Alice Cooper (July 1975) – “Invents The Human Shock Absorber” – Hit Parader

Jul 1, 1975

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The July 1975 issue of Hit Parader features an interview with Alice Cooper by Richard Robinson, in which he discusses his invented “human shock absorber,” a moat idea for Beverly Hills homes, television, and his new album Welcome to My Nightmare.

Publication: Hit Parader

Date: July 1975

Country: United States

Alice Cooper talks about turning down Robert Young, inventing a moat that goes around houses in the canyons of Beverly Hills with sprinkling systems, and a human shock absorber designed to protect people during earthquakes. He describes sitting in an over-stuffed chair watching TV, discusses his upcoming first TV special with a Busby Berkeley look and four dancers, and talks about the album Welcome to My Nightmare as a total concept and fun formula.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The interview presents Alice Cooper in a relaxed, conversational setting, discussing inventions, television appearances, and the planning of his stage show and album.

He reflects on how people react to his image, the difference between the Alice Cooper myth and the person, and his thoughts on rock bands appearing on television.

Photos show him casually dressed and in full stage costume with leopard-print boots.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Interview / feature Era: 1975 (Welcome to My Nightmare era) Tone: Humorous, conversational Photography: Colour photos of Alice Cooper leaning against a door, close-up portraits, and a stage-costume shot

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Large colour photo of Alice Cooper smiling against a blue door
Bold pink headline “ALICE COOPER Invents The Human Shock Absorber”
Interview text covering inventions, TV special plans, and Welcome to My Nightmare
Additional photos of Alice speaking and in leopard-print boots

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