Roger Frederick Cook, born on August 19, 1940, in Fishponds, Bristol, England, is a renowned English singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his successful songwriting partnership with Roger Greenaway, which began when they met as members of the group, the Kestrels, in the 1960s. Together, they crafted numerous hit songs, including "You've Got Your Troubles" for the Fortunes, "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" for the New Seekers, and "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" for the Hollies. Cook also achieved success as a performer, notably as a member of the band Blue Mink, where he shared lead vocals with Madeline Bell. Blue Mink had several UK Top 20 hits, including "Melting Pot" and "The Banner Man."

In addition to his work with Greenaway, Cook has written hits with other songwriters such as Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood. His contributions to music were recognized in 1997 when he became the first British songwriter inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Cook's influence extends beyond music, as he also sang backing vocals on early recordings by Elton John. Throughout his career, Cook has continued to record albums as a solo artist and remains active in the music industry.