A dramatic three-page feature from the German teen magazine Bravo dated 24 May 1973, exploring Alice Cooper’s theatrical and “life-threatening” stage show during the Billion Dollar Babies tour.

his Rolling Stone issue (No. 134) features Alice Cooper on the cover, photographed in close‑up wearing a pearl necklace — a striking image that captures his theatrical duality between menace and glamour.

A dramatic multi-page feature from New Hit Parader Songs and Stories (Charlton Publications) focusing on Alice Cooper’s infamous violent stage theatrics during the early 1970s SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Hit Parader Songs and Stories Date: May 1973 Country: United States Section / Pages: Feature Article (pp. 32–33) Title: Alice Cooper Violence Bag THE STORY The article vividly recounts a chaotic and disturbing incident at one of Alice Cooper’s concerts, where a fan attemp

By spring 1973, Alice Cooper had become America’s most theatrical rock export. Barbara Graustark’s Circus feature chronicles the band’s elaborate touring setup — from guillotines and flash‑paper pyrotechnics to magician Amazing Randi’s illusions and the infamous “Colgate Kid” dental‑drill routine.

Fresh from the success of School's Out, Alice Cooper sits down with New Musical Express to discuss shock rock, violence, stage theatrics and the public misconceptions surrounding one of the most controversial acts of the early 1970s. The result is a candid interview that reveals a thoughtful performer behind the horror‑show image. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Written by Roy Carr, thi

This major Disc feature traces the development of Alice Cooper from early local bands through to the controversial stage act that was making headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. Written by Lisa Robinson, the article combines biography, band history and contemporary interviews to reveal the person behind one of rock's most theatrical and provocative performers.. Publication: Disc Date: September 30, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Written by Lisa Robinson, the feature follows

In his regular New Pop Singles column, Chris Welch reviews Alice Cooper's latest single "Elected", presenting it as a powerful follow-up to the success of School's Out. The review predicts a major future for the group and identifies the record as another strong example of Alice Cooper's growing influence on rock music.. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 30, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in Chris Welch's New Pop Singles column, the review focuses on Alice Coop

This major Disc centrefold feature traces the development of Alice Cooper from early local bands through to the controversial stage act that was making headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. Written by Lisa Robinson, the article combines biography, band history and contemporary interviews to reveal the person behind one of rock's most theatrical and provocative performers. Publication: Disc Date: September 30, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Written by Lisa Robinson, the featu

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 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