FRED COURY
Fred Coury is an award-winning television composer whose career has moved from rock arenas to television screens and professional sports venues—first as the drummer for Cinderella, and now as a composer creating music for television and distinctive sonic identities for major sports teams.
ROOTED IN ROCK
Born into music, Fred began his journey on violin at age 5, added trumpet at 10, and drums at 12.
A defining moment came seeing The Who, Heart, and J. Geils Band live in Toronto—igniting a dream that led to a professional career as a drummer. In the mid-1980s, he joined the band Cinderella, touring the world and achieving significant success. He also substituted for Guns N’ Roses’ Steven Adler, Poison’s Rikki Rockett, and Night Ranger’s Kelly Keagy—experiences that shaped his versatility and drive.
AWARD-WINNING TELEVISION COMPOSER
Fred’s passion for storytelling through music led him to scoring for television and film. He scored all four seasons of NBC’s The Night Shift, a medical drama created by Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah, earning multiple ASCAP Awards for his emotionally resonant and dynamic scores. His television credits include the SYFY series The Ark and Amazon’s Almost Paradise, both created by Dean Devlin.
SONIC IDENTITIES THAT CONNECT
Fred creates more than music—he builds sonic identities that become part of a team and its fan experience. His work with the Los Angeles Kings includes the iconic goal song “Power Ride” and the Emmy-winning Black & White series. His work with the Portland Trail Blazers has also earned multiple Emmy Awards. He has also created custom music and sonic branding for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers.