Lindy3953 08/04/2009
And to all you kiddies that think Kiss should be in before Alice Cooper......It's time for a nap.
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take403 06/03/2009
I think it's time to give Mr. Furnier his due. He's entertaining and hilarious. Also, his songs "Elected" and "School's Out" qualify as great holiday songs (well, Election Day and the beloved Last Day Of School). Let's not forget his hilarious anti-establishment "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and his introspective "I'm Eighteen" (who didn't feel the same way as the hero in that song at 18?). He was also one of the 1st successful American "glam rock" people and inspired Kiss and Ozzy Osbourne (plus, he's a much nicer guy than the Oz, if that qualifies). I want to elect Mr. Alice Cooper as an inductee for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame!
LoFidelity 05/31/2009
inventive, but after KISS imo
nabe 04/29/2009
I saw about 5 or 6 Cooper shows back in the seventies. Everyone of them were great and extremely entertaining. And guess what? They were all under $10. Great trip for the buck.
devasic1 04/23/2009
Paved the way for theatrics in rock and a huge influence on the entire hard rock scene. Also had some pretty timeless hits in No More Mr. Guy and School's Out.
BrotherHanson 03/24/2009
Only Women Bleed, is that a HoF song?
GuardianAngel 03/22/2009
After Kiss
wthby300 03/19/2009
The creator of the rock opera, the man that made rock and theater come together. ALice paved the way for artists like kiss, twisted sister, motely crue , maralyn manson.
Chalky 11/04/2008
The Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame pretty much sucks so that's not relevant, but I'll just rate Cooper a 3 because i do enjoy some of his songs. Side story: my friend's sister used to be a manager at a rental car place, and Alice Cooper once rented a car there....she said he was one of the ugliest people she has ever met.
janieb 11/04/2008
Alice Cooper was a BAND! There were five members of the BAND! Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith and Vince Furnier. They wrote songs and created shows for the stage. It was a cohesive unit of writing and creating. It was NOT just one person.
Doctor of Madness 09/03/2008
Alice Cooper brought a level of showmanship that nobody had yet achieved. The songs are good, solid Detroit guitar-based rock. His body of work is incredible and he is still giving it to us with his radio show. Hall of Fame? Yes!
alicecooperroc ks 08/08/2008
Alice Cooper has written some of the greatest teen and angst anthems of all-time. He has a ton of quality songs and albums and remains a great live act. His influence on music was and remains strong. Anyone who influenced an entire genre of music like Alice has definitely belongs.
fitman 07/31/2008
Why keep Alice out just because his act is rather silly?
He's a real pro and his shows aren't much more contrived and corny than those of many of the other inductees.
long9562om 07/30/2008
This guy definitely belongs. Yes some of his act is not to be taken seriously but Alice himself has always said that it was intended to be vauldeville. It is all in good fun and I find his act and music very fun. He is a great performer, with a classic rock voice and I love a ton of his work.
hardrockfanati c 07/14/2008
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.
Rock1234 07/10/2008
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.
Katrinabena 07/05/2008
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.
Steamroller3 07/04/2008
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.
Scot9447om 07/01/2008
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.
MapleRock 05/26/2008
Welcome to my RATE-mare. After DEEP PURPLE (but before Miles Davis)
Travelerdiogen es 03/30/2008
All hype, but a very thoughtful, decent guy behind all that b.s. I like him, but not his music.
JandC 03/08/2008
I think that Alice Cooper is one of the first American Heavy Metal Singers that used makeup and snakes.
Caspery 12/21/2007
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.
navinj 12/21/2007
The fact Alice isn't in is more proof that the R&R hall of fame is a joke.
bojanthebest 12/16/2007
one of the best
jegoold 11/20/2007
An originator of a genre! Certainly deserves to be in
nikitarocks 10/20/2007
How can he not be there?? He must have pissed on someone's tulips, or as he says "maybe I am over qualified"
bear duncan 10/03/2007
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!
SteveRockn 09/28/2007
First there was Alice Cooper. Then, there was everyone else. PERIOD!
kiss27 08/18/2007
who are the dorks that elect people to the hall of fame. must be the democrats, the losers
annalouise 08/15/2007
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.
MadeInCanada 08/08/2007
Welcome to my nightmare
HaloOfFlys 06/03/2007
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!
AugiePensa 03/31/2007
The Legendary Alice Cooper. The Absolute Greatest!
WuzUp 03/20/2007
He's not worthy
raiderz 03/10/2007
He invented "Shock Rock." Another classic rock artist still getting snubbed.
djennr8 03/07/2007
I'm not a personal fan of his music, but he's not in yet??
gka 02/04/2007
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...
snwriter 01/30/2007
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.
kolby1973 01/17/2007
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...
marto 01/16/2007
yeah yeah yeh
watergrass 01/16/2007
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.
andyrose 01/10/2007
Alice Cooper - father of shock rock? Come on.. he shoulda been there a long time ago.
brainofc 12/06/2006
land snakes alive. put him in.
FranksWildYear s 11/15/2006
For showmanship and dedication to the Rock and Roll cause Alice Cooper should be there right next to James Brown.
boris57 11/11/2006
All you young ones who are giving out low star ratings for Alice should hang your heads in shame.If it hadn't been for Alice you would all be listening to flowery love drivel.And the hugh shows that you like to attend were all down to him blazing a path.The Rock and Roll hall of fame is an American ceremony that has yet to recognise the greatest contribution to American rock music after Elvis Presley.Here is just a short list of his achievements. First to use large thearetical shows, first ever video with Elected, first themed horror album including Vincent Price (10 years before Michael Jackson, 27 original albums all written by himself and 40 years since his first record as the Nazz. W e British love him and would gladly swap Rod Stewart or David Bowie for such a legend.
trebon1038 11/07/2006
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.
CanadaSucks 11/07/2006
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. . .
smoovedogg 10/14/2006
Alice was before sabbath and influenced almost every rock band to some degree since.
rappinatrocksd oor1 10/14/2006
ALICE COOPER HAS ALWAYS BEEN VINCENT FURNIER. SINCE THE LATE 1960'S HE HAS NEVER STOPPED PROVING HOW HE CAN ROCK AND WRITE GREAT MUSIC AND PRESENT GREAT RECORDINGS TO THE WORLD WITH ALL SORTS OF GREAT MUSICIANS - INCLUDING HIS ORIGINAL BANDMATES. THE ROCK HALL HAS NOT BEEN TRULY COMPLETE SINCE 1994 (WHEN HE WAS FIRST ELIGIBLE) BECAUSE ALICE COOPER HAS NOT BEEN INDUCTED. THEE ARE PROBABLY TOO MANY DULL OLD, WHITE, SENILE HISTORIANS THAT WANT FOLK AND COUNTRY SINGERS INDUCTED INSTEAD OF REAL ROCK REVOLUTIONARIES. SOON WE MIGHT HAVE TO REFER TO THE ROCK HALL AS A "HALL OF SHAME." ALICE FIRST, KISS SECOND AND THEN WE'LL HAVE A REAL ROCKIN' HALL.
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