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Comments on: Master of shock rock Alice Cooper at the Civic http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/ Midlands News – West Midlands Local News - UK News Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:59:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Bob Lilley http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274526 Bob Lilley Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:01:32 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274526 Since the Welcome to my Nightmare tour I’ve seen him every time, bar Monster of Rock. Vocal was really really strong, well up in the mix and spot on. Band were tight and reproduced the old classics pretty close, fantastic to hear the acoustic I’d say that’s the first time but that may be bad memory. Stood leaning up against the back wall down stairs and still felt like you were part of the show, wicked venue, really good support and 1½ hours that flew buy – fantastic! Since the Welcome to my Nightmare tour I’ve seen him every time, bar Monster of Rock. Vocal was really really strong, well up in the mix and spot on. Band were tight and reproduced the old classics pretty close, fantastic to hear the acoustic I’d say that’s the first time but that may be bad memory.

Stood leaning up against the back wall down stairs and still felt like you were part of the show, wicked venue, really good support and 1½ hours that flew buy – fantastic!

]]> By: Kolchak http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274431 Kolchak Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:42:04 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274431 Alice Cooper on top form again, what a showman, second time I've seen him at the civic, what a great show. Civic is a great venue but, my night was spoiled by a jobsworth usher pestering me. Shame it ruined a great night out, can't wait til Alice is back Again. Alice Cooper on top form again, what a showman, second time I’ve seen him at the civic, what a great show. Civic is a great venue but, my night was spoiled by a jobsworth usher pestering me. Shame it ruined a great night out, can’t wait til Alice is back Again.

]]> By: KJ http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274408 KJ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:53:09 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274408 3 - Thanks for your comment Jan! I'm not a big "rock" fan so went there totally open-minded; but I'm entirely in agreement with Ace Frehley above - the show just didn't live up to the hype for me. 3 – Thanks for your comment Jan! I’m not a big “rock” fan so went there totally open-minded; but I’m entirely in agreement with Ace Frehley above – the show just didn’t live up to the hype for me.

]]> By: Phil James http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274371 Phil James Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:58:35 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274371 I thought the concert was excellent and I was lucky enough to meet with Alice in his dressing room afterwards. He signed some CD sleeves and photographs and then I had some photographs taken with him. It really was a memorable occasion - one I will never forget. Thanks Alice. I thought the concert was excellent and I was lucky enough to meet with Alice in his dressing room afterwards. He signed some CD sleeves and photographs and then I had some photographs taken with him. It really was a memorable occasion – one I will never forget. Thanks Alice.

]]> By: Lee http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274366 Lee Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:16:01 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274366 First time i seen Alice and i thought he was very good rock theatre and i really enjoyed it.I enjoyed ZZtop more but im not complaining its a testament to the great venue the civic is that these great acts keep coming here...only wish the mighty Quo would ditch the Nec for the civic. First time i seen Alice and i thought he was very good rock theatre and i really enjoyed it.I enjoyed ZZtop more but im not complaining its a testament to the great venue the civic is that these great acts keep coming here…only wish the mighty Quo would ditch the Nec for the civic.

]]> By: Alan Taylor http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274363 Alan Taylor Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:06:14 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274363 May I first say what a superb sound Manraze delivered as a support band.Alice,who i first saw at Birmingham Odeon around 23 years ago and many times since delivered an outstanding performance.After reading some of the previous comments i was left wondering if they were at a different venue.The concert proved to be another memorable night.Have seen Alice at the civic before but last night was the best by far.The band,sound,lights,stage show all added to a first class concert.Look forward to the next time and hope it's at the the civic again.Great venue. May I first say what a superb sound Manraze delivered as a support band.Alice,who i first saw at Birmingham Odeon around 23 years ago and many times since delivered an outstanding performance.After reading some of the previous comments i was left wondering if they were at a different venue.The concert proved to be another memorable night.Have seen Alice at the civic before but last night was the best by far.The band,sound,lights,stage show all added to a first class concert.Look forward to the next time and hope it’s at the the civic again.Great venue.

]]> By: jet http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274325 jet Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:50:48 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274325 what a fantastic night!! alice and the band gave an almost faultless performance of classics from the seventies and eighties, although maybe slightly down sized from arena sized productions, i was treated to being able to see the "master" up close. in great voice, great musicians, please come back to the civic alice. what a fantastic night!! alice and the band gave an almost faultless performance of classics from the seventies and eighties, although maybe slightly down sized from arena sized productions, i was treated to being able to see the “master” up close. in great voice, great musicians, please come back to the civic alice.

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]]> By: Paul Hewitt http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274320 Paul Hewitt Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:36:12 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274320 I was an Alice Cooper virgin until last night, when, for the first time I got to see him perform live. I wasnt disappointed! I go to lots of concerts covering a wide arc in musical tastes but I can say with sincerity that last nights show was up there with some of the best I've been to. I was even lucky enough to be right at the front, so I got an exceptional view of the man & the myth! His band also deserve so much credit for keeping the show tight. I loved it & I can safely say that when he returns - as he somehow always does - I will be there. Thanks Alice, your'e a star! I was an Alice Cooper virgin until last night, when, for the first time I got to see him perform live. I wasnt disappointed! I go to lots of concerts covering a wide arc in musical tastes but I can say with sincerity that last nights show was up there with some of the best I’ve been to.
I was even lucky enough to be right at the front, so I got an exceptional view of the man & the myth!
His band also deserve so much credit for keeping the show tight.
I loved it & I can safely say that when he returns – as he somehow always does – I will be there. Thanks Alice, your’e a star!

]]> By: Ace Frehley http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274297 Ace Frehley Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:18:29 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274297 Not good ! very disapointed,was expecting spectacle after the hype. Seemed as if he was just going through the motions.Not the Alice Cooper of legend Not good ! very disapointed,was expecting spectacle after the hype. Seemed as if he was just going through the motions.Not the Alice Cooper of legend

]]> By: LG http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274296 LG Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:08:37 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274296 Absolutely amazing!! Absolutely amazing!!

]]> By: I.Jeavons http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274295 I.Jeavons Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:07:40 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274295 As lengends go, they dont get any bigger than this guy! Truly one of the worlds greatest performers!! As lengends go, they dont get any bigger than this guy! Truly one of the worlds greatest performers!!

]]> By: D_Frye http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274259 D_Frye Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:23:21 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274259 The reviewer got it spot-on when he said Alice was "in marvellous voice and (performed) with amazing energy". I've seen him many times since 1982 and his vocals were top notch compared to the alcohol-fuelled old-days. The show was crammed full of Cooper classics - so much so that there was barely time for the crowd to cheer in between songs. It's a pleasure (and a surprise, really) to see Alice in great form now he's in his 60s... and playing loud and heavy versions of his seemingly endless supply of classics and fan-faves. If anything, the band could tone down the heavy/loudness so Alice's fine voice and the tunes themselves could shine through a bit more. Anyway, The Civic was packed to the rafters and Cooper delivered the goods and looked like he enjoyed his latest visit to wonderful Wolves (and the heroes welcome he got). Nice one Alice. The reviewer got it spot-on when he said Alice was “in marvellous voice and (performed) with amazing energy”. I’ve seen him many times since 1982 and his vocals were top notch compared to the alcohol-fuelled old-days. The show was crammed full of Cooper classics – so much so that there was barely time for the crowd to cheer in between songs. It’s a pleasure (and a surprise, really) to see Alice in great form now he’s in his 60s… and playing loud and heavy versions of his seemingly endless supply of classics and fan-faves. If anything, the band could tone down the heavy/loudness so Alice’s fine voice and the tunes themselves could shine through a bit more. Anyway, The Civic was packed to the rafters and Cooper delivered the goods and looked like he enjoyed his latest visit to wonderful Wolves (and the heroes welcome he got). Nice one Alice.

]]> By: Jan Russel http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274239 Jan Russel Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:48:34 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274239 KJ honey, next time perhaps you should consider saving up and seeing David Blain instead. Alice's stage show is supposed to be like that. Sorry you don't get it. KJ honey, next time perhaps you should consider saving up and seeing David Blain instead.
Alice’s stage show is supposed to be like that.
Sorry you don’t get it.

]]> By: KJ http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274203 KJ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:02:18 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274203 I thought it was very disappointing. Some of the props looked very shoddy and very 70's, the whole show seemed dated. I thought it was very disappointing. Some of the props looked very shoddy and very 70′s, the whole show seemed dated.

]]> By: Jo http://www.expressandstar.com/latest/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/#comment-274180 Jo Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:45:09 +0000 http://www.expressandstar.com/?p=102634#comment-274180 I was amazed at the Alice Cooper show last night and was lucky enough to be front centre standing. I have seen Alice many times and I have never been disappointed. The atmosphere was great too. I really can't believe Alice is 61 - he looks great and he is a legend in the rock scene. He has set a standard that needs to be beaten. I am 28 and often wonder where the new bands will come from of the the same calibre. I am yet to see a great performer like Alice within upcoming bands. They don't do it like Alice! Alice, thank you - we love you and please please come back to Wolverhampton soon. You were amazing last night. I was amazed at the Alice Cooper show last night and was lucky enough to be front centre standing. I have seen Alice many times and I have never been disappointed. The atmosphere was great too.

I really can’t believe Alice is 61 – he looks great and he is a legend in the rock scene. He has set a standard that needs to be beaten. I am 28 and often wonder where the new bands will come from of the the same calibre. I am yet to see a great performer like Alice within upcoming bands. They don’t do it like Alice!

Alice, thank you – we love you and please please come back to Wolverhampton soon. You were amazing last night.

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