Alice Cooper (May 22, 1977) Anaheim Stadium Concert Advert – Los Angeles Times

Writer: Uncredited

 (Fun Productions Advertising Dept.) 

Artist: Alice Cooper 

Date: May 22, 1977 

Length: 1 page advertisement

The advert announces a large‑scale outdoor concert organised by KMET and Fun Productions, scheduled for Sunday June 19 at 1 PM at Anaheim Stadium. The design features gothic lettering and a stylised castle illustration surrounded by bats, evoking Alice Cooper’s theatrical stage persona. The poster lists supporting acts including The Kinks, The Tubes, Nazareth, Sha Na Na, and Flo & Eddie, with the promise of “many more fun surprises” and a “giant color video.” Ticket prices range from $12 advance to $15 on the day of the show.

PUBLICATION

Publication: Los Angeles Times

Date: May 22, 1977

Country: United States

Section / Pages: Calendar Section – Page E5

Title: Alice Cooper – Anaheim Stadium Concert Advert

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Alice Cooper headline concert at 

Anaheim Stadium

Era: 1977 – Late Alice Cooper tour period

Tone: Promotional and theatrical

Photography: Illustrated castle and bats

 motif with hand‑drawn lettering

Audience: Southern California rock fans and

 concert‑goersPRIMARY QUOTE

"KMET & Fun Productions announce

 Alice Cooper Kinks The Tubes Nazareth Sha Na Na special guest hosts Flo & Eddie."

THE STORY BEHIND IT

By 1977, Alice Cooper was touring in support

 of his late‑period albums and continued to

 stage large spectacle‑driven shows that

 combined rock music with theatrical horror

 imagery. This advert reflects the scale of his

 live productions and his status as a major

 arena draw in the United States. 

The inclusion of other prominent acts like 

The Kinks and The Tubes underscores the 

event’s festival‑style format and its appeal to a broad rock audience.

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Event: Anaheim Stadium concert promotion

Era: 1977

Tone: Exciting and spectacular

Photography: Illustrated castle and bats

 graphic with gothic lettering

Audience: Los Angeles Times readers and

 Southern California rock fans

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This advert captures the height of Alice Cooper’s arena touring years and the Southern 

California rock scene’s enthusiasm for large

 multi‑artist events. The design by Shepherd

 uses fantasy and horror elements to mirror

 Cooper’s stage persona and the visual

 language of 1970s rock promotion. 

The KMET radio branding connects the event

 to Los Angeles’ FM rock culture and its role in

 concert marketing.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Alice Cooper – Anaheim Stadium Concert (1977)

• The Kinks – 1977 US Tour Press Adverts

• Los Angeles Times Rock Concert Promotions of the 1970s

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