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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Championship Wrestling stands as a pivotal 1982 album in the Al Kooper catalog, recorded during the Columbia/CBS era and featuring a wide roster of collaborators including Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter. This page dives into the performer behind the work—Kooper himself—and provides a snapshot of the archival releases and pivotal moments that have defined his career. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Kooper’s multifaceted contributions to rock, soul, and pop, we’ve got you covered with context, bios, and reliable ticket information where touring activity intersects with archival projects.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Note for fans and ticket seekers: while there are no publicly announced 2025 Kooper solo-tour dates on official channels, Kooper’s career continues through archival releases and KooperKast podcasts. If you’re looking to catch live performances or related events, we’ll keep you informed about any fresh opportunities tied to anniversary shows or curated live appearances. We’ve got you with easy access to verified sources and upcoming event info as it becomes available.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Championship Wrestling

  • Championship Wrestling (1982) is a Columbia/CBS-era Kooper album featuring guests like Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter and a wide roster; it remains a highlight of his solo output from the early 80s. (Album details and personnel are documented in Kooper’s discography.)
  • Al Kooper was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 (Award for Musical Excellence).
  • Kooper’s most recent studio album is White Chocolate (2008), with Black Coffee (2005) and Rekooperation (1994) following in the later part of his solo career.
  • A major legacy highlight outside of studio albums is Kooper’s co-writing of 'This Diamond Ring' (1965), which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for Gary Lewis & the Playboys.

The records

Championship Wrestling Discography

  • White Chocolate
    2008 · Minor Music
  • Black Coffee
    2005 · Favored Nations
  • Rekooperation
    1994 · MusicMasters/BMG
  • Championship Wrestling
    1982 · CBS
  • Act Like Nothing's Wrong
    1977 · United Artists
  • Naked Songs
    1973 · Columbia
  • A Possible Projection of the Future / Childhood's End
    1972 · Columbia
  • New York City (You're a Woman)
    1971 · Columbia
  • Easy Does It
    1970 · Columbia
  • You Never Know Who Your Friends Are
    1969 · Columbia
  • I Stand Alone
    1969 · Columbia

The hits

Top Championship Wrestling Songs

  • This Diamond Ring
    1965 · Billboard Hot 100: #1 (as songwriter for Gary Lewis & the Playboys)
  • You Never Know Who Your Friends Are
    1969 · Did not chart on Billboard Hot 100

Note for fans and ticket seekers: while there are no publicly announced 2025 Kooper solo-tour dates on official channels, Kooper’s career continues through archival releases and KooperKast podcasts. If you’re looking to catch live performances or related events, we’ll keep you informed about any fresh opportunities tied to anniversary shows or curated live appearances. We’ve got you with easy access to verified sources and upcoming event info as it becomes available.

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