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Why?

Post by danielleV » Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:08 pm

i am fan of Alice since 1976 and i have lived fantastic things from him all these years, but finally i still dont know why his name is Alice Cooper???i thought it was because a 16th century witch was called this name,but recently i read its a legend, so:
why?
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Re: Why?

Post by cherrypie » Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:14 pm

Random name picked out of the air, Danielle. They wanted it to sound All-American and like a blond folk singer, so people would be shocked when they showed up instead.
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Re: Why?

Post by danielleV » Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:20 pm

Why? Because its a female name and he is a man?
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Post by cherrypie » Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:28 pm

Well, it was originally the group name, don't forget. And people would theoretically be expecting a blonde folk singer..... So when 5 long haired guys showed and up playing Pretties For You, people would be going 'WTH?'
After a while people kept asking 'which one's Alice?' and, as he was the front man, it was naturally directed at him. And when they split up, or just before, I think, he changed his name legally to Alice Cooper.
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Post by danielleV » Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:39 pm

Okay. I understand the "why they took a female name",. But where so the Band took this name from?
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Re: Why?

Post by danielleV » Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:39 pm

Okay. I understand the "why they took a female name",. But where so the Band took this name from?
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Re: Why?

Post by cherrypie » Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:41 pm

It was completely random as far as I know, Danielle. Alice has been quoted as saying 'it could just as easily have been Bessie Smith'.....or something like that :)

I believe Neal wanted them to be called 'Husky Baby Sandwich'.
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Re: Why?

Post by kevinuk81 » Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:21 pm

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Re: Why?

Post by danielleV » Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:27 pm

I will ask him directly.
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Re: Why?

Post by A_MichaelUK » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:35 am

>I will ask him directly.

I know you mean well, but this is getting annoying. For one thing, you've been given two good explanations which are pretty similar to anything Alice will say. Also, if you have been paying attention all these years, you should know that he finds that an incredibly boring question to be asked although he may not always show it. Also, you will find plenty of old interviews on the internet where he deals with this. The next time you get an opportunity, I suggest you find a more interesting question to ask.

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Re: Why?

Post by danielleV » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:12 am

okay, i understand.
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Re: Why?

Post by suziginajackson » Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:54 pm

Be My Lover:

She struts into the room, wellI don't know her
But with a magnifying glance I just sort of look her over
We have a drink or two, well, maybe three
And then suddenly she starts telling me her life story
She says

Baby, if you wanna be my lover
You better take me home
'Cause it's a long, long way to paradise
And I'm still on my own

Told her that I came from Detroit City
And I played guitar in a long-haired rock and roll band
She asked me why the singers name was Alice
I said listen, baby, you really wouldn't understand

And I said

Baby, if you wanna be my lover
You better take me home
'Cause it's a long, long way to paradise
And I'm still on my own
On my own

Oh baby, if you wanna be my lover
You better take me home
'Cause it's a long long way to paradise
And I'm still on my own
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Re: Why?

Post by wind_up_toy » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:10 pm

This subject is also one of the 'Little Things' that drives him wild (his words not mine).
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Re: Why?

Post by killer wolf » Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:59 pm

i think the story changes every time he tells it, virtually. i've heard him say it was random, it was a via ouija etc etc. i think he just alters to keep the mystery alive.

the bottom line : who cares. it doesn't matter.
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Re: Why?

Post by homerx » Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:18 pm

From the book ALICE COOPER Le parrain du Shock Rock.


Le premier nom qui sortit de ma bouche fut celui d’une fille. Alice Cooper. Alice. Cooper. Au petit matin , le nom nous parut bon. Il avait quelque chose d’intéressant. J’avais en tête l’image d’une fillette avec une sucette dans une main et un couteau de boucher dans l’autre. Lizzie Borden 5 . Alice Cooper.

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Re: Why?

Post by pitkin88 » Fri Feb 07, 2014 4:27 pm

A_MichaelUK wrote:>I will ask him directly.

I know you mean well, but this is getting annoying. For one thing, you've been given two good explanations which are pretty similar to anything Alice will say. Also, if you have been paying attention all these years, you should know that he finds that an incredibly boring question to be asked although he may not always show it. Also, you will find plenty of old interviews on the internet where he deals with this. The next time you get an opportunity, I suggest you find a more interesting question to ask.
Almost as boring as Alice talking about the chicken incident or the Frank Zappa story.

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Re: Why?

Post by A_MichaelUK » Fri Feb 07, 2014 4:34 pm

>Almost as boring as Alice talking about the chicken incident or the Frank Zappa story.

I agree and I think he would as well but he keeps being asked those questions. What is your point?

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Re: Why?

Post by patrick » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:21 pm

i think it reads as follows: Alice being bored by those questions, but we ( who read/hear everything about Alice )are equally bored hearing Alice telling the same stories once more..
however it's amazing how many times people not aquainted with the Alice story, come up with that the same question..(and fans are supposed to now the answer by now, Iguess)
you really wouldn't understand..

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Re: Why?

Post by pitkin88 » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:44 pm

I'm already bored with the dead friends stories.

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Re: Why?

Post by wind_up_toy » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:45 pm

This topic merely underlines why he has to do 'the hits' at his concerts.
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