Alice Cooper Group (July 6, 1972) – International Times (IT) Magazine

A striking two-page spread in the July 6, 1972 issue of International Times (IT) magazine featuring an in-depth, provocative review of Alice Cooper’s latest work alongside a powerful, macabre full-page illustration of the singer, capturing the band’s shocking theatrical shock-rock reputation in the underground press during their rapid rise.

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Publication: International Times (IT) Date: July 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music Feature / Artist Profile

THE STORY

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

The article delivers a vivid, no-holds-barred assessment of Alice Cooper’s live show and recorded output, describing their outrageous stage theatrics, dark lyrical themes, and the intense audience reactions they provoked. It positions the band as a bold, confrontational force blending horror, rock, and satire, while the accompanying artwork dramatically visualises Alice in a nightmarish, hanging pose.

Large, dramatic black-and-white illustration of Alice Cooper with wild hair, makeup, and a noose on a vivid green background (signed M. Livingstone 1972). Dense, multi-column text review on the facing page with bold headlines and descriptive prose. Classic underground press layout from International Times.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Published in the July 6, 1972 issue of the influential counterculture paper International Times, this feature appeared as Alice Cooper were breaking through to wider audiences with their shocking live performances and albums like Killer. It perfectly encapsulates the band’s controversial appeal in the early 1970s, blending serious musical critique with the provocative visual style that defined their shock-rock identity.

Event: Major artist feature & illustration Era: 1972 (Alice Cooper Group’s breakthrough) Tone: Provocative, vivid, underground Photography/Art: Powerful full-page illustration of Alice Cooper plus supporting text layout RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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