Alice Cooper (August 1974) – “Golfing With Alice” Feature – Hit Parader

Aug 1, 1974

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The August 1974 issue of Hit Parader features a photo-heavy article by Lisa Robinson titled “I Wanted To Do Something That Doctors And Lawyers Could Do,” following Alice Cooper on the golf course.

Publication: Hit Parader

Date: August 1974

Country: United States

The feature shows Alice Cooper playing golf at Magic Mountain, discussing his newly discovered passion for the game. He talks about wanting a hobby that doctors and lawyers could do, living in Malibu, filming for television, and the difference between his stage image and private life. Photos capture him driving a golf cart, teeing off, and posing on the course.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Cooper explains that golf allows everything else to disappear and that he has been playing every day. He comments on recent tours, audience behaviour, and his interest in film and television work while insisting he is not quitting rock.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Photo feature and interview

Era: 1974

Tone: Casual, conversational Photography: Colour and black-and-white photos of Alice Cooper on the golf course

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Large portrait of Alice Cooper with the title “Golfing With Alice”
Photos of Cooper driving a golf cart and swinging clubs
Interview comments on golf as a hobby and his private life
Captions such as “Alice with his favorite new toy” and “I owe it all to Arnold Palmer”

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