Musician's Friend Interview with Alice Cooper & Nita Strauss

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Recorded at the Magnolia Hotel in Houston, Texas in August 2016.
Music © Brian Baggett // www.brianbaggett.net
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Concert photos © Jodie Cunningham // www.jodiphotography.co.uk
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Backstage footage courtesy of Matthew Burkle
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[@itzed]

Alice Cooper is really such a class act. Ever since his recovery he has been the voice of common sense in the rock world.

[@anthonylynch4737]

He admits that another drink would kill him.

[@leonaudacity5313]

Best part was Cooper knowing what the crowd wants and giving people that show.

[@davidmarshall385]

lots of bands use marshall heres some advice grab youre weapon of choice throw out the toys in the garbage except a noise gate and a power switcher plug in and own the stage true words from alice

[@halloween35242]

This man is the legend!! He's still rocking out to this day. God Bless Alice Cooper.

[@RandyFricke]

If you don't love Alice Cooper you're WRONG!

[@OneUponADime]

Randy Fricke A-Fucking-Men

[@sophiecooper3624]

Agreed 😁👌

[@TheGreatAlan75]

OBJECTIVELY wrong!

[@MichaelMaxwell747]

'Do you like Alice Cooper, do you like Ringo Star, do you like David Bowie and friends'

[@hedwigohli4102]

Definitely! I loved him since I was 14. I was born in 1961 .. I still love and admire him ...

[@Lumiclan]

Alice looks like Beetle Juice with that outfits he's wearing. That makes him look even more awesomer than he alreday is!

[@dicknijenhuis9894]

Beetle Juice looks like Alice Cooper. Coop is an original. Everyone else is a copycat.

[@Lumiclan]

@@dicknijenhuis9894 omg you're totally right!!! I was like 12 when I wrote this comment lol. Thank you for making me see the light of things!!!

[@williamkitchin9946]

What an incredible performer. Was my 1st concert when I was in 9th grade. 50 years later or so, Alice Cooper concert is on my bucket list! Thanks for the advice Nita and Alice!!!

[@TheGreatAlan75]

Alice Cooper treats his fans like garbage !!! SAID NO ONE.... EVER! ROCK ON!!

[@dawnamallow9925]

TRASH Like Me

[@Mary-jz9vr]

I love Alice. I have seen him 3 times and on the 3rd time I got to meet him. He is awesome. I can’t find enough words to describe him and his work. Nita you’re a great guitar player, you threw a pick at my husband and landed on his shoulder. I know you both probably won’t see this. Happy Belated Birthday Alice. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TheGreatAlan75]

Anita Shredder.... Sounds like I NEED A SHREDDER Hilarious

[@DevinRyanVitek]

Saw Alice Cooper last night.. just go see him. The best gig EVER!!! I got you under my wheels honey!

[@TrevDawgRS]

Saw him by accident at summerfest with hollywood vampires, but you got me wanting to go see the real alice cooper. Plus im starting to really become a fan of Nita Strauss, she really inspires me to get out there as a guitar player myself.

[@paladinminipedro707]

under my wheels is my fave Alice song

[@dawnamallow9925]

. thanks , life . Eve N be brutal 12539.I'm you NACE!

[@anthonylynch4737]

Well done on both's sobriety, great dedication

[@1203catciao]

Alice and his band are in a class by themselves. Every member of that band is an electrifying talent. Nita and Alice are incredible together.

[@studio-flash]

Nita is intelligent n sexy too..n a great guitarist ..god damm it...i want her....haaaa

[@hawg427]

I saw him in 76-77 on his Welcome to my Nightmare tour. Fantastic show.

[@tommyboyindy1157]

I saw him that tour - one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. Perfect blend of rock and theater.

[@Brad-S]

What a sweet LADY!!

[@johnbouchard4991]

She really is, I saw Alice Cooper in Fort Lauderdale, and she came over to my daughter and I and talked to us. Really down to earth.

[@catherinegrace2366]

Brad Sizemore I believe Alice when he says no one has ego’s. They save it for the stage. Totally dig her.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

i love Alice's varied career. he did new wave rock, metal, industrial metal. i love the 70's albums the best i think, but "special forces" is a beast. i HIGHLY recommend it

[@jans2887]

Not many people like his 1980-83 stuff. I love Flush the Fashion, Special Forces and Dada :)

[@321scully]

@@jans2887 Their best work in my opinion was done in the '70's. Over the years a lot of their stuff sounds the same.

[@jans2887]

@@321scully I think 1969 - 1983 was pure gold. Some weaker albums here and there to be sure, but generally very interesting and each album a bit different than the previous one. From Constrictor onward it's been very patchy and sort of unadventurous. I guess some artists thrive on alcohol and drugs...

[@comatoo]

@@jans2887 Odd statement - considering the different ways he's gone since that time (especially the industrial) I'd have to say he's been quite adventurous, not to mention he has still done concept albums (Along Came a Spider), not to mention his writing has stayed inventive and original.

[@jans2887]

@@comatoo since that final rehab in 1983 Alice hasn't been the same musically. That sense of weirdness and fun was forever gone. However, there are still some very good albums like Brutal Planet, Dragontown, I also enjoy Hey Stoopid a lot (although it's kind of "watered down Alice") and Dirty Diamonds.

[@larrysawler3202]

Alice Forever

[@bufordteejustice1119]

I just saw them two weeks ago in Maryland. The band was great. Alice put on a phenomenal show. Thanks for sharing.

[@MadTheDJ]

Toronto, three weeks ago! Two of the best concert-going hours of my life. 🎩

[@robertglancy4474]

It's hard to believe that the first time I became aware of Alice Cooper was back around 1970 and I was 12 yrs old. I am now 61 and he is still rocking and doing a damn fine job of it.

[@TearyEyesAndersonReacts]

This video didn't help at all... Now I want a BeetleJuice and Alice Cooper cross-over. Guess I'll have to wait until "BeetleJuice, BeetleJuice, BeetleJuice", sigh 😉

[@yoshshmenge294]

I've only seen cooper once but was lucky enough to catch a show with Clones and Halo of Flies on the set list.

[@drkaplin98]

I'm just glad that Alice never went to headset mics. Can't stand that look.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

I guess there is no chance of ever hearing "Fields of Regret" live ever again huh... Damn, I just found that brilliant song too... 😟

[@OneUponADime]

Holy crap when Nita showed how skinny her guitar is!

[@colemcdaniel3417]

Louie De Palma when was that in the video?

[@KristieWilson]

Cole McDaniel at the 3:23 mark.

[@miketrudelle769]

We expect it. Thanks for so many killer years of Rock and roll.

[@enzodellacorte1909]

that nita is cute

[@phat80]

Enzo Della Corte Orianthi was cute but Nita’s not. She’s even not feminine in some way.

[@claxton1959]

Cool = Alice Cooper!

[@solunasunrise]

and so from there on she was called Ineeta Shredder

[@beefcake0354]

3:11 wow, I never knew the body of her guitar was that thin. now I want one.

[@b.max1780]

I love Alice's band.

[@samanthajones1047]

I love you!!! 🎵🎶

[@philipgentry940]

glad ti see all the good stuff everyone talking about alice cooper you get your money worth when you go to one of his shows

[@brianbirc]

I have an Ibanez guitar too. Lets play soon. I play well you will like it a lot. I play guitar good too.

[@brianfuller7691]

Alice Cooper is legend and Nita Strauss will be. Credit Alice for always finding the best to be in the band.

[@condorseven7968]

So cool! Such an Icon!

[@treverwhetzel9603]

Nita is a goddess! So beautiful. So well spoken. So genuine. So captivating.

[@devidia]

Caught the end his set at graspop, didn't really think to watch the show because it's not really my genre and i know like 2 songs. But it looked really great and fun, gonna catch a full show next time if i ever get the chance again

[@sophiecooper1824]

Do it , his show is awesome, maybe you can watch a full concert on KZbin and see if you like it , the full Paranormal evening show from 2017 is on here or from Hellfest 2022

[@butlercorp]

I highly recommend seeing a full Alice set once in your life. My first time was about 2010-11, loved his show and seen him twice since. Last time was in April just gone

[@bobschwaller5293]

Alice Cooper is always good for a great music teaching moment. The audience wants you to be a Rock Star. So ham it up. Just don't screw up the song doing it.

[@MichaelMaxwell747]

Yes practice being able to jump around and play without looking!

[@bakedtater1144]

Ibanez commercial

[@smiley3012]

Wow that is a real pretty axe and the girls not bad either. Seriously Nina is one badass player. Saw her at a Cooper show and she rocks.

[@philliphelms6505]

Schools out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@damiandamian2553]

NITA'S SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL !!

[@theyorkshirescubadiver2261]

When I see those two I can't help but see the joker and harlequin, Alice and Nita rule

[@paulobtuble]

AWSOME LOOKING GUITAR. THE JIVAX

[@parkeobrien7526]

After watching Alice Cooper and his great band I walked with a lighter step for the rest of the summer. I saw them at our local hotel and they as a whole band couldn't have been nicer. Alice is truly a very unique person. He has been blessed with incredible longevity. That is inspiring to me.

[@Zappafantrust]

For me Nita Strauss is definition of the perfect rock chick

[@SKARKIBANEZ]

Good girl ;) ^_^ Ibanez is THE BETTER guitars EVER made ;)

[@bloodyfrets]

You talk england very best...

[@drinkspecials]

I see 7 rap artists watched

[@petershortland478]

thing you gonna get with Alice Cooper is a nice chat no negativity he will always have something nice to say even tell you something about his life which is never boring

[@sophiecooper3624]

He's also extremly polite, i've never heard him swear, not even by accident

[@jimmarshall3668]

I have been an Alice fan for about 47 years, I know it scares me just saying it but my first TAPE was Killer, and from watching his interviews I have decided he is one of the most interesting people that I would like to have a beer & a conversation with. I have all the respect in the world for what Religion has done for him and his recovery but I just can't believe an Evangelical like say Vice Pres Mike Pence enjoying what Alice does. No disrespect to anyone mentioned in this post but the life he lives and his Rock n Roll persona just seem to be a complete contradiction?? Not being judgmental just.....I think the word I would use is curious?

[@gregorydennis5378]

Hes my boy love alice!

[@garythompson2517]

I'm your neighbor in Rim Country. I am surprised you're still going strong and have your hearing!!! God Bless

[@colemcdaniel3417]

Alice cooper puts a lot of trust in his stage props

[@tommynikon2283]

His ref to the mid-70's show tour..."Welcome to my Nightmare"....I actually caught, in West Germany, about '73-74. The whole stage was a giant cobweb, giant spider, etc.- and I remember thinking....WHO? What the fuck did I just see?!" Also on the bill were about 15 other acts, including Thin Lizzy and UFO.

[@comatoo]

Sorry - if it was 73/74 it wasn't the Nightmare show. Also with all the production involved with the Nightmare show (dancers, props, etc) there could not have been 15 other acts. From the web description it very well could have been the Nightmare show a couple years later, but the 15 other acts memory was another time probably.

[@helenhanson1001]

I love his beetle juice suit!!

[@geothon]

Saw AC live in 2006, 2007 and 2018. Was supposed to see him and the band again in 2020 at the Hollywood Bowl.

[@bakedtater1144]

Yeah for me for Fox sake

[@einsteindrieu]

That's Pretty Cool !!!

[@aceeg69]

Do an album with this band

[@jeffreyoldham55]

That Ibanez is a gorgeous as the musician who plays it.

[@lingsto195]

I'd play an expensive ass Ibanez too, if I got it for free.

[@TheDownbeatruler]

She earned that Ibanez by making a name for herself.

[@davidbearden9966]

Got to see him in the 70s great show..Coop!

[@granthambeard]

Why have a guitar that fights back? Hahahahahaha! It's FUN!

[@lindaevans338]

KEEP GOING FOR F...... EVER ALICE & ALL YOU'RE GREAT BAND U WILL BECAUSE YOU'RE A VAMPIRE THAT DRINKS BLOOD, LOL, I USED TO SING & DANCE TO YOU'RE MUSIC WHEN I WAS A YOUNG GIRL STILL AT SCHOOL MY FAVOURITE SONG WAS SCHOOLS OUT FOREVER THAT WAS FANTASTIC TO HEAR , I KEPTED WONDERING & WAITING 4 IT TO ACTUALLY HAPPEN, WHEN'S SCHOOL GOING TO BE OUT FOREVER, IT JUST WENT ON & ON & ON & ON & ON. LOVE THE NEW SHOW, IT'S EXCELLENT 👍💀

[@daviddrake4698]

alice cooper's grave yard review, if you went to universal studios in the 90s you get the reference...

[@TheIndependentLens]

He had a Haunted Maze a few years back at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. I wish it would've been more Alice themed than it was. It was kind of like a maze that they decided they would make Alice Cooper and just put his name on it. I wanted the maze to really be referencing Alice Cooper.

[@needthecoast]

Shure mics ❤️

[@cmcneill60]

Alice and Nita should incorporate a Bonnie and Clyde outfits and theme into a song

[@TheIndependentLens]

Is there an Alice Cooper song about a criminal couple combo going on a rampage?

[@fooser77]

Okay, Alice just admitted it .. Nita is a shredder! I just had this brain fart .. I know Nita is happy in AC at this time .. Consider this .. The last two lead players in Megadeth began at ages 38 (Broderick) and 43 (Loureiro) respectively .. How long will Mustaine go? How old is Alice? Nita is 31 .. Considering how long will Kiko go? At what point will he really miss Angra? Nita is a huge fan of Becker and Friedman .. Is she capable of Friedman and/or Loureiro stuff? (Can she play "Conquer or Die?) .. Now consider Mustaine's relationship with Alice .. (Dave considers Alice his godfather) Nita future (first female) Megadeth lead player? That is if unless Dave gives Loomis one more chance and Jeff takes it? (He can't be completely happy in AE; and Nevermore is NEVER coming back!) Nita is definitely more "metal" at heart .. (not that AC is not -- metal) Joining Maiden as the first female is never going to happen .. I could see Nita jamming on "Hanger 18" with Dave .. I know just a dream .. A hot chick who can actually play! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXuvdXuHbJiGgZI * Interesting note that both Nita and Kiko prefer Ibanez .. (Broderick also started with Ibanez)

[@donmunkres8844]

Nita Strauss is THE shredder .

[@PlatinumBlack90038]

Nita, congratulations; and welcome to the Marshall family! It is about fucking time! Cheers!

[@paultighe1298]

Alice cooper rocks legend if You don’t Like Alice Cooper .. ..?

[@derwolfenbaron3014]

Always a good show!!! Stay humble.....🦇🦇🎩

[@angelcastro4400]

Hacen la mejor dupla!!!

[@RaiderfaninNM1]

THANK GOD he is not going on his farewell tour, NEVER SAY THAT ALICE, LONG LIVE THE KING....ALICE!

[@benjaminmeyers9454]

From what I heard him say in a interview that he will not retire. He laughed when he was asked that question.

[@souhailla10]

great !

[@chipdamutt108]

He's a genius and she comes across as so down to earth and sweet!

[@missmicheleo]

Scars are souvenirs of life. KMW

[@uniquelymyart]

Fantastic.!!!!!!! Thank you.

[@musiclover-zq6no]

whats the song at the begining?

[@opheliebell22]

The best!

[@Omertahun]

"All my heroes are Ibanez players" lololol honey no need to go full Ibanez promo with such a stupid statement "Why would you wanna fight your instrument?" lololol

[@DandyDoesIt]

Did she really say I'm Eighteen doesn't have a guitar solo?

[@poopstain5216]

DANDY DJ and PHOTO BOOTH stfu

[@janedoejanedoe9226]

Alice Cooper I want some Boxy Charm Makeup pleaze buy me some!!!!

[@paulgarner8592]

Don't let him fool you. Alice Cooper is the Devil. Jerry Garcia is God. I am a friend of Jerry Garcia and Alice Cooper. As the song goes, " the friend of the Devil is a friend of mine. I am the One who Conquers. Read the Bible. The book of Revalation. It will explain everything to you.

[@shawnhuff3920]

A partnership like Axle and slash

[@dietersoenen8915]

Nita´s guitar hero´s al play Ibanez not strange that she plays all the time the same lick and solo.

[@comatoo]

wow - unnecessary (and untrue) slam.

[@user-jj1kf7hu1y]

Would be nice if theyhad two guitar players as well. No egos or not it's gotta piss them off that she gets all the attention.

[@atiostefony3760]

Tell Matt pike not to use a les paul . Sorry Nita you seem nice but ibanez are lame

[@bluehappyscrap]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!😃🎈😃🎈😃🎈😃🎈😃🎈😃🎈😃🎈😃🎈😃

[@gouthrooo]

NOBYYYYEEEEWEEEE

[@gouthrooo]

JESUSGEESEUSANDTHEYLIved

[@bakedtater1144]

Is this and Ivan s commercial

[@jeffsfx6750]

Alice is a lucefarian

[@MrNatural_OG]

I Nita Shredder...

[@gouthrooo]

GOSHITINTOURHAIR

[@davekiss5145]

NICE JOB COOP

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

;D

[@nickshannon]

What guitar does Nita Strauss have there it’s so thin I bet it weighs hardly anything

[@MegaTechnoteacher]

Nick Shannon she’s got a signature model now called the Jiva. Excellent guitar.

[@ryandeanlindgren9054]

cool

[@hauntedhighway2166]

What a duo!! LoveLoveLove 'em BOTH!!