Entertaining For Nearly 4 Decades!
Streetlight Feature
Main Street Magazine
By Tilly Rivers
Ottawa brothers Richard and Brian Cooper started their band in 1971, in 1974 the brothers released 3 unsuccessful singles, this however did not stop them, and those in whom still love "Rock And Roll Cowboys" and the "The Dream Never Dies” are certainly glad!
The Cooper Brothers charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1978, gaining international attention ~ almost 4 decades later~ “The Cooper Brothers” are still recording music, and entertaining full house audiences.
What, if any changes, can Cooper Brothers’ fans expect in regards to their ‘new’ recordings? Richard (Dick) Cooper still assures Main Street that like the older Cooper Brothers material there's still a country rock flavour to most of the tunes but somehow it sounds a little different, fresher.
“We have been back in the studio for the first time in years and it's been a lot of fun,” says Dick “The new band members have brought a lot of enthusiasm to the project and the new songs are turning out great.”
So, just who are the members of the Cooper Brothers’ band now? Besides Brian and Dick, they have two guys who have played with them over the years, Ed Bim and Rob Holtz. “We also have two new guys Jeff Rogers and Darwin Demers, both amazing musicians and singers.” Dick added.
What inspired the new music? “Darned if I know.” Dick replied, “I didn't write many songs for years then the last year or so I have been on a roll. I think it has something to do with me giving up the 9-5 grind and spending more quality time with my guitar.”
These guys should be proud of their many accomplishments. With nine great singles, and four albums under their belt, The Copper Brothers are truly part of Canadian music history. The best part? It isn’t over! With new generations to entertain, new songs to write, these guys will be around for many years to come!
For upcoming tours, cd releases and general information visit www.thecooperbrothers.com
Streetlight Feature
Main Street Magazine
By Tilly Rivers
Ottawa brothers Richard and Brian Cooper started their band in 1971, in 1974 the brothers released 3 unsuccessful singles, this however did not stop them, and those in whom still love "Rock And Roll Cowboys" and the "The Dream Never Dies” are certainly glad!
The Cooper Brothers charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1978, gaining international attention ~ almost 4 decades later~ “The Cooper Brothers” are still recording music, and entertaining full house audiences.
What, if any changes, can Cooper Brothers’ fans expect in regards to their ‘new’ recordings? Richard (Dick) Cooper still assures Main Street that like the older Cooper Brothers material there's still a country rock flavour to most of the tunes but somehow it sounds a little different, fresher.
“We have been back in the studio for the first time in years and it's been a lot of fun,” says Dick “The new band members have brought a lot of enthusiasm to the project and the new songs are turning out great.”
So, just who are the members of the Cooper Brothers’ band now? Besides Brian and Dick, they have two guys who have played with them over the years, Ed Bim and Rob Holtz. “We also have two new guys Jeff Rogers and Darwin Demers, both amazing musicians and singers.” Dick added.
What inspired the new music? “Darned if I know.” Dick replied, “I didn't write many songs for years then the last year or so I have been on a roll. I think it has something to do with me giving up the 9-5 grind and spending more quality time with my guitar.”
These guys should be proud of their many accomplishments. With nine great singles, and four albums under their belt, The Copper Brothers are truly part of Canadian music history. The best part? It isn’t over! With new generations to entertain, new songs to write, these guys will be around for many years to come!
For upcoming tours, cd releases and general information visit www.thecooperbrothers.com
