Fred Coury

Fred Coury is an American musician best known as the drummer for the glam metal band Cinderella, which was formed in 1982. Born on November 20, 1967, in New York City, Coury joined Cinderella in the mid-1980s, contributing to the band's signature sound that blended hard rock with blues influences. Cinderella gained significant popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly with their albums "Night Songs" (1986) and "Long Cold Winter" (1988), both of which produced hits like "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)" and "Shake Me." The band's music showcased a mix of powerful ballads and energetic rock tracks, cementing their place in the glam metal scene. Coury's drumming style, characterized by a mix of technical proficiency and a strong sense of rhythm, played a crucial role in the band's success. After Cinderella's initial rise, the band faced a decline in the popularity of glam metal, but they have remained influential within the genre and continue to tour occasionally. Coury's contributions to rock music and his work with Cinderella have left a lasting legacy in the realm of 1980s rock and metal.