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The sonic architecture of Alice Cooper began in Phoenix, Arizona, where a group of high school cross-country teammates formed a band called The Earwigs in 1964. Led by Vincent Furnier and featuring Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, Bruce Michael, and John Speer, the group evolved through names like The Spiders and Nazz before settling on Alice Cooper in 1968. Legend suggests the name came from a Ouija board session, but the moniker eventually served as a persona that challenged the flower-power idealism of the late sixties with a darker, theatrical grit. Moving to Los Angeles, the band struggled until they were discovered by Frank Zappa and signed to his Straight Records label, where they released their first two albums, Pretties for You in 1969 and Easy Action in 1970. Their breakthrough arrived when they relocated to Detroit and partnered with producer Bob Ezrin, who helped refine their raw garage-rock energy into a polished, macabre spectacle that would define the shock-rock genre for decades.
The original Alice Cooper band reached legendary status through a string of high-energy, conceptual albums that transformed rock music into a grand guignol theater. With the release of Love It to Death in 1971, featuring the rebellious anthem “I’m Eighteen,” the group secured their commercial footing. This was followed by the chart-topping success of Killer and the monumental School’s Out in 1972, the title track of which remains one of the most famous rock songs in history. Their 1973 effort, Billion Dollar Babies, reached number 1 on both the US and UK charts, propelled by hits like “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “Elected.” The band became infamous for their elaborate stage shows involving guillotines, electric chairs, and giant snakes; however, internal pressures and creative differences led to the dissolution of the original lineup in 1974. Following the split, Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper to maintain the brand and embark on a storied solo career.
Transitioning into his solo era, Cooper released the ambitious concept album Welcome to My Nightmare in 1975, which introduced fans to a more sophisticated level of horror-themed storytelling. This period produced the hit ballad “Only Women Bleed” and “Department of Youth,” showcasing a versatile vocal range that could pivot from menacing growls to sensitive melodies. Throughout his career, Cooper has released a staggering 29 studio albums, including 7 with the original band and 22 as a solo artist. His commercial resurgence in the late 1980s was driven by the multi-platinum success of Trash in 1989, which featured the global smash hit “Poison.” This era cemented his place as a heavy metal icon who could adapt to the changing musical landscape while maintaining the core theatricality that made him a household name.
The industry has recognized Cooper’s immense contributions with several prestigious accolades, most notably the induction of the original Alice Cooper band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. He has received multiple Grammy Award nominations and was honored with the Kerrang! Icon Award and the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Living Legend Award. Beyond the hardware, Cooper is revered in the business for his professionalism and his role as a mentor to younger generations of musicians. He is often cited as the primary architect of shock rock, influencing everyone from Kiss and Marilyn Manson to Lady Gaga. His longevity is a testament to his ability to separate the menacing “Alice” stage persona from his actual personality, which is known among peers as gracious, articulate, and deeply dedicated to the craft of entertainment.
Outside of the recording studio and the concert stage, Cooper has channeled his passion into significant community and humanitarian efforts. He founded the Alice Cooper Solid Rock Teen Centers, an organization with locations in Phoenix and Mesa that provides free training in music, dance, and art to local youth; this initiative offers a creative haven and constructive alternatives to street life.
Alice Cooper is also a long-time supporter of the MusiCares foundation, which provides a safety net for music professionals in times of financial or medical crisis. Furthermore, Cooper is famously active in the world of golf, often participating in and hosting celebrity tournaments such as the Alice Cooper Celebrity Golf Shootout to raise funds for his various charitable endeavors. His commitment to sobriety and his willingness to help other musicians battling addiction have also made him a respected figure in the recovery community.
Complete List Of Alice Cooper Songs From A to Z
Alice Cooper Band Songs
- 10 Minutes Before the Worm – Pretties for You – 1969
- Alma Mater – School’s Out – 1972
- Apple Bush – Pretties for You – 1969
- B.B. on Mars – Pretties for You – 1969
- Ballad of Dwight Fry – Love It to Death – 1971
- Be My Lover – Killer – 1971
- Beautiful Flyaway – Easy Action – 1970
- Below Your Means – Easy Action – 1970
- Big Apple Dreamin’ (Hippo) – Muscle of Love – 1973
- Billion Dollar Babies – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- Black Juju – Love It to Death – 1971
- Black Mamba – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Blood on the Sun – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Blue Turk – School’s Out – 1972
- Caught in a Dream – Love It to Death – 1971
- Changing Arranging – Pretties for You – 1969
- Crazy Little Child – Muscle of Love – 1973
- Crap That Gets in the Way of Your Dreams – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Dead Babies – Killer – 1971
- Desperado – Killer – 1971
- Earwigs to Eternity – Pretties for You – 1969
- Elected – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- Famous Face – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Fields of Regret – Pretties for You – 1969
- Generation Landslide – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- Grande Finale – School’s Out – 1972
- Gutter Cat vs. the Jets – School’s Out – 1972
- Hallowed Be My Name – Love It to Death – 1971
- Halo of Flies – Killer – 1971
- Hard Hearted Alice – Muscle of Love – 1973
- Hello Hooray – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- I Ain’t Done Wrong – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- I Love the Dead – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- I’m Eighteen – Love It to Death – 1971
- Intergalactic Vagabond Blues – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Is It My Body – Love It to Death – 1971
- Kill the Flies – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Killer – Killer – 1971
- Laughing at Me – Easy Action – 1970
- Lay Down and Die, Goodbye – Easy Action – 1970
- Levity Ball – Pretties for You – 1969
- Living – Pretties for You – 1969
- Long Way to Go – Love It to Death – 1971
- Luney Tune – School’s Out – 1972
- Man with the Golden Gun – Muscle of Love – 1973
- Mary Ann – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- Money Screams – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Mr. & Misdemeanor – Easy Action – 1970
- Muscle of Love – Muscle of Love – 1973
- My Stars – School’s Out – 1972
- Never Been Sold Before – Muscle of Love – 1973
- No Longer Umpire – Pretties for You – 1969
- No More Mr. Nice Guy – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- One Night Stand – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Public Animal #9 – School’s Out – 1972
- Raped and Freezin’ – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- Reflected – Pretties for You – 1969
- Refrigerator Heaven – Easy Action – 1970
- Return of the Spiders – Easy Action – 1970
- Return of the Spiders 2025 – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- School’s Out – School’s Out – 1972
- Second Coming – Love It to Death – 1971
- See You on the Other Side – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Sick Things – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- Shoe Salesman – Easy Action – 1970
- Sing Low, Sweet Cheerio – Pretties for You – 1969
- Still No Air – Easy Action – 1970
- Street Fight – School’s Out – 1972
- Sun Arise – Love It to Death – 1971
- Teenage Lament ’74 – Muscle of Love – 1973
- Titanic Overture – Pretties for You – 1969
- Titanic Overunderture – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Today Mueller – Pretties for You – 1969
- Under My Wheels – Killer – 1971
- Unfinished Sweet – Billion Dollar Babies – 1973
- Up All Night – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- What a Syd – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- What Happened to You – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Wild Ones – The Revenge of Alice Cooper – 2025
- Woman Machine – Muscle of Love – 1973
- Working Up a Sweat – Muscle of Love – 1973
- Yeah, Yeah, Yeah – Killer – 1971
- You Drive Me Nervous – Killer – 1971
Alice Cooper Band Albums
Pretties for You (1969)
Easy Action (1970)
Love It to Death (1971)
Killer (1971)
School’s Out (1972)
Billion Dollar Babies (1973)
Muscle of Love (1973)
The Revenge of Alice Cooper (2025)
Alice Cooper Solo Songs
- Aspirin Damage – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- The Awakening – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- Backyard Brawl – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- Bad Place Alone – The Last Temptation – 1994
- Bed of Nails – Trash – 1989
- Be with You Awhile – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- Between High School & Old School – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- The Big Goodbye – Road – 2023
- Big Boots – Road – 2023
- The Black Widow – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- Blow Me a Kiss – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Brutal Planet – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Burning Our Bed – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- Bye Bye, Baby – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- Caffeine – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- Can’t Sleep, Clowns Will Eat Me – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Catch Me If You Can – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- Chop, Chop, Chop – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Cleansed by Fire – The Last Temptation – 1994
- Clones (We’re All) – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- Cold Ethyl – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- Cold Machines – Brutal Planet – 2000
- The Congregation – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- Crawlin’ – Constrictor – 1986
- DaDa – DaDa – 1983
- Damned If You Do – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- Dance Yourself to Death – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- Dangerous Tonight – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- Dead Don’t Dance – Road – 2023
- Deeper – Dragontown – 2001
- Department of Youth – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- Detroit City – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- Detroit City 2021 – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Devil’s Food – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- Didn’t We Meet – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- Die for You – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- Dirty Diamonds – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Dirty Dreams – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- Disco Bloodbath Boogie Fever – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- Disgraceland – Dragontown – 2001
- Don’t Talk Old to Me – Special Forces – 1981
- Dragontown – Dragontown – 2001
- Drunk and in Love – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Dyslexia – DaDa – 1983
- East Side Story – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Eat Some More – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Enough’s Enough – DaDa – 1983
- Escape – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- Every Woman Has a Name – Dragontown – 2001
- Fantasy Man – Dragontown – 2001
- Feed My Frankenstein – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- For Veronica’s Sake – From the Inside – 1978
- Former Lee Warmer – DaDa – 1983
- Freedom – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Fresh Blood – DaDa – 1983
- From the Inside – From the Inside – 1978
- Gail – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Generation Landslide ’81 – Special Forces – 1981
- Ghouls Gone Wild – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- Gimme – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Give It Up – Constrictor – 1986
- Give the Kid a Break – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- Give the Radio Back – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Go Away – Road – 2023
- Go Man Go – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Go to Hell – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- Going Home – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- The Great American Success Story – Constrictor – 1986
- Grim Facts – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- Guilty – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- Hail Mary – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Hanging On by a Thread (Don’t Give Up) – Detroit Stories – 2021
- He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask) – Constrictor – 1986
- Headlines – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- Hell Is Living Without You – Trash – 1989
- Hey Stoopid – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- House of Fire – Trash – 1989
- How You Gonna See Me Now – From the Inside – 1978
- Hurricane Years – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- I Am Made of You – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- I Am the Spider / Epilogue – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- I Gotta Get Outta Here – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- I Hate You – Detroit Stories – 2021
- I Just Wanna Be God – Dragontown – 2001
- I Love America – DaDa – 1983
- I Never Cry – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- I Never Wrote Those Songs – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- I’ll Bite Your Face Off – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- I’ll Still Be There – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- I’m Alice – Road – 2023
- I’m Always Chasing Rainbows – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- I’m Hungry – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- I’m So Angry – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- I’m the Coolest – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- I’m Your Gun – Trash – 1989
- Inmates (We’re All Crazy) – From the Inside – 1978
- (In Touch With) Your Feminine Side – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- Independence Dave – Detroit Stories – 2021
- It Rained All Night – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- It’s Hot Tonight – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- It’s Me – The Last Temptation – 1994
- It’s Much Too Late – Dragontown – 2001
- It’s the Little Things – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Jackknife Johnny – From the Inside – 1978
- Killed by Love – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- King of the Silver Screen – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- Lace and Whiskey – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- Last Man on Earth – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- Leather Boots – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- Life and Death of the Party – Constrictor – 1986
- Little by Little – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- Lock Me Up – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Lost in America – The Last Temptation – 1994
- Love Should Never Feel Like This – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- Love’s a Loaded Gun – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- Lullaby – The Last Temptation – 1994
- Magic Bus – Road – 2023
- Man of the Year – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- Might as Well Be on Mars – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- Millie and Billie – From the Inside – 1978
- Model Citizen – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- My God – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- (No More) Love at Your Convenience – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- No Man’s Land – DaDa – 1983
- Not That Kind of Love – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Nothing’s Free – The Last Temptation – 1994
- Novocaine – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- Nuclear Infected – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- Nurse Rozetta – From the Inside – 1978
- The Nightmare Returns – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- The One That Got Away – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- 100 More Miles – Road – 2023
- Only My Heart Talkin’ – Trash – 1989
- Only Women Bleed – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- Our Love Will Change the World – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Pain – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- Pass the Gun Around – DaDa – 1983
- Perfect – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Pessi-Mystic – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Pick Up the Bones – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Poison – Trash – 1989
- Prettiest Cop on the Block – Special Forces – 1981
- Pretty Ballerina – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Prince of Darkness – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Prologue / I Know Where You Live – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- The Quiet Room – From the Inside – 1978
- A Runaway Train – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- Road Rats – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- Road Rats Forever – Road – 2023
- Rock & Roll – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Roses on White Lace – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Rules of the Road – Road – 2023
- Run Down the Devil – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- The Saga of Jesse Jane – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Salvation – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- Salvation (Unplugged with string section) – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- Sanctuary – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Scarlet and Sheba – DaDa – 1983
- Serious – From the Inside – 1978
- The Sentinel – Dragontown – 2001
- Seven and Seven Is – Special Forces – 1981
- Sex, Death and Money – Dragontown – 2001
- Shadow of Yourself – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- The Sharpest Pain – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Shut Up and Rock – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Sideshow – The Last Temptation – 1994
- Simple Disobedience – Constrictor – 1986
- Sister Anne – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Sister Sara – Dragontown – 2001
- Six Hours – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Skeletons in the Closet – Special Forces – 1981
- Snakebite – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- Social Debris – Detroit Stories – 2021
- Some Folks – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- Somewhere in the Jungle – Dragontown – 2001
- Something to Remember Me By – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- The Song That Didn’t Rhyme – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- Spark in the Dark – Trash – 1989
- Spirits Rebellious – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- Stand – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Steal That Car – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Step on You – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Steven – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- Stolen Prayer – The Last Temptation – 1994
- Sunset Babies (All Got Rabies) – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Take It Like a Woman – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Talk Talk – Flush the Fashion – 1980
- Teenage Frankenstein – Constrictor – 1986
- This House Is Haunted – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- This Maniac’s in Love with You – Trash – 1989
- Thrill My Gorilla – Constrictor – 1986
- Time to Kill – Raise Your Fist and Yell – 1987
- Trash – Trash – 1989
- Trick Bag – Constrictor – 1986
- Triggerman – Dragontown – 2001
- Ubangi Stomp – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- The Underture – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- Unholy War – The Last Temptation – 1994
- Vengeance Is Mine – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- Vicious Rumours – Special Forces – 1981
- Wake Me Gently – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- Wake the Dead – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- Welcome to the Show – Road – 2023
- Welcome to My Nightmare – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- What Baby Wants – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- What Do You Want from Me? – The Eyes of Alice Cooper – 2003
- When Hell Comes Home – Welcome 2 My Nightmare – 2011
- White Line Frankenstein – Road – 2023
- Who Do You Think We Are – Special Forces – 1981
- Why Trust You – Trash – 1989
- Wicked Young Man – Brutal Planet – 2000
- Wind-Up Toy – Hey Stoopid – 1991
- Wish I Were Born in Beverly Hills – From the Inside – 1978
- Wish You Were Here – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- Woman of Mass Distraction – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Wonderful World – Detroit Stories – 2021
- The World Needs Guts – Constrictor – 1986
- Wrapped in Silk – Along Came a Spider – 2008
- Years Ago – Welcome to My Nightmare – 1975
- You and Me – Lace and Whiskey – 1977
- You Gotta Dance – Alice Cooper Goes to Hell – 1976
- You Look Good in Rags – Special Forces – 1981
- You Make Me Wanna – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- You Want It, You Got It – Special Forces – 1981
- You’re a Movie – Special Forces – 1981
- You’re My Temptation – The Last Temptation – 1994
- Your Own Worst Enemy – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- Zombie Dance – Dirty Diamonds – 2005
- $1000 High Heel Shoes – Detroit Stories – 2021
Solo studio albums
Welcome to My Nightmare (1975)
Alice Cooper Goes to Hell (1976)
Lace and Whiskey (1977)
From the Inside (1978)
Flush the Fashion (1980)
Special Forces (1981)
Zipper Catches Skin (1982)
DaDa (1983)
Constrictor (1986)
Raise Your Fist and Yell (1987)
Trash (1989)
Hey Stoopid (1991)
The Last Temptation (1994)
Brutal Planet (2000)
Dragontown (2001)
The Eyes of Alice Cooper (2003)
Dirty Diamonds (2005)
Along Came a Spider (2008)
Welcome 2 My Nightmare (2011)
Paranormal (2017)
Detroit Stories (2021)
Road (2023)
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