Lindsay Cooper date of birth:
March 3, 1951
How old was Lindsay Cooper when died?
62
Where was Lindsay Cooper born?
Hornsey, North London, England
When did Lindsay Cooper die?
September 18, 2013
What is Lindsay Cooper nationality?
British
What is Lindsay Cooper's occupation?
Musician, Composer
What genre is Lindsay Cooper's work?
Avant-rock, experimental, free improvisation, contemporary classical
What instruments does Lindsay Cooper play?
Bassoon, Oboe, oboe
Short Biography
Lindsay Cooper (3 March 1951 – 18 September 2013) was an English bassoon and oboe player, composer and political activist. Best known for her work with the band Henry Cow, she was also a member of Comus, National Health, News from Babel and David Thomas and the Pedestrians. She collaborated with a number of musicians, including Chris Cutler and Sally Potter, and co-founded the Feminist Improvising Group. She wrote scores for film and TV and a song cycle Oh Moscow which was performed live around the world in 1987. She also recorded a number of solo albums, including Rags (1980), The Gold Diggers (1983) and Music For Other Occasions (1986).