Alice Cooper (August 1976) – “Alice in Hades: Welcome to My Ego” – Crawdaddy

The August 1976 issue of Crawdaddy features an article on Alice Cooper titled “Alice in Hades: Welcome to My Ego,” exploring his autobiography, stage persona and personal life.

Publication: Crawdaddy

Date: August 1976

Country: United States

The piece discusses Alice Cooper’s book Me, Alice, his views on consistency and ego, and comments such as “Yeah, God. I’m a real asshole.”

It covers his early bands, the move from Phoenix, his relationship with wife Sheryl, plans for a modest summer tour with the Hollywood Vampire Orchestra, and reflections on God, the Devil and his stage character. Photos show Cooper alone and with Sheryl.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The feature presents Cooper as a figure who refuses to become a blur that passes through everyone’s life, emphasising his deliberate opposition to expectation. It includes anecdotes about high-school bands, golf, and the separation between the Alice Cooper character and his private self.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Feature / interview

Era: 1976

Tone: Conversational, reflective Photography: Black-and-white photos of Alice Cooper and with his wife Sheryl

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