Alice Cooper (October 1, 1990) – “Alice Lives!” Cover Feature – RIP Magazine.

Sep 30, 1990

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A major six‑page Alice Cooper feature comprising the cover plus five inside pages, focused on Cooper’s comeback period and the release of his album Trash. The article presents Cooper as a revitalised force in hard rock, combining his classic shock‑rock identity with contemporary late‑1980s rock success..

Publication: RIP Magazine

Date: October 1990

Country: USA

The October 1990 issue of RIP Magazine places Alice Cooper front and centre with the bold cover headline “ALICE LIVES!” The accompanying feature, written by Screamin’ Lord Duff, focuses on Cooper’s successful return to mainstream rock prominence following the release of Trash.

The article explains that while Cooper had experienced many highs and lows throughout his career, Trash represented a major commercial and creative revival. Cooper discusses working with producer Desmond Child, praising Child’s songwriting, arranging and production skills. He notes that Child was responsible for much of the music on Trash, while Cooper concentrated on lyrics and concepts.

The feature also highlights Cooper’s collaborations with a range of well‑known musicians from the contemporary hard‑rock scene. Mention is made of contributors including Joe Perry, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Steve Tyler, and Guy Mann‑Dude, illustrating how Trash connected Cooper’s shock‑rock legacy with the sound of late‑1980s arena rock.

Throughout the interview Cooper reflects on radio exposure, changing musical tastes and the success of songs from Trash. The discussion touches on previous albums including School’s Out, Billion Dollar Babies, Welcome To My Nightmare and Muscle Of Love, placing Trash within the wider context of his career.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published during the height of the Trash era, this feature captures one of the most successful periods of Alice Cooper’s later career. The album returned him to chart prominence and introduced him to a new generation of rock fans. At the same time, the article reinforces Cooper’s status as one of rock’s original theatrical performers, demonstrating how he successfully adapted his image and sound for a new decade while retaining the character that made him famous.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Trash album success and Alice Cooper comeback feature

Era: 1990 – Trash album era

Tone: Celebratory, reflective, hard‑rock focused

Photography: Cover portrait of Alice Cooper in handcuffs and extensive feature photography across five accompanying pages

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

RIP Magazine cover headline: “ALICE LIVES!”
Extensive interview discussing the making of Trash
Alice Cooper reflecting on career highs and lows
Discussion of Desmond Child’s role in the album
References to guest musicians and collaborators
Coverage of Cooper’s resurgence in the rock charts

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