Alice Cooper Teases Wild New Show With Classic 80s Hits And Trivia

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This rock god is back with a fresh series serving up entertainment that was so much in demand by the pop culture and music world from all generational backgrounds. This episode will shoot a hit into your nostalgiac heart, making any music aficionado scream for joy. Shock-rock icon revealed his lineup, with tracks from deep cuts of The Police, Head East, Procol Harum, and Cream-like Ringo Starr-trivia. A black-and-white photo of Cooper, putting on that trademark makeup of his-the dark prince of rock-because while masking away those raccoon eyes with a brush, was released as part of the announcement. Fingerless leather gloves, that hypnotizing glare? All very Alice.

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It came out as a surreal fever dream from the utmost music nerd, with Cooper promising his “little minions” an ’80s post-apocalyptic vibe with The Police through a rendition of “When the World is Running Down,” a fiery cover of Head East’s “Since You’ve Been Gone,” and the icing on top-or possibly a huge harpsichord-being from Procol Harum via the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for “Conquistador.” No one had apparently ever given a thought to orchestral harpsichords accompanying rock until now. Some more kiddin’ around down deep in Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love” while reaching up for some random Ringo Starr facts-the Cooper touch.

And fans went crazy in the comments, no surprise there. Another one complimented Cooper for their artwork, whereas a third cheekily referenced the Beatles’ “No Reply” after being apparently ghosted by the rocker. The international crowd also made their presence felt while begging Cooper to pay a visit to Argentina and Brazil amongst declarations of love. And someone cracked a Fifty Shades of Grey joke that, honestly, kind of fits in the context of Alice Cooper.

Another highlight saw a fan begging, “Don’t forget the mouth slashes this time!” in reference to some of Cooper’s infamous stage antics involving fake blood and very sharp objects. Because an Alice Cooper show just isn’t an Alice Cooper show without a little implied violence, right?

The juicy bit here is not so much the playlist (that Procol Harum orchestral affair, however, is genuinely bonkers) but how Cooper maintains that crazy mix of theatrical menace with sincere music scholarship. One minute you have him getting his fans to call themselves “minions” behind their backs like a cartoon bad guy, and the next he’s laying down the know-how on Cream’s guitar tones. He has built a career on those two opposites somehow, and now one could almost go and say the make-up has been glued on.

The picture does say everything. The concentrated seriousness as he perfects his look. The gloves give a pinch of edge, enough to remind one that this isn’t just any old pop star. This is Alice freaking Cooper, the man who turned rock into a horror show and made it cool. Even after almost 30 years, he kicks ass at it more than anyone else-whether it’s analyzing classic track or just reminding everyone that yes, before Thomas the Tank Engine, Ringo Starr was indeed in a band.

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Well, will this episode live up to the hype? Cooper’s track record says yes. Blood? Absolutely. Should you send him an email at alicesattic.com with your strange music-related queries? Most definitely. Don’t expect a reply unless you’re really lucky. Or really persistent. Or just plain loud. It’s Alice Cooper, after all. Normal rules don’t apply.

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