Alice Cooper (August 3, 1974) – “Solo Alice” News Item & Cover Photo – Melody Maker

Aug 3, 1974

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The 3 August 1974 issue of Melody Maker features a large cover photograph of Alice Cooper and a short news item headed “Solo Alice.”

Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 3, 1974 Country: United Kingdom

The cover shows a close-up of Alice Cooper singing into a microphone. The accompanying news brief states that Alice Cooper plus two members of his band – drummer Neal Smith and guitarist Michael Bruce – are planning separate solo albums. Reports of a split in the band are denied by a spokesman as “hotly denied.” Alice is also noted as working on a film screenplay.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The item appears on the front page alongside other news stories and highlights early reports of solo activity within the Alice Cooper group.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Cover photo and news item Era: 1974 (post-Billion Dollar Babies) Tone: Reportorial Photography: Large black-and-white close-up of Alice Cooper performing

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Large cover photograph of Alice Cooper
Short item “SOLO ALICE” about planned solo albums
Denial of a full band split
Mention of Alice working on a film screenplay

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