Alice Cooper

(Vincent Furnier)
musician
Born: 2/4/1948
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan

Rock musician known for his hard-rock teen anthems and theatrical live shows featuring shocking stunts and props. The son of protestant preacher, Cooper began playing in bands while in high school. After moving to Los Angeles in 1968, he released two albums on the label of experimental rock virtuosoFrank Zappa.In 1974, Cooper fired his band to embark on a solo career, scoring hits off several albums, includingWelcome to My Nightmare(1975),Trash(1989), andA Fistful of Alice(1997). He also appeared in the filmsSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band(1978),Wayne's World(1992) andNightmare on Elm Street Part VI(1992).