Biographic - Sunday July 6, 2008 Comic Strip Licensing and Permissions

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Born in Houston, Texas, on December 20, 1982 David Roland Cook was raised in Blue Springs, Missouri. But his main passion ws music, and he performed in choirs and musical productions throughout his school years. David eventually earned a theater scholarship to the university of central Missouri, although he later switched majors and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. After graduation, David concentrated on Axium, the rock band he had formed in high school with drummer Bobby Kerr. Axium enjoyed a small degree of success, releasing three albums and earning the title of best band in Kansas City before disbanding in 2006. David then played with Midwest Kings, supporting himself by working as a bartender, releasing an indie album in 2006, he began to pursue a solo career. The following year as moral support, he accompanied his younger brother, Andrew to an audition for the seventh season of "American Idol" and ended up trying out, too. Andrew didn't take the cut-but David did. He sailed through each round of the competition, and on May 21, 2008. He was crowned the winner in the season finale. His popularity was confirmed just days later, when a record-braking total of 11 David Cook songs debuted on the Billboard hot 100 charts.

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