Alice Cooper and Alcohol

[@jackedkerouac4414]

First it was Allen Carr's book, then Anthony Kiedis' 'Scar Tissue' and now this. The Universe is telling me enough is enough...and I'm listening. Day 5 sober. Wish me strength ...

[@CoverSongsQueen]

You can do this! The "small still voice" (your soul/higher self) from within is whispering- or perhaps shouting at this point - that it's time to be true to yourself and reach out for help and support with your self medicating. I've been where you are and trust me, when you finally acknowledge that you are hurting yourself more with substances than helping, your life will get so much better. Peace and love to you! 😁🌺

[@johnhulsker9123]

Sober for two years, not much fun and not a better person but it's good to be the same person day in and day out,

[@flugplatz21]

Still doing well? Good luck, good strength.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

@@flugplatz21 Yes. Ngl it was a struggle for a couple days recently but I'm well. Thank you for your well wishes!

[@HJ-jy7fw]

@@johnhulsker9123 Step up..

[@ladyscarfaceangel4616]

This right here is the only reason we still have him around. If he hadn't stopped, he wouldn't be here in his 70's with us now. Still performing! He is a legend!

[@sk8rtim709]

He isn't in his 70s...he's 62...

[@joshapples88]

Sober 3 years ! This man has been my idol since I picked up his cassette tape at the age of 4 years old. The best front man ever ! With the best classics that everyone knows !

[@chuckselvage3157]

I admire his wife for standing by him. He's a lucky man.

[@pineapplesideways3820]

I'm bipolar and alcohol problems she would not at kept with me

[@thomaswogan1740]

Loved old Alice dirty evil but glad he s better life's short. I lived that life sucks

[@camarossdriver]

I’m now 27 months sober. Stories and testimonials like this help to keep me going. And he’s right...the first few days of detox ain’t no walk in the park...but I made it.

[@mrrudell]

I hope you are still going strong!

[@camarossdriver]

Yup! I’m 33 months sober now! Thanks SO MUCH for your support. 😎

[@mrrudell]

@@camarossdriver that is AMAZING!

[@springrain9438]

​@@camarossdriverwoah!! That's amazing.. and if this is no longer the case. Dust yourself off and try again!

[@g0djqke107]

His wife is really pretty and supported him all these years. Hes a lucky man.

[@PjDurkin-m9s]

You're right

[@nicoostijn9881]

I was addicted to alcohol since 2005. Struggled for a long time but eventually got sober in December 2018. Thank God for a way better life!!

[@feellucky271]

21 years sober from alcohol this last December. If I can do it anyone can. God Bless You

[@GodsUnrulyFriends]

I cried a little watching this. As I write this, I have been sober 32 years. But I can never forget the years I lived for no reason other than to get as much down my throat and up my nose as possible. I never want to live like that again.

[@brubanville690]

1 year, 7 months, 3 weeks, and 4 days sober today from booze, opiates, and amphetamines after over 30 years of hardcore abuse. Recovery IS possible!

[@JohnMoss-l3m]

I've tried tapering off temazepam something like 15 times now. I've been off it for 2 weeks now and I have to force myself to breathe, i'm that weak. I feel like i'm screwed for life.

[@springrain9438]

​@@JohnMoss-l3mDon't listen to that lie. You are not screwed for life. Do yourself a favor and get some magnesium. Take it every day at bedtime. Majority of anxiety, on the physical level anyways, is due to our horrible food/lack of magnesium. I get righteous anger for people who struggle with anxiety because they may have gotten by with a short script and some magnesium. I wouldn't wish that hell on anybody. You are AMAZING making it 2 weeks at the point of your comment. Do you realize how tough you are to have made it that far? Consider fasting. The benefits are too numeral to list but when we fast our bodies go into autophagy. When you break down that word it means self and phagocytes which are the cells responsible for "eating up" all the stuff in our bodies that don't belong. It also helps heal faster. Ever see a dog with a hurt leg just go over in the corner and not eat? The good Lord knew what He was doing instructing us to fast! Give yourself a good 6 months to a year before deciding if you've ruined yourself. It's ok to not be ok. If all else fails seek deliverance as that is the root of the real problem. But be prepared to repent of your sins and you have to forgive. The act of forgiving alone makes some of the demons flee and sets us free. Combine that with fasting and making the demons flee! You can't go wrong. Don't ever stop quitting. I sincerely hope you look into all that I'm telling you. You got this!

[@user-kh2dg7it2nn]

I'm disappointed you didn't remember the hours, minutes and exact seconds when you posted this😂

[@BNatoAk]

​@@JohnMoss-l3m you'll get there, I promise! Don't give up and know you got the strength!!!

[@jhonen32629]

I too had a problem with alcohol. Couldn't just have one drink, loved the feeling of being intoxicated. I was a binger. The moment I felt that buzz I had to keep going, I couldn't just have a casual drink. Now I'm 8 months sober. I don't have a desire anymore. This program I went through helped a lot.

[@doraertac515]

I have got alcohol problem too but like dipsomania not every day. 3 in a week but l have to hit the bottom.Then I went to doctor about my mental problems he said to me deep inside of alcohol problems and drugs addictions there is a mental problems like depression,ADD,anxiety,concentration problems he gave me some pills because he found that I have got serious hyperactivity and concentration problems now I m taking ritalin about 2 weeks and ıt helps my alcohol problem and my limits now I m controlling myself on drinking.Hope is everything. there is a little things effects everything

[@KingMeucci]

Great For You Alex !! I Was the Same Type of Drinker !! Just on Friday and Saturdays ~~ When your in a Bar Setting Your around Fun People !! Shootin the Bull with Chicks and Guys -Mostly Chicks if Their Around ? and it Gets Close too Closing Time and you Consumed about a Case of Beer ? A CASE OF BEER !!Ya its Easy Shooting Pool and just not Paying Attention too Time -about a case is about Right from 8;00 pm till 2;00 Am =Was Having A great Time =until the blue lights go on behind you at night and they are so Bright !! And you Lose your License and Dish out about $7,000 Bucks for a Lawyer = So its Been 10 Years and I haven't Drank any Alcohol --and I don't Miss it or Crave For it =LOVE WAKING UP IN THE MORNING SOBER !! Alex it gets Easier as Time Goes By !! Keep Your WILLPOWER BRO !! You Won't Miss it a Bit =Stay True too Yourself =CHEERIOS :)

[@collinholdfield3894]

Alex C. good job man! I had (have?) the same issue with booze. love the feeling, and absolutely can not have just one drink. it always had to be a party i guess. I eventually got to experimenting with drugs, and then the drugs and booze went hand in hand. I could simply not get drunk and NOT use cocaine, MDMA, any stimulant i guess. If I was drunk and my search for drugs didn't work out, I was a miserable asshole who couldn't have fun, party was over. Anyway, I eventually had to just not drink anymore. It's been several years now, and most of my friends etc know that I don't drink, and it's not an issue. I can be around it, I just don't drink it. Some people act like it's the weirdist thing, they don't get how somebody could just not drink. Anyway, sorry for the long winded story, but I saw a brother-in-arms and felt like sharing...

[@Robylazarus]

Alex C. I too have the same problem with drink. My tolerance levels are also very high. I have now tried to reduce my intake. It's difficult though. By the way this was a great watch. Thanks for sharing this.

[@stevok777777]

Be careful the devil doesn't sneak up on you man! As in the Drug/Booze demon !! I used heroin and drunk until I was out cold for about 8 years, Totally destroyed my life my house and marriage I hit rock bottom crashing my car into a department store in broad daylight wasted outta my mind!!! Forced to go to rehab by the courts although it took me 5 times to not relapse you have to be careful you dont lose your footing on the slippery slope that is Drugs & Alcohol!

[@cynthiaborowski3942]

I've been listening to Alice Cooper for 50 years I am his number one fan I have been sober for 19 months as well and I'm just getting ready to open the club for a meeting right now alcoholics anonymous just saved my life if I drink I die.

[@jacka7084]

Sober 19 months today, yes months not years at age 64. Alcoholics Anonymous worked for me.

[@rancedodd]

Me too !!

[@jacka7084]

@@rancedodd That's great Rance!

[@an0therdimensi0n99]

Jack, back when aa first started, the recovery rate was drastically higher then as it is now. there was 1 giant meeting a week (in most areas) where people from miles would join for the magic. there was no dependance on meetings to keep us straight. so what kept all those guys sober back then? prayer. you prayed a LOT.

[@jacka7084]

@@an0therdimensi0n99 You're correct on all accounts my friend. I'm very fortunate to be 2 miles from an ALANO club, which prior to COVID, had 40+ meetings a week. There're also plentiful meetings within a 5-10 miles radius of my home. In March of this year when it had to close, my 6:30 AM meeting met in the parking lot rain or shine until the 2nd week of June. Other groups did the same. And of course, the solution is spiritual in whatever form that takes for the individual.

[@ffxiarcadius]

working on 2 years myself

[@Bitterstone3849]

Im 62 and went through the 70s with Alice. An alcholic myself. I believe to this day the Spiders are one of THEE BEST and most innovative rock bands EVER .They led the way for alot of the music we listen to today .Hope the best for you Alice. Thank You ! My best for you and yours.Your one tuff old guy. No more straight jackets please .

[@benostiguy7215]

He is smart in so many ways. He’s also very fortunate to have such a supportive wife and family.

[@ShadowOfADoubt9]

Thank God, he didn't die. We would have missed out on so much greatness.

[@shelbybecausewhynot]

I know and I wouldn't have found out about him

[@maxfrankow1238]

Indeed. Such a fantastic performer and (a rarity in his occupation) a true role model.

[@leighannferguson961]

So very true. Hes amazing.

[@williamkruse9222]

@CheapoBrand FruitPunch Who are you???

[@michaelscott1658]

@CheapoBrand FruitPunch A good Alice Cooper song? Hmm... let's see: I'm Eighteen, School's Out, Under My Wheels, Halo Of Flies, Billion Dollar Babies, Generation Landslide, I Love The Dead, No More Mr. Nice Guy, Teenage Lament '74, Welcome To My Nightmare. Black Widow, Only Women Bleed, Cold Ethyl, Go To Hell, You And Me, How You Gonna See Me Now, Talk,Talk, Clones(We're All), Pain, Teenage Frankenstein, He's Back (The Man Behind The Mask), Roses On White Lace, Poison, Hey Stoopid, etc., etc., etc.. I mean that gets you through his 1st 20+ years not touching the last 20. So naming good Alice Cooper songs is really fucking EASY TO DO dude - what planet are you from? I was jamming Alice when I was in grade school! He was the man then much like he is now. Great performer & total class act. Not to mention a ONE OF A KIND TALENT & INDIVIDUAL! ALICE RULES THE ROOST OF CLASSIC ROCK LEGENDS! There is no one else remotely like him & never will be! Name a good Alice Cooper song...SMH TO THE MAX at that utterly RIDICULOUS comment!;;

[@geraldrob5150]

I was there in the alcohol madness myself. I'm glad he pointed out the nasty truth of late-stage alcoholism. It's a miserable state when you have to drink around the clock and begin drinking in the morning before being able to do anything else. I had to drink at least a pint of vodka before I could even go out of the house then another pint during my workday. (If and when I showed up!) it was a race to see if the booze was going to work before started the vomiting. Sobriety is truly a gift from God. I never, never could have overcome alcoholism without Christ in my life. There are some, especially in a rock and roll context, who bristle at the sound of religion but if you find yourself unable to quit and all the rehabs, detox, and meetings don't seem to work your last hope is Jesus. Alice knows this.

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Amen to that 💪. But that's true Jesus really helps when you call on him and believe. I never had a addiction problem but I have more like mental problem and when I pray at night and woke up the next day, it feels little better. So it's nice to know that you have someone or something to lean on when things go wrong. I hope you are well 😀💪

[@crooked-halo]

Cool story! Thanks for the inspiration! 1 year, 5 months sober. I was also vomiting at the end of my alcohol addiction. Had to drink to function, a 1/2 gallon/day vodka. What a miserable life! But Jesus has come that I may have life, and that I might have it more abundantly. John 10:10. Without Jesus I would have no reason to live, no power over alcohol. I feel good, and believe I'm done, though I'm not so dumb to think I could never become alcoholic again. Love Alice Cooper's story here! I just saw him open up for The Original Misfits. A sold-out show at a 23k seat pavilion! I went to see Misfits & was surprised they were the headliners! Oh, wow! I just realized I know this video's creator! How cool! Thanks Billy!

[@crooked-halo]

@louisedow6489 That sounds like about the last thing on earth I'd want to watch. Big NOPE! Who is "Johnny Depp" anyway? "Amber Heard?" Never _heard_ of her!

[@bethhoroszewski4952]

Congratulations on forty years sober. My daughter is two years sober and I am so proud of her. May a God be with you both.

[@Joe_Goofball]

What a wonderful woman his wife is!

[@merlate]

Sheryl is the most wonderful, beautiful, supporting wife!! Alice would be dead long ago without her.

[@sammyocgirl7411]

she saw money signs come hell or high water

[@demetriadeusch8436]

Tracey ocgirl she is one of the best things that ever happened to alice she loves him and still loves him she always will dont ever think Cheryl is a gold digger because shes not

[@maxfrankow1238]

I'm on the constant look out for my Cheryl. Seriously, that is love right there.

[@markvaught672]

@@sammyocgirl7411 that woman did not then does not now need Alice. She is smart enough good looking enough and capable enough (,she's a professional dancer.) to have plenty of other men.. Do your research dumb ass. They are a great couple.

[@rodwilliams4170]

And alcohol stands defeated! Victory is sweet! Life is good! Been there, done that-30 yrs sober now. Alice, Vincent, whoever you are.........respect!! Thankyou for the music and honesty

[@jjs3287]

Got to love the guy and admire his commitment to his marriage, grew up listening to his music and even learnt to play some of it myself, but one of my regrets is that I have never watched him in a live performance.

[@spaceboy54]

I think what people don't acknowledge often enough is how incredibly talented an "actor" Alice/Vincent really is! To "play" a character such as Alice Cooper on stage so convincingly as he does and has done for so many years, basically the same way any other actor plays a villain or bad guy on television or in a film-this is exactly what he's doing. And that's what's so amazing considering what a sweet, friendly and personable guy he is in real life! Rock on, Coop!!

[@luciferangelica]

i've seen monster dog, prince of darkness and of course alice doing herod's song

[@cynicalidealist2301]

the most humble living legend of all time. True rock God!!!!

[@kennyc3473]

Today is Day 74 meth free and clean 😎

[@henrikfortuzi3306]

stay strong man

[@kennyc3473]

@@henrikfortuzi3306 most certainly.. thanks brother

[@3340steve]

YEAH ALRIGHT !!!!

[@derangedQuiver]

Let’s see...

[@dominicpaul1]

God I love meth 😃

[@todddavis4274]

His wife seems so sweet and genuine.

[@hrdknox2000]

Thank you, Vincent (a.k.a. Alice Cooper), for your unbridled, truthful interview. I know it's honest because it closely mirrors my own battle with alcoholism. It's not an exact mirror, but close enough. Facing life as an adult with Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) and a host of challenges that awaited me both in my college years but especially afterwards in my adult life, when I didn't KNOW I had NVLD, just that I was a failure at everything I attempted at life, and had not only been socially awkward throughout my childhood, but also stuck in the basement of the school with kids who were drooling on themselves and had Down Syndrome, when my situation wasn't anywhere close to that, and an abusive, alcoholic father who hid behind the facade of his successful career life, set me on the course for a tender skin and a VERY low self-esteem problem. I stopped drinking Dec. 7th, two years ago, just as I was about to crack open another bottle of vodka 101 proof when the phone rang and it was the nurse from my doctor's office laying out for me how dire my physical situation was. As I sat down on my couch the nurse laid it all out, and basically left me with the feeling that I might not survive what I'd done to myself, and I stared at the wall in front of me, covered in pictures of my children, including one of my just recently born second daughter, who wasn't even a year-old yet, and the three stockings on the wall of our apartment and I thought: "What if I die? What about some other man sleeping with my wife, filling my shoes as "Daddy", and what if he was bad to them? What if next year there were only three stockings on the wall, not because we hadn't yet bought Evelyn's, but because Daddy wasn't with us anymore?". I remember breaking down crying in shame over my selfishness, recklessness and it was all by my own self-destruction! I prayed, and BEGGED God for another chance and I waited on pins and needles, but I got it. When my wife got home that day, I told her everything and I begged her to pour out the alcohol I had tucked away for me, as I didn't want to smell or touch it, in case the alcohol got on my skin and got into my bloodstream transdermally. From then on, my family became my top priority. My children especially! But I began to see the bigger picture of what's really important and I'm always learning that lesson. If Vincent "Alice Cooper" ever reads this, I want him to know that I love his music, but love even more the REAL Vincent Fernie (SP?) more than the stage creature. But "Welcome To My Nightmare" would speak volumes to anyone if they could step into the shoes of a person who has to live day-to-day with a learning disability, especially NVLD, where you KNOW what needs to be done but cannot access the executive portion of the brain to execute normal life. It's enough to drive anyone to drink. I'd love to be able to sit down with Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and have a cup of coffee and talk for a few hours. I know that's nothing unusual from a fan's perspective, but I don't really want to talk about the music so much, as I want to talk about life.

[@kattrakee]

Alice Cooper always one of my very favorite groups, now, 30 years later still my favorite group glad he is hopefully sober, I hear them on the radio doing shows and interviews, talented and musical, I think back to those teenage years and when I hear the songs I am transported back. Wishing you the best, always 🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️

[@chairshoe81]

its great his wife didnt leave, most people probably would

[@phillynott2459]

Well, it IS "Till Death Do you part" ☺️

[@bobbyblazes1]

@@phillynott2459 not to mention rockstar money..

[@kebr5837]

Mine sure did

[@chairshoe81]

@@kebr5837 :( sry bud

[@phillynott2459]

@@bobbyblazes1 true 😂👍👍

[@presto709]

I was never a huge fan of Alice Cooper. I only knew "Schools out..." But in interviews, I have come to greatly respect him.

[@rbagel55]

He's right, a person has to want to quit. I'm 50 and have'nt drank anything in over 15 years. Drinking cost me quite a bit, 2 DWI'S , 3 totaled cars, several lost jobs, including a discharge from the US Army driving a 977 HEMTT 10 ton truck loaded with Howitzer rounds, drunk my ass. well plus a bunch of other incidents, all alcohol related. I had the stomach problems gastritis, and I didn't eat properly either. When I got sick and tired enough, I quit and didn't go back. I'm an alcoholic. I am a pickle and I will never be a cucumber again.

[@andyreasoner5289]

+rbagel55 Keep going healthy and "clean"! You are aware of loses and consequences, you don;t deny - it's very good. B|est wishes on your old & new way of life. Never change it! YOU WILL COPE!

[@albertocorral5973]

+rbagel55 thanks home boy i am 41 been an alchoholic for 16 years i need to stop tanks for the testomony

[@mareepearce1345]

Bet you could tell AA atale or 2 mmm, maybe others saw giggles different. ya do so sowned like ya wonna live forever.👽

[@nickcarpenter1196]

rbagel55 --- you need to find a nice sandwich and settle down...

[@adrianlee3497]

rbagel55 Since early childhood a false idea-image of a separate I/Me/Self has been planted and is still accumulating within our minds. Those who dare to question this acquired illusion provoke fear, and we angrily and violently react without even considering the possibility that what they are pointing to is a fact. Since this often occurs as we age from childhood, we increasingly become self-conscious (ego-centric not self-aware), feeling vunerable, and combatively defensive. This the result of accumulating more and more stuffed anger usually called rage, which intrusively explodes when our illusery idea-image of a separate self is again questioned. There is no freedom until this ongoing accumulation is questioned and deeply understood for what it is; Cultural conditioning. Mankind lives for experiences. The experience of being rich, the experience of drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana or ingesting other drugs to experience escape from the mundane, the experience of sex, of success, the list goes on. The issue of "choice" is vaugely apparent if there at all. It's part of the human condition. And the human condition is what it is, and does what it does with no "choice" in it and is one of the causes of dysfunction which leads to chemical dependancy and so we have 12 step societies to help with such things, but there we see human condition go awry too with sex predators haunting meetings looking to fulfill an empty need, people who argue about how one should approach and discover "God to get sober", sometimes war will break out with groups about it (Yes I've been through that while in AA). No choice in that either because it's about their lives so you either accept "their way and view" or become a victim, again no choice because your "good standing" as an "AA member" is in jeopardy and you will get drunk if you're excluded. Where is your "choice" then. Where is your dependance then? It'd better be rooted in something stronger than the fellowship as a whole because you're liable to end up dead if everything AA says is true, or escape into NA and that's possible but stories get around and things will be called into question because there's a rivalry of sorts between groups, so like I said, your dependancy had better be rooted in something stronger than the fellowship or else you're dead with no other "choice" in the matter. I'm an ex-member of A.A. and the steps did work for me, but the "God" that found me was beyond anyone's "understanding" and didn't match up to anything that was being said "in the rooms". So I looked into "outside controversial" spiritually based books like A Course In Miracles where it was about a "God" that isn't concerned about labels or symbols (chips, "group of drunks", logos, books, wall signs etc) but is concerned with YOU. I neither expected this nor asked for it. It just happened, and it looks like I'm not the only one Jiddu Krishnamurti had a breakdown, so did Eckhart Tolle...and none of them had substance abuse problems and it was the same spirituality I encountered as the result of the steps, but I started asking questions long before I found out about any of them. "God" is beyond "understanding" some would even say that there is nothing to "understand" at all. And if they do "develop a God of their own understanding" the only God that would make any sense is a God that is infinitely bigger than "AA as a whole" because the Big Book says "no HUMAN power could have relieved us from our alcoholism" Which leaves what? Something Beyond and Bigger than "AA as a whole" I.E. the so-called "Group Of Drunks" The One that stops "time" and shows there is no such thing. The One that doesn't care about churches or "AA as a whole" and everything that AA "is". The word God has become a closed concept. The moment the word is uttered, a mental image is created. Being has the advantage that it is an open concept. It does not reduce the infinite invisible to a finite entity. It is impossible to form a mental image of it. When you say the name Alcoholics Anonymous all sorts of mental images start cropping up; a "Group Of Drunks" Sponsor, chips, wall signage (12 steps and traditions), the money basket, The Big Book the list goes on "The drinking is a symptom, the bottle a symbol" ~ Alcoholics Anonymous ("The Big Book) Which includes the aforementioned "Group Of Drunks", sponsors, chips, ECT. All those are symbols of Alcoholics Anonymous. "Think Think Think" ~ Sign at AA meeting. THAT is your/the real problem the addiction to thinking. I don't even say the words "sober" or "sobriety" anymore all that stuff in A.A. were just stepping stones to be discarded once I got to where I needed to be. The spiritual masters say "Die before you die" or Die while you're still alive" well there's something to that because there you will find humility and acceptance and surrender. What was that lyric? "Freedom's just another word for nothing else to lose" I stopped doing meetings in 1993. Eckhart Tolle is right. You are not your mind, "alcoholic" or otherwise. All that ever was and all that ever will be is NOW and that doesn't need a meeting. It just IS. I post my experience with AA on Facebook and I always get banned from all the 12 step pages lol. Personally I find it very empowering. Real gratitude is living your life to the fullest and being beyond happy. There's a reason AA doesn't want you looking into "outside" material. They're afraid you might find some truth in there and you may ask questions. I knew a man in AA that had a near death experience as the result of a drunk driving accident. Never went into any real details about it, but he used to share some controversial stuff at meetings. One thing he liked to say was; "What if AA closed its doors for good with no meetings to go to?" I didn't put a judgement on it at the time but I sure get what he was saying now. "God" is Love in It's Purest Form yet formless, and since that's true it automatically cuts out the so-called Group Of Drunks out of the picture, so I don't have to waste my life "a day at a time". And of course "they" as in the fellowship of AA continue to help others, because they're programmed into "gratitude" of "the fellowship". The human race is programmed/conditioned by a lot of things in life which results into the "I have arrived" mindset and we see others drink and use with impunity and we're so battered by life by then we start using drugs to get by as teens and wind up as alcoholics or something else, like obese or anorexic, it's all the same result something to cover up our pain of living or being less than, so, if they're blessed or lucky they end up in a "program" where freedom is subjegatated into a lifetime of meetings run by what looks like solution... and could be, but end up on a hamster wheel of recovery, being told by a "caring" alcohol/drug counselor, 12 step member, or sponsor that "You're sick, you always will be sick, and you're going to stay sick for the rest of your life" How many times in how many forms have we heard that line, "You're worthless, you're always going to be worthless and no good"??? Pretty much how we started using, drinking, and self destructing in the first place with your mind so wrecked and pliable that you just end up a cog in the AA wheel parroting programmed rhetoric "one day at a time" frightened to death of a "boogie man" of "relapse" that doesn't exist. "The man behind the curtain in Oz" which is an illusionary hologram blowing a bunch of smoke with some con man running the controls. Today I don't have to depend on anyone for my happiness and joy because it doesn't come from some human source. It's exactly the same thing spiritual masters have been telling us for centuries waiting to be discovered.

[@mrrudell]

It's so nice to see so many of you telling us about your sobriety! Thank you!

[@christennant8690]

Never cared much for his music but I have a lot of respect for him being able to kick his addiction and talking about his struggles with it.

[@mr.brenman2132]

You listened to his multitude of albums?

[@Barnabas45]

My very FIRST LP I bought was his greatest hits album, I was hooked ever since!

[@wally196869]

Glad he is still here. Saw him in concert almost a year ago. Great show

[@luciferangelica]

stood out in what was left of katrina at the nys fair

[@carolgeorgeson9632]

Im so happy that you are with us today ..i have seen you so many times..ive been clean 4yrs! You are such an amazing artist and person

[@maureenlang4949]

I am a fan, I was a awful drunk , So glad I got clean too.

[@dkupke]

Story about alcohol from a man Cooper could relate to-Stephen King. King traces his alcohol issues to a faithful high school field trip to NYC, where he was able to acquire a bottle of whiskey from "a bored looking, balding man in a gray vest" and got drunk for the first time. Years later King and his agent decided to celebrate the release of his latest book with drinks. Behind the bar King noticed a sign that advertised Screwdrivers for half off after 1am. Amused, he asked the bartender who would come in for a Screwdriver at that hour, and when the bartender turned around King was startled to see that he looked just like the man who had sold him that first bottle. The bartender very starkly told him "People like you."

[@MF-hs6fx]

I dont get it

[@davekiddie4467]

@@MF-hs6fx me too

[@jackiereamy4871]

Thank you, S

[@davemustaki134]

Wtf?

[@RogerBarraud]

@@MF-hs6fx r/wooosh :-/

[@rovingone6078]

Some of those guitar licks are timeless perfection. His early bands were completely insane.

[@The93ssfd]

So true! Killer guitarists.

[@funlovnIA]

Fascinating. What an incredible man to have gone through what he has and so willing to share with others. Thanks Jeff for sharing this one with me....

[@Raw-guitar]

I use to get high and drink for 23 years. Being sober is way better..

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

I know for a fact that it is. Problem is, you have to be sober every single day, with that voice telling "you can be normal, have a beer"

[@padmac8176]

I am starting as of tomorrow. February 1. New month, new start. To Fresh February and beyond for me! Congratulations on being sober. My turn now!

[@bobbyblazes1]

I'm still working on it. I can do a week, a month. 2 months but there's always that " goal line" drink. Any advice?

[@Shinobi33]

God Bless You

[@seahawkman50]

@@bobbyblazes1 my advice is to take it one day at a time. Don’t focus on long term sobriety goals. Just make it your goal to be sober at the end of every day

[@kynansmusic9724]

Alice Cooper is a rock legend. Cannot wait to see him live next month!

[@gregakinson2800]

Good for you and I grew up on your music! You have a beautiful and wonderful wife obviously. God Bless you and yours for the remainder of your lives.

[@jlarsena]

The best live show I've ever seen. Unforgetable

[@JamesSanders]

He has done so much for the youth of Phoenix, he's a great guy and I'm happy to cross paths with him in Phoenix..Bravo!

[@Playpool1]

I miss that show, Behind the Music. And keep up the good work Alice!

[@oldskoolmusicnostalgia]

Takes courage to admit so, big respect for him.

[@alangray9117]

He's one of the good guys. I've seen him several times over the years. He has never disappointed me in concert. He puts on a great show and who knew back in the 70s he'd become an act people would take their kids to see proudly ❤❤❤ My heart broke as a kid when I saw the video of "How You Gonna See Me Now." He wrote "Desperado" for Jim Morrison of The Doors who was his drinking buddy in Hollywood back in the 60s.

[@farleyboy6445]

I am 52 and have been a life long Alice Cooper fan. I am overjoyed that he was finally able to get sober and stay that way. I have been Sober now for 6 years and he is one of the reasons I was able to do it. It would be so great if he would come to our Alano club and give an open talk, I would just die. !

[@seymorestuff235]

This is so honest and helpful for people to see. I'm 39 years sober due to 12 step program and grateful every day.

[@whenderellasbrewreview7217]

Congrats to all that have found sobriety. And stay strong to all who keep trying. Honestly, Alice Cooper, is not my genereation.. But I have wonderful brothers who shared his amazing music. One of my first memories of Alice Cooper was The Muppet Show. And I have loved his music since then. Now I live in Arizona myself . and hope that one day I might get to meet him. He has an amazing story.and he is an amazing and talented musician. Keep Rockin!

[@timczifrik7715]

lol... I remember that Muppet show..!!!! Awesome memories for sure..!!!

[@robertbishop5357]

Cherry is just drop dead gorgeous. she's such an awesome person. I have great respect for her and Mr. Cooper for facing and overcoming this horrible addiction. God bless both.

[@iloveyoudoyou7482]

Robert bishop Sheryl

[@rbagel55]

Very classy gal, he's lucky

[@tarotwoman884]

I loved hearing this story, sometimes things happen to us so that we can help others through the very same thing. 🌹 Everyone loves you Alice Cooper ❤️ You are inspiration in so many ways ✨

[@Chris-lz1fs]

Alcohol is probably one of the worst drugs in the world but because it has been socially acceptable for centuries and the governments collect huge amounts of money in tax from it's sale, it is still legal. And I'm not advocating the use of other drugs either, but you do have to really question why people want to, have to, need to get wasted, high or whatever in the first place. That was a key revelation to me in my recovery from drinking. What was I drinking to escape from? What was the underlying problem? Alice mentions what his underlying problem was too. But when you're first getting sober, it's really hard to remember much of anything really. It takes a long time to fully make sense of things in your life so you can go about piecing things back together, getting rid of things that don't work or changing things so that things are better. And it's an individual journey, tailored to each individual's needs, a process of discovery in order to recover.

[@axlrose2335]

There are also people who enjoy an occasional beer. Or getting drunk like 2 times per year and thats fun. Because of the people with no discipline it should be illegal? No way. Peoples own responsebility.

[@Chris-lz1fs]

@@axlrose2335 Well, it's a thing I very rarely hear of in the UK - people who can take a drink without it causing bother to themselves and/ or others. But your point is taken, there are people who can drink responsibly and for them it's ok. Addiction isn't an inability to be responsible either, it's hard to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it but it's like having diarrhea. When you have diarrhea, you just have to go, you just can't stop it. Being addicted is exactly like that, you're compelled or obsessed by using. And it's usually a relief when you do drink or use, like having diarrhea it's a relief when you go. Addicts are seeking relief.

[@borntoclimb7116]

@@axlrose2335 more than 4 million people died in the last year just because alcohol poisoning

[@dougwayt8710]

Joe Walsh said the same thing after he got sober. He was scared to get back on that stage. I’m glad you too faced your demons and overcame them

[@elkarlos814]

I grew up near Kent, OH and followed Joe for a looong time. I saw him at his worst: he fell down on stage several times and the band kept playing as if it was a regular occurance. He forgot his licks and lyrics. It was disgraceful. Years later, I saw him when he reunited The James Gang and was sober. What a difference in his music and physical appearance. We have to wish everyone who wants to recover: Health and Happiness.

[@johnferrarini2626]

35 years clean and sober and loving every second of it thank you alice /vince/ for sharing I love ya peace

[@klutz38]

watch "super duper alice cooper"... amazing.. interesting they don't mention that the second round of addiction wss actually crack cocaine.. so really, he kicked TWO insidious habits!! amazing man... AND wife!!...

[@metalfansavarani]

Andrew Johns I just seen that documentary and it was awesome

[@leighannferguson961]

@@metalfansavarani I think he kept the cocaine addiction a secret for a long time from fans for some reason

[@LuneyTune72]

Alice seemed more ashamed of that addiction and wanted to keep it private, which he deserved. Maybe he didn’t want his kids to know about crack, it’s a much uglier addiction. Glad he quit it and is still with us. Not everyone is as wise and strong as Alice.

[@iwill3507]

My dad raised me on Alice Cooper! Being an 80's kid, I absolutely loved Special Forces, DaDa, Flush The Fashion &, to an extent Zipper Catches Skin. This period was, in my humble opinion, on par with the material from Love It To Death all the way to Welcome To My Nightmare, or his first 7 "Commercial" albums! I'd put Special Forces up there with any of his early/mid 70's stuff any day!

[@lukeoregan7440]

I agree with you that Flush, Zipper and DaDa are very good albums, but in my opinion, Special forces is bad. It has some good songs, but he was trying something new that just didn't work out

[@stuh1975]

I totally agree. I love the black out albums from '80 to '83, Da Da being one of my favourites. It was the late '80s metal period with Constrictor and Raise your Fist that got me into Alice. It's a shame that a lot of people only know the over played Schools Out and Poison.

[@jasonrigler7020]

Alice is such a great person. He knew everyone. Thank God he got better.

[@jennyadam1]

Alcohol and drug abuse lead to the ruin of both of my marriages and a 7 year live in relationship. Seeing this video brought tears to my eyes knowing the pain that he, his family and friends went through fighting his alcoholism. He was so very BLESSED to have his wife, family and friends behind him. PRAISE the Lord he finally won the fight.

[@TheJeffPike]

This is absolutely amazing and stunning. Thank you so much for posting this. I taped it off of VH1 years ago but lost the tape. Really bummed that I lost it but am SO glad to see it here. A very good message for everyone. Alice Cooper is still #1 in my book

[@068dirtboy]

weird i just watched the Super Duper Alice Cooper documentary and he talked about how he got addicted to smoking crack cocaine late 70's early 80's. didn't mention it in this behind the music show but rather said he relapsed drinking, sounds like he wasn't ready to mention the drug abuse at the time he did behind the music. i had no idea he did drugs, of course i knew he drank but thought maybe b/c of hie religious back ground he was one of the few rock stars that wasn't doing coke back then. hard to believe he never did coke until he gave up drinking, he had to be around coke quite a bit in the 70's and never tried it until the late 70's.

[@mjh5437]

Yes,I have just watched his recent Super Duper documentary.....and there`s numerous very contradictory claims by him in this.

[@bonfyre4711]

No matter how old Sheryl gets she's still so beautiful

[@frankiefelinesalwayswelcom5825]

Sheryl is born in 1956, but absolutely looks younger than her years.

[@SilverbackGorilla69]

The older the better

[@user-kh2dg7it2nn]

With Alice's money she still looks good 😂

[@DemigodSalt]

I belive we all hit a rough point somwhere in our lives, but we all eventually overcome it. Alice stuck it out and beat alcoholism. So here's a toast to alice, with mountain dew XD

[@SauceMan48]

I know how that feels. I got that bad too. Alcohol becomes a depressant. But youre addicted to it at that point. Scary place to be.

[@ronsense4098]

I have always admired Alice...I once read that the band spent 25k a month on beer. While not the best choice, it was at a time when heavy drugs were in use so a few dozen cans of Bud were not that extreme. Mostly I admire him for statements on rock and roll and politics... they don’t mix! He is a fun looking guy and was the first concert I attended on the band’s Love It To Death tour... I was 13.

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

He stoped drinking the same time he stoped making great records. But i'm glad he's still with us

[@cynthiablandford6213]

The documentary he made called "Super Duper Alice Cooper" is an excellent watch!👍👍

[@divers1gu]

He is a great human being

[@Wardell43]

Glen Buxton was probably one of the best Guitarist of our generations, but wasn't asked to be on muscle of love and died way to young. I got to see Alice Cooper at Ella Sharpe Park in Jackson Michigan, then a few months later at Cobo Hall. I haven't been right since.

[@Betrayerslayer]

It turned to a depressant rather then an upper.i felt that. One of my first records. I made it man, 2 years in 4 months.

[@theseattlegreen1871]

KEEP GOING!! DONT EVER GIVE UP

[@Betrayerslayer]

@@theseattlegreen1871 💖yup, only 2 more months!!

[@ZippyThePinhead]

I did not know it at the time, but I saw the "New" Alice 86/87 tour. It was just the 10 year anniversary of my 1st "rock' concert with Alice. I had NO idea he'd gone through all this drama in the previous 10 years, I was just reliving my first rock concert. At the same time got to turn on my best friend to A.C, and he's still a fan. :-D Going to see Alice again this year, this time with the guy who inspired me to start playing guitar, Mr. Ace Frehley. I'M STOKED!!!

[@stevencole184]

I was abused by a Catholic priest when I was 12 till I was 13. Developed a pretty serious alcohol problem (and other issues). Was in rehab 4 times from the age of 22 to 35. Last one finally worked and haven't had a drink since I was 35. Im 67 now. Still have other problems but dont think I'd have survived much longer if I'd kept drinking. Very grateful.

[@Samsmom50]

:-) this is one reason we love Mr.C. He's not only the greatest performer in rock ever but also the strongest & one of rocks most beloved & all great human being!!!

[@cindydunaway1583]

What Shep said about Neal & Mike wanting to no longer wear costumes etc. is completely untrue. All I can say is thank God he had Sheryl to help him through this all.

[@TammySaj-zm6kr]

I saw him at the Buffalo Auditorium way back in the day, he was great 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@kidwave1]

Cheryl is a saint, an angel and beauty all in one.

[@booshank2327]

I had to stop at 26. Had enough for a lifetime, started age 11 on cheap cider. Regular blackout drunk, after one I would just continue drinking until my money runs out. 16-24 is a big blur with large patches of nothing. Almost 6 years sober, no heartache or big struggle. Just knew I was through with it for a while and gradually tapered off naturally.

[@grimlund]

Looking at this documentary I thank to God that I´m sober now. And that I know I´m gonna wake up sober tomorrow. Alcohol can be fun for a time and then it isn´t. Thats just the fact. All the stupid things you do and say to people when you are loaded. Phoencalls you made on your cellphone the day before that is just wiped out from your mind the morning after. You need 6 cl whiskey down your neck just to dare show your face outside your apartment. And it all ends up at the horrible detox when your anxiety is so big you can hardly sleep and you are sweating like shit. No. Say no to alcohol. In the long run you gonna feel so much better being sober.

[@asmradlib8240]

Agreed. Been there, done that, bought the T Shirt, as they say.

[@patcampion716]

So Holloween 1986 Joe Louis Arena Detroit, Alice did 3 shows. I was working for Brass Ring at the time and worked the show. They stuck me on the tour bus!!! I was so pissed, I wanted to watch the show. But being an electronics buff I installed a new TV and VCR on Alice’s tour bus. The entire band came on the bus after the show and we were all watching Mr Mom on VCR. The band was ecstatic. But I got to meet Alice and spend some time with him. He was one cool guy! He talked about his drug and alcohol addiction. One of my most memorable times for sure. I knew then he was just an average joe.

[@batfromhell4579]

He's such a Great Role Model because he was able to help himself and succeed after so much shit

[@JWTrenker]

I find this very inspirational. Not because of his "religious background" (view I am Second interview) but because it spreads light that you can believe in Jesus and still be lost in addiction. IT IS A DISEASE! I am a recovering alcoholic and thought I was the biggest pile of crap because I had Jesus in my life, and yet, I was drowned in a world of despair. I didn't think it was possible. I couldn't possibly be saved. I went through this for a reason. God was with me all along and is using me to reach out to others who feel defected and lost. Kudos to Alice. (and for the record, I don't listen to his music but respect his testimony).

[@james1stful]

God Bless you Julie. I also went through the similar despair of addiction . Im clean now thanks to JESUS !!!!!

[@Bxtskul1l]

its not a disease its an addiction.

[@madnesscalls7612]

Alcoholism IS a disease. Google is your friend. It'll help keep you from sounding like a moron. LMGTFY.com

[@Bxtskul1l]

So it's not just an addiction? You never hear about coffee addicts or cigarette smokers and their 'disease'. How is alcoholism different than any other addiction?

[@jamesmfrogger2417]

Unfortunately on a societal level cigarettes aren't looked at as a problem as alcohol, even though it could arguably kill you just as violently and could be the more expensive habit. One could go to rehab for cigarettes though you just don't hear about it. Coffee though isn't the addiction its the caffeine and people also go to rehab for that too. I personally am a caffeine addict. I used to down a whole pot of coffee, 3 monsters, 2 16oz redbulls and then polish it off with espresso shots. Now I might have 2-3 cups of coffee a day or more. What I had to cut was the Monsters. I didn't realize how bad it was until I actually read the back. I noticed it said "Serving size:2". I was confused, I asked a friend "Hey, what does that mean?" She said "Take the normal amount of everything in there(which is still awful for you) then multiply it by 2..." I was like "Oh my god". I still drink it, but I'm trying to cut back. I'm not gonna sit here and lie, I mean it be easy because its over the internet how would you know? But f I did that I'd be subsequently lying to myself lol I'm a far cry from where I was though, so with this I can be grateful. Another reason why you don't hear celebs with these problems, is because typically they go for ether the harder or the more expensive and addictive stuff, mixed with alcoholism is shockingly extremely common.

[@UsTheMusicTVOfficial]

Wow, all this time I never knew this about him! Makes sense in retrospect, as to why he became Christian. And he has such a beautiful wife. Truly a lucky man!

[@tommypetersen2540]

Alice Cooper and Waylon Jennings are my heroes as far as sobriety goes. They both went so far down the rabbit hole and somehow made it back. I have now got almost 3 years and I know that in one instant what little I have managed to get back will be gone again. For me ( and just my opinion) being in a twelve step program saved my life. It was not just the program, on a simple level it was just that I was around people just like me who somehow were staying sober. It didn't happen over night but it dies get better. All the best to those struggling with this awful disease.

[@kirkmbutterfield]

Im fucking done drinking. I straight up am gonna die.

[@kennethlatham3133]

More power to you. You can do it. You will feel drunk with sobriety on the other side. You just have to climb through a little hell to get there. Good luck.

[@mattiemclean9882]

this guy was drinking BUDWEISER!! its like water

[@jacobkilgannon6059]

You can do It

[@randycushman1669]

You straight up are gonna get good. It takes awhile to get back into your non alcoholic norm, and some back and forth, but it happens. My advice, walk your ass off. Walk and listen to audio books that get you hyped. Walk, walk walk. Walk and breathe. It sounds weird. But it works. :D

[@Miriboheme]

if you send me your address, i will send you an awesome book that helped me quit drinking. i was in and out of aa for 30 YEARS and could never stop. i quit drinking after the first page of this book. that was 12 years ago. the book is "rational recovery." i am happy to send copies to whoever needs one.

[@bartonofarrell649]

Do we realize that he made some of the most beautiful love songs in history.his great work,the alice cooper show made it the best album ever.but it is "I never cry* It is "only a woman bleeds"it is wish you were here" it is"you and me" these are what alice cooper brought to my life and this world.

[@bobknight33]

When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired then you can change your ways.

[@cledesma135]

I had to quit when my heart was beating irregular when hungover. I was 35 I'm 38 now feel goooood. Weed helps. Good luck everyone!!

[@madbunny101]

Proud of you, Alice.

[@johndoyle2429]

Alice Cooper Just like Frank zappa you could listen to them for hours.

[@Sam124861]

Alice Coopers rocks!!!!

[@alcaldealer8515]

An Alice Cooper on the rocks! Sounds like a drink 🥃

[@atatterson6992]

Phoenix's own! God Bless and Long Live AC

[@jorgecallico9177]

Drinking was a big part of my young life as I worked all the nightclubs back east. Lots of musicians are really shy creatures at heart. But once you're on that stage you must fight against shyness and become a total extrovert. Nothing helps this problem quite like alcohol. Although I admit that the opioids do take some of the edge off. However it is booze that both numbs the edges and inflates the ego. Also, it is alcohol that takes the edge off of the paranoia produced at times by marijuana use. I too found blood in my own vomit. Back when I was 22 years old and it happened at least twice. But I also played some great gigs that year and got lotsa pussy. So I must have been doing something right I reckon. Regardless, I quit heavy drinking some 35 years ago. Today I'm abstinent nearly 99.99999% of the time. It isn't that if I have one drink that I'll fall off the wagon and into the shitter. No, I just don't like to drink anymore. Thank goodness!

[@noahburres1963]

I seen him in I believe 2017, my gosh he is incredible! God bless you Vincent!

[@averyamadeusjacobson2650]

If you want to quit something you really have to get to the point where you really truly don't want it. Until you get to that point, you are going to keep at it.

[@gayjustinbieber6225]

Alice Cooper, the original group, was amazing. It's too bad that Vincent's boozing broke them up.

[@erswnn]

I've never understood addiction, even as I worked at a rehab. In my youth I drank a lot, did all the drugs, lived in Miami in the 80's. Never had issues at all, of any kind. Man was I lucky! Had kids and stopped it all and it was as if I never did a thing. Yep, stayed lucky. Those who have to struggle, my heart goes out to you. There but for the grace of God go I.

[@stillsearching5780]

My goodness! His wife is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!

[@robertculbreth694]

His wife is beautiful!

[@davidhutchinson5233]

Saw him live in 86. Great show. Epic.

[@carolgeorgeson9632]

You can see the love for him in her eyes..I know that look well

[@wichitarick]

True respect, I also have long term sober drug free 26 yrs. along with a few neuro probs. as a reminder, I accept them with gratitude in part because of what all I have seen abuse take from so many close to me,pure irony that I am THE SURVIVOR ? THE FREEDOM AND HONESTY SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH CLEAR EYES ALLOWED ME FIND "HONESTY WITH MYSELF" THANKS :) "Peace Takes Practice" Rick

[@LaylaCosplay]

Happy he turned his life around

[@jillellen2631]

Wow, Very sobering video!