Randy Cooper Explained

Randy Cooper
Instrument:Guitar
Genre:Heavy metal, hard rock
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1989–present

Randy "The Arsonist" Cooper (born) is the former guitarist for American rock band Emperors and Elephants[1] [2] [3] as well as American red dirt metal band Texas Hippie Coalition. 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.[4] [5] [6]

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.[7] 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.[8]

Texas Hippie Coalition

In mid-2012, Cooper tore a tendon in his right arm, which required extensive rehabilitation.[9] [10] 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.[11] [12] [13]

Departure from Texas Hippie Coalition

Following Cooper's departure from Texas Hippie Coalition, the veteran guitarist joined rock band Emperors and Elephants.[3] Additionally, Cooper performed a select number of tour dates with southern rock band Shotgun Rebellion while assisting the ensemble with their debut studio album.[4] [5] 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.".[14] [15] He's also been known to make unannounced guest appearances with the band to play that song live.[16]

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.[17] Two months later, Cooper and the band announced that they had decided to part ways.[1] [2]

In 2016, Cooper performed a show with American rock band Coming Up Zero.[18] In 2018, the guitarist started a new band called Victory Season.[19]

Influences

Cooper's influences include Mötley Crüe and Pantera as well as guitarists Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde and Darrell Abbott.[20]

Equipment

Cooper uses Dean Guitars[7] and EMG-81/85 pickups.[21] In 2012, the musician was quoted as using a Dean ML.[22]

Discography

Texas Hippie Coalition

Emperors and Elephants

Shotgun Rebellion

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Facebook . Facebook . 2015-12-08.
  2. Web site: Randy Cooper – ****It's with great sadness that I have to... . Facebook . December 4, 2015 . 2015-12-08.
  3. Web site: Hellhound Music Emperors and Elephants Enters into Artist Partnership Deal with Pavement Music . Hellhoundmusic.com . 2014-01-02.
  4. Web site: Denison, TX – Official Website . Cityofdenison.com . January 1, 2006 . 2014-01-02.
  5. Web site: Check out Shotgun Rebellions Debuts Teaser for Train of Pain on "The Heavy Metal ICU" . The Heavy Metal I.C.U. . 2014-01-02.
  6. Web site: Shotgun RebellionInfoTijdlijnInfo . Shotgun Rebellion – Info . Facebook . 2014-02-17.
  7. Web site: Randy Cooper of the Texas Hippie Coalition . Deanguitars.com . 2013-11-28.
  8. Web site: TexasHippieCoalition – Texas Hippie Coalition – Randy Cooper . RockMusicStar.com . January 18, 2011 . 2013-11-28.
  9. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition Guitarist Taking Leave After Arm Injury . Metal Insider . May 3, 2012 . 2013-11-28.
  10. Web site: Lars Ulrich Calls 'Lulu' Reaction 'Spiteful,' Biffy Clyro Releasing Double Album + More . Noisecreep.com . May 3, 2012 . 2013-11-28.
  11. Web site: Rosenthal . Richard . Texas Hippie Coalition – Band of Outlaws . Screamer Magazine . July 24, 2012 . 2013-11-28.
  12. Web site: Mark Holmes . CD Review . Metal Discovery . October 15, 2012 . 2013-11-28.
  13. Web site: Black Label Society: House Of Blues, New Orleans, LA, 10/09/11 . Glide Magazine . November 18, 2011. 2013-11-28.
  14. Web site: David Jones at J1SWeb.com . Home . Ashley Talent International LLC . 2014-08-04.
  15. Web site: Scattered Hamlet – Skeleton Dixie . Sleaze Roxx . February 22, 2013 . 2014-08-04.
  16. Web site: Dean Videos . Dean Guitars . 2014-08-04.
  17. Web site: "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 . 2015-10-05.
  18. Web site: Coming up zero with new member Randy Cooper first show in Oklahoma City. January 1, 2019. YouTube.
  19. Web site: Randy Cooper's Victory Season. January 1, 2019. YouTube.
  20. Web site: bravewords.com . > News > TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Guitarist Randy Cooper – New Audio Interview Online . Bravewords.com . 2013-11-28.
  21. Web site: Artists . EMG Pickups . 2013-11-28.
  22. Web site: DEAN GUITARS NAMM 2012 RANDY COOPER from TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION . YouTube . February 14, 2012 . 2013-11-28.
  23. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition – Pride of Texas – Encyclopaedia Metallum . The Metal Archives . 2013-10-14.
  24. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition returns with 'one of the greatest second albums ever.' | Lubbock Online | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . Lubbock Online . December 3, 2010 . 2013-09-09.
  25. Web site: Texas Hippie Coalition – Peacemaker – Encyclopaedia Metallum . The Metal Archives . 2013-10-15.
  26. Web site: Devil in the Lake by Emperors and Elephants . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202173536/http://www.mtv.com/artists/emperors-and-elephants/discography/3172329/ . dead . February 2, 2014 . MTV . 2014-01-22.
  27. Web site: Reviews – EMPERORS AND ELEPHANTS 'Devil in the Lake' . Knac.Com . January 25, 2014 . 2014-06-20.
  28. Web site: Devil in the Lake – Deluxe Edition . Spotify . 2015-05-05.
  29. Web site: Moth. March 17, 2017. February 17, 2017. Amazon.
  30. Web site: Search The Latest Metal & Hardcore Releases . Theprp.com . 2017-02-13 . 2017-02-17.
  31. Web site: Train of Pain 2013: Shotgun Rebellion: MP3 Downloads . Amazon . May 14, 2013 . 2014-01-20.
  32. Web site: Skeleton Dixie: Music . Amazon . 2014-08-04.

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