Early Years
Cooper played basketball in high school at Mount Saint Joseph in Baltimore. In the locker room, he performed impersonations of Elvis Presley. One night, he was tricked by his friends to go on stage at a dance, where he performed "Hound Dog". His photo was placed in the school's yearbook with the caption: "Mt. St. Joe's Elvis Presley keeps the dance and swing."
Later, Cooper sang and dance as part of an eight-piece band that played in clubs around Baltimore. He became a fan of Earl Monroe while watching the Bullets player on television. When he had money or his mom bought him a ticket, he would attend their games.
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