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Alice Cooper discusses 43 years of sobriety and music industry shifts
Rock musician Alice Cooper has reflected on his past struggles with addiction and his long-term sobriety. Cooper, who is 78 years old, stated that he has been completely sober for 43 years.
Cooper discussed his current musical activities with the Hollywood Vampires, a group he co-founded with Johnny Depp and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. He noted a significant shift in the music industry, observing that while the 1970s were characterized by heavy drug and alcohol use among touring musicians, the modern industry is dominated by “health fanatics” who prioritize physical fitness to sustain long tours.
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Alice Cooper · Hollywood Vampires · Joe Perry · Johnny Depp · Manchester
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Alice Cooper co-founded the band Hollywood Vampires with Johnny Depp and Joe Perry. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alice Cooper has been sober for 43 years. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cooper observes that modern touring musicians prioritize health more than in the 1970s. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.op-online.de