Alice Cooper (May 1979) Alice Cooper Says He Knows Who He Is – Hit Parader Interview

In May 1979, Hit Parader magazine ran a major four-page interview with Alice Cooper, in which the shock-rock pioneer reflected on his identity, career, and sobriety.

SOURCE DETAILS

Publication: Hit Parader

Date: May 1979

Country: United States

Section / Pages: 4-page interview feature (pp. 26–29)

THE STORY Titled “Alice Cooper Says He Knows Who He Is”, this in-depth interview by Deane Zimmerman sees Alice discussing his return to the stage, his personal struggles, family life, and the evolution of his public persona. The spread includes several striking photographs of Alice in and out of character, along with candid insights into his life after conquering alcoholism.

CONTEXT & NOTES By 1979, Alice Cooper had survived the excesses of the 1970s and was in the middle of a creative and personal rebirth. This Hit Parader feature captures him during a reflective period, just before the release of his From the Inside album, as he worked to separate his stage persona from his real-life identity.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Major 4-page interview with Alice Cooper Era: 1979 – Post-recovery / From the Inside era Tone: Candid, introspective and honest Photography: Multiple studio and live shots of Alice Cooper Audience: American rock and hard rock fans

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A four-page spread with the bold purple headline “ALICE COOPER SAYS HE KNOWS WHO HE IS”. The layout features dense interview text, large portraits of Alice (including one dramatic shot with heavy makeup and another more relaxed image), and continued discussion across multiple pages.

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