Alice Cooper (Group) (June 17, 1972) “Alice here for one gig” – News Article – Melody Maker (UK)

News story announcing Alice Cooper and his band’s one-off special performance at Wembley Empire Pool on June 30, 1972 — the final presentation of their acclaimed Killer stage show.

PUBLICATION: 

Date: June 17, 1972

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Page 4

Title: Alice here for one gig

THE STORY

Alice Cooper is coming to Britain for a single show at the Wembley Empire Pool on June 30. The article confirms it will be the last time the group presents their “Killer” stage act. Former Rainbow Theatre manager John Morris is promoting the concert. Tickets went on sale the previous day at Wembley and the Great Gear Trading Company in London’s Kings Road. The piece also mentions supporting acts and other concert details.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This article appeared in the same June 17, 1972 issue of Melody Maker as the full-page “Jumpin’ Jack presents” advertisement. It reflects the high anticipation surrounding the original Alice Cooper band’s theatrical shock-rock performances in the UK during the peak of the Killer era, just weeks after the release of the hit single “School’s Out.”

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Concert Announcement

Era: Killer Tour – Final UK Performance (1972)

Tone: Excited, urgent, insider music-press style Photography: Striking close-up profile shot of Alice Cooper in full glam/shock-rock makeup and costume Key Quote: “ALICE COOPER: Wembley show”

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Half-page news article with bold headline, detailed text columns, and a large atmospheric black-and-white photograph of Alice Cooper. Classic 1972 Melody Maker layout with surrounding articles on Fairport Convention and other music news.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Alice Cooper (Group) (June 17, 1972) “The Alice Cooper Show” – Full-Page Killer Final Performance Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)

• Alice Cooper (Group) (June 30, 1972) Wembley Empire Pool Concert Programme

• Alice Cooper (Group) (1972) Killer Album & Tour Imagery

Also see tabs at the foot of this post.

All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.