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Skillet is a Grammy-nominated^[1] Christian hard rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in the 1996. They span the musical genres from electro-industrial to nu metal to alternative rock, and hints of symphonic rock influence in later albums. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ... This article is about the U.S. state of Tennessee. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Industrial Rock is a musical genre which is a fusion between Industrial Music and specific Rock n Roll subgenres such as Punk, Oi!, Hardcore and later on Hard Rock. ... Christian rock (occasionally abbreviated CR) is a form of rock music played by bands whose members are Christian and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. ... Hard Rock redirects here. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Ardent Records was a Memphis-based record label of the early 1970s. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... INO Records is an American record label based out of Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in Contemporary Christian music. ... This biography does not cite any references or sources. ... Korey Cooper plays the keyboard and electric guitar for the Christian punk/rock band Skillet. ... Ben Kasica is the guitarist for the Christian rock band Skillet. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Christian rock (occasionally abbreviated CR) is a form of rock music played by bands whose members are Christian and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. ... Hard Rock redirects here. ... For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ... Electronic body music (EBM) is a musical genre combining elements of industrial music and electronic dance music. ... Nu metal (also called aggro metal, or nü metal using the traditional heavy metal umlaut) is a musical genre that has origins in the mid 1990s. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Symphonic rock is a subgenre of rock music, and more specifically, progressive rock. ...

Band history

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Early years (1996-1999)

Skillet formed as a band in 1996 with two members: John Cooper, who was a bassist and singer, and Ken Steorts, a guitarist. Ken was playing in a band called Urgent Cry, and John was in a band called Seraph. They were friends because their bands had toured together, and released a split EP together with both bands contributing 4 songs each. Soon after, Urgent Cry and Seraph had disbanded, and John and Ken's pastor encouraged them to start their own band.[1] Since Ken and John came from different styles of rock music, they decided to name the band Skillet, since it was like "throwing it all in a Skillet, and see what you come up with".^{[citation needed]}. Soon after, they added Trey McClurkin as a temporary drummer; he said from the beginning he was not planning on staying in the band for long - he would just cover until they found someone else.^{[citation needed]} Skillet had only been together a month before they got interest from ForeFront Records, a major Christian record label.^{[citation needed]} In late 1996, they released a self-titled debut, Skillet. The album did well and Skillet continued to write new material and tour the United States. John Cooper can refer to: John Sherman Cooper (1901 - 1991)- was a United States senator and member of the Warren Commission John Cooper (1923 - 2000) - was a co-founder of the Cooper Car Company and last surviving Formula 1 team principal from the formative years of the sport. ... Seraph was a Christian rock band from the early 90s based in Memphis, TN. The band was first formed around 1989, and played several shows around the Midsouth area. ... // Extended play (EP) is the name typically given to vinyl records or CDs which contain more than one single but are too short to qualify as albums. ... ForeFront Records logo Forefront Records was also a hardcore punk record label and distribution in Hoboken, New Jersey. ... Skillet is the first, self-titled album from Christian rock band Skillet. ...

They recorded a second album in 1997, Hey You, I Love Your Soul, which was then released on April 21, 1998. The sophomore album was a change in style from the band's first release. From a straight-up rock sound, Skillet morphed into a lighter rock that was more dependent on John's keyboarding.^{[citation needed]} This was a problem when the band performed live, since all of the members already had an instrument to play. John's wife Korey Cooper started playing as a keyboardist at Skillet concerts, even though she wasn't credited on the CD and wasn't officially a member of the band at that point. Hey You, I Love Your Soul is the second full-length album from Christian rock band Skillet. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Korey Cooper plays the keyboard and electric guitar for the Christian punk/rock band Skillet. ...

Invincible, Ardent Worship and Alien Youth (2000-2002)

Shortly before the band began recording for their third album, Invincible, Ken Steorts left the band to be with his family^{[citation needed]}, and Kevin Haaland joined the band as their new guitarist. Also, Korey joined the band and played keyboards for the recording of Invincible. Because of this, the musical style on Invincible changed to a more electronic sound.^[2] Soon after the release of Invincible in early 2000, Trey McClurkin left, and Lori Peters became Skillet's new drummer. Invincible is the third full-length album by Christian rock group Skillet. ... From left to right: Ben Kasica, Korey Cooper, John Cooper, Lori Peters Skillet is a Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in the mid-90s. ...

The band released their first worship album, Ardent Worship in fall of 2000. Invincible was Skillet's best-selling record up to that point, so the band continued to use a similar sound on their next studio album, Alien Youth, with a more intense rock sound similar to their debut release.^[2] With barely enough time between touring and recording, Skillet released Alien Youth in 2001, which was the first album that was produced by John Cooper. Before the release of Alien Youth, Kevin left the band, and Ben Kasica took over on guitar. The first single, "Alien Youth", made a big splash in the Christian market and drove Skillet into their first headlining shows. Alien Youth is an album by the band Skillet. ... Ben Kasica is the guitarist for the Christian rock band Skillet. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ...

Collide (2003-2005)

In 2003, Collide was first released on Ardent Records, but in 2004 the rights were bought by Lava Records, a division of Atlantic Records. Collide was the band's third shift musically, from their now trademark industrial sound to hard rock with a new trademark - the combination of strings and electric guitar. The music was compelling enough to attract Lee Trink, the general manager of Lava Records, to looking into giving Skillet a deal. On May 25, 2004, Collide was re-released under Lava Records. The re-release included a new track, "Open Wounds". In 2005 they headlined for the edge fest in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ardent Records was a Memphis-based record label of the early 1970s. ... Lava Records was established in 1995 as a joint venture between Jason Flom, who began his career with Atlantic Records. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... is the 145th day of the year (146th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Albuquerque” redirects here. ...

Comatose (2006-present)

At the 2006 Ichthus Festival in Kentucky, it was announced onstage that their new record would be titled Comatose. The CD was released on October 3, 2006. Its first singles were "Rebirthing," "Whispers In The Dark," and "The Last Night". As John Cooper said on their official website "As soon as my feet hit the stage, I know no matter how many people are there I'm going to give it everything I've got. I'm going to do the best show I can do; the wildest show. I'm gonna rock it. I think we captured that feeling on our record." ^[3] is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

John Cooper spoke at Rock the Universe 2007 about how their guitarist Ben Kasica had been very sick and almost missed the show, and he went into detail on the subject in an interview. John writes,

In January of 2008, Skillet announced that their drummer, Lori Peters, was retiring from the band, feeling that "it's time for her to come off of the road and start a new chapter in her life." Lori's last concert with Skillet was on December 31, 2007.^[4] However, during the 2007 Christmas season, Lori took the time to train another female drummer, Jen Ledger, who "just turned 18".^[4] is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Tours

In the middle of 2006, Korey Cooper took a break from performing, due to her pregnancy with their second child. Her back-up guitar and keyboard role was temporarily filled by two people: Drea Winchell (who would later become the Cooper's nanny) on keys, and Chris Marvin on guitar.

Skillet teamed up with Ron Luce & Teen Mania Ministries on their Acquire The Fire Tour across the United States & Canada in 2007. When they returned Skillet teamed up with Flyleaf to co-headline the Justice & Mercy Tour, which was postponed/canceled after a couple shows due to Flyleaf's lead singer, Lacey Mosley's vocal problem. They will team up with Luce in his Global Expeditions program on a missions trip with teenage missionaries this summer on a trip to Mexico. Ron Luce speaking on the steps of San Francisco City Hall, surrounded by Battle Cry participants, March 24, 2006. ... Teen Mania Ministries is an Evangelical Christian mission organization located in Garden Valley, Texas. ... Teen Mania Ministries is an Evangelical Christian mission organization located in Garden Valley, Texas. ... Flyleaf is an alternative metal band from the Belton, Texas area. ... Lacey Nicole Mosley (born September 4, 1981) is the lead vocalist and main lyricist for Texan alternative metal band Flyleaf. ...

Decyfer Down joined Skillet for a March 31 through May 20 tour. New Years Eve 2005 Decyfer Down is a Christian rock band based in Morehead City, North Carolina. ...

Skillet joined Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, and Seether on the first half of their tour in fall 2007.^[5] Breaking Benjamin is an alternative metal band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. ... Three Days Grace (also known as 3DG or TDG) is a Christian rock band formed in 1997. ... For other uses, see Seether (disambiguation). ...

Skillet also is on the Winter Jam 2008 tour.

After the Winter Jam 2008 Tour Skillet will be headlining their own Comatose Tour along side Thousand Foot Krutch, and will be traveling to approximately 30 cities. The tour will start on March 28th and run through May 11th, 2008.^[6] Thousand Foot Krutch or TFK is a Canadian Christian rock band. ...

Panheads

"Panheads" is a nickname given to fans of Skillet. Former guitarist Ken Steorts once said "there are three levels in 'Skillethood': those who don't know, those who become 'Skilletfanz' through hearing our music, and then 'Panheads' - those who come to three or four shows traveling up to 10 hours, bringing skillets, banners, writing on their cars, and so forth. Of course, we love them all, but we have a special place in our hearts for 'Panheads'."^[7]

Band members

Current members

• John Cooper - lead vocals, bass (1996-present)
• Korey Cooper - guitar, keyboard, backing vocals (1999-present)
• Ben Kasica - guitar (2001-present)
• Jen Ledger - drums (2008-present)

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Former members

• Ken Steorts - guitar (1996 - 1999, founder of Visible School in Memphis, TN, a music and worship arts college)
• Trey McClurkin - drums (1996 - 2000)
• Kevin Haaland - guitar (1999 - 2001)
• Faith Stern - keyboards, backing vocals (2002 - 2003, live shows only)
• Chris Marvin - guitar, backing vocals (2002 - 2003, 2005 - 2006, live shows only)
• Drea Winchell - keyboard (2005 - 2006, live shows only)
• Lori Peters - drums (2000 - 2007)

From left to right: Ben Kasica, Korey Cooper, John Cooper, Lori Peters Skillet is a Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in the mid-90s. ...

Discography

Main article: Skillet discography

Main albums

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Radio singles

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Billboard charting singles

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Grammy Award nominations

Skillet has received two Grammy nominations: This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

• "Best Rock Gospel Album" in 2005 (Collide)^[11]
• "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album" in 2007 (Comatose).^[1]

References in media

• The song "A Little More" can be added to the Christian video game Dance Praise via the Dance Praise Expansion Pack Volume 3: Pop & Rock Hits.

• The song "You Are My Hope" appeared in the episode "Back to the Garden" on the TV show Joan of Arcadia. It was also heard on "America's Next Top Model".

• The song "Best Kept Secret" appeared in the movie "Carmen: The Champion".

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References

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External links

• Official site
• Skillet at MySpace
• Atlantic Records
• Ardent Records
• SRE Recordings