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Alice Cooper, widely known as the “Godfather of Shock Rock,” has built a career that stretches over five decades, transforming the rock stage into a theatrical spectacle filled with pyrotechnics, guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, reptiles, and surreal illusions. His live performances, mixing horror with rock theatrics, redefined what a …

Every musician has that one song that fundamentally alters their perception of music—an instant spark that flips a switch in their creative DNA. For Alice Cooper, a figure synonymous with theatrical hard rock and shock rock antics, that pivotal moment came unexpectedly through the catchy pop brilliance of The Beatles. …