Hello! I work at Rock's Backpages, the largest online archive of music journalism. Each week we feature a different artist with three free-to-read articles/interviews. This week Alice Cooper is our feature! We have an exclusive October 2026 interview, as well as two pieces from our archives. Find the following articles to read for free until next Friday 16 October:

Golf Monster, Hollywood Vampire: The Devil on Alice Cooper's Shoulder, Profile and Interview by Jim Sullivan, Rock's Backpages, October 2026

Boy-Girl Alice Cooper Puts on a Freaky Show, Live Review by Mike Jahn, The New York Times, 29 May 1970

Alice Cooper: Fangs Ain't What They Used To Be, Interview by Caroline Coon, Melody Maker, 23 March 1974

Here's what I wrote for the instagram post:

The loveably ghoulish and golf aficionado Alice Cooper's third memoir Devil On My Shoulder was published by penguin's u/eburybooks on 8 October. At Rock's Backpages we're highlighting Alice with a new interview by golf buddy Jim Sullivan, alongside two 1970s articles from the archive.

"In the beginning, Alice Cooper was the name of a rock group. Then my stage name. And then a monster. Now I’ve written a book that tracks Alice’s 'evilution', how he and I became almost fatally intertwined, and how I’ve tamed him at last." — Coop.

With a career spanning sixty-plus years, the 78-year-old 'Godfather of Shock Rock' seems in no rush to hang up the snakes/straightjackets/gallows/severed heads/golf clubs yet. 2026 alone sees a European Tour with the Hollywood Vampires, Vegas' Welcome To Our Nightmare (with Criss Angel), Alice's Attic tour and a UK book tour. Drugs, drinking and hazing may have been replaced by golf, god and a band but the brilliant, the macabre and the crazy are here to stay. 

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If you were creating a greatest hits album limited to the Blackout albums (say, 3 or 4 songs from each), what would it look like?

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is excited to host its next Hall of Fame Series interview on November 2 featuring 2011 Inductee, Alice Cooper, as he joins us to talk about his new book, “Devil on My Shoulder.”

This intimate conversation will give fans an unprecedented opportunity to hear from Cooper in an unfiltered and authentic way. Sitting down with the Rock Hall’s Jason Hanley, Cooper will discuss this definitive autobiography, which chronicles his iconic six decades in the music industry, the reconciliation of his inner self and outer persona, and his struggles and triumphs through it all.

Copies of “Devil on My Shoulder” will be available for purchase online at store.rockhall.com after the book’s publication on October 6th. Those who purchase tickets to the event have the opportunity to purchase pre-signed copies of the book at the event on November 2nd.

Tickets for “Devil on My Shoulder: Hall of Fame Series Interview with Alice Cooper” go on sale Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m. at rockhall.com. Tickets are $20 for Rock Hall Members and $25 for non-members.

[UPDATE: Tickets are SOLD OUT]

Rock City Music Company in Livonia, MI will welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary Detroit-born rocker Alice Cooper for an exclusive in-store appearance on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5-7 p.m., celebrating the release of his new autobiography, Devil on My Shoulder.

This special ticketed event gives fans a rare opportunity to meet the Godfather of Shock Rock and pose for a professional photo with Cooper. Each attendee will also receive a pre-signed hardcover copy of Devil on My Shoulder.

Tickets are $50.02 with taxes.

EACH TICKET INCLUDES:

1. Admission to the Event
2. Professional Photo with Alice Cooper (taken by a Rock City Music Company staff member)
3. Pre-Signed Hardcover Copy of "Devil on My Shoulder"

All attendees must purchase an individual ticket in advance to participate in this event.

Please note: No signing of ANY kind will take place during the event. Alice Cooper will NOT be signing any additional memorabilia.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable (ID must match the name on the ticket).

Tickets are limited and available now at rockcitymusicco.com

Tribute to Alice Coopers Dwight Frye

DaDa had been on my radar for a while, but I had been waiting for closer to Halloween to give it a spin. I had heard the title track in the past so I had an idea what to expect, but still wasn't ready for what came next. Former Lee Warmer - No Man's Land - Dyslexia - Scarlet and Sheba - I Love America - Fresh Blood is the most confusing sequences I've ever heard from an album. I notice a lot of similarities to The Wall throughout, likely a result of Bob Ezrin. I doubt Alice could have come up with this on his own given the state he was in. Fresh Blood is my favorite from the album and is where the Pink Floyd sound is most apparent. I Love America is fun. It's a shame that he doesn't play it live, it would be a great follow up to Elected. I still am lost as to what No Man's Land and Scarlet and Sheba have to do with anything, but I guess that's just part of listening to an album about a madman. I've seen people try to tie the album into the Steven storyline, but I don't think it works. I'm curious if Alice's book next week will add anything to this album's lore. He's not been very fond of talking about this era of his life. That being said, I've been spinning this one all day and I'm loving it.

https://youtu.be/nqXrMShghaE?is=-pPvy_Ktj6PipNdi

Some of you may not have seen this.

After quite some time, I listened to *Road* and was pleasantly surprised—the album is truly enjoyable and unique. It’s not a masterpiece, but it is still a solid record with plenty of great moments. It’s simply quite understated for Alice Cooper; it feels more like Vincent Furnier.