started · updated
Alice Cooper discusses stage persona and performance risks
In an interview regarding his new autobiography, “Devil On My Shoulder,” rock musician Alice Cooper discussed the creation and risks of his theatrical stage persona.
Cooper, born Vincent Damon Furnier, explained that he designed the Alice Cooper character to be an arrogant, condescending villain that serves as his own ideal rock star. He noted that the persona is intentionally kept separate from his human self to maintain the character's mystique.
Reflecting on his live shows, Cooper addressed the inherent dangers of using props such as guillotines and hangman’s nooses. He admitted there is a small margin of risk involved in these stunts, including the use of a 40-pound guillotine blade. Additionally, he recounted how he overcame a personal fear of snakes to include them in his performances, claiming that some of the snakes used on stage even appeared to be “performing” or aware of the audience.
Entities
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alice Cooper intentionally overcame his fear of snakes to incorporate them into his theatrical shows. 961theeagle.com · z100missoula.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The stage persona Alice Cooper was created by Vincent Damon Furnier to be his own ideal rock star. blabbermouth.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alice Cooper claims some of the snakes used in his stage shows appeared to be performing or conscious of being on stage. 961theeagle.com · z100missoula.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alice Cooper uses a 40-pound guillotine blade as a prop in his live performances. 961theeagle.com · z100missoula.com