As a friend and photographer of the rolling stones, michael cooper 19411973 is an artist well known for his intimate photographs of the sixties music scene. Pure love originally on stevies talking book album from 1972. Lps,in 2003 on nca this heart of mine and are we cool pilate emerged as a multiplatinum record producer for his award. A highly versatile performer michael s musical skills were wide and varied, excelling on guitar, sitar, timbales, percussion and as a vocalist. Michael cooper senior director of software engineering. The day arrived, june 17, 2018, fathers day in bethesda, maryland. Con funk shun was formed by highschool classmates michael cooper and louis tony mccall, along with karl fuller, paul maceo harrell, dennis johnson, cedric martin, and danny sweet man thomas. Originally formed under the moniker project soul in 1969, in 1971, with the breakdown. Michael cooper career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. Micheal cooper of the funk group con funk shun interview w. Con funk shun may be available for your next special event. Lets discover more about his accomplishments both on and off the court. Born in california, michael vernon coopers musical career began in high school, forming a group called project soul with louis mccall. When con funk shun launched head man michael cooper between 86 to 93, cooper shined on a string of solo hits including shoop shoop, prove my love, and dinner for two on his warner bros.
The interview was recorded at datv studios in dayton ohio on november 18, 2015. The day arrived, june 17, 2018, fathers day in bethesda. I love this whole album it is great and i would recommend anyone who likes confunkshun check out some of michael coopers solo work. Oct 14, 2014 when the band reunited with lead vocalistssongwriters michael cooper and felton pilate, after more than two decades apart, they were welcomed back by their fans as they toured nationally to adoring crowds. Confunkshun returns with first new studio album in 20. When the band reunited with lead vocalistssongwriters michael cooper and felton pilate, after more than two decades apart, they were welcomed back by their fans as they toured nationally to adoring crowds. For a long time he was court photographer to the stones and formed a particularly close friendship with keith richards. Interview with michael cooper of con funk shun carolina.
Unsung con funk shun tv episode 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Con funk shun plays six shows at yoshis in oakland sfgate. Book your michael cooper vip meet and greet tickets, or michael cooper ticket packages 2020. Whether you are looking to book con funk shun for a birthday party, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, wedding or anniversary party, your assigned booking entertainment agent will be happy to help you to book con funk shun and take care of everything to make sure the show is executed flawlessly. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Christian michael cooper was a very social, attentiondrawing child from the moment he was born. Confunkshun loves train let me put love on your mind. A maker from an early age, malorie loves to craft things, from furniture, to cosplay costumes, to a wellspun tale, she cant help but to create new things every day. If youre a michael cooper or confunkshun fan, you must add this cd to your collection, or simply stop referring to your music as a collection. Tickets for the upcoming con funk shun concert can be found here. Three of the original band members, michael cooper, felton pilate and karl fuller, currently tour as con funk shun. Book your michael cooper vip meet and greet tickets, or michael cooper ticket packages 2020, find michael cooper tour dates and schedule 2020 click here. Tour schedules for all con funk shun concerts are revised constantly.
Thats right, allow me to introduce you to the funk that. Thats right, allow me to introduce you to the funk that is. Confunkshun returns with first new studio album in 20 years. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Exclusive interview with confunkshuns michael cooper. Con funk shun album cover photos list of con funk shun album covers famousfix con funk shuns secrets album turns the anti sophomore slump funk classic confunkshun ffun and loves train are two of my favorites from this group. Michael cooper is an outer critics circle and mac award nominated songwriter, 2017 fred ebb award finalist, and recipient of the 2005 jonathan larson, daryl roth, and the tru daniel marshall multicultural awards. Saying that, though, i do have to be open and say that i was very disappointed in there not being a killer ballad or two. As long as your funding is commensurate to the price range to book confunkshun, cti will propose your event to the official agency representing confunkshun. Con funk shun tour dates has recently been released. Another pure love originally on stevies talking book album from 1972.
Not content to ride on their past hits, they began writing and recording new material which they found got great response in concert. After coordinating and speaking back and forth for quite some time. View michael cooper s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. His lp love is such a funny game yielded a huge hit in to prove my love, which made it to number three on the read full biography. With louis on drums and percussion and michael providing lead vocals and lead guitar, the group included karl deacon fuller trumpet, paul maceo harrell saxophoneflute cedric martin bass guitar, danny sweet man thomas keyboards, and felton.
Michael cooper of con funk shun just what i like youtube. Con funk shun booking agency booking con funk shun for. Ballads collection by con funk shun 731455832020 cd. Be it a loving wife actually two, four adorable children or a magnificent house, the nba legend michael cooper has an abundance of everything a man can ask for. Mike cooper is the pseudonym of mike wiecek, an awardwinning author best known for writing popular international thrillers. Dec 30, 2007 confunkshun loves train let me put love on your mind. Michael jerome cooper born april 15, 1956 is an american basketball coach and former player who is the boys varsity coach at chadwick school. Michael cooper cooper, michael used books, rare books and new books.
Upcoming michael cooper events in my area today, near my city tonight, this weekend, this summer. Candid interview with micheal cooper of confunkshun whost stan the man brooks of 98. Concert schedule for con funk shun can be found on top. Michael cooper then moved on to a solo run with warner bros. Con funk shun disbanded after their last album with mercury, but reunited in the 90s.
Michael cooper books list of books by michael cooper. All of them had been playing together since their highschool days in vallejo, ca. Confunkshun returns with first new studio album in more than two decades early 2015 posted in black interests, black men, music, music and video releases with tags confunkshun, michael cooper on october 14, 2014 by gary johnson. Carolina jazzsoul music festival 2007 interview with michael cooper of con funk shun. Malorie cooper likes to think of herself as a dreamer and a wanderer, yet her feet are firmly grounded in reality.
Michael cooper and felton pilate compiled the ballads collection, a selection of 12 romantic numbers the group have recorded over the years. Love is such a funny game by michael cooper on amazon music. Michael cooper enjoyed quick success as a solo vocalist after the demise of. They are, unquestionably, among the heroes of funk with romantic ballads and danceparty hits galore.
One of the smoothest voices in the southern soul market today. Con funk shun unsung full episode tvone documentary. Check out the best of con funk shun explicit by con funk shun on amazon music. Michael cooper biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
His followup release, just what i like, in 1989, was also moderately successful. Prior to being the head coach of the atlanta dream of the womens national basketball association wnba, he coached womens college basketball with the usc trojans. Con funk shun was formed by highschool classmates michael cooper and louis tony mccall, along with karl fuller. Michael cooper enjoyed quick success as a solo vocalist after the demise of con funk shun. His lp love is such a funny game yielded a huge hit in to prove my love, which made it to number three. The collection not only features singles like let me put love on your mind and baby im hooked right into your love, it also has album tracks, making it an ideal choice for any listener looking for a romantic con funk shun collection. Michael cooper and felton pilate of the legendary funk band confunkshun joined newsone now host roland martin to talk about their first studio album in 20 years, more than love. Cooper, mic cooper, michael cooper con funk shun, michael v cooper, michael v. The early yearscon funk shun was formed in vallejo, california by highschool classmates louis a. Born in california, michael vernon coopers musical career began in high school. At the outset i will admit to being a huge fan of michael cooper, both as a solo artist and with confunkshun so i do not doubt that to some degree there will be more than a modicum of bias here. His lyrics were sung on broadway at the brooks atkinson theatre in it shoulda been you, starring tyne daly and directed by david hyde pierce previously seen at the george street. View michael coopers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Sold out concerts will not be an issue, we always have top quality seats. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. As wiecek, he has won several awards the most prestigious of which was the nomination for the shamus award for his short stories and a. I love this whole album it is great and i would recommend anyone who likes confunkshun check out some of michael cooper s solo work. Cooper, mic cooper, michael cooper con funk shun, michael v. Con funk shun booking funk music artists corporate event. Confunkshuns current work schedule and location in relation to your events type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking confunkshun for your party. Singer michael cooper had a solo career, and felton pilate worked. Mccall had met as high school students and began jamming together, eventually bringing other musicians into the fold and forming their first group. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover michaels. Upon the wise counsel of others, his mom pursued the avenue of commercials for her spirited infant, and he booked his first at the age of months. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from michael cooper at the discogs marketplace. Con funk shun is a starquality attraction delivering a superb, highenergy show with electrifying choreography, glistening sixpart vocal harmonies, and a dash of humor.
Exclusive interview with confunkshuns michael cooper still. As recently as 20, their eleven mercury records albums, along with their greatest hits and best of con funk shun albums, continue to be remastered and released digitally. View the profiles of people named michael a cooper. A highly versatile performer michaels musical skills were wide and varied, excelling on guitar, sitar, timbales, percussion and as a vocalist. Born in california, michael vernon cooper s musical career began in high school, forming a group called project soul with louis mccall. Join facebook to connect with michael a cooper and others you may know.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover michael s. He is a leader in his own community and man that promises equality amongst all people. Just what i like licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of rhino warner. Confunkshun was one of the most successful bands in the 70s and 80s, with a chart busting 25 hits from 1976 and 1987, including a billboard magazine number one hit ffun, and without skipping a beat, they are back on the scene just as if they never left.