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John Cooper

About Me

Professional entertainer with over 15 years of experience writing, recording and performing.
Residence: Nashville, TN
Instrument: Bass Guitar
Vocals: Background, Baritone Range
Genres: Rock / Southern Rock / Country B orn and raised in Huntsville, AL, John realized at an early age that music was in his blood. He started playing bass in his early teens and joined his first band in high school.
Over the years, John has played countless shows across the US; to crowds as small as 10 to as large as 25,000. He is working with singer/songwriter Kris Bell on a new album and playing shows in and around the Nashville area.
John has also had the pleasure of opening for acts such as Hank Williams, Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He also had the opportunity of sharing the stage with some other great acts such as Little Big Town, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Nick Lachey, The Fray, Natasha Beddingfield and Saving Jane to name a few.

Nationally Televised Programs (Live):
• LIVE! With Regis and Kelly - ABC
• Jimmy Kimmel - ABC
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson - CBS
• Total Request Live (TRL) – MTV
Specialty Programs (Taped):
• CDUSA – Direct TV
• "In The Moment, Bo Bice" – CMT
Discography:
Master Recordings
• “The Real Thing” Dual Disc (DVD) – RCA, Bo Bice
• “Exgratia” – Purge
• “Promised Land” – Black Label, Guest appearance
Demo Recordings
• “Natalie Corwin” – Natalie Corwin EP
• “Untitled” – Purge
Recording Studios:
• DarkHorse Studios - Franklin, TN
• Starstruck Studios - Nashville, TN
• WorkPlay Studios - Birmingham, AL
• Blackbeard Studios - Nashville, TN
• Big Ears Studios - Nashville, TN
• ClementVisions Studios- Nashville, TN
• Moontown Studio - Huntsville, AL
Media Interviews:
Television
• Entertainment Tonight
• People Magazine
Radio
• Rick and Bubba - Syndicated
• John Boy and Billy - Syndicated
Memberships:
• BMI – Nashville
• AFTRA – Nashville
• AFM – Nashville
Equipment List:
• Westone Custom In-Ear Monitors
• Peavey Pro 500 Bass Head w/ road case
• Peavey Pro 810 Bass Enclosure w/ road case
• Peavey Accelerator Bass, 4 String
• Fender American Series Precision Bass, 4-string
• Fender American Series Jazz Bass, 4-string
• Fender American Series Jazz Bass, 5-string
• Fender Signature Series Marcus Miller Jazz Bass, 4-string
• Ampeg B2R Head w/ road case
• Ampeg 610 Cabinet w/ road case
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 13/02/2007
Band Members:

John Exclusively Uses Peavey Bass Amplificaiton:

John Exclusively Plays Fender Basses:

John Uses Ernie Ball Strings:

John Uses InTune Picks:

John Uses Westone Custom In-Ear Monitors:

Influences: Individual Players: :
Leon Wilkeson, John Paul Jones, Cliff Burton, Geddy Lee, Nathan East, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, Sting, Berry Oakley, Geezer Butler

Favorite Artists:

Hard and Heavy: :
311, Metallica, Motley Crue, STP, Velvet Revolver, Guns n Roses, Incubus, Alice in Chains, SoundGarden
Classic/Southern/Alt Rock: :
Skynyrd, Allman Bros., Little Feat, The Band, Marshall Tucker, The Who, Black Crowes , SRV, Jimi Hendrix, Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Boss, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Van Halen, Dylan, Croce, The Rolling Stones, Eagles, Pink Floyd, Audioslave, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Blind Melon
Jam Bands: :
Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Widespread Panic, The Grateful Dead
Country: :
Hank Williams & Hank Williams, Jr., Charlie Daniels, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, David Allen Coe, Tim McGraw
R & B: :
Lenny Williams, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Luther, Barry White, Earth Wind and Fire, Ohio Players

Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Halfway to 70

As my birthday approaches, I think about some of life's lessons I've learned over the years.   Here are a few.   1.  I can't tell the difference outside when it's 10 degrees or 25 ...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:43:00 GMT

The 3 Stages of Life

I've come to realize the 3 stages of life..... 1. You believe in Santa Claus 2. You don't believe in Santa Claus 3. You are Santa Claus
Posted by on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:17:00 GMT

Picture Credits

Pictures and Screen shots on this page taken by the following:Beginnings: Nashville, TNLea SylvesterLaura Haines Kristi PetersonCindy GPatty (PMC)DaniGraceStephanie CooperIf I've missed you, plea...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:07:00 GMT