While the world knows his father as the legendary shock rock icon Alice Cooper, Dashiell "Dash" Cooper has steadily built a name for himself in the hard rock scene. As the only son of the rock and roll hall of famer, Dash has navigated life in the spotlight while establishing a distinct musical identity away from his father's colossal shadow.
Who Is Dash Cooper? A Profile of the Rock Scion
Dashiell Cooper was born on 3 June 1985 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. As of January 2026, he is 40 years old. He is an American national with a mixed ancestry of English, Irish, Scottish, and Huguenot (French Protestant) descent.
Dash is the only son of rock legend Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier) and former dancer and choreographer Sheryl Goddard. His parents met during Alice's 'Welcome To My Nightmare' tour in 1975 and married in 1976.
Family Life and Siblings
Growing up in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Dash was not an only child. He has two sisters: Calico Cooper, born in 1981, and Sonora Cooper, born in 1992.
Calico has followed a path in the performing arts like her brother, working as an actress, singer, and director, and is the lead singer for the band Beasto Blanco. Sonora, the younger sister, has chosen a more private career as a professional makeup artist, often working on her father's theatrical stage looks during tours.
The Cooper family remains closely knit and active in philanthropy through the Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock foundation, a teen center in Phoenix, where Dash frequently contributes his time and talent.
Education and Musical Beginnings
After attending Ingleside Middle School, Dash Cooper pursued higher education at Arizona State University (ASU). He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
His musical journey, however, began much earlier. Immersed in a world of music from birth, Dash was exposed to a vast array of genres. In interviews, he has credited his father's eclectic tastes—playing everything from The Beatles and The Beach Boys to The Four Seasons—for forming his foundational rock knowledge.
The pivotal moment came in middle school when he heard Rage Against the Machine's 'The Battle of Los Angeles'. "I was like 'Wow, this is crazy!'" he recalled, noting it as a major inspiration for his own musical direction.
Carving His Own Path: The CO-OP Band
Dash Cooper is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the Phoenix-based hard rock band CO-OP. The band released its self-titled debut album in 2018 and has shared stages with major acts like Mötley Crüe, KISS, and Korn.
Before CO-OP, he fronted the band Runaway Phoenix, which notably performed as the backing band for his father at Arizona State University's 2009 commencement ceremony.
Despite the inevitable comparisons, Dash has worked to develop his own sound. He frequently collaborates with his father for special performances and charity events but maintains CO-OP as his primary creative outlet.
Personal Life: Marriage and Children
Dash Cooper's personal life has seen significant chapters. He was married to Morgan Cooper in May 2011. The couple welcomed three children together: twin boys named Falcon and Riot (born November 2014) and a son named Rexington "Rex" King Cooper (born July 2018).
Tragically, in January 2020, Morgan suffered a miscarriage of a son they had named Milo Oliver. She has spoken openly about her grief journey on social media.
As of 2026, Dash and Morgan are no longer together. Reports indicate they separated around 2021. Morgan has since remarried and had another child with her current partner.
Dash Cooper, meanwhile, is reportedly single and focuses on his music career and fatherhood.
From his upbringing in Arizona to fronting his own band on international tours, Dashiell "Dash" Cooper exemplifies an artist honoring his heritage while diligently writing his own story. He stands not merely as Alice Cooper's son, but as a dedicated musician and father who continues to build his legacy within the world of rock music.
