Marty Cooper

Marty Cooper enjoyed most of his success in the music business as a behind-the-scenes figure, writing songs and producing records for other artists, though he did occasionally step into the spotlight with his own material. James Martin Cooper was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to California in his early teens, settling in Los Angeles. By this time, Cooper had developed a keen interest in music, and began singing and writing songs; while still in high school, he contacted a small label, Crest Records, that he found in the telephone directory, and they liked his material we...