[Update: Rocks Off has learned Cooper had a congenital defect that enlarged his heart. See the comments section for information on the July 10 memorial show at Walter's on Washington.]
Word has come through the Houston music world that we have lost yet another young musician. Details are very few and far between but we have learned that guitarist Frankie Cooper of Houston horrorcore giants Grave Robbers passed away last week. He was 23 years old.
Formed almost four years ago, Grave Robbers have
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead , The Secret Machines, The Watermarks: Sat., Sept. 12. Warehouse Live.
Back in Black (AC/DC Tribute), Tragedy (Metal Bee Gees Tribute): Sat., Aug. 15. House of Blues.
Billy Joe Shaver: Sat., Aug. 15. The Firehouse Saloon & Eatery.
Bleu Edmondson: Thu., Aug. 27. House of Blues.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Tue., Aug. 18. Scout Bar Beaumont.
Crystal Gayle: Sun., Aug. 30. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.