Alice Cooper at Getaway Rock Festival 2011 (part 1 of at least 3)
Alice Cooper performs "The Black Widow" in Gävle, Sweden with Chuck Garric on bass
More than 24 years separated the last time I saw Alice Cooper and his performance last month at GRF. Not much changed in his performance during those years, which is a good thing. The songs were mostly the same. The band was entirely different. Best of all, his enthusiasm and stage presence are still fantastic. After doing virtually the same act for decades on end, perhaps thousands of times, you’d think it would show. It doesn’t. There is still tons of energy and excitement in this sixty-something year old.
Fans of Alice Cooper at GRF 2011 in Gävle, Sweden
When performing in the US, Alice comes out with a flag of the USA during “Elected.” In Sweden he came out with a flag of Sweden, changed the lyrics a bit, and had the crowd ready to have him take political command of Stockholm by the end.
Alice Coooper "Elected" King of Sweden
I walked back to my hotel at 1 a.m. next to a guy holding the remains of the giant, pink ball/balloon.
Why does Alice have three guitarists in addition to a bassist? I don’t know. Go ask Alice.