Legendary rocker Alice Cooper to perform at Holly Hall

Alice Cooper brings his own brand of rock psychodrama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as his audiences.

The rocker is set to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 in the Helen DeVitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.

Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. Cooper was discovered in 1969 by Frank Zappa in Los Angeles, where he signed them to his record label, according to a news release.

Their collaboration with young record producer Bob Ezrin led to the break-through their album, “Love it to Death” which hit the charges in 1971, followed by “Killer,” “Schools Out,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” and “Muscle of Love.”

Each new album release was accompanied by a bigger and more elaborate touring show. Cooper released his first solo album in 1975 called, “Welcome to my Nightmare,” and a legendary groundbreaking theatrical, “Welcome to My Nightmare,” concert tour.

The melodic hard rock album “Trash,” featured the massive hit single, “Poison” in 1989 which became his biggest selling album and single worldwide. Other hits include: “Feed My Frankenstein,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “Only Women Bleed,” and more.

Reserved seat tickets range from $46.50 to $99.50 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating. There are also several VIP packages available for $550, $525 and $125, depending on features and perks.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/

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