ALEXANDER COOPER: "I detest politics"
The iconic rock musician Alice Cooper announced two months ago that he was preparing for the 2024 presidential election in the only way he knew how: by making a mocking run for office every four years since releasing the song “Elected” in 1972.
The Godfather of Shock Rock announced the news with the release of a “campaign” video in which he described his background as a disturbed man fit for troubled times, introducing himself as Alice Cooper. Since I have no notion what to do, I should blend in perfectly.
In a recent interview, Cooper responded (as transcribed by Mrsinghtv.com) when asked if he is selling “Alice For President” t-shirts at every event on his current tour. There are numerous examples of such things.
“I am extremely nonpolitical,” he clarified. The reason I would do this is mainly because the song, “Elected,” was a big smash. ‘Elected’ was John Lennon’s favorite song since it was such a brilliant political satire. However, my show will never have any political content. Simply put, I detest politics. It is necessary to satirize the entire scenario during an election year, though.
Alice further on the evolution of his theatrical presentation, saying, “It’s really funny because in the 1970s, it was simple to shock an audience. We’re not really attempting to shock an audience at this point, therefore nobody is really trying. Though, in my opinion, the show’s’shock rock’ aspects are no longer relevant, they are nevertheless entertaining to watch. Because of what transpires before the guillotine, it’s still entertaining to see and you truly buy into it. You’re genuinely worried about what will happen to this Alice character up there. And it appeals to me in that way. I want the audience to participate in the performance. We don’t use lasers very often. We don’t do stuff like that because I want the focus to be on Alice the character, his experiences, and his actions. However, all of that occurs during the well-known songs, such as “Feed My Frankenstein,” “Poison,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” and, of course, “School’s Out” at the conclusion.”
Cooper made the announcement of the Wild Party’s creation and his “candidacy” in the original “Elected” music video from 1972.
The first single from of Cooper’s legendary sixth studio album, “Billion Dollar Babies,” was “Elected.” The RIAA certified the record platinum, and it peaked at No. 1 in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Cooper declared in a 2018 interview with The Guardian that he doesn’t discuss politics with other people. “I don’t like to mix politics and rock ‘n’ roll,” he stated. “Bono, Sting, and Bruce Springsteen don’t seem political to me. They appear humane to me. I’ll help with anything that is humanitarian. assisting those unable of assisting themselves. But I consider it a misuse of power when musicians encourage people who to vote for. You’re telling your followers to think just like you, instead of thinking for themselves. Freedom is what rock ‘n’ roll is all about, but that’s not freedom.”
Cooper declared eight years ago that it is “the worst idea ever” for rock stars to express their political views. “First of all, why do people think rock stars know more than they do?” he responded. “That is the greatest myth in the world; if anything, we are more foolish. There is no one smarter than us. Why do you believe we’re rock stars, really?
“We read magazines that you don’t read, I assure you. Nobody provides us insider political knowledge over the phone. You know more than we do. ‘Family Guy’ is what I watch on TV.
“The whole point of rock ‘n’ roll was to steer clear of politics at all costs. I used to go into the other room and turn on THE BEATLES or ROLLING STONES while my parents were discussing who to vote for, and I still do that now.”
Cooper, who sees himself as a humanitarian, stated that if musicians used their platform to draw attention to international concerns and it helped others, he had no problem with it. “I think that what Bono, [Bruce] Springsteen, Sting, and all the people who raise money for others do is humanitarian, and I’m all for that,” the man stated. However, that doesn’t seem political to me.”
Regarding Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the time, Cooper said in a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone, “He’s an interesting character.” He appears to poke himself in the foot every day and gains greater notoriety for it. It’s the most peculiar. Like [Kurt] Vonnegut once said, “Everything that shouldn’t be happening is.”
Cooper has previously stated that, in order to make a point, he would even go so far as to act in direct opposition to what everyone else is doing. In the 2004 election season, he declared: “I would have switched to Kerry right away if I hadn’t already backed Bush when I saw the list of supporters.” Ronstadt Linda? Don Henley? Gosh, that alone makes me want to vote for Bush.”
Sitting between political rock luminaries like John Lennon and Harry Nilsson while they disputed politics, he also pondered and thought, “I don’t care.”
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