Publication: New Musical Express Date: June 30 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Page 5 Format: Feature Article / Concert Review /  Illustrated Column Overview A satirical and sharply written New Musical Express feature by Charles Shaar Murray, titled “Hype Hype Hooray.” The article examines Alice Cooper’s Madison Square Garden performance, blending concert reportage with cultural commentary on fame, spectacle, and the blurred line between rock and theatre....

Alice Cooper – “Horror?” two‑page report on his guillotine act, Bravo Magazine, June 7 1973. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: June 7 1973 Country: Germany Section / Page: Two‑Page Feature Format: Report / Opinion Column / Stage‑Act Analysis Overview A vivid Bravo report examining Alice Cooper’s infamous “game with death” during the Billion Dollar Babies tour. The article blends eyewitness description, moral debate, and youth‑press commentary, framing Cooper’s guillotine rout

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.

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.

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