Alice Cooper: (Solo Nightmare)

The August 1976 issue of Playboy features an excerpt from Alice Cooper’s autobiography Me, Alice, written with Steven Gaines, recalling the period just before the band’s breakthrough. Publication: Playboy Date: August 1976 Country: United States The extract describes Alice Cooper and the band’s early struggles, including time spent in a freezing house trailer in Detroit selling Christmas trees two months before success. It covers their talent show beginnings at Cortez High Sc

The August 1976 issue of Crawdaddy features an article on Alice Cooper titled “Alice in Hades: Welcome to My Ego,” exploring his autobiography, stage persona and personal life. Publication: Crawdaddy Date: August 1976 Country: United States The piece discusses Alice Cooper’s book Me, Alice, his views on consistency and ego, and comments such as “Yeah, God. I’m a real asshole.” It covers his early bands, the move from Phoenix, his relationship with wife Sheryl, plans for a mod

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 17 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page 48 – Advertisement Title: Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell This full‑page NME advertisement promotes Alice Cooper’s new album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell and its accompanying single I Never Cry / Go to Hell. The design features Cooper descending a staircase, his shadow stretching behind him, symbolising the theatrical descent central to the

The June 26, 1976 edition of Record Mirror & Disc features its Newsdesk section with several major stories, including Alice Cooper’s return with a new band and album, Gary Glitter’s personal life, David Essex’s stage comeback, and more. Publication: Record Mirror & Disc Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Newsdesk (Page 3) THE STORY This packed news page includes: Alice Cooper forming a new band and preparing a new album after a period away.

Alice Cooper’s second solo album and ninth overall, Goes To Hell continues the conceptual story of Steven from Welcome To My Nightmare. Released June 24, 1976, it blends hard rock with theatrical ballads, highlighted by the hit single “I Never Cry.” RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Alice Cooper Title: Goes To Hell Date: June 24, 1976 Label: Warner Bros. Records Format / Type: LP / Cassette / 8-Track Cartridge Country: UK Catalogue: LP: K 56171 Cassette: K4.56171 8-Track

Alice Cooper released the emotional ballad “I Never Cry” as a 7" single from the album Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. Backed with the hard-rocking “Go To Hell”, this Warner Bros. release became one of his biggest US hits and a staple of his catalogue. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Alice Cooper Label: Warner Bros. Date: June 7, 1976 Catalogue: WBS 8228 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United States A-Side: “I Never Cry” Written by: Alice Cooper / Dick Wagner Produced by: Bob Ezrin B-Sid

A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting Alice Cooper’s “Welcome to My Nightmare” UK shows at Wembley Empire Pool (11–12 September) and Liverpool Empire (14 September). The striking advert highlights the theatrical extravagance of the tour and features the classic monster imagery that defined the era.

This Record Mirror & Disc feature from September 6 1975, written by David Hancock, profiles Alice Cooper at the height of his solo success with Welcome to My Nightmare. The article contrasts Cooper’s outrageous stage persona with his offstage humor and self‑awareness, offering a glimpse into the man behind the theatrical legend. Publication: Record Mirror & Disc Date: September 6, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The piece opens with a playful exchange between Cooper and a frie

Alice Cooper’s New Musical Express cover feature and one‑page article from September 6, 1975, capturing his outrageous humour, chaotic charisma, and the gleefully grotesque theatrics that defined his mid‑’70s persona. The piece blends sharp interview insight with Creem-style irreverence, presenting Alice as both shock-rock ringmaster and witty, self-aware showman during the Welcome to My Nightmare era.

Alice Cooper’s one‑page Melody Maker advert from September 6, 1975, promoting his hard‑hitting, theatrical brand of shock‑rock with the swagger of a headline act turning metal into spectacle. The striking full-page piece announces sold-out UK shows with special guests Heavy Metal Kids and highlights the upcoming single “Ain’t Nothing But A House Party / You Got Me Rollin’”.