In 2017, desperately searching for truth and hoping to have peace in her life, Peer stumbled across a video of famous heavy metal musician Alice Cooper. Phoenix's independent source of "Everything that could go wrong was shutting down inside of me," the legendary . 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. ", Related: Alice Cooper on reuniting with his old band and starting a supergroup with Johnny Depp, That said, he doesn't have trouble reconciling his shock-heavy musical persona with his religious beliefs. 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. However, I became a little more curious when one of our ministers reported, Alice Cooper and his wife came out my door and shook my hand. And on Monday I confirmed that Alice Cooper was indeed in Pensacola, had dined at one of our excellent seafood restaurants, had played golf at our top notch Country Club, and had joined our church family for worship. August 21, 2019 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. Return to homepage. 2023 Baptist News Global. Alice Cooper has been honored as a 'Legend' at the 'Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards' and the 'Kerrang! "Alice and Sheryl are so committed to each other and to their kids," Lisa Savale, one of Sheryl's closest friends, once said. He plays six days a week, and every morning on the day of a show. I grew up in the church, went as far away as I could from it almost died and then came back to the church. I totally understood that hell was not getting high with Jim Morrison. The theologian shared that they had a great time, saying, He was an absolute delight to play with [and] was very committed to his Christian faith.. 'Alice Cooper teaching Bible class? NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. 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. Let's not forget that, Why revival must be tethered to Scripture, Revelation 9: The pit, the smoke and hideous demon creatures, Thousand Foot Krutch Joins Alice Cooper's Christmas Event Benefiting Teens, Alice Cooper Urges Fans Not to Adhere to 'Celebrity Christianity,' But Still Pens Songs With 'Better Message'. Their fifth studio album, 'School's Out', reached No.2 on the US charts, while the title single became recognized as a classic rock track. Cooper was born Vincent Damon Furnier and later changed his name to Alice Cooper in 1975. His dad was a pastor and his grandfather was a pastor. Stars! Alice Cooper. His father was a preacher by the name of Ether Moroni Furnier for The Church of Jesus Christ, based in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. It reached peak position in the US and UK charts and was certified platinum in the US. 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. My grandfather was a pastor for 75 years. "People have a very warped view of Christianity. 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. In one interview, Cooper said, I grew up in a Christian house. Today, though, the 70-year-old shock-rock legend is a devout Christian. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper became a Christian late in life but decided not to leave the world of hard rock because, he says, it's part of his testimony. Archuleta is a devout Mormon. As it is on most Sundays, it was an encouraging day of worship for our church family. 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. ), "My wife and I are both Christian," Cooper tells the News. And I totally believe it.[2]. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion, Alice Cooper and His 'Dead Drunk Friends', The Unlikely Acts Behind Rejected Bond Theme Songs, The Life and Times of the Parental Advisory Label, Marilyn Manson, Injured But Not Defeated: An Interview. What Happens Now? 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. Howard said he was so moved by Cooper's story that he decided wrote a column about the rocker's visit for Baptist News Global. Alice Cooper was born Vincent Damon Furnier, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of a minister. . 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. 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. They have now been married for almost 45 years. Alice and Sheryl, I trust it was a good day for you as well. So don't look for answers from me.". 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. You have to prove it.' July 16, 2019. Even the doctor said, This is an absolute miracle. I said, Why? They said, Well, you should be hiding bottles all over the house and you should be sneaking drugs. I said, I have absolutely no desire for that at all., So what did Coopers pastor and evangelist father think of his theatricalrock lifestylethat includes songs Feed My Frankenstein, Halo of Flies, Black Juju, Go to Hell, and Dead Babies? Of course, stardom set in and Cooper reveled in it. 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. If you are searching for a home church or just beginning to consider the claims of Christ, we hope you'll join us this Sunday to sing, pray, and study the Bible. Cooper explained that with all the pastors in his life, from his grandfather to his dad, he had strong prayer happening for him. Just look at the magazine cover to the right. 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). Growing up with a pastor for a father, Alice knew he could find solace in the faith he grew up in. Of course, as the episodes went by, aspects their past relationship became clearer and clearer and later came to a head when it was revealed that FP was the father of Charles, the son Alice gave birth to when she was . pic.twitter.com/nuHeZX3ms5. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Homes - Celebrity - Entertainment - Musicians. "I think part of that is their faith.". Cooper hosted the event, which was free and open to the public. All rights reserved. ", The 71-year-old Cooper has been outspoken about his religious awakening for quite some time. By the end of the year, the band relocated there and replaced drummer, John Speer, with Neal Smith. Alice Cooper was in a relationship with the GTOs member Miss Christine, who died of an overdose on November 5, 1972. It earned platinum certifications in US and Canada. 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. Here's how. I grew up in a Christian home. He says his pastor told him God doesnt make mistakes, and that he gave Cooper that platform to share his testimony. Cooper shared his powerful testimony with Harvest Christian Fellowships senior pastorGreg Laurieduring an exclusiveinterviewin 2019. And I know that this is right when the Lord opens your eyes and you suddenly realize who you are and who He is.". Cooper reportedly attends church regularly and participates in Bible study. Your lifestyle is now your testimony," he recounted his pastor telling him. I consider myself low on the totem pole of knowledgeable Christians. Alice Cooper certainly does play a lot of golf. And that's what really motivated me. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The band continued on as Billion Dollar Babies, but they only released one rather shitty album before disbanding. God, you wouldnt believe it. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Both Cooper and his wife were raised in Christian families. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson thinks he redeemed himself. The band's most successful album was 'Billion Dollar Babies', released in 1973, which reached the top of both the US and UK charts. "My father was a pastor, my grandfather was an evangelist. 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. 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. 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. It was saying, 'Hey, if you want what the world has to offer you, that's all you're going to get'," Cooper stressed. Alice Cooper's first solo album, 'Welcome to My Nightmare', is considered his best work so far. Yet many would be surprised to learn of his Christian roots and his homecoming to the faith after sowing his oats as the ultimate prodigal.. Joe is a devout Evangelical Christian. Gender: Male. Mr. Furnier (aka, Alice Cooper) is known as the "Godfather of Shock Rock!" Cooper (who has a net worth of $40,000,000 [ 1]) actually says it offends him when people call him "Satanic." Well, he is 100% Satanic! But now the star is taking on the role of King Herod in NBC's live performance of Jesus Christ Superstar, and in a new. 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. Hes wrong. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. "People have a very warped view of Christianity. His next four albums in the new century 'Brutal Planet' (2000), 'Dragontown' (2001), 'The Eyes of Alice Cooper' (2003) and 'Dirty Diamonds' (2005) barely managed to stay in the US 'Billboard 200' albums chart. Cooper and his wife, the daughter of a Baptist minister, launched a Christian youthcenter in Scottsdale, Ariz. Howard said he was so moved by Coopers story that he decided wrote a column about the rockers visit for Baptist News Global. He loved rock and roll. Allison road was already a real road here, although it's tiny and down by the 10 & 202. Parkside Locations. The Best and Worst of the 2023 Innings Festival in Tempe, Why Four Phoenix Punk Bands Are Helping the People GCU Wants to Evict, Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Trippie Redd, Eagles, Betty Who, Phoenix's Sliced Limes' Indie Fusion Rock Shines on Their New Album, Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Kenia Os, Innings Fest, Grieves. It was rather inspiring to learn that Alice Cooper prioritizes a time for worship during his busy travel schedule. Singer Alice Cooper performs after being inducted during the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York March 14, 2011. The shock rocker said, I came to Christ because of my fear of God. In 1966, guitarist John Tatum, was replaced by Michael Bruce and the band began playing at bars and on stage, eventually coming up with their first original single, the local hit 'Don't Blow Your Mind'. The 71-year-old also testified to how Jesus saved him from his sinful life, including an addiction to cocaine. 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. Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? Tweet. 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. When Cooper was younger, he did missionarywork with his father. You have this platform to reach people. Don Henley? "'Look where He (God) put you. 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. The 67-year-old rock-n-roll star has been Grandpa to twin boys, Riot and Falcon, for a few months already, according to a new report on Thursday. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Following a brief link-up with actress, Raquel Welch, in 1976, he married ballerina instructor and choreographer, Sheryl Goddard, who performed in his shows. Learn at Parkside through one of our courses or by taking advantage of our online sermons and other resources. My fathers devotion was inspiring From then on I was in church with my father seven days a week! 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. The congregation has had practice with other celebrities, mostly politicians from Pensacola or stumping in the city during election seasons, Howard said. A Christian news site published a blog last month about rock star Alice Cooper, the performer known for his outlandish costumes, demonic makeup and huge snakes during performances. "One of my albums, The Last Temptation, was being sold in Christian bookstores and my record company couldn't figure out why. When he isnt jamming in concert, rock star Alice Cooper is often found visiting churches during his tours. My father was a pastor, my grandfather was an evangelist. 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