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Revision as of 23:51, 21 April 2007 by Cydebot (talk | contribs) (Robot - Moving category Christian musicians to Performers of Christian music per CFD at Misplaced Pages:Categories for discussion/Log/2007 April 16.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Jim Cooper (born in Princeton, Indiana) is a Christian musician, songwriter, and producer.
Cooper studied at Temple Christian Academy in his hometown. He joined legendary Christian rock band Petra, as a keyboard technician for John Lawry. He credits Lawry for being his mentor and teacher. In 1994 he joined in as their full-time keyboardist, upon Lawry's retirement.
His arrival came in time for the release of No Doubt in 1995. He also contributed for the band's second praise album, Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus in 1997 before being fired for musical differences.
Cooper has contributed to several other artists with his songwriting and playing skills. He also started a production company with friend Brian Wooten (formerly of White Heart).
In 2005, Cooper became the project coordinator for Petra's last album, the live recording of Petra Farewell.
Trivia
- Cooper has been married twice. He has a son called Adryan from his first marriage.