Alice Cooper – Biography, Songs, Albums, Discography & Facts

Alice Cooper Biography

Alice Cooper, is a 54-year-old American singer, composer, and actor. Alice Cooper was known for his electrifying stage presence, captivating audiences with his theatrical performances and shocking imagery. He’s also known as “The Godfather of Shock Rock” because of his raspy voice and a stage show that includes fireworks, guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, reptiles, baby dolls, and dueling swords, among other props and theatrical illusions. He has pioneered a macabre and theatrical form of rock aimed to startle audiences, drawing equally from horror flicks, vaudeville, and garage rock.

Cooper was born on February 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. Cooper was a member of his church from the age of 11 to 12. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona, with his family after a series of childhood illnesses, where he attended Cortez High School. His high school yearbook stated that he aspired to be a “million record seller.”

“Alice Cooper” was formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1964, and its roots may be traced back to a band named The Earwigs, which featured Furnier on vocals and harmonica, Glen Buxton on lead guitar, and Dennis Dunaway on bass guitar and background vocals. Michael Bruce on rhythm guitar joined the trio in 1966, while Neal Smith on drums was added in 1967. The group was dubbed “Alice Cooper” by the five members, with Furnier finally adopting the latter as his stage name. They had minimal chart success with their debut album, which was released in 1969. After breaking out with the single “I’m Eighteen” and the third album “Love It to Death” in 1970, the band’s commercial peak came in 1973 with Billion Dollar Babies, their sixth studio album. Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper when the band disbanded, and began a solo career with the 1975 concept album Welcome to My Nightmare. Cooper has sold well over 50 million records during his career.

On February 26, 2021, Cooper released his twenty-first solo album, Detroit Stories. In May, he announced a fall tour to promote the record, which would kick out in September 2021 and will be supported by Ace Frehley. Cooper contributed an afterword to Jeffrey Morgan’s memoirs Rock Critic Confidential, which was released on June 28, 2021 by New Haven.

Alice Cooper genre has dabbled in various musical genres such as art rock, hard rock, heavy metal, new wave, glam metal, and industrial rock. He was credited with helping to establish heavy metal’s sound and appearance, and has been dubbed the “first to add horror images to rock and roll, and whose stagecraft and theatrics have irrevocably reshaped the genre.” Offstage, he is noted for his wit, and The Rolling Stone Album Guide has dubbed him the world’s “most beloved heavy metal entertainer.” Cooper is also a film actor, golfing star, restaurateur, and, since 2004, a radio DJ with his classic rock show Nights with Alice Cooper.

Alice Cooper was featured in the Marvel comic book Marvel Premiere, Volume 1, Number 50 in October 1979, which was largely based on his From the Inside album.

Cooper is also the subject of the “We’re not worthy” meme, which gained traction after his 1992 cameo in Wayne’s World alongside Mike Myers and Dana Carvey.

Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle, a pinball machine produced in 2018 by Spooky Pinball that also plays ten songs sung by Cooper, included Cooper’s likeness and over 700 voice lines. Only 500 of these machines were produced.

Alice Cooper Discography

Muscle of LoveSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Billion Dollar BabiesSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
School’s OutSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
KillerSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Love It to DeathSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Easy ActionSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Pretties for YouSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alice Cooper’s real name?

Alice Cooper real name is Vincent Damon Furnier. 

What Was Alice Cooper’s Biggest Selling Album?
“Welcome to My Nightmare” was Alice Cooper’s biggest selling album, reaching number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart and becoming a platinum-certified release. The album’s lead single, “School’s Out”, reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and became one of Cooper’s best-known songs. “Welcome to My Nightmare” is a concept album that follows the fictional character Alice Cooper through a nightmare. The album’s success helped revive Cooper’s career after a period of commercial decline in the early 1970s.

What Is Alice Cooper’s Most Famous Song?
Alice Cooper’s most famous song is “School’s Out.” The song was released in 1972 and reached number one on the Billboard charts. “School’s Out” is a classic rock song that is still played on radio stations today.

What Is The Famous Song Of Alice Cooper?
The famous song of Alice Cooper is “I’m Eighteen”. This song is about a teenager who is trying to figure out his place in the world. He is confused and doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life. The song is a great anthem for teenagers who are going through the same thing.

What Is The Original Alice Cooper Band?

The original Alice Cooper band was a rock group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1964. The band members were lead singer Vince Furnier, guitarist Glen Buxton, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith. The band became known for their theatrical live shows, which featured Cooper wearing outrageous costumes and makeup, and for their hit singles “I’m Eighteen” and “School’s Out.” The Alice Cooper band broke up in 1974, but Furnier continued to perform as Alice Cooper, adopting a more polished and commercial approach. He has since released more than 20 albums and remains an active touring artist.

Is Alice Cooper In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?
Yes, Alice Cooper was inducted into the rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

Most Searched For Alice Cooper Songs

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