The original shock rock pioneers – five Phoenix kids who terrified parents and invented rock theatre! The Alice Cooper Group (1964–1975) were the godfathers of shock rock: raw Detroit garage energy, vaudeville horror shows, and glam-tinged hard rock that influenced everyone from Kiss to Marilyn Manson. The Classic Line-Up (The “Killer” era) Vincent Furnier (“Alice Cooper”) – vocals, ringmaster of chaos Glen Buxton – lead guitar (the quiet riff wizard, died 1997) Michael Bruce

The shock-rock king ditched the band, kept the guillotine, and turned his nightmare into a billion-dollar solo empire. The original Alice Cooper Group called it quits. Vincent Furnier legally became Alice Cooper, stepped out alone, and somehow made the horror show even bigger, broader, and more theatrical. The Glam-to-Goth Slam Essentials Welcome to My Nightmare (1975) – Album Release (1975)The first true solo masterpiece – title track, “Only Women Bleed”, “Department of Yout

Alice Cooper’s "Alice Lives!," a cover and five-page feature in RIP Magazine, October 1989.

Cover & Seven-Page Feature (Feb 1981)

Alice Cooper’s "Alice Is Back," a cover and three-page feature in Joepie Magazine, February 18, 1979.

OOR Magazine Cover & Two-Page Feature (January 24, 1979)ALICE COOPER NO. 2/24 JAN 1979 Alice Cooper was supposed to arrive at Schiphol on Friday afternoon as part of a promotional tour, which would also include a visit to our country. Everything went according to plan: he had boarded the right plane, the weather was fine and the wheels touched down on the tarmac of our international airport exactly on time. The reception committee was ready and everything seemed to be going s

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.

First Comic Published (October 1, 1978) The Marvel Premiere 50 issue, titled "Alice Cooper: From the Inside," is a notable comic book...

Alice Cooper’s Cooper Duels The Devil Feature Circus Magazine Cover & Four-Pages (August 24, 1976)

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 Cooper's Welcome To My Armpit cover & one-page article in New Musical Express September 6, 1975.

Alice Cooper’s "Alice’s Horror Show!" a cover and three-page feature in Bravo Magazine, August 28, 1975.

Alice turns Santa into a boozy nightmare – Christmas will never be the same! cover & two-page feature in DISC, December 28, 1974.

Parents beware – Alice is coming for your kids! cover and two-page feature in German Pop Magazine, December 1, 1974.

Alice Cooper Group’s Solo Alice, a one-page cover feature in Melody Maker, August 3, 1974.

Alice Cooper Group’s “Can You Pass Alice's Love Exam?” a cover insert and two-page article in 16 Magazine, May 1, 1974.

Alice Cooper Group's Rockstars Fight For You cover and four-page feature on Alice Cooper, Marc Bolan, and Sweet in Bravo Magazine, April...

Alice Cooper Group’s Bronzed Bomber Alice, a cover and one-page article in Sounds, March 30, 1974.

Alice Cooper Group’s "Alice, Has He Gone Mad?", a cover, one-page article, and one-page advertisement in Disc, February 16, 1974.

Alice Cooper Group's Alice & Bowie's Rock Theatre a cover and one-page in Music Scene magazine February 1, 1974.