Alice Cooper (Group) (June 30, 1972) “The Alice Cooper Show” – Official Programme Cover + Concert Review – Empire Pool, London

Official souvenir programme cover and detailed live review of The Alice Cooper Show at the Empire Pool, capturing the band’s shocking theatrical performance.

PUBLICATION:

Date: June 30, 1972

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Concert Programme + Live Review

Title: THE ALICE COOPER SHOW

THE STORY

The striking programme cover features bold red-and-black horror graphics with the tagline “ROCKING SHOCKING PSYCHO - THEATRE!”. The accompanying review vividly describes the band’s outrageous stage show — including props, costumes, violence, and Alice’s infamous antics with the microphone stand, axe, and baby doll.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This was one of the most notorious dates on Alice Cooper’s groundbreaking 1972 UK tour. The combination of the dramatic programme and sensational review perfectly captures the shock-rock hysteria the band generated at the height of their early fame with Killer and “School’s Out”.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Concert Programme + Live Review Era: Killer / School’s Out Tour (1972) Tone: Theatrical, shocking, sensational Photography: Graphic eyes on cover + live action shots in review

“ROCKING SHOCKING PSYCHO - THEATRE!”

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Official programme cover with striking design and the detailed Melody Maker live review describing the chaotic, provocative performance at the Empire Pool.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Alice Cooper (Group) (May 31, 1973) “Alice Cooper: Biggest Name in Rock” – Playground Daily News (US)

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