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Alice Cooper (June 23, 1977) – Circus Magazine – “Coopermania In Australia”

  • Writer: Alice Cooper(solo)
    Alice Cooper(solo)
  • Jun 23, 1977
  • 2 min read

The June 23, 1977 issue of Circus magazine features an article titled “Coopermania In Australia”, detailing Alice Cooper’s highly successful yet controversial Australian tour, including his arrest and financial disputes with promoters.


Publication: Circus Magazine Date: June 23, 1977

Country: United States

Location: New York

Section: News / Feature


THE STORY

The piece reports on Alice Cooper’s record-breaking Australian tour, which drew a sell-out crowd of 40,000 in Sydney. It covers his two-day house arrest in a hotel due to a dispute with promoter H.G.M. Attractions over $59,632 in payments. The article includes comments from Alice, his manager Shep Gordon, and mentions the upcoming U.S. appearance at Anaheim Stadium.


CONTEXT AND NOTES

In 1977, Alice Cooper was a major international rock star. This Circus feature highlights both the massive success (“Coopermania”) and the chaotic behind-the-scenes issues during his Australian dates, typical of the high-stakes rock touring scene of the era.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Tour report and legal/financial dispute coverage

Era: 1977 (Alice Cooper shock rock era) Tone: Dramatic, sensational, informative Photography: Black & white smiling portrait of Alice Cooper with the caption “What do you mean I’m under arrest?”


WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Bold headline: “Coopermania In Australia”

  • Detailed article text about the sold-out tour, arrest, and payment dispute

  • Large smiling photo of Alice Cooper

  • Humorous caption: “What do you mean I’m under arrest?”

  • Mentions of upcoming U.S. shows with Kinks, Tubes, Nazareth, etc.


RELATED MATERIAL

This article appears in the same June 23, 1977 issue of Circus magazine as the Sweet “Off The Record” advert and the Elton John Rocket Records feature.


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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.





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