Tunes Muzik - Alice Cooper believes rock 'n' roll and politics don't mix well.
This famous singer, Alice Cooper, believes that politics and rock 'n' roll shouldn't be mixed together. When talking to the German Press Agency before his Germany tour, Cooper, who's 76 years old, expressed this view without mincing words; he doesn't think rockstars should influence others' voting choices.
Interestingly, Cooper has never been a political person himself. In his childhood, he'd escape to his room when his parents would discuss politics, blasting loud music to drown out the conversations. Famous hits from this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer include "Poison", "No More Mr. Nice Guy", and "School's Out."
Cooper bluntly remarked, "That's not rock 'n' roll. That's Vegas."
This seasoned musician is adamant: rock still exists, though its form may change. He acknowledged the quality of today's music isn't at par with earlier times. "When you see big solo artists today, I think: that's not rock 'n' roll. That's Vegas." He didn't mention particular names.
For an authentic rock 'n' roll experience, Cooper recommended shows by Green Day, the Scorpions, Guns N' Roses, and the Rolling Stones. "They bring the energy every night, they play live, and there's no canned backing band," he said.
Citing technology as one reason behind these changes, the musician pointed out that while it wasn't always better in the past, it was easier for emerging bands back then. Record companies used to invest in young talents, providing resources and opportunities. "They didn't have to worry about starving," Cooper reminisced. "That time isn't there anymore. Today, young bands only have one shot to prove themselves, and they rarely last long."
Cooper himself is touring Germany this year. His first show for the "Too Close For Comfort" tour will be in Hamburg's Stadtpark on June 12th. In August, concerts are scheduled in Northeim, Nuremberg, Dresden, Butzbach, and Breisach. In October, audiences in Stuttgart, Oberhausen, Berlin, and Leipzig can catch him performing, too.
