Living legend award for Iggy Pop Sep 16, 2009
Previous recipients include Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page and Alice Cooper. Car insurance. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bauhaus and the Birth of Gothic Roc... Sep 10, 2009
Even in its modern guise as a musical and aesthetic movement rising from the ashes of punk, it had many progenitors The Doors, The Velvet Underground, Alice Cooper and the term gothic was casually applied to some darker-themed post-punk groups in the mid to late 1970s, notably Joy Division and Siouxsie & the Banshees. But goth as a codified movement was almost singlehandedly (and inadvertently) sparked by four lads from Northampton, England and their epic, nine-minute single about a cinematic... (Suite101.com)
Uno, dos, tres ... Quatro Sep 10, 2009
Although her recent autobiography, Unzipped, spilled the beans on the early heartache of an affair with a married man and some wild times with the likes of Iggy Pop and Alice Cooper, it's clear she has a hearty work ethic. She still performs about 60 live shows a year. (The Age, Australia)
Clown Prince of Darkness Aug 25, 2009
Offstage, a sixty-something, Christian family man, onstage, Alice Cooper is still the master of shlock rock ... But when he's not on stage as Alice Cooper, Vincent Furnier is like many other 61-year-olds: a devoted Christian family man with a love of golf ... At that time Alice Cooper was the band name. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cummings foreman moves to uphold family tradition Aug 21, 2009
Thompson's father, Vic, who used to train for Jack and Bob Ingham's Woodlands Stud, saddles up Lions Den in the Wave FM Nights With Alice Cooper Handicap at Kembla Grange on Saturday. Waterhouse plans party. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tuesday Trivia: Songs About Mastu... Aug 18, 2009
"My Ding-A-Ling" by Chuck Berry "Darling Nikki" by Prince "Icicle" by "Orgasm Addict" by The Buzzcocks "Pictures of Lily" by The Who "I'm a Wanker" by Ivor Biggun and the Winkers "St. Swithin's Day" by Billy Bragg "Dancing With Myself" by Billy Idol "The Keys to Her Ferrari" by Thomas Dolby "Blister in the Sun" by The Violent Femmes "Praying Hands" by Devo "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors "She Bop" by "I Touch Myself by DiVinyls "Pump It Up" by Elvis Costello "The Stroke" by Billy Squire "I'm... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Alice Cooper bringing unique blend of music and showmanship to the DPAC Aug 15, 2009
DURHAM -- School will be in session when Vincent Furnier, better known as Alice Cooper, brings his Theatre of Death North American tour to the Durham Performing Arts Center Sept. 30. . (Herald Sun)
An ageless clown like Alice Aug 7, 2009
Evergreen rocker: Alice Cooper says he's as edgy as ever and has new tricks to satisfy the faithful ... In the case of musician Alice Cooper, this is an issue that doesn t cause a moment s hesitation or reflection ... His manager is on the phone, politely introducing me to Alice Cooper not Vincent Damon Furnier, who usually plays Alice Cooper on stage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
NO MORE 'SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER' Aug 4, 2009
ANYONE who came of age during the 1970s likely remembers the Alice Cooper hit song "School's Out," featuring the refrain "school's out for summer." Kids today most likely know the song from the Guitar Hero III video game. Yet, with US test scores continuing to lag behind other nations', and New York's scores lagging the national ones, should school still be out for summer. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Christian band shoots video at historic Columbia Depot Jul 30, 2009
Ken is Ken Mary, president of VSR Music Group, the band s label, and former drummer with Alice Cooper and House of Lords. Mary signed Silverline to the label and teamed with producer/engineer Andy Johns to oversee production of Start To Believe. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
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com, during his 30 years in the music business, Pfaeffle worked with a number of top bands including Heart, Nirvana, Aerosmtih, The Black Crowes, Great White, Queensryche, Scorpions, UB40, Alice Cooper, Rodney Crowell, B.B. King and others. COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in the PNWLocalNews. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Noted NW sound engineer shot dead Jul 20, 2009
According to his biography at The Tank Studio in Black Diamond, near Seattle, he worked as a sound engineer with Nirvana, the Black Crowes, Queensryche, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and B.B. King. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Prince a crowd-pleaser as Montreux festival ends Jul 19, 2009
Among those who played Montreux this year were Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, Black Eyed Peas, Alice Cooper, Steve Winwood, Monty Alexander, Lily Allen, Wyclef Jean, Marianne Faithfull, John Fogerty, Grace Jones and B.B. King. Many free shows were also performed on more than seven stages around this city on the banks of Lake Geneva. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Circus guru Jim Rose still has a taste for cutting-edge entertainment Jul 8, 2009
"It's a big freak party and you re all invited! Jim Rose shouted to the audience at Longview s Cadillac Island Casino Friday night. Then he opened his eyes wide, tapped a red cowboy boot to the rock music that coursed through the room and swallowed three razor blades.During the first show of his new tour Friday, Rose shoved a spoon, handle first, up his nose. He laid his face in broken glass and invited a woman from the audience to stand on the back of his head. He lowered a live scorpion into... (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Paul Green School of Rock Music Receives Growth Capital Investment from Sterling Partners Jul 7, 2009
The School of Rock All-Stars have performed with Eddie Vedder, Alice Cooper, Ann Wilson, Peter Frampton and Perry Farrell and have served as the back-up touring band for Jon Anderson of Yes. The growth capital investment from Sterling Partners forecasts a bright future for the business, according to School of Rock CEO Matt Ross, I am extremely excited about our new partnership with Sterling. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grid: 4 athletes' picks Jul 2, 2009
School's Out [Alice Cooper. Summer Girls [LFO. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
James Howard Kunstler on Michael Jackson as America Jul 2, 2009
The Man in the Mirror - Clusterfuck Nation. Clusterfuck Nation Comment on Current Events by the Author of "The Long Emergency". (Harper's Magazine)
Latin America's Biggest Music Reality Series Premieres Sunday - Highlighting Nexicon's Vote Tracking & Business Analytics Technology Jun 27, 2009
Roy A. Sciacca, veteran producer and current president and CEO of WorldVibe entertainment, has produced professional music videos and hundreds of live concert events and tour productions for artists such as Korn, My Chemical Romance, Yellowcard, Janet Jackson, Don Henley, Chicago, Alice Cooper, Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack, and Kiss, while developing sponsorship, marketing and advertising initiatives for these projects. In addition they created and produced popular concept tours for The Elvis... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U.N.: Can halt violence against women Jun 22, 2009
NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia, June 22 (UPI) -- Alice Cooper canceled a show in Novosibirsk, Russia, after stage rigging collapsed, a spokesman for the U.S. shock metal singer said. UPI Features. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Jun 20, 2009
Alice Cooper brings Theatre of Death tour to Erie's Warner Theatre on Sept. 18 ... Alice Cooper brings his Theatre of Death tour to Erie's Warner Theatre on Sept. 18 ... This is Alice Cooper, who wears snakes as necklaces and chops off his head, nightly. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Hangin' With Mr. (Alice) Cooper Jun 20, 2009
Alice Cooper, center, poses with his wife Sheryl, left, and daughter Calico at a 2008 event ... (CBS) "It's Friday the 13th, do you know where your children are? I do," shock rocker Alice Cooper growls into the microphone, as he records a "holiday" promo for his syndicated radio show ... At the end of the show, Alice Cooper is punished for his bad behavior. (CBS News)
A look at a.p.e. radio Jun 19, 2009
Several high-profile acts have hosted radio shows over the years both on the terrestrial airwaves - Steve Van Zandt and Alice Cooper are currently spinning the platters that matter to them - and on the Sirius XM satellite networks - Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Eminem have fronted channels and programs. Now Clear Channel Radio is getting in on the celeb playlist business via digital platforms. (Boston Globe)
Notorious rooms Jun 3, 2009
Encamped at Londons Portobello Hotel during his 1970s heyday, Alice Cooper kept a boa constrictor in the bathtub. Fans love to repeat this tale, probably because its far more entertaining than Coopers music. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Graduation calls for Alice Cooper, not old marching tunes Jun 1, 2009
"School's Out," Alice Cooper. It's an obvious rocker to get things rolling. (Yahoo News)
Just the ticket: Who was the best in Siouxland? May 31, 2009
Alice Cooper (Orpheum Theatre). It's a good thing this original shock rocker doesn't act his age. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Alice Cooper still shocking at 61 May 27, 2009
Veteran shock rocker Alice Cooper's stage schtick includes getting hanged in a straightjacket and decapitated on stage, spraying blood on the head-banging crowd ... " He says his Theatre Of Death tour - ironically directed by the Beauty and the Beast musical's Rob Roth - will feature Alice Cooper hits and his legendary stunts. "The trick is to do a show that nobody's seen before ... "In the 70s it was pretty easy to shock an audience. "You come out with the name Alice Cooper and. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A busy, but good, summer May 22, 2009
It was 1972 when rocker Alice Cooper sang those now-famous lyrics, the song becoming his first major hit. The euphoria of those words remains today for students, teachers and administrators, almost 40 years later, as school has once again ended, even if temporarily, for most of our kids (some have been on hiatus for a week or more). (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Alice Cooper and Taking Back Sund... May 16, 2009
Alice Cooper and Taking Back Sunday Hit the Rock Band Music Store ... May 15th, 2009 - Alice Cooper's impressive spans over 40 years of rock 'n roll history with multiple platinum albums and chart topping hits as well as unforgettable theatrical stage performances ... Blending heavy metal, vaudeville, horror movies and garage rock, Cooper is credited with inventing and popularizing "shock rock." The father of shock rock brings six of his biggest hits to the Rock Band Music Store in the "Alice... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Alice Cooper Makes His Rock Band... May 16, 2009
Alice Cooper Makes His Rock Band Debut ... May 15th, 2009 - Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that the king of shock rock, Alice Cooper, is making his debut in Rock Band with six downloadable tracks titled "Alice Cooper Pack 1." In addition, Taking Back Sunday brings us three tracks from its original label debut album, Louder Now ... 99 (160 Microsoft Points) when purchased individually and the Alice Cooper pack can be bought for $9. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Grads, families brave heat for president, ceremony May 14, 2009
Valley rock legend Alice Cooper warmed up the crowd about two hours before President Barack Obama arrived to deliver the commencement address. Cooper performed his anthem "School's Out," sharing the stage with son Dash Cooper and his son's band Runaway Phoenix. (AZCentral -- News)
Rocker Alice Cooper Opens For Obama May 14, 2009
It was none other than Phoenix resident and rock star Alice Cooper. He was there to play his hit Schools Out in front of the 72,000 people sweltering in the heat for the Arizona State University Commencement. (CBS News)
Watch Obama's speech live May 13, 2009
The pre-ceremony show includes an appearance by rock star Alice Cooper, mariachis, a gospel choir and a marching band. But the big draw is Obama. (AZCentral -- News)
ASU graduation shaping up to be a day to remember May 13, 2009
The pre-ceremony show includes an appearance by rock star Alice Cooper, mariachis, a gospel choir and a marching band. The night will also mark the college dreams of five students who will become the first recipients of ASU's President Barack Obama Scholars program. (FOX 11, AZ)
ASU graduation day growing into spectacle May 12, 2009
The pre-ceremony show includes an appearance by rock star Alice Cooper, mariachis, a gospel choir and a marching band ... appearance: 6 p.m., Runaway Phoenix featuring Dash Cooper with guest Alice Cooper. (AZCentral -- News)
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Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper to be at Morris. SOUTH BEND - Rock legend Alice Cooper will join Blue Oyster Cult in a rock doubleheader at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend. (The Herald-Palladium)
Reality Check: Allison Iraheta Is Sent Back to School May 8, 2009
The group number was Alice Cooper s School s Out, with Slash on guitar; the line School s out with fever was uncomfortably apt for these swine-flu-haunted days. Column Archive. (Fox News)
Only Males Left In 'Idol' Top 3 May 7, 2009
The show started with the remaining four contestants singing Schools Out For Summer, by Alice Cooper and guest Slash was on the stage with contestants. Next, Paula Abdul sang her new single Im Just Here For The Music. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Teen filmmaker anxious to share his work May 1, 2009
Bieber came up with the idea when listening to rock singer Alice Cooper s 2008 album Along Came A Spider. When I was listening to the album, a lot of it is about finding the diary of a murderer, Bieber said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Premiere Gets Arizona Fans 'Amped' Apr 29, 2009
While random celebrities such as Alice Cooper, Matt Leinart and recently ousted "American Idol" contestant Scott MacIntyre walked the lengthy red carpet, the film's stars addressed concerns about enemies that had posed a last-minute threat to Wolverine's spinoff film: The just-breaking news that the swine flu had and the of the flick. "This is a summer, go-to-the-movies joint," explained Will. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The youngest hardcore Alice Cooper fan? Apr 28, 2009
The youngest hardcore Alice Cooper fan ... Herries is a huge fan of Alice Cooper and is finally going to get to meet him ... To meet legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Returning hero Apr 28, 2009
Before last night's gig at Berklee to benefit Right Turn, Alice Cooper caught up with Alyssa Herries, an 8-year-old Dover, N.H., girl who's a huge fan of the shock rocker. Influenced by her dad, whose license plate reads "ALICE18," the second-grader collects Alice Cooper T-shirts, lunchboxes, candles, posters, cars, and comic books. (Boston Globe)
Turbonegro: Norwegian punk band returns to S.F. Apr 17, 2009
Shake and bake Alice Cooper, Kiss and the Ramones ... Shake and bake Alice Cooper, Kiss and the Ramones. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Don Felder Spotlight 29 welcomes original Eagle and Hall of Famer (2) Apr 3, 2009
In addition to his work with the Eagles, Felder has performed and recorded with musicians that span the musical spectrum, from The Bee Gees, Joe Walsh, and Alice Cooper to Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Barbra Streisand. Felder was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and is currently writing and recording songs for an upcoming solo project. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Up and up in Paris and London Mar 26, 2009
No one could understand her desire to go into the pop back-catalogue, to record songs made famous by Diana Ross, Dusty Springfield and R.E.M. and, for the second album, numbers by Alice Cooper, Nik Kershaw and Lulu. She says she knew it was the right thing, "to pay tribute, reacquaint people with great stories and great melodies". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hawaii Superferry to start laying off workers as of tomorrow Mar 19, 2009
"He said there will be no disruption in bread supplies on Maui and no increase in prices, even though Love's costs will increase.fewer maui concerts The effects of the ferry shutdown will even reach into Maui's entertainment scene, according to John Fisher, owner of The Delivery People.The freight forwarding and delivery company, started on Maui but now based on O'ahu, was using Superferry to ship instruments and other gear for bands performing on the Valley Isle. Fisher said the company had... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Music: Death's resurrection: Early punk band re-emerges as Rough Francis Mar 17, 2009
The teenage Hackney brothers started playing R & B in their parents' garage in the early '70's but switched to hard rock in 1973, after seeing an Alice Cooper show. Dannis played drums, Bobby played bass and sang, and David wrote the songs and contributed propulsive guitar work. (International Herald Tribune)
Honeymoon sweet Mar 16, 2009
Replacing Ronnie as the headliner will be Alice Cooper, who'll be backed by the likes of Chad Smith, Simon Kirke, Ace Frehley, Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis, Barry Goudreau, Ricky Byrd, and others. Around town. (Boston Globe)
Strange Use of Tongue Mar 11, 2009
Also in attendance at the family-friendly fun day was hosts Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Bridget Moynahan, Jamie King, Shannen Doherty, Angie Harmon, Billy Ray Cyrus, Alice Cooper, Courtney Throne-Smith and Chris Cornell. Is this a song that doesn t end. (Fox News)
Cable Show's "Battle of the Bands" to Raise Funds For City Year and DC Schools Mar 10, 2009
Jeff Skunk Baxter will take the stage backed by some of the most talented musicians in the recording industry, including; CJ Vanston, who has recorded with such legendary acts as Prince, 'NSync, and Tina Turner and Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis, who has contributed his keyboard talents to the albums of many renowned musicians including; Carole King, Alice Cooper, and Slash's Snakepit. Battle of the Bands tickets are free for all Cable Show delegates with a paid full access registration, with... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Psychologist's book tries to make sense of Manny Mar 10, 2009
Others at the star-studded event included Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon, Angie Harmon, Alice Cooper, Melissa Joan Hart, Lisa Rinna, Joely Fisher, Justin Chambers, Jillian Barberie, Eric Dane, Perry Farrell, Shannen Doherty, and Lance Bass. Regan released from hospitalBoston's foremost flack George Regan was released last night from MGH, where he'd been hospitalized since collapsing last Wednesday at the Seaport Hotel. (Boston Globe)
The science of selling out Feb 22, 2009
" Artists develop, mature, their edges get softened, and they wake up one day fretting that they haven't saved enough for their retirement. All the while, their fans often hang on to an idealistic memory. But if an ad agency suddenly wants to attach their one-time rebel yell to car insurance, or holidays to Australia, should we judge them? As the recession bites and sales of music plummet, Pop's decision may not look so out of place. And the term sell out may lose some of its sting. Send us your... (BBC News -- UK)
Food + art spots Feb 17, 2009
In 2005, New York Times food writer Ed Levine named Pizzeria Bianco as "America's Best Pizza,: a fact local pizzaphiles have known for years. The Wiseguy is a favorite, topped with smoked mozzarella, fennel sausage and roasted onion. The wait time will be long, so put your name on the list and then head next door to Bar Bianco for a glass of wine. Details: 623 E. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-258-8300. Only a couple of blocks from Roosevelt's main galleries, stop in to Portland's for New American... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
My Bloody Valentine Feb 13, 2009
Cold Ethyl Alice Cooper. If the reference to "makin' love by the refrigerator light" was too oblique, rock's master of subtlety was less evasive in verse two. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Alice Cooper's shock rock tour Feb 8, 2009
The MGM Grand at Foxwoods will be the ideal trick-or-treat destination this Halloween when Alice Cooper's "The Psycho-Drama Tour" performs at the MGM Grand Theater Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. Cooper has been rocking fans for nearly five decades and has often been credited with shaping the sound and look of heavy metal ... Sept. 13 Debbie Davis - Black-Eyed Sally's in Hartford, Sept. 13 Molly Hatchet - Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Sept. 18 Sugarland - MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort o in... (Middletown Press, CT)
ODDBALL ITEMS: Pot controversies, geezer rockers & more Feb 7, 2009
Same chance as Ozzy/Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Cannibal Corpse, Preschool Tea Party Massacre, or the proverbial snowball in the devil's den. Van Halen (5-1). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A look back at the best Sky ads from the past 20 years Feb 7, 2009
From a classic suburban couple to Alice Cooper and Ronnie Corbett via Sean Bean, the satellite broadcaster's top adverts ... "Has the telly started, tiny?" Ah, the comedy gold of the odd couple - it's Ronnie Corbett, sharing a flat with Alice Cooper ... Odd couple' advert for Sky+ starring Ronnie Corbett and Alice Cooper. (guardian.co.uk)
