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Alice Cooper "The amazing ‘Spider’ man" - 10/25/2008 8:05:16 AM
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humbleinspirit
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The amazing ‘Spider’ man Alice Cooper returns just in time for Halloween
INTERVIEW.The pioneer of controversy and shock rock, Alice Cooper is an undeniable legend. Born Vincent Furnier 60 years ago, he originated theatrical live performances in rock music and has been a noted influence on four decades of costumed character musicians who followed. Releasing 25 albums in 40 years, 22 of which reached the charts (six platinum, two gold), Alice Cooper’s recent release “Along Came A Spider” came out this July. Based upon an old and unpublished short story by Alice, the concept record revolves around a serial killer obsessed with spiders who falls in love with his last victim.
Cooper proves he can still thrill and chill his audiences with his albums and shows, which are decadently dark and dramatic, complete with character costume changes, various killing devices and gallons of fake blood.
Some quotes from the interview
You have influenced a lot of people theatrically. Is there any band you’re embarrassed to have influenced?
There are certain bands that have cleverly used some of my act. I look around and see Marilyn Manson, but Manson said he’s Alice Cooper for this generation. Kiss said, “Look, if one Alice worked, then four should work.” They all in one way or another said, “If there’s no Alice, there’s no us.”Everyone who came into the goth movement has tipped their hat to Alice, and I appreciate that. Then there are a few where I hope they don’t use me as an influence. I’m not into the whole black death metal thing. The greatest insult you could say about Alice is that he’s Satanic. All of my stuff is anti-Satanic. Even when I wasn’t Christian I was making anti-Satanic remarks. That is the biggest misconception about Alice Cooper. I don’t mind good ‘ol horror and good ‘ol comedy in rock ‘n’ roll, but you’re not going to see me tip my hat to Satan.
Did your kids go through goth phases?
My kids never had a chance to rebel. What are they gonna do? Come home with blue hair and black lipstick? Daddy invented that. The only way they can get back at me is to say “Hey dad, did you hear the new Clint Black record?”. I would go “Oh no, don’t go country-western on me!"
Read Full Interview
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RE: Alice Cooper "The amazing ‘Spider’ man" - 10/25/2008 8:50:57 AM
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markb77
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Thanks for the link! Alice is one of the best ever. I'm still hoping to see one of his shows one day.
"Don't forget the Coop!"
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RE: Alice Cooper "The amazing ‘Spider’ man" - 10/25/2008 8:51:22 AM
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humbleinspirit
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Your welcome Mark!
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RE: Alice Cooper "The amazing ‘Spider’ man" - 11/3/2008 8:19:57 PM
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kencool99
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before alice there was SCREAMING JAY HAWKINS(i put a spell on you). Sceaming jay Hawkins was ther first shock rocker(AND HE WAS BLACK). HE DRESSED up in witchdoctor outfits and even came out of a coffin(and this was the 50`s). without SCREAMING, there is no alice, KISS, WASP, AND OZZY.
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RE: Alice Cooper "The amazing ‘Spider’ man" - 11/20/2008 4:20:20 PM
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LetGo2God
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Cooper is my brother's all-time favorite.
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RE: Alice Cooper "The amazing ‘Spider’ man" - 11/24/2008 1:31:04 PM
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DaveW
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Son of an Assembly of God pastor.
Heard he finally came back to the Lord a few years ago.
Loved the commercial he was in where he asked if you want your kids to grow up to be weirdos.....
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