Scot Coogan | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | The Coogiemonster |
Born | 23 April 1971 |
Origin | Chicago, IL, United States |
Genres | Hard Rock, Pop, Jazz, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Drums, Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano |
Years active | 1990-Present |
Labels | Atlantic, Columbia, Giant, Interscope, Island, Mercury, Sanctuary, Universal |
Associated acts | Lita Ford, Ace Frehley, Ednaswap, Pete Yorn, Brides of Destruction, Six Foot Nurse, Sin City Sinners Michael Sweet |
Website | www.scotcoogan.com |
Notable instruments | |
Vocals & Drums |
Scot Coogan is an American musician known for his accomplished drumming and vocal skills, working as both a session and touring musician. Scot resides in Las Vegas, Nevada where he records, performs and works as a counselor at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
Coogan has worked with groups such as Brides of Destruction featuring Nikki Sixx, Ace Frehley, Violets Demise, Ednaswap, Parade of Losers, Annetenna, Sinéad O'Connor, Peter Yorn, Vanilla Ice, and Otep. Aside from drums, he sings, plays guitar, bass and piano.
In 2004, Coogan gained prominence as a member of Brides of Destruction, a heavy metal band consisting of Tracii Guns, Nikki Sixx, and London LeGrand. He has also played with Stephen Pearcy in the band Rat Bastards as well as a Beatles/Led Zeppelin cover band named 6 Foot Nurse.
In December 2007, Coogan joined Ace Frehley's band and appears on Frehley's 2009 release, "Anomaly". He performed as Ace's Drummer and Vocalist on the 2008 Rocket Ride World Tour, 2010 Anomaly World Tour, 2011 No Regrets US Tour and at many music festivals in both the United States and Europe through 2012. Scot was the touring drummer for the 2015 tour.
In 2009, Coogan recorded Lynch Mob's Smoke and Mirrors album and toured Australia with the band. Coogan toured with a reformed Lynch Mob from 2011 until mid 2012 and recorded, co-produced and co-wrote the Lynch Mob EP "Sound Mountain Sessions".
From June 2012 through September 2012, Coogan was the drummer and backing vocalist for Lita Ford on the "Rock of Ages Tour", an extensive arena tour featuring Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford in support of the movie "Rock of Ages".