Alice Cooper Group (Camelback Kids)

Released in the US on September 6, 1972, Elected arrived at the height of the Alice Cooper Group’s early‑1970s shock‑rock success. The single presented a satirical, high‑energy glam‑rock anthem that cast Alice as a chaotic, tongue‑in‑cheek presidential candidate during the 1972 election season. Its brass‑driven arrangement, theatrical vocal delivery, and political parody made it one of the band’s most distinctive statements of the era. The B‑side, Luney Tune, drawn from the S

This Record Mirror issue from September 2 1972 features David Cassidy on the cover with the headline “Cassidy: My Heartbreak.” The edition highlights the first part of an exclusive interview series in which Cassidy discusses the saddest day of his life — his parents’ divorce — alongside coverage of other major artists of the era including Alice Cooper, Donny Osmond, and Peter Frampton. Publication: Record Mirror Date: 2 September 1972 Country: United Kingdom The front page

This Rock magazine issue from August 28 1972 spotlights Alice Cooper’s arrival in London, capturing the shock‑rock icon at the height of his fame. The cover headline “Alice in London” and interior feature “Alice Cooper, or Going to London to See the Queen” frame his theatrical persona against the backdrop of British rock culture, blending provocation with pop spectacle. Publication: Rock Date: 28 August 1972 Country: United States Written by Steve Peacock, the feature follo

This 1972 issue of Record Mirror captures Alice Cooper at the height of his shock‑rock fame, with the cover headline "Cooper Showdown" and a smiling portrait of Cooper beneath the banner masthead. The feature centres on his chart‑topping success with School's Out and the arrival of British rival Screaming Lord Sutch, who flew to Los Angeles to renew his challenge to Cooper's outrageous stage crown. The piece frames the moment as a transatlantic contest of theatrical rock prov

This Daily Telegraph article from August 1972 reports on public complaints sent to the BBC and government ministers about Alice Cooper’s chart‑topping single School’s Out. Critics claimed the song was “anti‑school” and “anti‑law and order,” sparking debate over its influence on young listeners. Publication: The Daily Telegraph Date: August 22 1972 Country: United Kingdom Written by education correspondent John Izbicki, the article details letters sent to Education Secretary

This New Musical Express issue from August 1972 spotlights Alice Cooper’s chart‑topping success with School’s Out and announces his next single, Elected. The bold headline “Alice for President” captures Cooper’s theatrical flair and political satire, reflecting his rise as one of rock’s most provocative figures. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 19 1972 Country: United Kingdom The front‑page article celebrates School’s Out reaching No. 1 in the NME chart and bec

This Waxahachie Daily Light feature from August 1972 reports on Alice Cooper’s sensational arrival in London, describing his theatrical antics and the uproar surrounding his Killer tour finale. The article captures the shock, spectacle, and fascination that defined Cooper’s early‑’70s stage persona. Publication: The Waxahachie Daily Light Date: August 18 1972 Country: United States Under the headline “Poor London! First a Blitz, Now Alice,” writer Ernestine Guglielmo recount

This Melody Maker feature from July 1972, titled “Alice Malice,” examines the shock‑rock theatrics of Alice Cooper at the height of his fame. The article questions the performer’s use of macabre stage stunts — from toy decapitations to simulated hangings — while acknowledging his undeniable ability to captivate audiences. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 22 1972 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The piece opens with a critical reflection on Cooper’s controversial stag

This striking silver‑tone promotional poster The Alice Cooper Show , held on Sunday night, July 16, 1972, at Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix,  Arizona. The design features a bold black‑and‑white photograph of Alice Cooper in a defiant pose, framed by vivid red typography announcing the lineup: Canned Heat, Captain Beyond, and special guests The Drama and Rhino of Iron Butterfly. Publication: Concert Poster  (Phoenix, Arizona, USA) Date: July 16 1972 Country: United States FEA

The July 15, 1972 edition of Melody Maker features a major article on Alice Cooper, examining the extreme theatrical lengths the band goes to in order to captivate a jaded American youth audience. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 15, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Concert Review / Feature THE STORY The review discusses how Alice Cooper uses shock tactics, including cheap wine, downers, and provocative stage antics, as part of a raunchy teenage sub-cult