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Just about everything in hard rock and metal was influenced by Alice. A great live perfomer, with a ton of great albums. You have to put this guy in.

Cooper has an impressive body of work throughout his career. I know people especially love his work with the original band and his early solo years, but he still is putting out some good stuff in 2008. His theatrical shows are legendary and his influence is strong in hard rock, metal, punk, and other others. Whether you are a personal fan or not, you can't deny what this guy has done. He has had a terrific career going into his fifth decade in music and still puts on a high energy show. I respect that and him.

I actually like his newer stuff more than the 70's stuff. My husband got me into hard rock and metal music a few years ago, and recently I have gotten into some Alice. I can see his influence all over music especially hard rock, he definitely belongs. In my view they ought to put him in with Nugent, my favorite band AC/DC and one or two other hard rockers.

Definitely got add Alice. He brought theatrics to the mainstream, has some great songs, and there is something to like about every single Alice album. Not to mention he is a real ambassador for hard rock. Definitely got to be there.

When you consider if a band or performer should be in the Hall of Fame, it largely should be based on what they bring to music. Alice Cooper is a pioneer in every way. His original band produced some of the greatest hard rock albums of all time. His solo career has provided a mix of a variety of styles and some of those albums are downright compelling like WTMN and The Last Temptation. He brought theatrics into music, was the first to wear makeup on stage, and today he is still a great live act and still puts out quality albums. All of the 80's bands owe him a debt of gratitude. Even new bands like My Chemical Romance cite him as an influence.

Welcome to my RATE-mare.


After DEEP PURPLE (but before Miles Davis)

All hype, but a very thoughtful, decent guy behind all that b.s. I like him, but not his music.

I think that Alice Cooper is one of the first American Heavy Metal Singers that used makeup and snakes.

Pros: Some pre-punk era classics, influential image. Cons: Relies a lot on production and razzamatazz over substance and when Alice Cooper went solo and ditched the band, it was over artistically.

The fact Alice isn't in is more proof that the R&R hall of fame is a joke.

one of the best

An originator of a genre! Certainly deserves to be in

How can he not be there?? He must have pissed on someone's tulips, or as he says "maybe I am over qualified"

Long overdue! one of the first and by far best
of Shock/theatrical rockers. Made it fun by not
taking themselves "serious". Fathers of shock?
maybe unless you can remember Lord Buckley or
the Crazy World of Arthur Brown!

First there was Alice Cooper. Then, there was everyone else. PERIOD!

who are the dorks that elect people to the hall of fame. must be the democrats, the losers

He was definately the man back in the seventies.Not sure about him being in the hall of fame im on the fence a little with that one.I did see him inconcert about 4 years ago and hes not as good as i remember him.So,id have to say a maybe on this one.

Welcome to my nightmare

The original band's first 7 albums are some of the best music ever comitted to vinyl.Their show's were the only one's worth seeing in the BIG arena's.Their not in but Blondie is? What a joke this hall thing is turning out to be!

A pretty decent and weird band back in the 70's, with a slight string of hits highlighted by 'School's Out'. Are they worthy of the Hall of Fame? I don't really think so. Can they be compared to the Beatles, or the Rolling Stones? I don't think so.

The Legendary Alice Cooper. The Absolute Greatest!

He's not worthy

He invented "Shock Rock." Another classic rock artist still getting snubbed.

I'm not a personal fan of his music, but he's not in yet??

Alice Cooper is the greatest showman of all time.!!!
Brilliant music combined with a awsome stage show.He invented shock rock and have influenced a huge amount of artist and metal bands.A true original and a living legend.He definately belong in the rock and roll hall of fame.If he doesn`t deserve it who does???If Kiss get inducted before Alice it will be the biggest shame of all time...

Invented theatrical rock even before Bowie. Like Marc Bolan and T. Rex, it is a crime that Alice is never even nominated. Also like Bolan, a true innovator and rocker. Get him in now. Alas, he has few friends among RS and that clique so it will be tough. They like sensitive singer/songwriters a little too much. A true innovator, also like Marc Bolan. What the hall of fame should be about, IMO.

Yeah, I don't think so. He is nothing more than the original Marilyn Manson. He is nothing more than an attention getter with very mediocre music...

yeah yeah yeh

Music was very, very heavy but good. Mr. Cooper was a genius at it, all the kids in the 70's and the 80's love him. It's never been trash music, but Shock music.The nightmare has been too long, please let him in.

Alice Cooper - father of shock rock? Come on.. he shoulda been there a long time ago.

For showmanship and dedication to the Rock and Roll cause Alice Cooper should be there right next to James Brown.

Cooper was the king of shock rock. Anyone who has as much influence over a genre of music deserves the hall of fame. He is still doing it today and now it includes two generations...his daughter calico (so he needs help in naming children) is a back up singer for him now.

The whole big-rock-show-from-the-70's can be attributed to him, but there are more acts with more talent. . .Cooper is a 'perhaps' but not a sure thing for me. . .

Alice was before sabbath and influenced almost every rock band to some degree since.

Pros: The BAND named Alice Cooper undoubtedly deserves enshrinement. A huge influence to virtually every hard rock band that succeeded them. Cons: The lead singer, some douchebag named Vincent Furnier, assumed the band name and proceeded to become a celebrity without portfolio. Kind of like a post-modern Charles Nelson Reilly. About 3 good songs after 1974, and none after 1980; Stole Iggy Pop's act, dumbed it down and cleaned it up Verdict: The band-YES, but only AFTER the Stooges are inducted; the douchebag with the snake, by himself--NO

No! OK, so he's the best of the shock rockers......what does that say?????

Alice has influenced many of the artists already inducted. Until he in inducted, the Hall of Fame is a joke.

Yes! Alice Cooper belongs in the Hall of Fame. And this is why we started a project to get AC inducted. If you want to help us and Alice Cooper then visit our myspace and sign the petition at:
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Many artists have been influenced by Alice Cooper including Ozzy, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, I could go on and on. Why isn't one of the pioneers and often copied rock legends in the R&RHOF?

What is the Hall of Fame without the Daddy of Shock Rock. Can't be a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that is for sure

There can't be a rock hall of fame without Uncle Alice!

Another glaring omission from the Hall of Fame. I mean come on, Billion Dollar Babes, No More Mr. Nice Guy, I'm Eighteen, Welcome to My Nightmare. Need I say more. Oh yeah, the stage shows are nothing less than Rock and Roll theater on the grandest scale. There is no explanation for this omission.

Alice is always remembered for his stage show and the snakes but there is a good body of work here, some really good music. I think it is safe to say the Alice was a big influence to a lot of band in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

He should be in the R and R Hall because so many bands have patterned themselves after him. And his music was great too!

Putting aside the stage antics and the "godfather of blah-blah-blah" stuff, Alice Cooper has made a serious impact on the music scene for over 30 years. His music is fun and harmless...and his shows are better than most.

Should have been in when he was eligible. Just proves how much of a joke the Hall of Fame can be.

Great musician, one of the originals. Marilyn Manson can't hold a candle to his obvious idol, who by the way is a very articulate, well-mannered, and intellegent guy off-stage. I should know. Mr. Cooper was a valued customer of mine for a year and a half, and I wouldn't trade that time for anything. :)

Alice Cooper is long due to be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. The Original Shock Rocker! He deserves it. The original 5, Alice, Dennis Dunaway, Michael Bruce, Neal Smith, and Glen Buxton. Now that was a band!!

Welcome to my Vote. On the border, but let's give Sabbath and Purple their doo-doo foyst.

Greta eray career. kinfd of Pertered out (IMO) after Welcome to My Nightmare (only women bleed?) Halo of Flies Be My lover (GREAT F%#@in' song)

Alice is truly a Hall Of Fame musician and performer. I've seen him 4 times, the first in 1979 where I took a picture that hung proudly in my living room until I got married in 1996, anything for love, I guess. If he's not deserving of a HOF spot, nobody is.

Come on, like him and his style, or not like him, he is a true pioneer in the industry. Plus his longevity should also earn him a spot. Put down whatever you're smoking for a while people and give Alice his due.

Influential to many, but too much of his stuff is sub par.

Alice Cooper is long overdue the respect that he has earned over a career that dwarfs many of those already inducted. He has made several OUTSTANDING and groundbreaking albums. Love It To Death; Killer; Schools Out; and Billion Dollar Babies are brimming with classics that have been anthems, parodies, and standards. Many discredit Cooper because of his powerful stage presence, which they claim, takes away from the musical merit. It's a shame that they don't realize that he not only made great music.... he was/is also the pre-iminent showman. He single handedly STARTED the whole "Glam" genre that prevailed within the rock industry for years. Many overlook Cooper in favor of Bowie, or worse yet...Kiss! Please... check your history, get the facts, AC was the original. AC must also be given credit for his longevity. His stage presence is amazing, he gives 100%, and that is SO much more than I can say for so many of the stiffs that have already been inducted. The election comittee simply MUST get their head out of their ___, and give us fans what we demand! If anyone has ever represented rebellion and chaos (last time I looked, that's what Rock & Roll is supposed to be all about)better than ALICE COOPER, tell me who it is???

I'm afraid many acts owe Alice their inspiration, and the permission to act out and create "shows." If there's any aspect of theatricality to a rock show today, he's responsible for starting it. No great talent here except for the context, so I'd think he has to go in as great influence or something. I just saw him a couple months ago (2005) and was amazed, pleased. No more amazed than a broadway show might amaze me, but with the hard rock, the great little band he'd put together, and his sense of humor, his sincere and energetic attempt to PLEASE the audience rather than to be worshipped and idolized -- I just think he's great. Unlike most rock stars, Alice Cooper knows he's not really important in the great scheme of things. For that reason alone I'd vote him in!

He should be the one with the keys to the door to let the others in. I saw him at Market Square Arena in 1979. He ruined me for everyone else. I keep waiting for a show and no one else would give me one. The closest thing that came to it was bowie's Glass spider tour. All the Freak wannabes owe him and he should be called the 'Grandaddy of shock and Make-up"

he still is the best!

The Coop is still one of the greatest original song writers out there! He is still great on stage! He keeps up and never misses a beat. Hi vocals are bad-ass and he is one the origianls! His new album Dirty Diamonds redifines him once again. The lyrics alone are praise worthy, not to mention strong hearty vocals. He's recently gone back to being as great as he was when he started out. He's a guy from back in the day still attracting such a varried crowd. From teens like myself to all his fans from the 70's. That's fricken awsome! If I ever meet him, I'm going to drop to my knees and chant "I'm not worthy!". Alice you're awsome! 18-m-NM

Hall of Fame? Nope. He was a phenomenon, not a talent. Billion Dollar Babies, anyone?

Good guy, good tunes, and he's from Arizona. My brother did some work for him once and rates as the coolest guy he has ever done work for.

Big for a very short blip in time.

The guy brought theatrics into rock, has had a ton of killer albums including his new one and influenced tons of bands. He definitely belongs in the hall.

Alice Cooper is a legend in classic rock. A great songwritter, an aswome showman and a great voice. The first real shock rocker. But he aslo adds humor and fun to his work. He has played with many different musicans and changed with the times, which makes it difficult to really put a finger on him. From '71-'76 was his really strong period. With classic albums such as Billion Dollar Babies, Welcome To My Nightmare and an excellent greatest hits album there really is no reason he shouldn't be in the Rock'n Roll Hall of fame. His songs are still played on the radio today. Such classic as No More Mr. Nice Guy, I'm 18, Schools Out and Welcome To My Nightmare. Some of his later work is aslo very strong. 1994's The Last Temptation is an excellent example of that. I first got into Cooper when he released his comeback album Constrictor. That album really opened up to a new generation of fans.

I don't know about solo Alice, but the band Alice Cooper should have gotten in years ago! Hell, they were one of the first heavy metal bands, new wave bands, punk bands, shock rock bands, goth bands. Any band that plays that kind of music should take a bow to the late Alice Cooper Group!

I loved him as a teenager, probably as much because he shocked and upset (and repulsed) all the adults around me as for his music. After Muscle of Love (which contained some truly classic songs), he divested himself of the gifted band that had been responsible for much, if not most, of what had been so intense and powerful about his music, and began setting himself up as a schlocky Las Vegas-type circus act and 2-bit character actor. The music deteriorated markedly and rapidly after that, needless to say (but I'll say it anyway). Sad, I guess, but he and his original band (Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Neil Smith, Dennis Dunaway) have left behind a substantial body of very creditable work that sounds even more seething and caustic today than it did when it was first released, especially when you put it up against the truly-pusilanimous crap out there now that's supposed to pass for rock music. True, a lot of what Alice and the boys put out is derivative (they obviously appropriated a lot from Iggy Pop and the Stooges), but songs like School's Out, I Love The Dead, I'm 18, Dead Babies, Second Coming, The Ballad of Dwight Fry, Teenage Lament 74...well, these are great rock songs by any standard. I miss these guys.

Maybe for his early work but overall he's campy and gimmicky.