Skillet (band)

Skillet is a Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in the mid-90s. They span the musical genres from grunge to techno, industrial to alternative rock. They were heavily influenced by the bands Mortal and Fold Zandura.

First recording an album in 1996, Skillet originally had three members: John Cooper, Trey McClurkin (drums), and Ken Steorts (guitar). These original members also recorded their second CD together. With their third CD, John's wife Korey joined the band in the keyboards, Ken Steorts left the band and Kevin Haaland joined. Soon after the release of Invincible however, Trey McClurkin also left, and Lori Peters begen playing drums. Kevin Haaland left the band before Alien Youth, and Ben Kasica took over on guitar.

At the 2006 Ichthus Festival in Kentucky, it was announced onstage that their new record would be titled Comatose. Its first two singles are "Rebirthing" and "Whispers", or ("Whispers In The Dark"), and was released on October 3, 2006. Cooper has said, "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."

Panheads

Panheads are fans of the rock band Skillet.

Band members

Members

• John Cooper - lead vocals, bass (Founding member)
• Korey Cooper - backing vocals, keyboard, guitar (Member since 1999)
• Ben Kasica - guitar (Member since 2001)
• Lori Peters - drums (Member since 2000)

Former Members

• Trey McClurkin - drums (1996 - 2000)
• Ken Steorts - guitar (1996 - 1999, founder of The Visible School, a Christian school)
• Kevin Haaland - guitar (1999 - 2001)

Links

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