Alice Cooper (June 1, 1973) “Nixon Is a Superstar” – Touch Magazine (US)

A nine-page in-depth feature in Touch Magazine exploring Alice Cooper’s sharp satirical commentary on American politics, media, and celebrity culture, framing President Richard Nixon as an unlikely “superstar” in the band’s theatrical 1973 universe.

PUBLICATION

Publication: Touch Magazine

Date: June 1, 1973

Country: United States

Section / Pages: Multi-page Feature (approx. 9 pages)

Title: Nixon Is a Superstar / Alice Cooper Feature

THE STORY

The extensive article includes numerous candid and staged photographs of Alice Cooper and the band, mixing interviews, behind-the-scenes shots, and commentary on their outrageous lifestyle and political satire. It delves into Alice’s views on Nixon, fame, violence, and the American Dream, blending humor with sharp social observation.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published in early June 1973 during the height of the Billion Dollar Babies era and the Watergate scandal, this feature captures Alice Cooper at his most politically provocative. The band’s theatrical shock-rock persona is contrasted with pointed commentary on American leadership and society.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Major Multi-Page Feature Era: Billion Dollar Babies / Early 1970s Shock-Rock Peak

Tone: Satirical, irreverent, in-depth rock journalism

Photography: Extensive candid shots by multiple photographers including Neal Preston and Eric Rudolph

Visual Motifs: Alice in full makeup, band on the road, surreal and decadent imagery

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Multiple full interior pages with dense text and large photo collages

• Candid shots of Alice Cooper, the band, and their entourage in various settings

• Continued coverage from the concurrent Rock Music cover story

RELATED MATERIAL

• Alice Cooper (June 4, 1973) “America’s Most Beautiful Demented Freak” – Rock Music Magazine (US)

• Alice Cooper (1973) Billion Dollar Babies Album

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