Alice Cooper (Group) (June 22, 1974) “It’s (Iron) Curtains For Alice!” – Feature Article – Musik Star (Germany)

Sensational 1974 magazine feature hyping rumors that Alice Cooper was planning a groundbreaking tour behind the Iron Curtain, including a visit to Moscow with his Billion Dollar Babies show — complete with guillotine, snakes, and elaborate stage theatrics.

PUBLICATION:

Date: June 22, 1974

Country: Germany

Section / Pages: Full Feature Page Title: IT’S (IRON) CURTAINS FOR ALICE!

THE STORY

The article reports from Helsinki, Finland, claiming Alice Cooper was secretly negotiating to become the first Western rock act to perform in the Soviet Union. It details plans for his Billion Dollar Babies production — including the infamous guillotine execution scene — to be taken to Russia. The piece also mentions a short European tour and teases wild elements like elephants, machine guns, and helicopters for the show.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This story appeared during the peak of Alice Cooper’s shock-rock fame in the Billion Dollar Babies era. While the Russia tour never materialized, the rumor perfectly captured the band’s larger-than-life, boundary-pushing image in the 1970s. The article mixes genuine tour news with typical music-press sensationalism.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Rumored Iron Curtain Tour Announcement

Era: Billion Dollar Babies Tour (1974) Tone: Excited, sensational, over-the-top Photography: Large full-color image of Alice Cooper shirtless in sparkly pants holding a large snake, plus two inset photos of stage props (guillotine)

 “IT’S (IRON) CURTAINS FOR ALICE!”

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Vibrant yellow and orange magazine page with bold blue and green headline text, a striking photo of Alice in full glam/shock-rock regalia with a python draped over his shoulders, and two small green-bordered photos of stage equipment.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Alice Cooper (Group) (1974) Billion Dollar Babies Album & Tour

• Alice Cooper (June 17, 1972) Final Killer Performance – Melody Maker (UK)

• Alice Cooper (1973–1975) Shock Rock Peak Era Coverage

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