Where the Glitter Began From grey Britain to a technicolour explosion – the story of how rock got fabulous. Glam rock didn’t just happen – it erupted in the UK at the start of the 1970s like a sequinned volcano, turning drab streets into catwalks and ordinary lads into peacocks. The Spark That Lit the Fuse The drab backdrop: Three-day weeks, power cuts, strikes, and post-war austerity still hanging in the air. Britain needed colour, escape, and a damn good kick up the backsid

Only Women Bleed - Alice Cooper Entry: April 5, 1975 Peak: 12 Peak Date: June 21, 1975 Weeks on Chart: 16 Welcome To My Nightmare - Alice Cooper Entry: October 25, 1975 Peak: 45 Peak Date: November 22, 1975 Weeks on Chart: 6 I Never Cry - Alice Cooper Entry: July 4, 1976 Peak: 12 Peak Date: January 8, 1977 Weeks on Chart: 27 You And Me - Alice Cooper Entry: April 30, 1977 Peak: 9 Peak Date: August 13, 1977 Weeks on Chart: 21 How You Gonna See Me Now - Alice Cooper Entry: Octo

A Nightmare 45 RPM Analogue Rebirth Released as a limited edition double vinyl LP in the US on January 5, 2024, by Analogue Productions, Alice Cooper’s Welcome To My Nightmare — his first solo album (1975) — was reissued on 180g vinyl, cut at 45 RPM, mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes. Limited to 2,000 numbered copies, pressed at Quality Record Pressings, housed in Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket. Featuring Vincent Price and t

A Bravo Magazine Alice Cooper Shock Published in Germany on January 11, 1990, Bravo Magazine’s cover and two-page feature “Horror Show” spotlighted Alice Cooper at the height of his 1989–1990 comeback — fresh off Trash and the hit “Poison.” The cover featured Cooper in full horror-glam regalia, with the article diving into his return to form, the Trash success, and his enduring shock-rock legacy. A key European press moment for late-’80s Alice. Feature Overview Publication De

A Zipper Catches Skin Sci-Fi Rocker Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1982, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 15004), Alice Cooper’s “I Am The Future” was taken from the soundtrack to the film Class Of 1984 (and later included on Zipper Catches Skin ). Backed with “Zorro's Ascent,” this hard rock anthem — co-written with Gary Osborne & Lalo Schifrin (A) and Cooper/Billy Steele/Erik Scott/John Nitzinger (B) — was produced by Alice Cooper & Erik Sc

Alice’s rehab confessional climbs the charts – from nightmare to introspection! Alice Cooper’s From the Inside , released through Warner Bros. Records in November 1978 (catalog number BSK 3263), entered the UK charts at number 68 on December 23, 1978, and remained on the chart for four weeks. More Alice solo-era chart climbs added weekly.

Alice’s solo rebirth gets the Cashbox crown – from nightmare to introspection! Cashbox Magazine Cover, December 23, 1978. More Alice solo-era spotlights added weekly.

Alice’s emotional ballad climbs the charts – from nightmare to heartbreak! Alice Cooper’s How You Gonna See Me Now, released through Warner Bros. Records in the US in October 1978 as a 7” vinyl single (catalog number WBS 8695), featured “No Tricks” as the B-side. It entered the UK Singles Chart at No. 61 on December 23, 1978, staying for six weeks, and peaked at No. 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100, charting for 16 weeks. Noted in a 1979 Billboard review for its introspective t

Alice battles the disco era – can shock rock still scare the kids? Circus Magazine Cover & Four-Page Feature, December 19, 1978. More Alice comeback chaos added weekly.

Alice's 1978 Comeback Spotlight Published in the US on January 19, 1978, Circus Magazine’s two-page feature “Alice Comes Alive” captured Alice Cooper (solo) at a pivotal moment — his post-1975 recovery and triumphant return to the spotlight after the original band breakup. The article explored his new direction, the success of Welcome to My Nightmare, the theatrical live shows, and his reinvention as a solo star, with vivid photos and insights into his ongoing shock-rock lega

Alice Cooper spills the secrets of villainy – magic, theatre, and why heroes are boring! Alice Cooper’s I’m Just a Natural Villain , a two-page feature in Hit Parader magazine, December 1, 1976. The article captures a candid conversation between Cooper and producer Richard Landis (recorded a couple of years earlier after a regular interview), where Alice describes himself as a “natural villain,” explains his aversion to heroism, and shares ideas shaping his evolving stage sho

Original German and Translated English versions available: Welcome to his nightmare – Alice takes over Pop with blood, boas, and total terror! Alice Cooper’s Horror Cover & Five-Page Feature , published in Pop magazine on December 10, 1975. The five-page spread delves into his horror-inspired performances, detailing the development of his Welcome to My Nightmare  tour and his influence on theatrical rock during the mid 70’s ORIGINAL TEXT No. 12/75 10th Year, published bi-week

Alice’s solo nightmare rolls out – guillotines, giant spiders, and a whole new band! Alice Cooper Group’s Welcome To My Nightmare Tour started on March 21, 1975 and ended April 4, 1977 – a major 60-city nationwide tour. After a year's absence, Alice reappears on stage with a whole new exciting concept, the underlying theme being his "Nightmare", backed by an enormous stage production brilliantly arranged by some of the most talented people in this field. The WELCOME TO MY NIG

Shock rock invades the Highlands! Alice Cooper Group’s cover and two-page article in Disc, November 18, 1972.