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Alice Cooper career, touring, and autobiography
Overview
Rock musician Alice Cooper continues to engage in live performances and literary activities. During his ‘Alice’s Attic’ tour, Cooper performed a 22-song set at The Big E Arena in West Springfield, Massachusetts, featuring theatrical props such as a guillotine and a Frankenstein figure. The performance included musicians Chris Wyse, Tommy Henriksen, and Glen Sobel, with guitarist Anna Cara filling in for Nita Strauss.
In October 2026, Cooper released his third memoir, ‘Devil On My Shoulder’, written with co-author Daniel Richler. The 445-page book aims to provide a more factual account of his life than previous works, utilizing a narrative device where Cooper dialogues with his stage persona, Alice. The memoir explores his six-decade career, childhood influences, and the distinction between his personal identity, Vincent Furnier, and his stage persona, which he describes as a “mischievous imp rather than a literal devil.” The book has achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Sunday Times non-fiction list in the UK and appearing on bestseller lists in the US and Canada, including The New York Times and the Toronto Globe & Mail.
Alongside the memoir, Cooper is releasing expanded reissues of ‘Along Came A Spider’ and ‘Welcome 2 My Nightmare’ through earMusic. The ‘Along Came A Spider’ reissue includes bonus tracks and contributions from Slash and Ozzy Osbourne. In recent interviews, Cooper has provided candid details regarding his past, describing a severe addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period he referred to as his “blackout albums” era.
Entities
Alice Cooper · Vincent Damon Furnier · Jim Morrison · Salvador Dalí · Glasgow
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alice Cooper claims some of the snakes used in his stage shows appeared to be performing or conscious of being on stage.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alice Cooper uses a 40-pound guillotine blade as a prop in his live performances.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alice Cooper intentionally overcame his fear of snakes to incorporate them into his theatrical shows.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The stage persona Alice Cooper was created by Vincent Damon Furnier to be his own ideal rock star.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAlice Cooper releases memoir Devil on My Shoulder
Musician Alice Cooper (Vincent Furnier) has released ‘Devil on My Shoulder’, a memoir detailing his six-decade career, his theatrical stage persona, and his personal journey through rock and roll excesses.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAlice Cooper reflects on past drug addiction and memory loss
Alice Cooper discusses his early 1980s cocaine addiction and the resulting memory loss regarding three of his albums during a tour for his new autobiography, ‘Devil On My Shoulder’.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesAlice Cooper memoir Devil on My Shoulder reaches bestseller lists
Alice Cooper’s memoir ‘Devil on My Shoulder’ has topped the UK’s Sunday Times non-fiction bestseller list and reached top positions on the New York Times and Toronto Globe & Mail lists.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAlice Cooper achieves best-seller status and releases album reissues
Alice Cooper’s new memoir, ‘Devil On My Shoulder’, has topped best-seller lists in the UK, US, and Canada, alongside the release of expanded reissues for his albums ‘Along Came A Spider’ and ‘Welcome 2 My Night
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAlice Cooper releases new memoir Devil On My Shoulder
Shock rocker Alice Cooper has released ‘Devil On My Shoulder’, a new memoir detailing his career, struggles with addiction, and his journey to musical redemption.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesAlice Cooper explains 1974 breakup of Alice Cooper Group
Alice Cooper discusses his 1974 decision to disband the Alice Cooper Group, citing the need to evolve his career and prevent the brand from failing following the success of his solo debut.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesAlice Cooper discusses stage persona and performance risks
Rock legend Alice Cooper discusses the evolution of his theatrical stage persona, the risks of using props like guillotines, and his experience incorporating snakes into his live performances.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesAlice Cooper discusses past addiction and recovery
Rock legend Alice Cooper discusses his past battles with addiction, including crack cocaine and alcohol, and his 40-year journey toward sobriety in his upcoming memoir.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesAlice Cooper performs theatrical tour and announces autobiography
Alice Cooper is expanding his presence through his ‘Alice’s Attic’ tour and the upcoming October 2026 release of his autobiography, ‘Devil On My Shoulder’, featuring book events in New York City.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAlice Cooper reflects on the evolution of shock rock
Rock pioneer Alice Cooper reflects on his career, stating that modern audiences are no longer easily shocked by the theatrical, provocative stage shows that defined his career in the 1970s.
Sources
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