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Alice Cooper - An Infamous Rock Musician

Alice Cooper is an infamous and hugely influential figure in the rock music scene. A true rock icon, his outrageous stage antics and stunning sound tracks have graced stages around the world for over 50 years.

Origins

Alice Cooper emerged from Phoenix, Arizona, in the late 1960s as the lead singer of a rock band of the same name. A pioneer of the shock-rock genre, Cooper became known both for his lyrical wit and his theatrical audience participation.

Band History

Alice Cooper, the band, had a long and influential career. In 1971 they released the iconic album Love It to Death, which featured the hit single 'I'm Eighteen', and went on to become the most commercially successful of their career.

This was followed by the concept album Parts 1, 2, & 3 released in 1972. This marked a shift in their sound as they adopted a harder-edged sound, incorporating elements of proto-punk and metal into their unique style. This album spawned their biggest global hit single 'School's Out'.

The following album Billion Dollar Babies marked another step in the band's evolution, with Cooper taking increasingly outrageous on stage antics and incorporating more metal elements into their sound.

The band went through many lineup changes over the years, with the last original member leaving in 2009. Cooper has continued to tour as “Alice Cooper”, despite the lack of the original members.

Similar Artists

Alice Cooper has several similar artists who have taken inspiration from his sound and stage presence. Some of Cooper's biggest influences are The Stooges, KISS and Iggy Pop. Other notable bands of the same genre include Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and Guns N' Roses.

Famous Songs

Alice Cooper has remained popular over the decades both for his live performances and studio albums. Some of his most famous songs include 'School's Out', 'No More Mr. Nice Guy', 'Poison', 'Eighteen' and 'Welcome To My Nightmare'.

Conclusion

Alice Cooper has been an influential part of the rock music scene since the late 1960s. His outrageous on stage presence, lyrical wit and hard-hitting sound have served as an inspiration to generations of musicians and continue to this day. Don't miss out on the chance to see the legend in action when tickets become available.