Alice Cooper Group (October 18, 1972) – “Alice Cooper” Cover - Bravo
This issue of Bravo features Alice Cooper Group prominently on its front cover, using a dramatic full-colour performance photograph as the dominant image. The cover promotes the feature with the German line “Der Rockteufel kommt nach Germany”, placing Alice Cooper Group at the centre of the magazine's international rock coverage.
Publication: Bravo
Date: October 18, 1972
Country: Germany
THE STORY
The cover of Bravo No. 43 is dominated by a large colour concert photograph connected with Alice Cooper Group. The performer is pictured holding a microphone in one hand and a can in the other, with a bright blue background creating a bold contrast with the image.
Across the photograph appears the prominent cover line “Der Rockteufel kommt nach Germany: ALICE COOPER”, announcing Alice Cooper Group's presence in the issue and promoting the act to Bravo's German readership.
The Alice Cooper Group coverage receives particularly strong visual treatment. The photograph occupies almost the entire cover and the name ALICE COOPER is printed diagonally in large red and black letters, making the feature one of the issue's principal attractions.
Other material promoted on the cover includes a new photo-love-story titled “Kerstin, ein Mädchen, das nicht lieben kann” and a “10 Jahre Beatles” feature, accompanied by a smaller inset photograph of The Beatles. Despite these additional attractions, the Alice Cooper Group image remains the dominant element of the front page.
The cover also clearly identifies the magazine as Bravo No. 43, dated October 18, 1972.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
The cover presents Alice Cooper Group through the provocative “Rockteufel” description, reflecting the strong visual identity used in the magazine's promotion of the feature.
Rather than relying on extensive text, the front page uses the large performance image, bold typography and the Alice Cooper name to create the main impact. The result is a striking example of how Bravo presented international rock performers to its readership in 1972.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Alice Cooper Group featured prominently on the cover of Bravo
Era: 1972 Alice Cooper Group period
Tone: Bold and promotional
Photography: Large full-colour performance photograph dominating the cover
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• Alice Cooper Group as the principal visual attraction of the cover
• Cover line “Der Rockteufel kommt nach Germany: ALICE COOPER”
• Full-colour performance photograph
• Bravo No. 43 dated October 18, 1972
• Additional cover promotion celebrating ten years of The Beatles
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2, RockfilesUK.
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