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Story of Skillet

Skillet: A Rock Band Powerhouse

Skillet, a Christian rock band hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, has been shaking the music scene since 1996. Fronted by the dynamic husband-and-wife duo, John and Korey Cooper (lead vocals, bass, rhythm guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), the band is also complemented by Jen Ledger (drums, co-lead vocals) and Seth Morrison (lead guitar).

Skillet's musical journey has seen them release eleven studio albums, including "Collide" and "Comatose," both of which garnered Grammy nominations. They've achieved massive commercial success, with "Comatose" going platinum and "Awake" soaring to double platinum status by the RIAA. "Rise" and "Unleashed" also achieved gold certifications. Their chart-topping singles, "Monster," "Hero," "Awake and Alive," and "Feel Invincible," have achieved multi-platinum status, while other hits like "Whispers in the Dark," "Comatose," and "The Resistance" reached platinum status.

Throughout their career, Skillet has weathered numerous lineup changes, leaving John Cooper as the sole remaining original member. Their unwavering dedication to touring has been a defining characteristic, earning them a top-five ranking in Songkick.com's "Hardest Working Bands of 2010."

Early Days: A Genesis of Rock (1996-2002)

The roots of Skillet can be traced back to two prominent bands from Tennessee: Seraph, featuring John Cooper on vocals, and Urgent Cry, featuring Ken Steorts on guitar. Both bands shared the stage on tour, but eventually disbanded. Their pastor encouraged them to collaborate, and thus, the name "Skillet" was born, initially intended as a side project.

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