Alice Cooper Members, Gear & Sound

1964–1975 American rock band

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Rock New Wave Pop rock Blues rock Psychedelic rock Garage rock Protopunk Metal Hard rock Glam metal Glam rock Classic rock Heavy metal detroit rock album rock proto-punk

Members

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Joe Satriani

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Guitarist

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Deep Purple The G3 Jam Chickenfoot SatchVai Band: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai G3 Greg Kihn Band Mick Jagger & The Brothers of Sodom Squares Planet Us

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Vinnie Moore

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Guitarist

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UFO Vicious Rumors

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Jason Hook

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Guitarist Composer

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Five Finger Death Punch BulletBoys

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Nita Strauss

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Guitarist

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As Blood Runs Black We Start Wars The Wheelblocks The Iron Maidens Femme Fatale Critical Hit The Starbreakers

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Glen Buxton

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Guitarist

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The Spiders

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Al Pitrelli

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Guitarist

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Megadeth Danger Danger Savatage Asia Trans-Siberian Orchestra Van Helsing's Curse Widowmaker

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Orianthi

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Guitarist

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Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Michael Jackson (band) Carrie Underwood Backing Band RSO

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Derek Sherinian

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Keyboardist

Groups:

Dream Theater Billy Idol Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force Generation Axe Explorers Club Black Country Communion Sons of Apollo Nightmare Cinema Platypus Jughead

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Eric Singer

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Singer Drummer

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Black Sabbath Kiss The Cult Avantasia BADLANDS Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Stream The Brian May Band ESP Drive

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Michael Bruce

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Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

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The Spiders Billion Dollar Babies

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Stef Burns

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Singer Guitarist Composer

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Huey Lewis & the News Y&T

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Kane Roberts

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Singer Guitarist

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The Dudes of Wrath

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Hugh McDonald

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Bassist

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Bon Jovi

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Kip Winger

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Singer Bassist Keyboardist Composer

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The Alan Parsons Project Winger Worldstage

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Ryan Roxie

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Guitarist

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Slash's Snakepit Dad’s Porno Mag Electric Angels

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Tommy Henriksen

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Guitarist

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Hollywood Vampires Warlock War & Peace Underground Moon

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Alice Cooper

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Singer

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Hollywood Vampires The Spiders Ultra Latex The Nazz The Monsters of Rock

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Dick Wagner

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Singer Guitarist Composer Music Producer

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Kiss Aerosmith Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground The Bossmen

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Tommy Clufetos

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Drummer

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Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne Rob Zombie Tommy's RockTrip L.A. Rats

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Paul Taylor

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Guitarist Keyboardist

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Cinderella Winger The Big Rock Show Sammy Hagar and the Wabos Thee Rock N Roll Residency

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Chuck Garric

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Bassist

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Cheap Trick Dio L.A. Guns Brother Cane ESP

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Matt Laug

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Drummer

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AC/DC Autograph Slash's Snakepit

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Glen Sobel

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Drummer

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Hollywood Vampires Impellitteri SX-10 Boink!

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Pete Friesen

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Guitarist

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The Almighty Metalworks VO5

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Dennis Dunaway

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Bassist Composer

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The Spiders Blue Coupe Billion Dollar Babies

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Neal Smith

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Drummer

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Billion Dollar Babies

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Keri Kelli

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Guitarist

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Skid Row Ratt Night Ranger Warrant L.A. Guns Pretty Boy Floyd BulletBoys Slash's Snakepit Saints of the Underground Adler’s Appetite The Newlydeads Dad’s Porno Mag A New Revenge

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Eric Dover

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Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Slash's Snakepit Imperial Drag Jellyfish Tommy's RockTrip The Lickerish Quartet Halloween Jack

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Bob Marlette

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Keyboardist Music Producer

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Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne Lynyrd Skynyrd Rob Zombie Vandenberg Two Sahara Snow

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About

Alice Cooper is an influential rock band famed for pioneering the shock rock genre with their theatrical live performances and gritty sound. Originating in Phoenix, Arizona, the band initially featured Vincent Furnier (vocals), Glen Buxton (lead guitar), Michael Bruce (rhythm guitar, keyboards), Dennis Dunaway (bass guitar), and Neal Smith (drums). Over time, Alice Cooper evolved from a band name to a solo act under Furnier, who adopted the moniker for himself. The group's style spans rock, hard rock, glam rock, and heavy metal, blending elements of theatrical horror with anthemic rock tracks, making them a staple of 70s rock and beyond.

How to Sound Like Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper's sound is characterized by its aggressive, gritty guitar riffs and theatrical, eerie ambiance. The music often combines dirty, blues-inspired guitar tones with anthemic choruses and dramatic flair. A staple in achieving this sound is the use of Ibanez Jiva X guitars, which provide the necessary bite and clarity for their powerful riffs. Distortion and overdrive pedals, such as the Boss DS-1 Distortion, are crucial in delivering the raw edge that defines their music. The band's live performances often incorporate elaborate stage setups, further enhancing the dark, theatrical vibe that is a hallmark of their sound.

Discography

Alice Cooper Live

1969

Pretties for You

1969

Live

1970

Easy Action

1970

Killer

1971

Love It to Death

1971

School's Out

1972

Billion Dollar Babies

1973

Muscle of Love

1973

Welcome to My Nightmare

1975

Alice Cooper Goes to Hell

1976

Lace and Whiskey

1977

The Alice Cooper Show

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

Prince Of Darkness

1989

Trash

1989

Hey Stoopid

1991

Live at the Whiskey A-Go-Go, 1969

1992

The Last Temptation

1994

A Fistful Of Alice

1997

Brutal Planet

2003

Dragontown

2003

Brutally Live

2003

Dirty Diamonds

2005

Live At Montreux 2005

2006

Along Came A Spider

2008

The Nightmare Returns

2009

Theatre of Death (Live at Hammersmith 2009)

2010

Welcome 2 My Nightmare

2011

No More Mr Nice Guy - Live at Alexandra Palace

2015

Hollywood Vampires

2015

Peter And The Wolf In Hollywood

2015

Paranormal

2017

A Paranormal Evening at the Olympia Paris

2018

Rise

2019

Detroit Stories

2021

Live from the Astroturf

2022

Live in Rio

2023

Road

2023

Breadcrumbs

2024

The Revenge of Alice Cooper

2025

Get the Alice Cooper Sound

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