In this exquisitely produced book, experience the extraordinary life
and career of the original "shock rocker" through 75 key releases and
events***.***
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. This exquisite volume features:
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Slipcased hardcover format
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Stunning concert and candid offstage photography
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Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, vinyl record sleeves,
ticket stubs, period adds, and more
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Gatefold Alice Cooper timeline
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Unpublished 8×10-inch photo
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Two pullout posters
Through seven-and-a-half decades, Graff covers it all:
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Cooper's childhood in Detroit and Arizona and early garage bands the
Earwigs and the Spiders
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All 28 studio albums, including those as front person of Alice
Cooper the band
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A selection of his greatest singles, like the classic-rock
standards "I'm Eighteen," "School's Out," and "Welcome to My
Nightmare"
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Collaborations with artists including Slash, Dave Grohl, Johnny Depp,
Wayne Kramer, and more
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Associations with notable guitarists, including Glen Buxton, Nita
Strauss, Orianthi, and others
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Nonmusical passions like classic cars and, of course, golf
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His relationship with wife and entertainment accomplice Sheryl
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Tireless charity work
Beginning with his1969 debut LP Pretties for You and continuing
through his latestrelease, 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.
The result is a unique and lavishly produced celebration of the
iconic and beloved rock star.
