Suzi Quatro Nears Breaking Alice Cooper’s Nose During 1975 Tour Suzi Quatro recalls a chaotic moment from her 1975 tour with Alice Cooper, when she nearly broke the shock rocker’s nose during a rubber dart-gun fight. The incident occurred during the “Welcome To My Nightmare” tour, a massive run that spanned months and multiple countries. Quatro, who supported Cooper on the 85-date tour, described the experience as both intense and memorable. The tour, which kicked off in March 1975 and wrapped in December, was notable for its scale and the camaraderie among the musicians. Quatro, a lifelong friend of many Detroit-based acts like MC5 and Grand Funk Railroad, had known Cooper for years. She referred to him as “Vinnie The Boss” during the tour, a nickname that reflected both his commanding presence and the respect he commanded. The tour’s logistics were grueling, with the band traveling on turboprop flights at least once a day. Quatro admitted she was a terrible flyer, often gripping the armrests tightly during flights. Despite the stress, the tour was a highlight for her, as it brought together a network of musicians she had known for years. The group’s antics often spilled into the evenings, with one memorable incident involving a rubber dart-gun fight in a hotel hallway. Quatro recounted the event, describing how the group hid behind mattresses in the hallway, turning the situation into a high-stakes game. The tension escalated until Alice Cooper, who had retreated to a room, emerged with his nose peeking out from behind a television set. Quatro, mimicking the sound of a gunshot, fired a dart at him. Though she didn’t break his nose, the moment was close enough to earn a “Good shot!” from Cooper.#alice_cooper #welcome_to_my_nightmare_tour #suzi_quatro #mc5 #grand_funk_railroad
