Alice Cooper has announced that his autobiography, *Devil On My Shoulder*, will be released on October 8 through Ebury Spotlight. To celebrate, he will embark on an eight-date speaking tour across the UK.
The memoir covers his incredible six-decade journey in rock music. It explores the relationship between his famous stage persona, Alice Cooper, and his real identity, Vincent Damon Furnier. At 78 years old, Alice first made waves with the Alice Cooper Band in 1968, scoring hits like “School’s Out” that propelled them to stardom. After the band’s final show in 1974, he legally changed his name to Alice Cooper. His solo career then transitioned from hard rock to heavy metal.
“I was born Vincent Damon Furnier but, seduced by my character’s reputation, changed my name legally to Alice Cooper, and in the process lost sight of who I really was,” Alice shared. He reflects on how the all-American boy he once was transformed into a monster, putting himself in danger.
The book is packed with stories about famous figures like Salvador Dalí, John Lennon, Groucho Marx, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Andy Warhol, and Tiger Woods. It addresses themes of addiction, fame, and the blurred lines between performer and person, all while covering more than 30 albums.
The UK tour kicks off on October 11 at Cardiff New Theatre and will visit cities like Cambridge, London, Brighton, Manchester, Stockton, Glasgow, and Wolverhampton, wrapping up on October 20. Each event will feature a moderated conversation and a Q&A session with the audience, but no music will be performed.
Presale tickets are already available, and general tickets will go on sale on March 13. Every ticket purchase includes a copy of the book.
