David Cook, 1982
Writers · December 20, 1982
David Cook
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David Cook is 43 years old, born December 20, 1982 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
David Cook won American Idol's seventh season in 2008, launching a rock singer-songwriter career that turned his debut single "The Time of My Life" into a platinum-certified chart hit. Born in the US on December 20, 1982, Cook had already released three studio albums and four live albums with various bands before his Idol victory. His self-titled debut album followed in November 2008, also certified platinum, spawning the top-twenty singles "Light On" and "Come Back to Me". A Sagittarius by birth, Cook channels the archer's restless creative drive.
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Biography
David Cook rose to fame after winning the seventh season of American Idol in 2008, becoming an American rock singer-songwriter with a career spanning both major-label and independent releases. Born December 20, 1982, in the US, Cook performed with multiple bands before his Idol breakthrough, releasing three studio albums and four live albums independently. His debut single "The Time of My Life" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number three and the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 at number two, achieving platinum certification and selling over 1.4 million copies. His self-titled debut album released November 18, 2008, also earned platinum status, producing two top-twenty singles: "Light On" and "Come Back to Me". Cook's second major album, This Loud Morning, arrived on June 28, 2011, alongside his first EP, This Quiet Night, featuring acoustic re-recordings. After departing RCA Records, Cook became an independent artist, releasing his fourth studio album Digital Vein on September 18, 2015, which included singles "Criminals," "Laying Me Low," "Wait For Me," "Broken Windows," and "Heartbeat". He later released two EPs: Chromance, a pop-influenced project with the lead single "Gimme Heartbreak" that charted at number five on the US Indie charts, and The Looking Glass, released April 16, 2021. As a Sagittarius, Cook embodies the sign's association with exploration and directness; his life-path number seven suggests introspection and spiritual seeking. Rock singer-songwriters typically perform live, record albums, and collaborate across multiple musical projects.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Before winning American Idol in 2008, David Cook performed with multiple bands and released three studio albums and four live albums independently. He also released his first solo independent album, Analog Heart, prior to his Idol audition.
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Trivia
- "The Time of My Life," Cook's debut single after winning Idol, sold over 1.4 million copies and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
- Cook's second EP, Chromance, shifted toward a pop-driven sound and entered the US Indie charts at number five.
- After departing RCA Records, Cook transitioned to independent artist status and self-released Digital Vein and subsequent EPs.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. David Cook release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
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- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is David Cook?
- David Cook is 43 years old (born December 20, 1982).
- When is David Cook's birthday?
- David Cook was born on December 20, 1982.
- What is David Cook's zodiac sign?
- David Cook is a Sagittarius, born December 20, 1982.
- What is David Cook's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Cook was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is David Cook from?
- David Cook is from United States.
- What does David Cook do?
- David Cook is a writer.
- Is David Cook still alive?
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