As far as I know there were no autographs, no photos, and certainly no selfies with Cooper in the background. His wife, Sheryl Goddard, with whom he shares three children, co-founded a women's aerobic ministry at Camelback. Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. But he's the spawn of the Devil!'" Alice Cooper was born with the name Vincent Damon Furnier in Detroit, Michigan. Five decades later Cooper, born Vincent Damon Furnier, still performs under his world-famous stage name but in far-less shocking settings, perhaps to honor his Christian faith. Allison road was already a real road here, although it's tiny and down by the 10 & 202. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. I'm not a philosopher. In a shortvideoclip of Pastor Greg Laurie's interview with Cooper, the rocker explains why he's still a member of Hollywood Vampires alongside Johnny Depp and Aerosmith's Joe Perry and has maintained his trademark lookwhile performing songs such as his latest, "The Boogeyman Surprise.". His dad was a pastor and his grandfather was a pastor. That may come as a revelation to many, but not to the folks at First Baptist Church in Pensacola, Fla. On a Sunday morning in February 2015, Senior Minister Barry Howard, who was in the building but not preaching that day, began to receive text messages and in-person alerts that Cooper and his wife, Sheryl, were seated in the sanctuary (center section, toward the back). Veteran rock musician Alice Cooper shared recently that he volunteers as a substitute Sunday school teacher at his local church. Despite the album's success, his next three albums of the decade; 'Alice Cooper Goes to Hell', 'Lace and Whiskey' and the semi-autobiographical 'From the Inside' progressively failed at the charts, partly thanks to his alcoholism. The Poison rocker said he was never an aggressive or meandrunk, but would drink at least an entire case of beer a day to obtain what he called that golden buzz. It wasnt until his ballet instructor wife Sheryl Goddard filed fordivorcein 1983 after nearly 7 years of marriage and three children that Cooper realized he had a drug andalcoholproblem he needed deal with. The congregation has had practice with other celebrities, mostly politicians from Pensacola or stumping in the city during election seasons, Howard said. His 2011 album 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' made it to No.22 on the US charts, while his last album so far, 'Paranormal', reached No.32. This isn't entirely a new development. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. Let's not forget that, Why revival must be tethered to Scripture, Revelation 9: The pit, the smoke and hideous demon creatures, Alice Cooper Urges Fans Not to Adhere to 'Celebrity Christianity,' But Still Pens Songs With 'Better Message', Rock 'N' Roll Icon Alice Cooper: 'I Teach Bible Study' (Video), Alice Cooper Says 2 Near-Death Experiences Almost Sent Him to 'Paradise' Before 70th Birthday. I'm nothing more than that. . TheSchools Outsinger toldPage Six, My dad knew my sense of humor. A few hours after the service I happened to notice a few social media posts from members who wished they could have met Mr. and Mrs. Alice Cooper at church today. At first I assumed that they had seen someone in our service who resembled Alice Cooper. He subsequently lived with Cindy Lang for several year before separating in 1975, following which she sued him for palimony. So don't look for answers from me.". User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. The Lord really convicted me, saying, look, its time to make a decision here.. His 25th studio album, 'Along Came a Spider', released in 2008, peaked at No.53 in the US and No.31 in the UK. Finally, I looked in the mirror and it looked like my makeup, but it was blood coming down [from my eyes]. People will listen to a guy like you," said Laurie, the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California. What a fascinating conversation that must have been. However, after living the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, Cooper felt empty. 'Billion Dollar Babies' is the most commercially successful album from his band. He said, " Everything that could go wrong was shutting down inside of me ." This was very serious. Little Betty ate a pound of aspirin She got them from the shelf upon the wall Betty's mommy wasn't there to save her She didn't hear, hear her little baby call Dead babies can't take care of themselves Dead babies can't take things off the shelf Well, we didn't want you anyway Lalala-lalalalalala-la Daddy is an agrophile in Texas Mommy's on the bar most every night Little Betty's sleeping in . Watch Greg Lauries full interview with Alice Cooperbelow: Jesse is the Content Editor for ChurchLeaders and Site Manager for ChristianNewsNow. In one interview, Cooper said, I grew up in a Christian house. They contain multitudes. When he isnt jamming in concert, rock star Alice Cooper is often found visiting churches during his tours. He says his pastor told him God doesnt make mistakes, and that he gave Cooper that platform to share his testimony. Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!which also stars John Legend as Jesus Christ and Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdaleneis scheduled to premiere on April 1, which is Easter Sunday. Cooper, a born-again Christian and reformed alcoholic, regularly attends the interdenominational church called Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley, where he sometimes teaches Bible study. Hes comical. Vincent Furnier, who had already changed his name legally to 'Alice Cooper' to avoid legal complications over ownership of the band name, released the album 'Welcome to My Nightmare as a solo artist in 1975. Cooper was raised a devout Mormon, a religion his family converted to when he was 11. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. "Theres nothing in Christianity that says I can't be a rock star," he said. He also discovered that Coopers Christian faith is a mature one that includes regular church attendance and teaching Sunday school. Why do you believe this? I just say nothing else speaks to my heart. All rights reserved. Mark Driscoll once interviewedlate theologianR.C. Cooper admitted that he contemplated changing his name after he came to faith in Christ, but his pastor advised him not to. Their next album, 'Easy Action', failed despite the media attention, following which they relocated to Pontiac, Michigan, where their violent stage theatrics were better received and helped their third album 'Love It to Death' succeed. However, upon learning that Todd Rundgren also had a band by the same name, they decided to go with the more gimmicky stage name 'Alice Cooper'. At the age of 16, Alice Cooper formed his first band, the 'Earwigs', with Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, John Tatum and John Speer, to participate in the local annual Letterman's talent show in 1964. Three big numbers that tell the story of secularization in America, West Virginians clash over religious freedom bill at hearing, White supremacists behind over 80% of extremism-related U.S. murders in 2022, Jimmy Carter Was Americas Evangelical-in-Chief. ), "My wife and I are both Christian," Cooper tells the News. It earned platinum certifications in US and Canada. It was rather inspiring to learn that Alice Cooper prioritizes a time for worship during his busy travel schedule. One of the deals was we start going to church. While sex, drugs and alcohol were once his stage motto earlier in his career, he has since replaced those terms with new material. Iconic 73-year-old rock legend and devout Christian Alice Cooper shared withPage Sixthat not only does he pray and read theBibleevery day, but he credits his faith in God for his sobriety. But it was also inspiring, Howard said in the blog and in an interview on Friday, that his church responded with calm and respect to the presence of a global celebrity in their midst. Cooper has been outspoken about his religious awakening for quite some time. According to Fox 8, legendary rocker Alice Cooper gave a surprise speech at a Northeast Ohio church on Sunday. You have to prove it.' Alice Cooper is widely known for his shocking concert performances. In 2011, he and his former band members were inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'. Although famous rock 'n' roll star Alice Cooper grew up in the church, he strayed from his Christian roots over his 50-year career as a performer. Photo by Biha via Wikimedia Commons.Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.. Alice Cooper might be the last person you'd ever expect to have gotten sober. 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In a 2016 interview with Newsweek, he spoke about his gory stage show and why he loves performing with Hollywood Vampires: "It's like a modern-day vaudeville, a sort of hard-rock horror cabaret. You can make anything an idol. "My father was a pastor, my grandfather was an evangelist. Near death, Cooper defeated his demons with faith, family, and the power of rock 'n' roll. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson thinks he redeemed himself. "Surely people get it by now Alice is just a character. I just got to a point of saying, 'I'm tired of this life.' Homes - Celebrity - Entertainment - Musicians. Find out where you can serve and put your gifts to use at Parkside. It reached peak position in the US and UK charts and was certified platinum in the US. Archuleta is non-political. 'Alice Cooper teaching Bible class? On any given day, the Cooper home can be a busy place as Alice heads out to play golf (nearly every day when he is in town); and Sheryl fires up her candy-apple-red Dodge Durango and drives off. His commercial failure continued to the next decade with the albums 'Flush the Fashion', 'Special Forces', 'Zipper Catches Skin' and 'DaDa', which he reportedly doesn't even remember recording because of drug addiction. He did more digging and learned Cooper had grown up a pastors kid and had done mission work on Native American reservations in Arizona. PHOTO CREDIT: Alice Cooper 2015 by Ralph Arvesen. This doesnt speak to my intellect, it doesnt speak to my logic it speaks right to my heart and right to my soul, deeper than anything Ive ever thought of. After discovering that the Coopers had joined us for worship, I revisited a few of those stories and even watched a video of his testimony on YouTube. Alice Cooper had a major wake-up call nearly 40 years ago, when he found himself throwing up blood. During an 2019 interviewhe said that starting to go to church was one of the deals they made for their reconciliation. Mar 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm. To his critics, Cooper says: When people say, How do you believe this [religious stuff]? The singer is the son of a lay preacher and was raised in the church as a child. "One of my albums, The Last Temptation, was being sold in Christian bookstores and my record company couldn't figure out why. "Sheryl had gone she had gone to Chicago and said, 'I can't watch this,'" Alice recalled about the moment when he accepted Jesus into his life. Their next album 'Killer' (1971) surpassed the success of its predecessor by reaching No.21 on the U.S. 'Billboard 200' charts and included hit singles like 'Under My Wheels', 'Be My Lover' and 'Halo of Flies'. (Cooper had previously sung "King Herod's Song" for a 1996 London cast recording of the musical, though he didn't perform in the role. Alice Cooper's House in Phoenix, AZ (Google Maps) Phoenix, Arizona (AZ), US. Birth Year: 1948. After that, he says, he'll go back to his hotel for lunch, and then he'll go shopping. Cooper is completely non-political and admits he couldn't care less about politics. I grew up in the church, went as far away as I could from italmost diedand then came back to the church.". Cooper and his wife, Sheryl Goddard, attend Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley, Arizona. She sought divorce from him in 1983, when he was severely alcoholic, but they reconciled the following year and have three children together: Calico, Dash and Sonora Rose. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. [4], Apparently, its how hes always been, and how he remains to this day. And I totally believe it.[2]. Joe is non-political, at least publicly, but has encouraged his fans to vote. On the Sunday that Alice Cooper came to church, quietly and without notoriety, he heard an A+ sermon from our Student Pastor and he joined his voice with others in singing psalms, hymns, and. It has nothing to do with that.". "There's nothing in Christianity that says I can't be a rock star," he says in the same interview. God, you wouldnt believe it. My dad was a pastor, he was an evangelist for 25 years, and I used to go up and do missionary work with him with the Apaches in Arizona. On the Sunday that Alice Cooper came to church, quietly and without notoriety, he heard an A+ sermon from our Student Pastor and he joined his voice with others in singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. "But the cocaine was speaking a lot louder than her. We studied the Bible and the Book of Mormon backward and forward. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. As the '70s drew to an end, alcoholism and drug abuse threw the notorious singer's life into chaos. Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who has been a devout Christian for many years, opened up about his faith during a recent interview with pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. Archuleta is a devout Mormon. Alice Cooper is as unsaved as the Devil himself. Cooper admitted that he once contemplated changing his name after he came to faith in Christ but his pastor advised him not to. There is no honor in Alice Cooper's pathetic career. McCartney is vaguely liberal, maybe? Read our republishing, terms of use and privacy policies here. Alice and Sheryl, I trust it was a good day for you as well. The atmosphere in the service was charged with energy and encouragement. By the end of the '80s, Alice Cooper was back on the charts and back on the road for a comeback that continues to this day. Revival at Kentucky college faces hurdles from school leadership, moves worship off-campus, Elon Musk taking on 'danger' posed by woke AI including tool created by company he co-founded, Police rescue 40 children kidnapped by Ugandan man posing as Christian charity leader, Christian college asks Supreme Court to stop Biden's trans dorm directive. Originating in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1964, "Alice Cooper" was originally a band with roots extending back to a band called the Earwigs, consisting of Furnier on lead vocals and harmonica, Glen Buxton on lead guitar, and Dennis Dunaway on bass guitar and backing vocals. Cooper was born Vincent Damon Furnier and later changed his name to Alice Cooper in 1975. He says his father summed up the theatrics by telling Cooper, I know the character youre playing. pic.twitter.com/nuHeZX3ms5. I thought it was a deep sign of maturity.. Alice Cooper, born Vincent Damon Furnier, was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up there and in Phoenix, Arizona. He says, 'Look where he put you. Parkside . So, I was like, we were PKs preachers kids so we married each other., After some prodigal years early in his career, Cooper said he stopped drinking and started going back to church with his wife. Hell was going to be the worst place ever. He plays six days a week, and every morning on the day of a show. Now he's committed to helping his peers and said he even gave a Bible to self-professed satanist Marilyn Manson. "Alice and Sheryl are so committed to each other and to their kids," Lisa Savale, one of Sheryl's closest friends, once said. An undeserving husband to a beautiful wife, and a father to 4 beautiful children. But many others know him for his Christian faith. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson thinks he redeemed himself. Ever since that first encounter between Alice Cooper and FP Jones in season 1, episode 10 (32m 33s, if you're wondering), it's clear that there was a deep history between the two. They dressed up as the Beatles with wigs and costumes, and performed parodies of their songs, which earned overwhelming response from the audience and won them the show title. I knew that there had to either come a point where I either accepted Christ and started living that life, or if I died in this, I was in a lot of trouble. Alice Cooper, born Vincent Damon Furnier, was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up there and in Phoenix, Arizona. The singer is the son of a lay preacher and was raised in the church as a child. And one of the most popular rock musicians in history was in the crowd, somewhat anonymously. Alice Cooper's Satanic So-Called "Christian Walk" Alice Cooper has become extremely wealth by glorifying sin, leading millions of fans into lives of alcoholism, drugs, sexual immorality, rebellion and reckless behavior since the mid 1960's. Here's the shameful video biography of Alice Cooper. Shock rocker Cooper - whose real name is Vincent Damon Furnier - and Goddard married in 1976. Now hes a devout born-again Christian who defends Jesus from his contemporary shock-rockers like Marilyn Manson, a fellow who is pretty down on Christianity. What if you're Alice Cooper, but what if you're now following Christ? "People have a very warped view of Christianity. On the Sunday that Alice Cooper came to church, quietly and without notoriety, he heard an A+ sermon from our Student Pastor and he joined his voice with others in singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Encouraged by the positive response, they decided to form a real band and renamed themselves the 'Spiders', with Cooper as the lead vocalist. QUICK FACTS. And my wifes father is a Baptist pastor. The band, renamed themselves as 'Nazz' and began traveling regularly to Los Angeles for shows, in 1967. Tweet. Gender: Male. According to Cooper, it was a very significant moment. "A motivating factor," says Cooper, who grew up in a trailer park, and says they had "one present" at Christmas, "doesn't mean rich people go to Hell. he once told The Sun UK. It has nothing to do with that.". Alice Cooper. 2023 Baptist News Global. On Presidents Day weekend, one of those long weekends when Schools Out, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Damon Furnier, better known as Alice Cooper and his wife Sheryl, joined us for worship at First Baptist Pensacola, unannounced. Joe is a devout Evangelical Christian. In the 80s, Cooper says the divine intervened and cured him of his alcoholism and various other vices. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. But it wasn't until he quit drinking and drugging in the '80s that he dedicated his life to Christ, partly at the urging of his wife, Sheryl. Geez, thats a good reason right there to vote for Bush. children: Calico Cooper, Dashiell Cooper, Sonora Cooper, Founder/Co-Founder: Solid Rock Foundation, education: Lutheran High School Westland, Cortez High School, See the events in life of Alice Cooper in Chronological Order, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJuycmCBR2c, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alice_Cooper_-_2017217165130_2017-08-05_Wacken_-_Sven_-_1D_X_MK_II_-_0928_-_B70I1993.jpg. He later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Glendale Community College. "You wanna talk about a rebel he was the ultimate. I grew up in a Christian home. Whether its Alice Cooper or Alice the homeless person, when we come together for worship we dont show preference to any individual.. We hope you will! You're a rock star but you don't live the rock life. In some circles, Alice Cooper is best known for writing "School's Out" (which he did) and for biting the head off a live chicken and drinking its blood onstage (which he did not). The shock rock god lives in the affluent area of Paradise Valley. It was saying, 'Hey, if you want what the world has to offer you, that's all you're going to get'," Cooper stressed. Alistair Begg Interviews Alice Cooper. These days, he attends church regularly and participates in Bible study. The 71-year-old also testified to how Jesus saved him from his sinful life, including an addiction to cocaine. "They respect you because you're you. When he was 33, Alice (whose real name is Vince Furnier) woke up vomiting blood and was taken to hospital. Cooper isn't bringing ECC leadership to one of his shows or to. I'm not a philosopher. "People have a very warped view of Christianity. In 2012, Cooper opened the Brennan Rock & Roll Academy in Phoenix, which is a music center for teens that is designed to keep them off the streets. Alice Cooper was born as Vincent Damon Furnier on February 4, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan to pastor, Ether Moroni Furnier, and his wife, Ella Mae. Want to help your child build lasting, meaningful friendships? Unbeknownst to many, he comes from generations of pastors. BILLY SHEEHAN Explains THE WINERY DOGS' Decision To Release 'III' Album Without Outside Record Label, Watch: PAPA ROACH Joined By JACOBY SHADDIX's 18-Year-Old Son JAGGER For 'Dead Cell' Performance In Colorado Springs. Cooper remains an active (and touring) rock star, performing as part of the supergroup Hollywood Vampires. Alice Cooper's first solo album, 'Welcome to My Nightmare', is considered his best work so far. He says: The church was suddenly everything to us, a religion, a social life, a new family. Read our republishing, terms of use and privacy policies here. The Asbury Revival Is Over. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. "I'm a rock singer. During the 2004 election season, he said: When I read the list of people who are supporting Kerry, if I wasnt already a Bush supporter, I would have immediately switched. Regarding the Bible, Cooper once said that he believes in the Old Testament as well as evolution and he believes that God created the world in seven days. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? The Coopers had been greeted, on arrival and as they left, in the same way any other guests would be, Howard said. Sproul and had him retell how he met Alice Cooper. I spend more time playing golf than I do in church." Alice Cooper certainly does play a lot of golf. Birth City: Detroit. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Alice Cooper has been honored as a 'Legend' at the 'Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards' and the 'Kerrang! "It's really easy to focus on Alice Cooper and not on Christ," he said in a 2014 interview with Hard Music magazine. Why was Alice Cooper in our worship service? My dad was very cool. We hope you will! I even had entire scriptures memorized. Even his wifes father was a pastor. I'm a rock singer. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/alice-cooper-8853.php. "My dad was a pastor and he was an evangelist for 25 years. Having. I consider myself low on the totem pole of knowledgeable Christians. Pin. and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. McCartney is a born-again Christian. Alice Cooper was in a relationship with the GTOs member Miss Christine, who died of an overdose on November 5, 1972. Here's how. Birth State: Michigan. If you are searching for a home church or just beginning to consider the claims of Christ, we hope youll join us this Sunday to sing, pray, and study the Bible. Like. 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