Easy Action: The Original Alice Cooper Band

The Original Alice Cooper Group, consisting of Vincent "Alice Cooper" Furnier, Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith, created the shock rock buzz that kept the newspapers full of indignation about this band set out to destroy human civilization. Easy Action: The Original Alice Cooper Group tells the story in meticulous chronological detail, from the bands early days in Phoenix as The Spiders to being broke on the Sunset Strip and a career-reviving relocation to a notorious party house on the outskirts of Pontiac, Michigan. Corroborating the improbable sequence of events is a plethora of stories from the band themselves, who explain how the original Alice Cooper group went from politely ignored pariahs in Los Angeles to international Public Enemies No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2022
Publisher: Wymer Publishing

The remarkable string of albums released over a five-year period established Alice Cooper's legendary status, a legacy that continues to this day. However, we are specifically discussing the original Alice Cooper group, a band known by that name and featuring a lead singer with the same moniker. In essence, the legend was created by Vincent "Alice Cooper" Furnier, Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, and the esteemed "platinum god" Neal Smith. It was their collective effort, working alongside producer Bob Ezrin, that brought forth the enigmatic allure of songs such as "Im Eighteen," "Is It My Body," "Desperado," "Under My Wheels," "Be My Lover," "Elected," and "No More Mr. Nice Guy." Furthermore, it was their collaborative teamwork, coupled with the skilled management of Shep Gordon and Joe Greenberg, that cultivated the shock rock buzz that filled the newspapers with outrage over this band's mission to undermine human civilization.

Easy Action: The Original Alice Cooper Group unfolds the story in meticulous chronological detail, tracing the band's early days in Phoenix as The Spiders, their struggles in Los Angeles, and their career resurgence after relocating to a notorious party house on the outskirts of Pontiac, Michigan. Numerous accounts from the band members themselves corroborate the unlikely sequence of events, revealing how the original Alice Cooper group transitioned from being politely ignored outcasts in Los Angeles to becoming international Public Enemies No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. By listening to their candid explanations behind the mayhem, it becomes evident that the ghoulish makeup around the singers' eyes, the boa constrictor wrapped around his neck, the head-choppings, hangings, and hard rock were all part of a playful and entertaining spectacle.

Now, dear reader, it is your turn to join in on the fun and discover the reasons behind Alice Cooper's enduring popularity. So, grab your headphones, immerse yourself in the music, and experience the magic that has captivated audiences for decades.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915246097