Publisher's Synopsis
From shocking outcast to beloved icon, this definitive biography reveals the man behind rock's most famous villain. Trace Vincent Furnier's transformation from a preacher's son to Alice Cooper, the theatrical mastermind who revolutionized rock performance forever.
Discover the untold stories that shaped Alice Cooper's extraordinary journey, the infamous Toronto chicken incident that launched his notoriety, the creative chemistry of the original band, the conceptual brilliance behind albums like "School's Out" and "Welcome to My Nightmare," and the harrowing battle with alcoholism that nearly destroyed him. Witness his remarkable redemption through faith, his commercial resurgence in the hair metal era, and his evolution into a golf-obsessed family man who still commands stages worldwide. This biography explores the fascinating contradictions of a performer who terrified parents while influencing generations of artists from KISS and Mötley Crüe to Marilyn Manson and beyond. More than just a rock biography, this is the story of how a calculated villain became an American institution, proof that even the most controversial artist could find redemption without losing his edge. Welcome to the nightmare. The truth, as always, is stranger than fiction.
