<bgsound src="sweechi.mid" WIDTH=2 HEIGHT=1 autostart=true loop=true> John Cooper - Lead Guitar / Lead + Backup Vocals John started playing musical instruments at an early age. He is a composer as well as a lead singer and lead guitar player for the group. John is one of the best blues guitar players around. His talent is only surpassed by his dedication to the band and all of the members of it.