Alice Cooper Launches US Presidential Campaign: Watch
Alice Cooper has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2024 US presidential election.
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An Instagram post announcing his bid read, “Join Alice on his 2024 bid for President of the United States! Sign up to receive updates on the campaign kick-off, ongoing virtual rallies, Q&A sessions, and more! Stay informed. Join the conversation. Be part of the movement. Sign up today at AliceForPresident.com”
Cooper has run for president in every campaign since releasing his classic Elected in 1972. In a campaign video Cooper said, ““Well, I’m Alice Cooper and I’m a troubled man for troubled times. I have absolutely no idea what to do, so I should fit right in.”
Looking back on writing Elected, Cooper told Classic Rock: “In America at that time, we had Richard Nixon, who was the ultimate target. Your President is always a focal point for satire, but Nixon – you couldn’t satirise him enough.”
He continued: “Plus, the 1972 presidential elections were coming up, and I thought, ‘Who’s the most unlikely person you would ever want as President?’ And Alice Cooper was that person!”
Cooper released his latest album, Road, in 2023. Commenting on the record, he said: “For Road, I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs. I only see these guys when we’re on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and this is my way of doing so.”
Alice Cooper Too Close For Comfort UK tour:
October 2024
14 – GLASGOW OVO Hydro
16 – BIRMINGHAM Utilita Arena
17 – MANCHESTER AO Arena
18 – LEEDS First Direct Arena
20 – LONDON Eventim Apollo
21 LONDON Eventim Apollo