Troubled Slogans and a Wild Party: How Alice Cooper's "Elected" Encouraged His Phony Campaigns Since 1972 When Alice Cooper released his song "Elected" in 1973, it was meant to be a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the absurdity of politics. But as the years went by, the song took on a life of its own, encouraging Cooper's penchant for phony campaigns and troublemaking slogans. The song itself is a raucous anthem about a candidate who promises voters anything they want in order to get elected. The lyrics are full of clever one-liners and biting social commentary, but beneath it all lies a subtext that encourages listeners to question the motives of those seeking power. In many ways, "Elected" can be seen as a precursor to Cooper's own brand of politics, which has often blurred the lines between reality and fantasy. In 1982, Cooper ran for mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, in an effort to draw attention to his then-new album, Zipper Catches Skin. Although he didn't win, he did manage to generate a lot of buzz and publicity for himself. Since then, he's continued to dabble in politics, often using his platform to poke fun at the system or make pointed commentary on issues that affect his fans. In 2008, Cooper ran for mayor again, this time in Phoenix's mayoral election. He lost, but not before generating a lot of publicity and attention. In the years since then, he's continued to use his music and public persona as a way to engage with politics and make wry commentary on the state of affairs. Through it all, "Elected" has remained one of Cooper's most beloved songs, and its themes continue to resonate with fans. As long as people are drawn to the absurdity and irreverence of his brand of rock 'n' roll, you can bet that Alice Cooper will be happy to keep on campaigning, slogan in hand.#Alice_Cooper #Phoenix_Arizona #Zipper_Catches_Skin #rock_n_roll
Suzi Quatro Recalls the Time She Nearly Broke Alice Cooper's Nose on Tour Rock legend Suzi Quatro has shared a hilarious anecdote about the time she nearly broke Alice Cooper's nose on tour. In an interview, Quatro revealed that the incident occurred during their 1980 joint tour. "I didn't break it, but it was pretty close," Quatro said with a laugh. "We were both getting ready to go on stage at a club in London. I think we had been touring for weeks, and I was feeling a little bit tired, maybe a little bit drunk, and Alice came over and he started making jokes about my hair." Quatro explained that Cooper's teasing got under her skin, leading her to retaliate in a playful manner. "I reached up and grabbed his nose," she recalled. "And I just twisted it as hard as I could. He was yelling and screaming, and I thought for sure I had broken it." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer went on to describe the chaos that ensued backstage after the incident. "The roadies were running around like headless chickens trying to get us ready to go on stage," Quatro said. "And Alice was holding his nose, wincing in pain, and I'm just standing there laughing my head off." Despite the commotion, both Cooper and Quatro managed to make it through their respective sets without any further incident. The tour continued with no serious consequences or lasting damage. The near-nose-breaking incident has become a fond memory for Quatro, who looks back on her time touring with Alice Cooper fondly. "We had some wild times, man," she said. "But that was definitely one of the highlights."#London #Suzi_Quatro #Alice_Cooper #Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Famer
Suzi Quatro on the Time She Almost Sent Alice Cooper to the Hospital on the Welcome to My Nightmare Tour His first words were, 'Ouch!' and then 'Good shot!' Suzi Quatro recalls the moment she almost sent Alice Cooper to the hospital during their 1975 Welcome to My Nightmare tour. The two rock icons were sharing the stage as part of Cooper's theatrical show when a misstep led to an unexpected confrontation. "I was playing guitar behind him, trying to get into the spirit of things," Quatro recalls in a recent interview with Guitar Player. "I saw my chance to have some fun and decided to launch a few projectiles at Alice. I mean, it was all in good humor, but I didn't realize he was going to take it so seriously." Quatro says she launched three or four water balloons and beanbags at Cooper, who initially took the prank in stride. However, when Quatro attempted to follow up with a fake spider attack, things quickly escalated. "I released this giant stuffed spider on Alice's head," Quatro continues. "He didn't appreciate that one bit. He started screaming and ran offstage, leaving me standing there thinking, 'Oh no, I've done it now!'" The incident left Cooper shaken but ultimately unharmed. Quatro says the two rockers have long since made peace with the incident, and it's become a humorous anecdote shared among fans. "We've laughed about it over the years," Quatro notes. "It's just one of those crazy moments that can happen when you're on tour. Alice is a great guy, and we've had our ups and downs, but at the end of the day, we both have a great sense of humor."#Suzi_Quatro #Alice_Cooper #Welcome_to_My_Nightmare_tour #Guitar_Player
