Alice Cooper's (Part 2) Greatest Guitar Riffs [Guitar Lesson, Song Analysis, Classic Rock Songs]

[@rockinvida1960]

Bob Ezrin deserves a mention here, because his production was a HUGE part of the Alice Cooper band’s sound and what made those records so great & iconic.

[@dw7704]

He also got the to practice differently and work on songwriting and that paid off

[@blackmanops3749]

Yes, a part 3,4,5 and more. Any and all. The dual guitars of Under my wheels. The complimentary bass lines of Blue Turk. So much awesomeness!

[@nickcosta8062]

AC is a testament to his ability to evolve and stay in the game and always having the best musicians to play on his records... He's a great personality The Ballad of Dwight Frye is still one of the most bizarre things I ever heard... Good stuff!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you Nick!! I’ll give it a listen on your recommendation!!

[@NoLegalPlunder]

Awesome! His album Flush the Fashion is one of my favorite albums ever. I think it’s criminally underrated. The riffs on it are extra special. The follow-up, Zipper Catches Skin is right up there as well.

[@changelocation]

I agree have been listening to early alice a lot whilst decorating dada also former Lee warmer a favourite a quess I like the character of Alice more than the rock side.🙂

[@FrankFurankisanBall]

And lets not forget his Bio From the Inside, a very honest Alice.

[@JJKarpinski]

Flush The Fashion is awesome. I'm a model citizen!

[@eddiecarter9831]

Another awesome breakdown! The music of Alice Cooper, both the original band and his solo stuff, are very underrated. "Cold Ethyl" and "Black Widoe" are 2 more great riffs from the Nightmare album. "Guilty" from Goes to Hell is another one. "Brutal Planet" and "Vengeance is Mine" are great ones from his more recent catalog.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll give them a listen!

[@sterlingmcvay2469]

Caught In A Dream is Pure Classic Rock!!

[@RCP3Kids]

Kudos for giving this wonderful band the review they deserve. And also for giving Vincent Price his place in Americana. He was so wonderful to those of us growing us on the 60s and 70s

[@craigmckinnon242]

Those original Alice Cooper albums are my favorite you're really in my wheelhouse bud. Glen Buxton rolling Stone ranked Glenn the 90th best guitar out of 100. Huge great rifts!!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Wow, that’s awesome fact.

[@johnvrabec9747]

Alice Cooper was probably my first favorite hard rock band. From Love it to Death to Welcome to My Nightmare, I was constantly listening to those albums. I remember my Mom asking me what the hell I was listening to, especially Killer and BDB lol finally got to see him live on Halloween night many years ago, he brought the gallows out of retirement. What a show!

[@stratman9449]

i just watched your Alice #1 installment, and here you are again, Carl......😀....nice.....

[@markymark560]

I went to an Alice Cooper gig when i was really young and it was brilliant. He came on stage with a giant live snake, had his head cut off in a guillotine and did this amazing dance with a women who he started throwing about the stage when he swopped her for a manequin in the stage fog. It was great.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

That’s an awesome remembrance! Thanks for sharing.

[@cletuschrist]

So good!!!! Looking forward to a Mick Ronson/Spiders from Mars list 😉

[@youshaveice]

His "lost years" albums have some great song and riffs. For people new to Cooper you shouldn't ignore those albums!

[@whodude68]

So impressive Carl! Thanks for reminding folks that despite the groundbreaking theatrics of the original group, it all goes back to the amazing music they made. They were far more than just a gimmick, these songs have held up very well over time. Essential.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Amen to that! Great great songs!

[@lindsaydouglas381]

Can't wait to see Part 3. Your videos are priceless. Love'm to Death 🙂

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you so much. If you don’t mind, please share my channel with others as I have to build the subscriber base in order to keep this going!

[@trioguitar]

Oh yes - that Vincent Price part is one of my all time favourite moments and memories listening to my records in my early teenage years - I'd play the Devils' Food/Black Widow medley over and over! 👍👍

[@Saul_HUDSON]

Very nice job Man, love it ! And your tone is just perfect ! Thanks !

[@johnwatson3948]

Great as always - thanks for doing “Devils Food” one of the greatest songs but always wished it wasn’t so short on the album. I once shot an interview with Neal Smith at his house - Dennis Dunaway was there and they both had fun telling the story of each Alice album. Said “Muscle of Love” was returned by many stores because they didn’t realize the fake stain at the bottom of the cardboard box cover was fake.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Awesome story! Thank you so much. I never dug into this music until I did the episode. I’m sooo glad I did!!

[@ray.watts.44]

Loved part 2 thank you Carl. For possible future consideration how about You Drive Me Nervous from Killer including the parts in the chorus which sounds like a bend and hammer-ons (possibly) going simultaneously, would love to know how they got that sound.

[@elinino5275]

The bass is absolute nuts on muscle of love!

[@sixstrings5876]

Thanks so much for bringing all those riff gems back to daylight!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!! Please share so we can build the subscribers so I can keep it going!!

[@owenthomas1045]

Carl back again with the quality content! Keep it up Carl, your channel will continue to grow! I really enjoy the way you speak about these songs when you add the theory talk in between a lot of this music. Helps solidify my overall playing and theoretical knowledge at the same time!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you! So glad it’s helpful!

[@NoNameNo.5]

Just found this channel, very cool. CB is a wizard!

[@robertacolarette1594]

Carl, I love hearing these guitar sounds being recreated full out by you. It’s a real thrill. I loved Alice Cooper strictly for these amazing guitar riffs. So powerful. Thanks.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thanks. I put a lot of care into trying to get them just right!

[@robertacolarette1594]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic You sure got’em right.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@straycatflauter5377]

Great job as always. I forgot to say when you did eighteen in the 1970 release I was 18... no wonder I dug it

[@yoyo1899]

Great insight, top quality job as always.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you! Please share and help me recruit more subscribers so I can keep the channel going.

[@troyfrost1980]

Carl B..... You are the best man you do great guitar lesson every time thanks. 👍🎸

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@georgekellie6882]

Great work Carl, again. I have really enjoyed these two videos. Such great riffs. Schools out and elected are so cool, but they're all amazing. Hats off to you sir.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you! Those are such great songs!

[@stephenlandry9343]

I absolutely love that old Alice cooper. Wow you're so right about Devils food. It gave me fits back in the day. It literally sounds like a ascension. Now I know. I'm at a stale mate on my favorite Alice album. It's one of either killer, billion dollar baby or welcome to my nightmare. Thank man! So so cool.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!!!

[@evitative462]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic is there anywhere I can find details about your Les Paul? Curious to see what looks like a Standard with block inlays.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I’m going to do an episode about this lovely, but strange creature soon!

[@stephenlandry9343]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic can't wait! I want to get you album,but with the grandkids birthdays and Christmas in the same month. Needless to say I'm tapped out at the moment. So it looks like it will be January. I'm not sucking up but you are my favorite modern guitarist. You style and influence are almost identical to mine. Of course your a much better player and talent Than I. I bet your album kicks serious ass. I'll order it in January and I'm looking forward to a non disappointing new record. I just know it will be great. Thank for all the long forgotten licks and songs. It takes me back to the best times of my life. Thank you so much.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Your quite welcome! I think you’ll like my Album Collinwood Yards - it’s a but progressive with lots of guitars. I understand the tight finance situation! I’ll hook you up with a discount promo code if you message me directly!

[@kennethbishop8128]

Love your stuff Carl. I was surprised by the ommission of "Cold Ethyl". A riff that I love.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I’ll give it a listen!!

[@MrBlackskye]

Just discovered your channel today..great stuff!! Im with you! I always heard that high B on "Mr Nice Guy"...so many great riffs & rhythms to pull from the Cooper band & his solo work right? Dick Wagner & Steve Hunter! Always loved the rhythm & lead work on "Its Hot Tonight" from Lace & Whiskey. But yeah, love your channel & your enthusiasm & the appreciation for the material you cover!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you sooo much!! I hope you subscribed!!

[@rambleon2011]

Can you cover Generation Landslide? Amazing and unique guitar and bass intro along with an incredible harmonica and guitar solo at the end. This song should have gotten as much airplay as all of other Alice Cooper’s hits.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I’ll give it a listen!!

[@michaelrigoli]

Really great Carl!!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@bryanwilliams3665]

That's a fantastic run through Carl . Alice always had wonderful players. i saw the "Trashed' Tour 1990.. Al Pitrelli on guitar. Beyond awesome.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thanks Bryan! I’m so glad you like my work! Great chatting with you Monday/Tuesday!! Peace, Carl

[@roderickstaples127]

Elected is my favorite Alice song too.

[@billsmith2212]

While I love the original group , Welcome To My Nightmare had top musicians . Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner on guitars . Prakash John on bass . They did the live Rock and Roll Animal album with Lou Reed . I saw them twice with AC . They did a guitar duel that went on about 5 minutes at the MSG show - in capes ! Top shelf !

[@wilhelmrogue1]

Keep these riff vids coming pls… awesome

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@mnickas]

Carl, nice job analogizing Elected to riffs from Hendrix and The Who! I always heard the similarity to Bell Boy but never noticed the resemblance to Dolly Dagger.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

You’re so welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the insights! Please share my channel with others as I need to grow my subscriber base in order to keep this going!

[@kimedmond5377]

I love Alice Cooper the Rock Riffs are Bad Ass. I mean how can you not love this band. All the Riffs are so catchy and I don’t know how anyone can’t love this band I mean to me they are one of the best.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Agreed

[@shasta810]

Great job! definitely do a part 3. Those Steve Hunter Dick Wagner riffs were all great as well.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you! Please share the link. We’re hoping to build the subscribers so I can keep the channel going.

[@shasta810]

these guys were a great duo handpicked by Alice for the 1975. Welcome to my nightmare, album and tour. they played on more Alice Cooper albums and tours throughout the 70s.

[@shasta810]

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[@kenwilliams2271]

I always enjoy your videos you also have great taste in music . And good setup marshall and les paul I have a 1956 les paul junior

[@outtathyme5679]

Great stuff

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@paulbaluch439]

Man you got that tone that sound right down to a science love your amp setup I miss seeing bottoms that look like that LOL. I was at that billion dollar baby show at the public hall in 73. It was a great concert, Man I grew up with Alice Cooper songs I can't count how many times I did under my wheels and Baby be my lover .. thank you Carl for all you do you rock😎🎸👍🍕🍻

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you for the kind words and encouragement! Please help spread the word about my channel if you don’t mind!

[@paulbaluch439]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic I will definitely do that I will be sending your stuff out east to my music friends out there and Out West to my music friends that way I don't mind spreading the word about great talent and that is something you have

[@mrkleen9511]

My 1st rock concert as a young teenager was Alice Cooper Billion Dollar Babies tour. I don't think ive ever been the same since

[@EdA1]

Great stuff as always, Carl! But no Be My Lover?!… I know it’s only three chords, but it’s a classic and great chorus well. 😊

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

It had a strong consideration!

[@timfatout9422]

Intro from the song Poison seems like an obvious riff to me

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

You’re right. I learned it, but held it back in case there’s a part 3!

[@ericfielding2540]

Did the singer who changed his name to Alice Cooper write the music for the band or the guitarist? They have some great riffs!

[@PentagramDave]

Bravo Maestro again also: Great hair

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!

[@ericstewart9742]

The verse chord figure on No More Mr. Nice Guy at 7:20 is pretty much the same as on Lay Lady Lay by Bob Dylan.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

You’re right!

[@mcasteel2112]

Well Alice Cooper was born in Saginaw Michigan and grew up in Arizona so he couldn't be called Detroit however, Dick Wagner was the maestro, The One and Only. After the Alice Cooper time, his session work and working with Bob E. would take the Kiss Destroyer album to a whole new level. Since poor Ace was drunk and lying in a ditch somewhere at the time Bob came up with the lick for Detroit Rock City and Dick Wagner came up with virtually everything else however he only took credit for two songs. He was a really nice guy and his passing was kind of tough.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Wow! Thank you so much for the background and insight. Amazing!

[@mcasteel2112]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic Carl don't ever feel like we're kind of being hard on you if you get a little bit of the history incorrect, we got you covered and you're doing an awesome job man

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you! I’m strong like bull! I just have high expectations for myself! But I love knowing that people feel a connection to what I’m doing and even “have my back”. That’s amazing. Feeling blessed!

[@jagathon777]

Part Three!!!

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Love your posts,Carl! Cheers ✌️

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@jerrywilson4371]

In my opinion Vincent was never again as compelling after the first band broke up. Those 2 guitar players caught lightning in a bottle for awhile

[@joefox9765]

He became more commercial versus the experimental. Happens all the time

[@TheRmoroni]

bravo!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@l6srob990]

not real famliar with his music other than his hits this was awesome

[@cgab12]

Do the main riff in the song “Killer”, it’s huge and theatrical.

[@Don.G.Prince]

The first two albums ... Pretties for You and Easy Action have some interesting and memorable riffs, though not as popular.

[@youshaveice]

Great job. Cold Ethyl. Guilty. It's Hot Tonight. Grim Facts.

[@chrismonteleone9953]

Hello Carl, let's not forget to highlight Alvin Lee & Ten Years After sometime. Check out Undead and A Space in Time. Thanks!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Will do!!

[@TheOnlyHollywood1]

I can really see how these guys influenced Randy Rhoads now

[@waynesimcox7891]

elected was changed / rewritten from reflected off thier first album pretties for you.

[@rareform6747]

Great even Tone ..

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you! I work very hard at that!

[@joeyd3324]

Cold Ethyl...

[@TheRmoroni]

you must be a gazillionaire!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Not with only 16,000 subscribers. I’ve got a ways to go to even cover the rent!

[@something4everyone584]

Elected was John Lennon's favourite Alice Cooper song - coincidence?

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Love it!!! Such a great song!!!

[@heneverreturnasahorse9773]

Yes, I do very mujch love, "No More Mr. Nice Guy," but I always thought the I-iii-b7-vi prgression was a rip off of Dylan's, "Lay, Lady Lay." For some reason that slightly diminished an otherwise killer song. I guess every time I hears it, my mind would override the song with"Lay, Lady..." Shame, really, because AC are one of my favorite bands.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Try not to be too disturbed! That circle progression has been around since 18th century. It’s rooted in a circle of 5th/4th progression. It’s as common as a heartbeat! Peace….

[@rambleon2011]

That’s like saying the I IV V chords used in every blues song multiple times by hundreds of famous artists and rock bands were all ripped off.

[@breekolean2758]

Carl is the only guitarist that didn't work for Alice

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Ha! Maybe they’ll like my “audition” here!

[@davidmacleod9313]

I remember Alice Cooper from the very beginning. He does the most romantic slow songs. I have always wanted to write a slow song that would bring a sting of a tear to your eye. (I think I have one, unfinished. Sounds like something Lennon would do. And it will die with me. Lol) Anyway, check out some of his slow ones like “You And Me” and “I Never Cry” etc. Women love them. Lol

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Want to keep the girls happy!!

[@paulnufrio8343]

Sorry love Cooper but you talk too much two more playing less talking

[@youshaveice]

Skip over his analysis if you don't want to learn. Douchebag.

[@joefox9765]

Delivered as promised. 👍 please check your email I sent you something there