Alice Cooper is one of the most iconic rock stars of all time. As a pioneer in shock rock, Alice has been creating and performing for over fifty years. Here are fifteen secrets you may not know about Alice Cooper:
1. The name “Alice Cooper” originated from a session with an Ouija board. During a seance gone wrong, band members were asked to suggest names until they settled on Alice Cooper.
2. At age 17, Alice dropped out of high school to tour with his band full-time across North America and Europe.
3. Before he was famous, Alice worked as a go-go dancer at the renowned Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles.
4. In 1973, Alice was the first rock artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
5. In his career, Alice has released over twenty studio albums and sold more than 50 million records worldwide.
6. He is one of the few artists who have had chart success in six consecutive decades (1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and 10’s).
7. Alice was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011 for his contributions to rock music and culture.
8. He has also been recognized by numerous organizations such as The Grammys and MTV Video Music Awards for his work throughout his career.
9. Alice is also an avid golfer and has his own golf tournament called “The Alice Cooper Celebrity Golf Classic”, which raises money for numerous charities.
10. He also has a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children in need of medical attention and treatment called Solid Rock Teen Centers.
11. Alice is a big fan of horror films and had a cameo role as The King in Tim Burton’s film Dark Shadows (2012).
12. In 2015, Cooper was honored with the Golden God Award from Metal Hammer magazine for his lifetime achievements in rock music.
13. Alice was named one of the best live acts by VH1 2000’s “100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists” list, showing that his stage presence is still as captivating as it was in the 70s.
14. In 2017, Alice became a New York Times bestselling author with his memoir “Alice Cooper, Golf Monster: A Rock & Roller’s 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict”.
15. On September 2nd 2020, Alice released ‘Detroit Stories’ – his first album since 2017’s Paranormal and his 23rd studio album overall. The album celebrates Detroit rock music and features guest appearances by musical greats like Bob Seger, Dewey Fealfer and Johnny “Bee” Badanjek.
This list of secrets provides an insight into Alice Cooper’s long career in the music industry. From his famed session with an Ouija board, to being one of the few artists who have had chart success in six consecutive decades, Alice Cooper truly is a rock icon!
The legacy of Alice Cooper continues to live on as he has become a revered part of classic and modern rock music alike. With such an illustrious career spanning more than fifty years and containing numerous awards, recognitions and accolades – it’s no wonder that Alice Cooper is considered one of the greats. We hope these fifteen secrets provide an interesting insight into the life and achievements of Alice Cooper!