Alice Cooper

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. As of January 2005, the album is currently being recorded. The Audience tore it to pieces and threw back all the parts on stage, and the next day the paper goes Alice Cooper bites the head off chicken and drinks the blood and all that, I get a call from Frank Zappa asking Did you really do this? and I go No, then he's like Well don't tell anyone because they love it."-Alice Cooper,The History of Rock N Roll. In November 2004, it was announced on http://www.depechemode.com that the band was planning on going into the studio to record an album in early 2005 with producer Ben Hillier. "Somebody threw a Chicken On stage, and I come from Detroit i've never been on a farm in my life, so I think well it's a chicken it has wings it'll fly, so I pick up and threw back to the audience thinking it'll fly in the sun set. In August 2004, Mute announced a DVD release of "Devotional" and a new remix completion album Remixes 81-04 that covers some new & unreleased promo mixes of the singles from 1981 to 2004.

"Look Marilyn Manson is a New School Alice Cooper, he's out there to shock and give a good show, and that's what we were all about"-Alice Cooper, an interview on MTV. 2003 saw the release of Dave Gahan's solo album, Paper Monsters, followed by a worldwide tour and a DVD taken from it, titled Live Monsters, Martin Gore continued his solo career with the release of Counterfeit 2, and Andrew Fletcher launched his own label, Toast Hawaii. How original"-Alice Cooper. Wilder himself has stated that he contributed a lion's share of work while receiving the least credit on past albums. On Marilyn Manson "He has a woman's name and wears makeup. It has been suggested that a failure of the band to recognize its own brand appeal in releasing previous records may have played some part in his departure, with other factors including the drug addiction issues of Dave Gahan; Martin Gore's admission of "battling his own demons" at this time; and growing tensions between Wilder and Andrew Fletcher. I think we all should support a great guy like Bush and Rock Star should back him up.". In June 1995 after the Devotional tour, Alan Wilder left the band citing "unsatisfactory internal working conditions", while continuing to work on his personal project Recoil.

We sleep all day, we play music at night and very rarely do we sit around reading the Washington Journal. After the much earlier departure of Vince Clarke, a gradual change away from their roots can hardly have been unexpected. Why are we rock stars? Because we're morons. indeed, in a CD booklet, Dave Gahan is instead pictured lovingly holding an acoustic guitar - a far cry from the synthpop ideal of 'keyboards with everything'. If you're listening to a rock star in order to get your information on who to vote for, you're a bigger moron than they are. One marked change in the style of music throughout the history of this band has been a move away from keyboards and heavily synth pop-influenced sound.. So when I see all these rock stars up there talking politics, it makes me sick. Techno pioneers such as Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson and Juan Atkins regularly quoted Depeche Mode as an influence in their development of proto-techno during the Detroit Techno explosion in the late 80s.

When I was a kid and my parents started talking about politics, I'd run to my room and put on the Rolling Stones as loud as I could. Depeche Mode had a great influence on the emergence of the techno and electronica music scenes through the late 80s and 90s. Rock should never be in bed with politics. Pennebaker, recently released on DVD, which is notable for an element of fan interaction. I call it treason against rock 'n' roll because rock is the antithesis of politics. The tour was documented in a film by D.A. Bush "To me, that's treason. The 101 tour culminated in a final concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl with a sell-out attendance of 80,000 (the highest in 8 years for the venue).

On Anti-War Music and Artist that oppose George W. In the intervening years between the mid-80s and 90s, the band's popularity in the US grew to massive proportions. Malmsteen, Mötley Crüe, Melvins, Tool, UFO, W.A.S.P., Michael Jackson, Megadeth, and of course Marilyn Manson, who has been called an imitation of Cooper. In 1984 Depeche Mode made in-roads into America, which spawned the US-only release of Catching Up With Depeche Mode. Many artists and rock bands claim to be fans of Cooper's, including KISS, Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Alice In Chains, U2, Guttermouth, The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden, Yngwie J. In the early 1980s the band's popularity was largely confined to Europe (particularly Germany) and their style was Synth pop. Cooper has still not been inducted - on balance, unjustifiably, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He wrote The Landscape is Changing and Two Minute Warning for their 1983 album, Construction Time Again, as well as Fools, the B-side to the Love in Itself single, In Your Memory, the B-side to the People Are People single, and If You Want on the 1984 album Some Great Reward, but his main contribution to Depeche Mode was in the technical and musical production aspects.

Cooper is also an avid golfer and also has a popular syndicated radio show called "Nights with Alice Cooper" where classic rock and roll songs are showcased. After Vince's departure, Martin Gore, who had written Tora! Tora! Tora! and Big Muff on their debut album, took over as the band's primary song-writer and in 1982 the album A Broken Frame was released. After this, Alan Wilder joined the band as a permanent replacement for Clarke. Cooper owns a rock and roll club called Cooperstown in Arizona and Cleveland, Ohio. Soon after, Vince Clarke left to form a new band, Yazoo (Yaz in the US) with Alison Moyet, The Assembly with Feargal Sharkey, Dave Clempson and Eric Radcliffe, and later Erasure with Andy Bell. Cooper continues to record and tour heavily as of January 2005. The band became part of Daniel Miller's Mute label by verbal contract, and released their first album, Speak and Spell, in 1981. It is located at the corner of Orange Drive and Hollywood Boulevard. The new name was taken from a French fashion magazine, "Dépêche-mode", translates to "fashion telegram".

Cooper received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003. Andrew Fletcher then became part of the band and it was renamed "Composition of Sound." David Gahan joined the band in 1980 after Vince Clarke heard him perform at a local gig, and "Depeche Mode" was born. 2003 saw the release of The Eyes of Alice Cooper which featured his recent touring band. Depeche Mode's origins can be traced back to 1976, when Vince Clarke and Andrew Fletcher formed a band known as "No Romance in China." The band was unsuccessful and in 1979, Vince Clarke formed a new band named "French Look" with Martin Gore. Frankly, these were not much good.
. It was succeeded by Dragontown in 2001, which has been described by Cooper as being "the worst town on Brutal Planet". Former members include:.

Brutal Planet is strong, dark and loud with motives from brutality of a real world without much philosophy. The three current members of Depeche Mode are:. A pause, lasting for six years, ended in 2000 with Brutal Planet. As of 2005, Depeche Mode have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. In 1994 he released The Last Temptation, which contains deeper theological thoughts. Depeche Mode had many videos heavily rotated on MTV and MuchMusic. In 1992, he made a famous cameo in the movie Wayne's World, in which he discusses the history of Milwaukee in some depth. They are one of the longest-lived and most successful bands to have emerged during the New Wave/New Romantic era.

In 1991, the album Hey Stoopid was released, and the song with same name became an anti-drug anthem. Depeche Mode was originally founded in 1980 as a synth pop band in the town of Basildon, England. In 1989 he released the Desmond Child-produced Trash with the hit singles "Poison", "Bed Of Nails" and "House Of Fire". Remixes 81 - 04 (2004). Kane Roberts would go on as a solo artist, while Kip Formed Winger. Exciter (2001). Both Constrictor and Raise Your Fist and Yell were recorded with guitarist Kane Roberts & bassist Kip Winger, both of whom would leave the band by the end of 1987. The Singles (81-85) Re-released/Repackaged (1998).

Cooper then released Constrictor (1986) which had more, but still very limited, success, followed by Raise Your Fist And Yell (1987). The Singles (86-98) (1998). They were very strange and bizarre at that time, and are now considered cult classics. Ultra (1997). His albums from the beginning of 1980s, Flush The Fashion, Special Forces, Zipper Catches Skin, and DaDa, were not commercially successful. Songs of Faith and Devotion Live (1993). Cooper himself chipped in over $27,000 for the project, doing it in memory of friend and comedian Groucho Marx. Songs of Faith and Devotion (1993).

Around this time Cooper led celebrities in raising money to remodel the famous Hollywood sign in California. Violator (1990). The life changing event also led Cooper, whose father was a preacher, to become a Christian. 101 (live) (1989). This may be responsible for a surprise return to form on the hard-rocking, semi-autobiographical album From The Inside. Music for the Masses (1987). After three further disappointing albums, in 1977 Cooper was hospitalized in a New York sanitarium for alcoholism. Black Celebration (1986).

The album featured the song and feminist anthem, "Only Women Bleed", but without the old band this album marked out the direction Alice would now take - a move toward rock's mainstream. Catching Up With Depeche Mode [North America only] (1985). The album was another top 10 hit for Cooper. The Singles (81-85) (1985). He was backed by Lou Reed's band, guitarist Dick Wagner, guitarist Steve Hunter, bassist Prakash John, keyboardist Joseph Chrowski, and drummer Penti Glan. Some Great Reward (1984). His first solo album was Welcome to my Nightmare. People Are People (1984).

In 1975, the band split - Cooper himself wanting to retain the theatrics that had brought them so much attention, the rest of the group wanting to concentrate on the music which had given them credibility. Construction Time Again (1983). With a string of successful concept albums in the bag, the band toured the world - attempts to ban their shocking act by politicians and pressure groups only serving to fuel the myth of Alice Cooper and generate more audience interest. A Broken Frame (1982). Nice Guy," became a Top 10 hit in Britain, and reached number 25 in the U.S. Speak & Spell (1981). 1 in both the US and Britain. That album's first single, "No More Mr. Alan Wilder (keyboards, drums, songwriting), from 1983-95.

Billion Dollar Babies, released in 1973, was the band's most commercially successful album, reaching no. Vince Clarke (songwriting, keyboards), from 1980-82. The title song went Top 10 in the US and a number one single in the UK. Andrew Fletcher (keyboards, backing vocals). The album reached number two on the charts and sold over a million copies. David Gahan (lead vocals). The band's mix of shock and glam captured a teen audience bored with bearded, denim-clad hippy bands and in the summer of 1972, Alice Cooper served up School's Out to their hungry audience, their biggest success. Martin Gore (songwriting, guitar, keyboards, backing and occasional lead vocals).

A hit single soon followed in 1971's "I'm Eighteen". This was the first of more than 10 Alice Cooper group and solo albums done with Ezrin who is credited with having helped to create their definitive sound. In 1970, the band teamed up with fledgling producer Bob Ezrin on their album etitled Love it to Death. Although the band incorporated theatrics in their stage act from the outset, a chance case of press misreporting an unfortunate, unrehearsed stage routine involving Alice and a live chicken led to the band changing tack - capitalising on tabloid sensationalism and creating a new sub-genre, Shock Rock.

After moving to California in 1968, the band enlisted Shep Gordon as their manager, and the band was soon signed to Frank Zappa's label, Straight Records - releasing two competent but outlandish albums, Pretties For You and Easy Action, to a frosty public and critical reception. Furnier, upon learning that Todd Rundgren also had a band called the Nazz, changed the band's name to Alice Cooper, which at that time included guitarist Mike Bruce, guitarist Glen Buxton, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith. Furnier, of French ancestry, born in Detroit and heavily influenced by The Beatles, formed a number of rock bands in the 1960s, including the Earwigs, The Spiders, and The Nazz. Furnier officially changed his own name to Alice Cooper for a successful solo career.

Alice Cooper was originally just the name of Furnier's band. He is best known for his stage performances, which are often theatrical and violent, utilizing make-up, electric chairs, guillotines, decapitated human heads, fake blood, and boa constrictors. Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier, February 4, 1948), is a heavy metal singer and musician. The Eyes Of Alice Cooper (2003).

DragonTown (2001). Brutal Planet (2000). The Life And Crimes Of Alice Cooper (4 CD Box) (1999). A Fistful Of Alice (Live) (1997).

The Last Temptation (1994). Hey Stoopid (1991). Trash (1989). Raise Your Fist And Yell (1987).

Constrictor (1986). DaDa (1983). Zipper Catches Skin (1982). Special Forces (1981).

Flush The Fashion (1980). From The Inside (1978). The Alice Cooper Show (Live) (1977). Lace And Whiskey (1977).

Alice Cooper Goes To Hell (1976). Welcome To My Nightmare (1975). Greatest Hits (1974). Muscle Of Love (1973).

Billion Dollar Babies (1973). School's Out (1972). Killer (1971). Love It To Death (1971).

Easy Action (1970). Pretties For You (1969).