’ Reaction ‘Spiteful,’ Biffy Clyro Releasing Double Album + More". Noisecreep.com. 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  14. ↑ Rosenthal, Richard (2012-07-24). "Texas Hippie Coalition - Band of Outlaws". Screamer Magazine. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  15. ↑ Mark Holmes (2012-10-15). "CD Review". Metal Discovery. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  16. ↑ "Black Label Society: House Of Blues, New Orleans, LA, 10/09/11". Glide Magazine. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  17. ↑ David Jones at J1SWeb.com. "Home". Ashley Talent International LLC. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  18. 1 2 "Scattered Hamlet - Skeleton Dixie". Sleaze Roxx. 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  19. ↑ "Dean Videos". Dean Guitars. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  20. 1 2 ""EMPERORS AND ELEPHANTS would like to announce that we will be recording our new album ( untitled at the moment) early 2016 at Sunshine Studios"". Facebook. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
  21. ↑ "Artists". EMG Pickups. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  22. ↑ "DEAN GUITARS NAMM 2012 RANDY COOPER from TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION". YouTube. 2012-02-14. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  23. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition - Pride of Texas - Encyclopaedia Metallum". The Metal Archives. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  24. ↑ "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.
  25. ↑ "Texas Hippie Coalition - Peacemaker - Encyclopaedia Metallum". The Metal Archives. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  26. ↑ "Devil in the Lake by Emperors and Elephants". MTV. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  27. ↑ "Reviews - EMPERORS AND ELEPHANTS 'Devil In The Lake'". Knac.Com. 2014-01-25. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  28. ↑ "Devil in the Lake - Deluxe Edition". Spotify. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  29. ↑ "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.
  30. ↑ "Train of Pain 2013: Shotgun Rebellion: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
  31. ↑ "Skeleton Dixie: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2014-08-04.

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