Alice Cooper

Date of Birth: February 4, 1948

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Alice Cooper, born Vincent Damon Furnier, is an American rock singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spans over five decades. Dubbed the “Godfather of Shock Rock,” Cooper is known for his theatrical stage shows that combine macabre and vaudeville elements. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, with his family. Cooper initially formed a band called the Earwigs, which later evolved into Alice Cooper. The band gained commercial success with hits like “I’m Eighteen” and “School’s Out,” before Vincent Furnier officially adopted the band’s name as his own stage persona. Alice Cooper’s on-stage persona is characterized by his dark, horror-inspired makeup and elaborate live performances featuring guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, and boa constrictors. Beyond his musical career, Cooper has acted in several films and television shows and is also a successful radio DJ. He is a born-again Christian and an avid golfer.

5 Interesting Facts about Alice Cooper

1. Alice Cooper’s birth name is Vincent Damon Furnier.

2. He is considered a pioneer of shock rock, blending horror theatrics with rock music.

3. Alice Cooper is an avid golfer and has participated in various celebrity golf tournaments.

4. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

5. Alice Cooper has a strong Christian faith and has been sober since the 1980s.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alice Cooper

1. “We try to be as original as we can be, and we realize that we’re going to be compared to everybody else, so we do things that no one else is doing.”

2. “To me, the ultimate sin was to be boring.”

3. “You can’t get mad at a weather vane for pointing in the direction the wind is blowing.”

4. “I’m 18 and I like it!”

5. “You have to be crazy to do what I do.”