Alice Cooper is an American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spans over 50 years. With a raspy voice and a stage show that features numerous props, including pyrotechnics, guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, reptiles, baby dolls, and dueling swords, Cooper is considered by music journalists and peers to be "The Godfather of Shock Rock". He has drawn equally from horror films, vaudeville, and garage rock to pioneer a macabre and theatrical brand of rock designed to shock audiences. Originating in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1964, "Alice Cooper" was originally a band with roots extending back to a band called The Earwigs 1964, consisting of Furnier on vocals and harmonica, Glen Buxton on lead guitar, and Dennis Dunaway on bass guitar and background vocals. By 1966, Michael Bruce on rhythm guitar joined the three and Neal Smith was added on drums in 1967. The five named the band 'Alice Cooper' and released their debut album in 1969 with limited chart success.
| Birth name | Vincent Damon Furnier |
| Born | February 04, 1948, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, shock rock, glam rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, harmonica, guitar, percussion, synthesizer |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Labels | Straight, Warner Bros, Atlantic, MCA, Epic, Spitfire, Steamhammer, UMe |
| Associated acts | Alice Cooper, Big Country, Xzibit, the Spiders, Hollywood Vampires, the Earwigs, Nazz |
About Alice Cooper
Hard rock project fronted by Alice Cooper (Vince Furnier) which broke through with the single "I'm Eighteen" and album Love It to Death.
Achievement of Alice Cooper
The original band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. The tour for their 1973 album Billion Dollar Babies broke box-office records set by the Rolling Stones.
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Latest information about Alice Cooper updated on July 28 2021.
