The Story of Skillet ✨ 🎸👑✝️👑 🎸✨

Описание: Hey, I’m John Cooper — the lead singer and bassist of Skillet. My wife, Korey Cooper, is right here beside me — she’s been my partner in life and music since the very beginning. She plays keyboards, rhythm guitar, and sings backing vocals. We started this journey together back in 1996, and I can honestly say, none of it would’ve been possible without her and without God’s guidance.

Korey and I met in college, both passionate about music and our faith. We believed God was calling us to use our talents to reach people — not just with sermons, but with songs that hit deep, that made people feel something. That’s how Skillet began — not as a big rock band with lights and pyrotechnics, but as a small act with a big message.

When we started, Christian music was mostly hymns or soft worship — nothing wrong with that — but we wanted to speak to a new generation. We loved hard rock, metal, and alternative music. So we asked, “Why can’t we bring that energy and honesty into faith-based music?” That became our mission.

Early on, the band lineup changed a lot. It was tough — we toured small clubs, slept on floors, and struggled to get noticed. But we kept believing. In 1999, Korey officially joined the band, and that changed everything. Her musical talent and spiritual insight brought a new depth to our sound.

Then, in 2008, Jen Ledger joined us on drums. She was only 18, but she had this fire — powerful, precise, and full of passion. She also started singing, and her voice added a whole new dynamic. Songs like “Hero” and “Awake and Alive” took on a new energy because of her.

Seth Morrison came on as lead guitarist in 2011, and he’s been shredding ever since. His playing brought a heavier, more modern edge to our music. Together, the four of us — Korey, Jen, Seth, and me — became the core of Skillet. We’re not just a band — we’re a family.

Over the years, God opened doors we never imagined. Albums like Comatose*, *Awake*, and *Rise connected with millions — not just Christians, but people from all walks of life who were hurting, searching, or just needed hope. Songs like “Awake and Alive,” “Hero,” and “Feel Invincible” aren’t just anthems — they’re declarations of faith, resilience, and the power of God’s love.

We’ve played arenas, toured the world, and seen fans tattoo our lyrics on their skin. But the most powerful moments aren’t on stage — they’re in the messages we get: “Your song got me through depression.” “I found faith because of your music.” That’s why we do this.

Our faith isn’t a side note — it’s the foundation. Every lyric, every note, every tour is an act of worship. We don’t hide it. We’re not perfect, but we believe in a God who is. And if our music can help someone feel seen, heard, or loved — then we’ve done our job.

Skillet isn’t just a band. It’s a mission. And as long as God gives us breath, we’ll keep playing, keep preaching, keep fighting and keep spreading the word of God!

Lyrics by Alexander Kern
Song created with SUNO AI 4.5+
Video created with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro
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