Alice Cooper (August 2, 1975) – “Alice gigs set” Tour Announcement – New Musical Express
The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express announces Alice Cooper’s confirmed British dates under the headline “ALICE gigs set.”
Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975
The news item confirms three British dates for Alice Cooper after much speculation: Wembley Empire Pool on September 11 and 12, and Bingley Hall, Stafford on September 14. He will be starring in his new production “Welcome To My Nightmare,” with which he has recently been touring America, and his British gigs are part of a seven-nation European tour.
The show is described as a theatrical rock production involving 35 artists, including several dancers, a story-line concerning Alice’s nightmares as a youngster, and elaborate novelty effects such as a giant monster and a spider’s web.
Tickets are priced at £3.50, £2.50 and £1.50, with postal applications accepted. A photograph of Alice Cooper appears alongside the text.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
The announcement confirms Alice Cooper’s September 1975 UK appearances promoting the Welcome To My Nightmare stage show.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Tour dates announcement Era: 1975 (Welcome to My Nightmare era) Tone: Informational, promotional Photography: Black-and-white portrait of Alice Cooper
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Headline “ALICE gigs set”
Confirmed dates at Wembley and Stafford
Description of the “Welcome To My Nightmare” production
Ticket prices and application details
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