In the first two parts of Forbes‘ exclusive interview series with classic rocker, Alice Cooper, they covered his infamous “chicken” incident, his associations with KISS, David Bowie and Elton John, the first time he heard one of his songs on the radio, his radio show, “Alice’s Attic” and its affiliation with KLOS-FM and Superadio, his 1973 appearance on the cover of Forbes, and why he still tours at age 77.
In Part 3, they discuss the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, his addiction to golf and alcohol, and his faith in Jesus Christ. The following is an excerpt from Jim Clash’s interview with Alice Cooper:
Jim Clash: “When did you know you had an alcohol problem?”
Alice Cooper: “I was the classic, somebody that uses alcohol as medicine. I’d go out and have three or four drinks, and do it every night because I needed them, not because I wanted them. ‘Oh, I’ve got two interviews, I’d better have a drink.’ Pretty soon, you drift into alcoholism. You don’t realize it until it’s too late. I never got drunk, but I always had a drink in my hand, that golden Dean Martin buzz. It didn’t look like I had a problem. I never missed a show. If I were acting, I knew all of my lines. But my guts were saying, ‘Hey, we’re dying in here.’ One morning I got up and threw up blood. Time to go to the hospital.”
Clash: “Did the alcohol help you onstage?”
Cooper: “I had a great psychiatrist. He asked me how much I drank on stage. And I answered, ‘I never drink on stage'” He then asked how much I drank when I was filming or recording. I told him I never drank then. ‘So,’ he says, ‘Alice isn’t the problem, you are.’ I didn’t even realize that. It was me the other 22 hours when I wasn’t Alice.
“A light came on. Now, like every other kid, we smoked grass in the band when we were young. In fact, Jimi Hendrix was the first to pass a joint to me [laughs]. The [real] drugs never were a problem, but the alcohol, which actually is a drug, was legal. I didn’t want to go to jail for a drug, so I drank.”
Read more at Forbes.
Alice recently announced new spring / summer dates for his “Too Close For Comfort” tour, stating “You can never be too close… right? That’s why we’ve added more dates to the 2025 Too Close For Comfort tour this spring and summer. Come along for a nightmare you won’t forget!”
Find Alice Cooper’s complete tour itinerary, as well as ticket links, at AliceCooper.com/tour.
New dates:
May
2 – VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall – Huntsville, AL
3 – Atrium Health Amphitheater – Macon, GA
5 – Montgomery Performing Arts Center – Montgomery, AL
6 – Savannah Civic Center – Johnny Mercer Theater – Savannah, GA
7 – North Charleston Performing Arts Center – North Charleston, SC
9 – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025 – Columbus, OH
10 – Dow Event Center – Saginaw, MI
13 – Vibrant Arena at The MARK – Moline, IL
14 – Miller High Life Theatre – Milwaukee, WI
15 – Ball State University – Emens Auditorium – Muncie, IN
17 – Erie Insurance Arena – Erie, PA
18 – Boardwalk Rock 2025 – Ocean City, MD
20 – Mohegan Arena – Wilkes-Barre, PA
22 – Stanley Performing Arts Center – Utica, NY
23 – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
24 – Ocean Casino Resort – Atlantic City, NJ
August
15 – Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, PA
19 – Salem Civic Center – Salem, VA
20 – The Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, TN
21 – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium – Chattanooga, TN
23 – The Factory – Chesterfield, MO
26 – Vibrant Music Hall – Waukee, IA
27 – Orpheum Theater – Omaha, NE
30 – Elvis Presley’s Memphis – Graceland Soundstage – Memphis, TN
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In Part 3, they discuss the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, his addiction to golf and alcohol, and his faith in Jesus Christ. The following is an excerpt from Jim Clash’s interview with Alice Cooper:
Jim Clash: “When did you know you had an alcohol problem?”
Alice Cooper: “I was the classic, somebody that uses alcohol as medicine. I’d go out and have three or four drinks, and do it every night because I needed them, not because I wanted them. ‘Oh, I’ve got two interviews, I’d better have a drink.’ Pretty soon, you drift into alcoholism. You don’t realize it until it’s too late. I never got drunk, but I always had a drink in my hand, that golden Dean Martin buzz. It didn’t look like I had a problem. I never missed a show. If I were acting, I knew all of my lines. But my guts were saying, ‘Hey, we’re dying in here.’ One morning I got up and threw up blood. Time to go to the hospital.”
Clash: “Did the alcohol help you onstage?”
Cooper: “I had a great psychiatrist. He asked me how much I drank on stage. And I answered, ‘I never drink on stage'” He then asked how much I drank when I was filming or recording. I told him I never drank then. ‘So,’ he says, ‘Alice isn’t the problem, you are.’ I didn’t even realize that. It was me the other 22 hours when I wasn’t Alice.
“A light came on. Now, like every other kid, we smoked grass in the band when we were young. In fact, Jimi Hendrix was the first to pass a joint to me [laughs]. The [real] drugs never were a problem, but the alcohol, which actually is a drug, was legal. I didn’t want to go to jail for a drug, so I drank.”
Read more at Forbes.
Alice recently announced new spring / summer dates for his “Too Close For Comfort” tour, stating “You can never be too close… right? That’s why we’ve added more dates to the 2025 Too Close For Comfort tour this spring and summer. Come along for a nightmare you won’t forget!”
Find Alice Cooper’s complete tour itinerary, as well as ticket links, at AliceCooper.com/tour.
New dates:
May
2 – VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall – Huntsville, AL
3 – Atrium Health Amphitheater – Macon, GA
5 – Montgomery Performing Arts Center – Montgomery, AL
6 – Savannah Civic Center – Johnny Mercer Theater – Savannah, GA
7 – North Charleston Performing Arts Center – North Charleston, SC
9 – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025 – Columbus, OH
10 – Dow Event Center – Saginaw, MI
13 – Vibrant Arena at The MARK – Moline, IL
14 – Miller High Life Theatre – Milwaukee, WI
15 – Ball State University – Emens Auditorium – Muncie, IN
17 – Erie Insurance Arena – Erie, PA
18 – Boardwalk Rock 2025 – Ocean City, MD
20 – Mohegan Arena – Wilkes-Barre, PA
22 – Stanley Performing Arts Center – Utica, NY
23 – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
24 – Ocean Casino Resort – Atlantic City, NJ
August
15 – Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, PA
19 – Salem Civic Center – Salem, VA
20 – The Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, TN
21 – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium – Chattanooga, TN
23 – The Factory – Chesterfield, MO
26 – Vibrant Music Hall – Waukee, IA
27 – Orpheum Theater – Omaha, NE
30 – Elvis Presley’s Memphis – Graceland Soundstage – Memphis, TN
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