Austin, Texas musician.
Coppinger moved from Dallas to Austin and became involved in the progressive country/psychedelic scene, playing with the Bizarros, The Conqueroo and other bands. He also traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he founded country rock band Rattlers. He returned to Austin, finished college, co-owned Lone Star Recording Studio, produced records, wrote music and managed bands.
Coppinger returned to music in 2017 after working as a lawyer for 20 years.