Spend the night with Alice Cooper and Special Guest Ace Frehley – 2017
It was March 1977 when Alice Cooper, the architect of shock-rock, undertook his first ever concert tour of Australia– and broke attendance records. 40 years on and this revered entertainer continues to surprise and exude danger atevery turn, thrilling audiences globally!
Fans will be delighted to hear that Alice Cooper will return to our shores this October for a 7-date national tour,‘Spend The Night With Alice Cooper’. In what is sure to be rock event of the year, Alice will be joined by the originalKISS “Spaceman” Ace Frehley, as Very Special Guest. The pairing of Alice and Ace brings together these highlyrespected icons of rock and roll!
The tour commences in Perth on October 17 and concludes in Brisbane on October 25, showcasing an immense bodyof work across the catalogues of both artists.
Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally fromhorror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines,fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark andhorror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for.
Alice’s catalogue of hits and anthems, including “I’m Eighteen”, “No More Mr Nice Guy”, “School’s Out”, “Elected”,“Poison”, and others, are featured in his live show, along with a mix of newer songs and fan-favourite album cuts. Alice’s touring band features the three guitar attack of Nita Strauss, Tommy Henriksen and Ryan Roxie, backed by longtime bassist Chuck Garric and drummer Glen Sobel.
Harking back to that first Australian tour in 1977, and Alice was in the country at the same time as ABBA-mania wastaking hold. He made a considerable impact on audiences and the Australian music industry.
Tickets and Tour Dates
| Date | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|
| October 17 | Perth Arena | Perth |
| October 19 | Thebarton Theatre | Thebarton |
| October 20 | Margaret Court Arena | Melbourne |
| October 21 | Hordern Pavilion | Sydney |
| October 23 | AIS Arena | Canberra |
| October 24 | Entertainment Centre | Newcastle |
| October 25 | Convention Centre | Brisbane |
