Hardback 208 pages, 350 color & b-w photos.
Pythons, guillotines, stage blood…Alice Cooper is widely considered the godfather of shock rock thanks to his inventive concoction of vaudeville, horror film conceits, and three-chord rock ’n’ roll. In Alice Cooper at 75, veteran rock journalist Gary Graff shows you this rock icon through the lens of 75 career accomplishments, events, and partnerships:
Cooper’s childhood in Detroit and Arizona and early garage bands the Earwigs and the Spiders
All 28 studio albums, including those as front person of Alice Cooper the band
A selection of his greatest singles, like the classic-rock standards “I’m Eighteen,” “School’s Out,” and “Welcome to My Nightmare”
Collaborations with artists including Slash, Dave Grohl, Johnny Depp, Wayne Kramer, and more
Associations with notable guitarists, including Glen Buxton, Nita Strauss, Orianthi, and others
Nonmusical passions like classic cars and, of course, golf
His relationship with wife and entertainment accomplice Sheryl
Tireless charity work
Beginning with his 1969 debut LP Pretties for You and continuing through his latest release, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is regarded as one of the most influential performers and musicians in hard rock and heavy metal, influencing countless acts both visually and musically. This book is your unprecedented retrospective of Cooper’s career from teenage garage rocker to international star and celebrity.
Every page is illustrated with stunning concert and candid offstage photography, as well as gig posters, vinyl record sleeves, ticket stubs, period ads, and more. Bonus material includes a sturdy slipcase, a gatefold timeline, two pullout posters, and an unpublished 8" × 10".
The result is a unique and lavishly produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star.