File:Skillet_zurich_komplex.jpg · Wikimedia Commons · See Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Origin
- Memphis, Tennessee , U.S.
- Genres
- Christian rock Christian metal hard rock alternative rock
- Works
- Skillet discography
- Years active
- 1996–present
- Labels
- Ardent Lava Atlantic Warner ForeFront Fair Trade Services Primary Wave Music Hear It Loud
- Spinoffs
- Fight the Fury LEDGER
- Members
- John Cooper Korey Cooper Jen Ledger Seth Morrison
- Past members
- Ken Steorts Trey McClurkin Kevin Haaland Lori Peters Ben Kasica Jonathan Salas
- Website
- skillet .com
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.skillet.com
- Image
- SkilletRTR.png
Show 5 more facts
- Commons category
- Skillet (band)
- inception
- 1996-00-00
- start of work period
- 1996-00-00
- social media followers
- 4060000
- name
- Skillet
via Wikidata · CC0
~25 min read
Article
Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1996. The band currently consists of husband and wife John Cooper (lead vocals, bass) and Korey Cooper (rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) along with Jen Ledger (drums, vocals) and Seth Morrison (lead guitar). The band has released twelve studio albums, two of which, Collide and Comatose, received Grammy nominations. Two of their albums, Comatose and Awake, are certified Platinum and Double Platinum respectively by the RIAA, while Rise and Unleashed are certified Gold as of June 29, 2020. Four of their songs, "Monster", "Hero", "Awake and Alive", and "Feel Invincible", are certified Multi-Platinum (6× Platinum, 3× Platinum, and 2× Platinum, respectively), while another three, "Whispers in the Dark", "Comatose", and "The Resistance" are certified Platinum, and another five, "Rebirthing", "Not Gonna Die", "The Last Night", "Legendary", and "Stars" are certified Gold.
Skillet went through several lineup changes early in their career, leaving founder John Cooper as the only original member remaining in the band. They are known for a relentless touring schedule, which garnered them a top five ranking in the Hardest Working Bands of 2010 by Songkick.com.