History of Alice Cooper in Timeline
Alice Cooper is an American singer and songwriter, renowned for his raspy voice and theatrical stage shows incorporating props and illusions. Spanning seven decades, his career has solidified his reputation as "The Godfather of Shock Rock." Cooper's pioneering blend of horror films, vaudeville, and garage rock has created a macabre and theatrical brand of rock intended to shock and entertain audiences.
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1924: Ether Moroni Furnier's Birth
In 1924, Ether Moroni Furnier, the father of Vincent Damon Furnier (Alice Cooper), was born.
1925: Ella Mae McCart's Birth
In 1925, Ella Mae McCart, later Ella Mae Furnier and the mother of Alice Cooper, was born.
February 4, 1948: Vincent Damon Furnier Born
On February 4, 1948, Vincent Damon Furnier, who would later become known as Alice Cooper, was born. He is known for his singing and theatrical stage shows and considered the Godfather of Shock Rock.
1962: Inspiration from What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
In 1968, Alice Cooper's look was inspired by the film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) starring Bette Davis, particularly her makeup style.
1963: Thurman Sylvester Furnier becomes president
From 1963 to 1965, Thurman Sylvester Furnier, paternal grandfather of Vincent Damon Furnier (Alice Cooper), was a leader and later president of The Church of Jesus Christ.
1964: Formation of The Earwigs
In 1964, 16-year-old Vincent Furnier formed a group called The Earwigs with fellow cross country teammates for Cortez High School's talent show, performing parodies of Beatles songs and winning the show.
1964: Alice Cooper Band Formation
In 1964, the band Alice Cooper, originally consisting of Vincent Furnier, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith, was formed in Phoenix, Arizona.
1965: Thurman Sylvester Furnier's presidency ends
From 1963 to 1965, Thurman Sylvester Furnier, paternal grandfather of Vincent Damon Furnier (Alice Cooper), was a leader and later president of The Church of Jesus Christ.
1966: Release of second single "Don't Blow Your Mind"
In 1966, after graduating from Cortez High School and with Michael Bruce replacing John Tatum, The Spiders released their second single, "Don't Blow Your Mind", which became a local No. 1 hit.
1967: Renamed Nazz and Relocation to Los Angeles
By 1967, the band, then known as The Spiders, had begun making regular road trips to Los Angeles and changed their name to Nazz. They released the single "Wonder Who's Lovin' Her Now" and relocated to Los Angeles by the end of the year.
1967: Influence from Pink Floyd's The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
The Alice Cooper band claimed that their music and style was influenced by Pink Floyd's debut studio album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967).
1968: Name Change to Alice Cooper
In 1968, the band changed their name to Alice Cooper after learning that Todd Rundgren also had a band called Nazz. Furnier believed the group needed a gimmick and that other bands weren't using showmanship enough.
September 1969: "Chicken Incident" at Toronto Rock and Roll Revival
In September 1969, at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival concert, Alice Cooper's "shock rock" reputation developed due to an unrehearsed stage routine involving a feather pillow and a live chicken, which garnered attention from the press.
1969: Release of the First Studio Album
From 1969 to 1973, Alice Cooper released seven studio albums.
1969: Bassline used for "The Ceiling Is Bending"
In 1969, The Flaming Lips, longtime Alice Cooper fans, used the bassline from "Levity Ball" (an early song from the 1969 release Pretties for You) for their song "The Ceiling Is Bending".
1969: Release of Debut Studio Album "Pretties for You"
In 1969, the band's debut studio album, Pretties for You, was released. It featured an eclectic and experimental presentation of their songs in a psychedelic context.
June 1970: Release of "Easy Action"
In June 1970, Alice Cooper released "Easy Action", produced by David Briggs, which failed to chart on the Billboard Top 200.
August 1970: Appearance at Strawberry Fields Festival
In August 1970, Alice Cooper appeared at the Strawberry Fields Festival near Toronto, Ontario. Their mix of glam and violent stage theatrics contrasted with the hippie bands of the time.
November 1970: Release of "I'm Eighteen"
In November 1970, Alice Cooper released the single "I'm Eighteen", which reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1971.
January 1971: Release and Re-issuing of Love It to Death
In January 1971, Warner Bros. Records purchased Alice Cooper's contract from Straight and re-issued the album Love It to Death, giving the group a higher level of promotion.
November 1971: Release of "Killer" Album
In November 1971, Alice Cooper released their follow-up studio album "Killer", continuing the commercial success of Love It to Death.
1971: 1971 Tour and New Contract with Warner Bros.
In 1971, Alice Cooper's tour featured a stage show with mock fights and gothic torture, culminating in a staged execution by electric chair. They sported glam rock costumes, and the tour included their first European tour. Warner Bros. offered the band a new multi-album contract.
January 1972: Cooper's Peculiar Name
In January 1972, Alice Cooper told talk show hostess Dinah Shore that he took the name from a "Mayberry RFD" character.
November 5, 1972: Death of Miss Christine
On November 5, 1972, Miss Christine (Christine Frka) of the GTOs, who had been Alice Cooper's girlfriend, died of an overdose.
1972: Relocation to Pontiac, Michigan
Fed up with Californians' indifference, Alice Cooper relocated to Pontiac, Michigan by 1972 where their bizarre stage act was better received.
1972: "Elected" Top 10 Hit
In late-1972, "Elected" became a Top 10 UK hit from the album Billion Dollar Babies.
1972: Release of "School's Out" and Subsequent Success
In the summer of 1972, Alice Cooper released the single "School's Out", which became a major hit. The album School's Out reached No. 2 in the US and sold over a million copies. The band relocated to Greenwich, Connecticut.
1972: Satirical Presidential Run
Since the release of his single "Elected" in 1972, Alice Cooper has satirically run for president every four years.
February 1973: Release of "Billion Dollar Babies"
In February 1973, Billion Dollar Babies was released worldwide and became Alice Cooper's most commercially successful studio album, reaching No. 1 in both the US and UK.
1973: Concert footage with sketches
Alice Cooper's 1973 concert footage with 'comedic' sketches was woven throughout to a faint storyline.
1973: Muscle of Love released
At the end of 1973, Muscle of Love was released. It was the last studio album from the classic lineup, and marked Alice Cooper's last UK Top 20 single of the 1970s with "Teenage Lament '74".
1973: Hit Singles Release
From 1969 to 1973, the band achieved hit singles such as "I'm Eighteen", "School's Out", and "No More Mr. Nice Guy".
1973: US Tour broke box office records
In 1973, Alice Cooper's US tour broke box office records previously set by the Rolling Stones. The stage show featured special effects such as Billion Dollar Bills, decapitated baby dolls, mannequins, a dental psychosis scene, and a guillotine designed by magician James Randi.
1973: Salvador Dalí Attends Alice Cooper Show and Creates Hologram
In 1973, artist Salvador Dalí attended an Alice Cooper show, describing it as surreal, and subsequently created a hologram titled First Cylindric Chromo-Hologram Portrait of Alice Cooper's Brain.
1973: "Halo of Flies" success in the Netherlands
Killer included further single success with "Under My Wheels", "Be My Lover" in early 1972, and "Halo of Flies", which became a Top 10 hit in the Netherlands in 1973.
1973: Generation Landslide new version
Special Forces featured a more aggressive but consistent new wave style, and included a new version of "Generation Landslide" from Billion Dollar Babies (1973).
March 5, 1974: Appearance on The Snoop Sisters
On March 5, 1974, Alice Cooper appeared on episode 3 of The Snoop Sisters, playing a Satanic cult singer.
April 1974: Final shows as a group in Brazil
In March and April 1974, Alice Cooper performed the final shows as a group in Brazil. The March 30 show in São Paulo had an estimated indoor attendance of 158,000 fans.
November 1974: Billion Dollar Baby book release
In November 1974, Journalist Bob Greene released his book Billion Dollar Baby, which painted a less-than-flattering picture of the band based on his time on the road with them during the Muscle of Love Christmas Tour in 1973.
1974: South America Tour
In 1974, Alice Cooper visited South America for a tour.
April 1975: Alice Cooper: The Nightmare TV special
In April 1975, the television special Alice Cooper: The Nightmare, starring Cooper and Vincent Price, aired on US prime-time TV. It was considered another groundbreaking moment in rock history.
September 1975: Welcome to My Nightmare concert film
In September 1975, the concert film Welcome to My Nightmare was filmed live at London's Wembley Arena. The film was produced, directed, and choreographed by David Winters.
1975: Solo career begins with Welcome to My Nightmare
In 1975, Alice Cooper returned as a solo artist with the release of Welcome to My Nightmare. To avoid legal complications, Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper. Alice Cooper collaborated with their producer Bob Ezrin, who recruited Lou Reed's backing band, including guitarists Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter, to play on the album.
1975: Sheryl Goddard Performed in Alice Cooper Show
In 1975, Sheryl Goddard performed in the Alice Cooper show.
1975: Disband and Solo Career Launch
In 1975, the original Alice Cooper band disbanded, and Vincent Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper. He then started his solo career with the concept album Welcome to My Nightmare.
1975: The Nightmare TV Special
In mid-1983, after the recording of DaDa was completed, Alice Cooper was hospitalized for alcoholism again, and cirrhosis of the liver. The Nightmare home video (of his 1975 TV Special) was released in the fall of that year.
March 20, 1976: Marriage to Sheryl Goddard
On March 20, 1976, Alice Cooper married Sheryl Goddard, a ballerina instructor and choreographer who performed in his show.
1976: "I Never Cry" ballad hit
Following the 1976 US No. 12 ballad hit "I Never Cry".
1976: Me, Alice autobiography release
In 1976, Alice Cooper released his autobiography with Steven Gaines called Me, Alice, which gave Cooper's version of that era of his career.
1976: Welcome to My Nightmare concert film release
In 1976, the concert film Welcome to My Nightmare, filmed in September 1975, was released to theaters.
1977: Alcoholism hospitalization
During his 1977 US tour, it became clear that Alice Cooper was in dire need of help with his alcoholism. He was consuming up to two cases of Budweiser beer and a bottle of Seagram's Seven Crown whiskey a day. Following the tour, Cooper had himself hospitalized in a sanitarium for treatment.
1977: Billion Dollar Babies album release
In 1977, Bruce, Dunaway, and Smith, former members of Alice Cooper, formed the band Billion Dollar Babies and released one studio album called Battle Axe.
March 28, 1978: Appearance on The Muppet Show
On March 28, 1978, Alice Cooper performed "Welcome to My Nightmare", "You and Me", and "School's Out" on The Muppet Show (episode #307).
October 1979: Marvel Premiere Comic Book Feature
In October 1979, Alice Cooper was featured in the Marvel comic book Marvel Premiere, Volume 1, Number 50, which loosely adapted his From the Inside studio album.
1979: Guest appearance on Lunch with Soupy Sales
In 1979, Alice Cooper guest starred on good friend Soupy Sales' show, Lunch with Soupy Sales and was hit in the face with a pie, as part of the show.
1979: Snake-eyes makeup return
In 1985, Alice Cooper appeared as guest vocalist on Twisted Sister's song "Be Chrool to Your Scuel", donning his black snake-eyes makeup for the first time since 1979.
1980: Flush the Fashion album release
In 1980, Alice Cooper released the album Flush the Fashion, produced by Roy Thomas Baker. It had a new wave musical sound and yielded the US Top 40 hit "Clones (We're All)".
1981: Special Forces album release
In 1981, Alice Cooper released the album Special Forces, featuring a more aggressive but consistent new wave style. The album included a new version of "Generation Landslide" from Billion Dollar Babies (1973).
1982: Zipper Catches Skin album release
In 1982, Alice Cooper released Zipper Catches Skin, a more pop punk-oriented recording. Patty Donahue of the Waitresses provided guest vocals on the track "I Like Girls".
1982: Sheryl Goddard Left the Alice Cooper Show
In 1982, Sheryl Goddard stopped performing in the Alice Cooper show.
November 1983: Sheryl Goddard Files for Divorce
In November 1983, at the height of Cooper's alcoholism, Sheryl Goddard filed for divorce.
1983: DaDa album release
In 1983, Alice Cooper released DaDa, the final studio album in his Warner Bros. contract. It marked the return collaboration of producer Bob Ezrin and guitarist Dick Wagner.
1983: Hospitalization for alcoholism and cirrhosis
In mid-1983, after the recording of DaDa was completed, Alice Cooper was hospitalized for alcoholism again, and cirrhosis of the liver. He credits his Christian faith for a recovery doctors described as "miraculous".
1983: The Nightmare home video release
The Nightmare, originally aired as a TV special in April 1975, was released on home video in 1983 and gained a Grammy Award nomination for Best Long Form Music Video.
January 30, 1984: Divorce hearing
On January 30, 1984, Alice Cooper's divorce from Sheryl Cooper was heard at Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona, but the couple decided not to move forward with the divorce.
February 1984: Becomes a free agent
By February 1984, Alice Cooper became a "free agent" for the first time in his career, as Warner Bros. did not keep Cooper on their books.
1984: Reconciliation with Sheryl Goddard
By mid-1984, Alice Cooper and Sheryl Goddard had reconciled after she filed for divorce in November 1983.
1985: Guest vocal on Twisted Sister's song
In 1985, Alice Cooper met and began writing songs with guitarist Kane Roberts, was signed to MCA Records, and appeared as guest vocalist on Twisted Sister's song "Be Chrool to Your Scuel".
1986: Tour for Constrictor
Alice Cooper's tour for Special Forces marked his last time on the road for nearly five years; it was not until 1986, for Constrictor, that he toured again.
1986: Constrictor Album
In 1986, Alice Cooper recorded the album Constrictor with lead guitarist Kane Roberts and bassist Kip Winger.
1986: Megadeth Opens for Alice Cooper's Constrictor Tour
In 1986, thrash metal band Megadeth opened for Alice Cooper on his US Constrictor tour, after which Cooper attempted to help the band members get clean from alcohol and drug abuse.
1987: Ether Moroni Furnier's Death
Ether Moroni Furnier, father of Vincent Damon Furnier (Alice Cooper), died in 1987.
1987: WrestleMania III appearance
In 1987, Alice Cooper appeared at WrestleMania III, escorting Jake "The Snake" Roberts to the ring and later interfering in the match by throwing Jake's snake Damien at Jimmy Hart.
1987: Prince of Darkness
In 1987, Alice Cooper had a brief, non-speaking role as a vagrant in John Carpenter's supernatural horror film, Prince of Darkness.
1987: Raise Your Fist and Yell
In 1987, Alice Cooper recorded the album Raise Your Fist and Yell with Kane Roberts and Kip Winger.
1987: Release of The Nightmare Returns
In 1987, Alice Cooper's concert film, The Nightmare Returns, which captured the Detroit leg of his tour in October 1986, was released and received rave reviews.
April 7, 1988: Near-Fatal Accident
On April 7, 1988, Alice Cooper narrowly escaped death when a safety rope broke during a rehearsal where he simulated hanging himself, a regular stunt in his live performances.
1988: Roberts and Winger leave the band
By the end of 1988, both lead guitarist Kane Roberts and bassist Kip Winger left Alice Cooper's band.
1988: "I Got a Line on You" Music Video
In 1988, Alice Cooper recorded a music video for the song "I Got a Line on You", which was a B-side to "Poison", after it was featured in the movie Iron Eagle II.
1988: Signs with Epic Records
In 1988, Alice Cooper's contract with MCA Records ended, and he signed with Epic Records.
1989: Release of Trash
In 1989, Alice Cooper released the Desmond Child-produced album Trash, which was nominated for a Grammy and featured the hit single "Poison."
1989: Trash album
In 1989, Kane Roberts played guitar on "Bed of Nails" on Cooper's studio album Trash.
1991: Appearance in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
In 1991, Alice Cooper made a brief appearance in the film Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare as Freddy Krueger's abusive stepfather.
1991: Guest appearance on Use Your Illusion I
In 1991, Alice Cooper provided vocals on the track "The Garden" with Axl Rose on Guns N' Roses' album Use Your Illusion I.
1991: Release of Hey Stoopid
In 1991, Alice Cooper released his nineteenth studio album Hey Stoopid, which featured guest appearances by several notable rock musicians.
1991: Release of Alice Cooper: Prime Cuts
In 1991, the video Alice Cooper: Prime Cuts was released, chronicling Alice Cooper's career through interviews with Cooper, Bob Ezrin, and Shep Gordon.
1992: Wayne's World Cameo
In 1992, Alice Cooper made a cameo appearance in the comedy film Wayne's World, performing "Feed My Frankenstein" and engaging in an intellectual discussion about the history of Milwaukee.
1992: "We're Not Worthy" Meme Popularized
In 1992, Alice Cooper's cameo in Wayne's World with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey popularized the "We're not worthy" meme.
1994: Release of The Last Temptation
In 1994, Alice Cooper released The Last Temptation, a concept album dealing with themes of faith, temptation, and modern life.
1994: Release of Dirty Diamonds
In 1994, Alice Cooper's Dirty Diamonds became Cooper's highest-charting album since 1994's The Last Temptation at the time.
1995: Solid Rock Foundation Founded
In 1995, Alice Cooper and his wife, Sheryl, started the Solid Rock Foundation.
1996: South America Tour and Jesus Christ Superstar
In 1996, Alice Cooper toured South America and sang the role of Herod on the London cast recording of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.
1997: Release of A Fistful of Alice
In 1997, Alice Cooper released the live album A Fistful of Alice.
October 23, 1999: Partial Reunion at Glen Buxton Memorial
On October 23, 1999, Bruce, Dunaway, and Smith reunited with Alice Cooper at the second Glen Buxton Memorial Weekend for a show at CoopersTown in Phoenix.
1999: Release of Humanary Stew: A Tribute to Alice Cooper
In 1999, Cleopatra Records released Humanary Stew: A Tribute to Alice Cooper, featuring contributions from rock and metal artists such as Dave Mustaine, Roger Daltrey, Ronnie James Dio, Slash, Bruce Dickinson, and Steve Jones.
1999: Release of The Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper
In 1999, The Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper, a four-disc box set containing the authorized biography Alcohol and Razor Blades, Poison and Needles: The Glorious Wretched Excess of Alice Cooper, All-American, written by Jeffrey Morgan, was released.
2001: Guest appearance on That '70s Show
In 2001, Alice Cooper made a guest appearance on an episode of That '70s Show titled "Radio Daze", participating in a game of Dungeons & Dragons.
2001: Release of Dragontown
In 2001, Alice Cooper released Dragontown, a sequel to Brutal Planet, with Bob Ezrin as producer, exploring themes related to Cooper's born-again Christianity.
2002: Remarks on Marital Fidelity and Lasting Relationships
During a 2002 television interview, Alice Cooper stated he had never cheated on his wife and that going on dates is key to a successful relationship.
2003: Release of The Eyes of Alice Cooper
In 2003, Alice Cooper released The Eyes of Alice Cooper, adopting a leaner, cleaner sound. He also embarked on the Bare Bones tour, which featured a less-orchestrated performance style and emphasized musicality.
January 26, 2004: Nights with Alice Cooper Radio Show Debut
On January 26, 2004, Alice Cooper's radio show, Nights with Alice Cooper, began airing in several US cities, featuring classic rock, personal stories, and interviews with rock artists.
September 2004: Storyline Contribution to Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror
In September 2004, Alice Cooper contributed a storyline to Bongo Comics's Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror, a special Monsters of Rock issue.
2004: Comments on Musicians Supporting John Kerry
During the lead-up to the 2004 presidential election, Alice Cooper stated that rock stars campaigning for John Kerry were committing treason against rock n' roll and that it made him more supportive of George W. Bush.
June 20, 2005: Alice Cooper Interview on Enough Rope
On June 20, 2005, Alice Cooper was interviewed by Andrew Denton on Australian ABC TV's Enough Rope, discussing alcoholism, his faith, and his relationship with his family.
July 2005: Alice Cooper Tour
Ahead of his June 20 and July 2005 tour, Cooper gave an interview on Enough Rope.
August 2005: Dirty Diamonds tour launch
In August 2005, Alice Cooper launched the Dirty Diamonds tour in America after playing several European concerts, including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
December 2006: Original band reunion
In December 2006, the original Alice Cooper band reunited to perform six classic Alice Cooper songs at Cooper's annual charity event in Phoenix, called "Christmas Pudding".
2006: Alice Cooper: Live at Montreux 2005 DVD Release
In 2006, Alice Cooper: Live at Montreux 2005, a DVD featuring Alice Cooper and his band, including Eric Singer, was released.
2006: DVD release of The Nightmare Returns
In 2006, The Nightmare Returns, Alice Cooper's concert film, originally filmed in October 1986, was released on DVD.
July 1, 2007: Duet with Marilyn Manson
On July 1, 2007, Alice Cooper performed a duet with Marilyn Manson at the B'Estival event in Bucharest, Romania.
2007: Publication of Autobiography Alice Cooper, Golf Monster
In 2007, Alice Cooper's autobiography, titled Alice Cooper, Golf Monster, was published.
2007: Golf Monster Book Release
In his 2007 book Alice Cooper, Golf Monster, Cooper stated that his look was inspired in part by films.
January 2008: Guest appearance on Avantasia's The Scarecrow
In January 2008, Alice Cooper appeared as a guest singer on Avantasia's third studio album The Scarecrow, performing the song "The Toy Master".
July 2008: Release of Along Came a Spider
In July 2008, Alice Cooper released Along Came a Spider, his eighteenth solo studio album, which became his highest-charting album since 1991.
2008: Stevie Ray Vaughan Award
In 2008, Alice Cooper received the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award at the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert in Los Angeles for his work in helping other addicts recover.
November 2009: Theatre of Death tour
In November 2009, The Times described Alice Cooper's Theatre of Death tour as "epic".
December 16, 2010: Reunion show at Dodge Theatre
On December 16, 2010, Bruce, Dunaway, and Smith reunited with Alice Cooper for another show at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, with Steve Hunter on guitar.
2010: Views on Politics in Music
In 2010, Alice Cooper stated that he is extremely non-political and believes politics should not be mixed with rock music.
March 14, 2011: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
On March 14, 2011, the original Alice Cooper group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bruce, Dunaway, and Smith performed together with Alice Cooper at the induction ceremony.
2011: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2011, the original Alice Cooper band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
February 18, 2012: Bobblehead Giveaway by Arizona Coyotes
On February 18, 2012, the Arizona Coyotes gave away an Alice Cooper bobblehead as a promotion for the first 10,000 fans at a game against the Dallas Stars.
2012: Dragon Con discussion with James Randi
In 2012, at Dragon Con, Alice Cooper and magician James Randi discussed their working relationship during the period when Randi designed stage effects for Cooper's shows.
2012: First Teen Center Opens in Phoenix
In 2012, the first of several teen centers founded by the Solid Rock Foundation opened in Phoenix, Arizona.
2017: Collaboration on Paranormal album and tour dates
In 2017, Bruce, Dunaway, and Smith appeared on two tracks they co-wrote on Alice's solo studio album Paranormal, released in July, and in November they joined his current live band for five tour dates in the United Kingdom.
2017: Welcome to My Nightmare special edition DVD release
In 2017, a special edition DVD of the Welcome to My Nightmare concert film, originally filmed in September 1975 and released to theaters in 1976, was released.
December 2018: Prediction on the Next U.S. President
In December 2018, Alice Cooper predicted the next U.S. president would be "worse" than Donald Trump, while criticizing musicians for talking politics to their fans.
2018: Release of Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle Pinball Machine
In 2018, Alice Cooper contributed his likeness and over 700 voice lines to Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle, a pinball machine released by Spooky Pinball that features ten songs performed by Cooper.
2019: Death Pact Clarification
In 2019, after sparking headlines about a "death pact" with his wife, Alice Cooper clarified his comments, stating they have a "life pact" and would likely be together if something happened to either of them.
2021: Teen Center Opens in Mesa, Arizona
In 2021, another teen center founded by the Solid Rock Foundation opened in Mesa, Arizona.
2022: Ella Mae Furnier's Death
Ella Mae Furnier, mother of Vincent Damon Furnier (Alice Cooper), died in 2022.
2023: Remarks Against Transgender Community
In 2023, Alice Cooper made remarks against the transgender community, resulting in the loss of a cosmetics branding deal.
2025: Comments on Donald Trump and "Wokeness"
In a 2025 interview with The Times, Alice Cooper expressed support for Donald Trump, stating that America got too "woke" and needed a "pitbull" in a "shooting war."
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