Cardiacs

The ORGAN (http://www.organart.demon.co.uk/) fanzine produced a Cardiacs anthology of interviews and reviews in 1993.
. No official Cardiacs histories or biographies have been published.
. Other and related releases. 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. Videos. "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.

Albums. "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. Singles and EPs. How original"-Alice Cooper. Influences the band have cited include Gong, early Genesis, and Frank Zappa. On Marilyn Manson "He has a woman's name and wears makeup. Musical prejudice is the worst thing in the world.". I think we all should support a great guy like Bush and Rock Star should back him up.".

Whatever they play. We sleep all day, we play music at night and very rarely do we sit around reading the Washington Journal. "There's nothing wrong with any kind of band in the world. Why are we rock stars? Because we're morons. It's chaos, but it's ordered chaos - everything is really. Look out of the window.". 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. "Everything we play is written, right down to the last drumbeat. So when I see all these rock stars up there talking politics, it makes me sick.

In 1995 much of the Cardiacs back catalogue was re-released on CD. 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. By the end of 1990, the band had slimmed down to a four piece, using a backing tape for live shows. Rock should never be in bed with politics. The release of Is This The Life in 1988 saw brief chart success and the attention of a wider audience, as the single reached the Indie top ten in the UK. I call it treason against rock 'n' roll because rock is the antithesis of politics. anything goes - even INCEST." Much of the misunderstanding was perpetuated by Tim himself. Bush "To me, that's treason.

In March 1987 the British tabloid newspaper the Sunday Sport ran a story 'exposing' the supposedly incestuous relationship between Tim and Sarah, mistaking the couple for brother and sister,"In their bizarre world of music. On Anti-War Music and Artist that oppose George W. While the tour gave Cardiacs some overdue publicity, Marillion's fanbase took an aversion to them resulting in the band being bottled on stage. 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, Cardiacs supported Marillion at the personal request of Marillion’s lead singer Fish. 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. Tim and Sarah got married in July 1983. Cooper has still not been inducted - on balance, unjustifiably, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The band's line-up was whittled down throughout 1983 from eight to six (Tim, Jim, Sarah, Bill, Dom, and Tim) the line-up that would remain for the rest of the 1980s. 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. Early releases followed the punk DIY ethic, and included limited runs of the cassette albums The Obvious Identity, Toy World, and The Seaside. Cooper owns a rock and roll club called Cooperstown in Arizona and Cleveland, Ohio. Starting off as The Filth or Philip Pilf and the Filth, the band underwent a series of name changes, becoming Cardiac Arrest, then The Obvious Identity, and Alphabet before settling on Cardiacs by the end of 1980. Cooper continues to record and tour heavily as of January 2005. Since then the band line-up has remained fluid, undergoing numerous line-up changes, with Tim's brother Jim Smith being the only other surviving original member, and many previous members appearing now and again for live performances, or helping out backstage (and vice vera). It is located at the corner of Orange Drive and Hollywood Boulevard.

Cardiacs were formed by Tim Smith in suburban Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, sometime around 1977. Cooper received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003. Combining the excitement and energy of punk rock with the intricacies and technical cleverness of early British progressive rock, a combination sometimes referred to as pronk, their sound is unique and varied. 2003 saw the release of The Eyes of Alice Cooper which featured his recent touring band. Cardiacs are a British band formed in 1977. Frankly, these were not much good. Cardiacs and Affectionate Friends (2001) ORG228. It was succeeded by Dragontown in 2001, which has been described by Cooper as being "the worst town on Brutal Planet".

Tim Smith's OceanLandWorld (1995) ALPH 020. Brutal Planet is strong, dark and loud with motives from brutality of a real world without much philosophy. The Sea Nymphs Cassette (1992). A pause, lasting for six years, ended in 2000 with Brutal Planet. Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr Drake Cassette ALPH 003. In 1994 he released The Last Temptation, which contains deeper theological thoughts. Maresnest, live at Salisbury Arts Centre 30 June 1990. In 1992, he made a famous cameo in the movie Wayne's World, in which he discusses the history of Milwaukee in some depth.

Seaside Treats (1985). In 1991, the album Hey Stoopid was released, and the song with same name became an anti-drug anthem. Surbiton Assembly Rooms 1985. In 1989 he released the Desmond Child-produced Trash with the hit singles "Poison", "Bed Of Nails" and "House Of Fire". Greatest Hits ALPH 029. Kane Roberts would go on as a solo artist, while Kip Formed Winger. Guns (1999) ALPH 027. 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.

Sing to God (1995) ALP 022, 023, 024 This LP was released in two parts. Cooper then released Constrictor (1986) which had more, but still very limited, success, followed by Raise Your Fist And Yell (1987). Sampler (1995) ALPH 019. They were very strange and bizarre at that time, and are now considered cult classics. All that Glitters is a Mares Nest ALPH 018. His albums from the beginning of 1980s, Flush The Fashion, Special Forces, Zipper Catches Skin, and DaDa, were not commercially successful. Heaven Born and Ever Bright (1992)ALPH 017. Cooper himself chipped in over $27,000 for the project, doing it in memory of friend and comedian Groucho Marx.

Songs for Ships and Irons (1991) ALPH 014. Around this time Cooper led celebrities in raising money to remodel the famous Hollywood sign in California. The Seaside reissue ALPH 013. The life changing event also led Cooper, whose father was a preacher, to become a Christian. On Land and in the Sea (1989) ALPH 012. This may be responsible for a surprise return to form on the hard-rocking, semi-autobiographical album From The Inside. Cardiacs Live recorded live at The Paradiso, Amsterdam (1988) ALPH 010. After three further disappointing albums, in 1977 Cooper was hospitalized in a New York sanitarium for alcoholism.

A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window (1988) ALPH 007. 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. Rude Bootleg (1987) recorded live at the Reading Festival 1986 ALPH 005. The album was another top 10 hit for Cooper. Big Ship Mini Album (1987) ALPH 004. He was backed by Lou Reed's band, guitarist Dick Wagner, guitarist Steve Hunter, bassist Prakash John, keyboardist Joseph Chrowski, and drummer Penti Glan. The Seaside Cassette (1983) ALPH 001. His first solo album was Welcome to my Nightmare.

Archive Cardiacs Cassette (1983) ALPH 000. 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. Toy World Cassette (1981). 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. The Obvious Identity Cassette (1980). Nice Guy," became a Top 10 hit in Britain, and reached number 25 in the U.S. Signs (1999) ALPH 028. 1 in both the US and Britain. That album's first single, "No More Mr.

Odd Even ALPH 026. Billion Dollar Babies, released in 1973, was the band's most commercially successful album, reaching no. Bellyeye (1995) ORGAN011. The title song went Top 10 in the US and a number one single in the UK. Manhoo (1995) ALPH 025. The album reached number two on the charts and sold over a million copies. Day Is Gone 12" and CD (1991) ALPH 015. 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.

Baby Heart Dirt 7" and 12" (1989) ALPH 011. A hit single soon followed in 1971's "I'm Eighteen". Susannah's Still Alive 7" and 12" (1988) ALPH 009. 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. Is This The Life 7" and 12" (1988) ALPH 008. In 1970, the band teamed up with fledgling producer Bob Ezrin on their album etitled Love it to Death. There's Too Many Irons In The Fire 12" EP (1987) ALPH 006. 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.

Seaside Treats 12" EP (1985) ALPH 002. 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. A Bus for a Bus on the Bus 7" (1979) TOR 002. 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. [The Trudy (http://void.moleseyjugglers.co.uk/tlmb/TheTrudy/TrudyRe-Entry.html)] (Peter Tagg and Ralph Cade - after leaving Cardiacs). 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. Spratley's Japs (Tim). Furnier officially changed his own name to Alice Cooper for a successful solo career.

The Sound (Mick Pugh and Colvin Myers - after leaving Cardiacs). Alice Cooper was originally just the name of Furnier's band. Tim Smith's OceanLandWorld (Tim Smith's solo project). 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. Shrubbies (Dominic Luckman - after leaving Cardiacs). Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier, February 4, 1948), is a heavy metal singer and musician. The Sea Nymphs (Tim, Sarah, Bill). The Eyes Of Alice Cooper (2003).

Ring (Christian Hayes - prior to joining Cardiacs). DragonTown (2001). Panixphere (Tim Smith, Jon Poole, and Christian Hayes). Brutal Planet (2000). Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr Drake (Tim Smith, Sarah Smith, and Bill Drake). The Life And Crimes Of Alice Cooper (4 CD Box) (1999). Mikrokosmos (Christian Hayes solo project). A Fistful Of Alice (Live) (1997).

Mice (Dominic Luckman - after leaving Cardiacs). The Last Temptation (1994). Levitation (Christian Hayes - after leaving Cardiacs). Hey Stoopid (1991). The Lake of Puppies (Bill Drake - after leaving Cardiacs). Trash (1989). Dark Star (Christian Hayes - after leaving Cardiacs, and Levitation). Raise Your Fist And Yell (1987).

Catherine in a Cupboard (Bill Drake, Bob Leith, Jim Smith). Constrictor (1986). Ad Nauseum (Jon Poole, and Bob Leith – prior to joining Cardiacs). DaDa (1983). Kavus Torabi (2003-present). Zipper Catches Skin (1982). Peter Tagg (1979). Special Forces (1981).

Sarah Smith (ne Cutts) (1980-1990). Flush The Fashion (1980). Jim Smith aka Patty Pilf (1977-present). From The Inside (1978). Tim Smith aka Philip Pilf(1977-present). The Alice Cooper Show (Live) (1977). Graham Simmonds (left 1983). Lace And Whiskey (1977).

Tim Quy (1980-1990). Alice Cooper Goes To Hell (1976). Michael Pugh aka Peter Boker. Welcome To My Nightmare (1975). Bob Leith (1994-present). Greatest Hits (1974). Jon Poole (1992-2004). Muscle Of Love (1973).

Colvin Mayers aka Max Cat. Billion Dollar Babies (1973). Dominic Luckman (1983-1990). School's Out (1972). Marguerite Johnson (left 1983). Killer (1971). Christian Hayes aka Bic (1989-1992). Love It To Death (1971).

William (Bill) Drake (left 1990). Easy Action (1970). Mark Cawthra aka Little Bobby Shattocks. Pretties For You (1969). Ralph Cade (1979). Bob Leith - drums, backing vocals.

Kavus Torabi - guitar, backing vocals. Jim Smith - bass, backing vocals. Tim Smith - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards.