How Alice Cooper turned a folk song into his own rock and roll anthem — with a little help from a beat-up pedal steel guitar

As the lead track to the ‘Billion Dollar Babies,‘ it served double duty as a dramatic opening number on the album‘s tour ...
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‘Alice’s Restaurant’: Arlo Guthrie Revealed the True Story Behind His Thanksgiving Song

Arlo Guthrie is perhaps most remembered for his classic rock song “Alice’s Restaurant.” During an interview, he said the Thanksgiving song was based on real life. He also revealed how Vietnam War ...
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Alice Cooper Debuts ‘I’m Alice,’ First Song Off New Album ‘Road’ Written With His Backing Band

Alice Cooper has just announced his 29th studio album, Road, which is the first to be written with his backing band. The first single, "I'm Alice," has also been released. “For Road, I wanted the band ...
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Nutshell by Alice in Chains: Lyrics & Meaning

Have you ever heard a song that felt like it was speaking directly to your soul? “Nutshell” by Alice in Chains does precisely that. When Layne Staley’s voice comes through your speakers, it’s hard not ...
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Remembering the woman behind the Arlo Guthrie song 'Alice's Restaurant Massacree'

ARLO GUTHRIE: (Singing) You can get anything you want at Alice's restaurant. SHAPIRO: The song was inspired by 1960s artist Alice Brock, who died last week at the age of 83. Viki Merrick was a close ...