Alice Cooper

The 'Godfather of Shock Rock' known for theatrical stage shows and macabre artistry.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Alice Cooper
Role / Field:
The 'Godfather of Shock Rock' known for theatrical stage shows and macabre artistry.
Born:
1948-02-04
Century / Era:
1948s Historical Era
Database Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier; February 4, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter. With a career spanning six decades, he is known for his raspy singing voice and theatrical stage shows that feature numerous props and illusions. Cooper is considered by music journalists and peers to be "The Godfather of Shock Rock". He has drawn from horror films, vaudeville, and garage rock to pioneer a macabre and theatrical brand of rock designed to shock audiences.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Originating in Phoenix, Arizona in 1964, Alice Cooper was originally a band consisting of Furnier, guitarists Glen Buxton and Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith. The band released seven studio albums from 1969 to 1973 and hit singles such as "I'm Eighteen", "School's Out", and "No More Mr. Nice Guy". Following their disbandment in 1975, Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper and began a solo career with the concept album Welcome to My Nightmare (1975). His hit singles as a solo artist include "Only Women Bleed", "You and Me", and "Poison".

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Over the course of his career, Cooper has released 30 studio albums and sold over 50 million records worldwide. The original Alice Cooper band was...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1948 (1948-02-04): Birth of Alice Cooper — The 'Godfather of Shock Rock' known for theatrical stage shows and macabre artistry.
  2. 1964: 1964 Milestone — Originating in Phoenix, Arizona in 1964, Alice Cooper was originally a band consisting of Furnier, guitarists Glen Buxton and Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith.
  3. 1969: 1969 Milestone — The band released seven studio albums from 1969 to 1973 and hit singles such as "I'm Eighteen", "School's Out", and "No More Mr.
  4. 1975: 1975 Milestone — Following their disbandment in 1975, Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper and began a solo career with the concept album Welcome to My Nightmare (1975).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Alice Cooper

True or False: “Alice Cooper's early career was solely focused on the vaudeville circuit before recording any music.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While vaudeville influenced him, his early recording career began with the band Alice Cooper in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1964.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alice Cooper

Who was Alice Cooper and what are their primary contributions?

The 'Godfather of Shock Rock' known for theatrical stage shows and macabre artistry. Origins & Early Life: Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier; February 4, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter. With a career spanning six decades, he is known for his raspy singing voice and theatrical stage shows that feature numerous props and illusions. Cooper is considered by music journalists and peers to be "The Godfather of Shock Rock". He has drawn from horror films, vaudeville, and garage rock to pioneer a macabre and theatrical brand of rock designed to shock audiences.

When was Alice Cooper born and during which historical era did they live?

Alice Cooper was born on 1948-02-04. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1948 Chrono-Archive.

Where can I read more verified chronological archives on Alice Cooper?

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