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1977 Alice Cooper concert advertisement...
1977 Alice Cooper concert advertisement...
Item # 724333
June 27, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 27, 1977
* Alice Cooper - "The Alice Cooper Show" tour
* American rock singer and songwriter
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
* w/ Atlanta Rhythm Section - Southern rock band
Page 75 has a full page advertisement for a "The Alice Cooper Show starring Alice Cooper" concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
background: On July 21, 1977, Alice Cooper’s performance at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, was a defining moment in his "Welcome to My Nightmare" tour, which blended rock music with theatrical horror in a way few others dared. The show was a grand spectacle, filled with eerie set pieces and wild stage antics that had become Alice Cooper’s signature. Fans were treated to a dark, dreamlike narrative that saw Cooper performing in the persona of a tortured soul, navigating through surreal nightmare sequences. Highlights of the set included his famous "electrocution" act, a creepy, oversized baby doll, and the use of elaborate props like guillotines and a straitjacket. The performance was as much a visual and emotional experience as a musical one, with Alice's macabre sense of humor and theatricality heightening the intensity. The concert was a perfect reflection of the lavish, dramatic nature of his albums during this period, creating a deeply immersive, unsettling atmosphere that captivated his audience. It was a thrilling fusion of rock, horror, and showmanship that made Alice Cooper a true pioneer of shock rock.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete in 120 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
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Category: The 20th Century
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