Through penns hustle, what started out as a book signing. Find dennis dunaways phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. My adventures in the alice cooper group is the best read of all of them. Its a presence hes refined during the years of his legendary rock career, and that was recognized when he was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2011.
Dennis dunaway launches his memoir, with a conversation with dennis dunaway, and a perfomance from his band blue coupe, with special guests tish and snooky. What started as book signing to promote dennis dunaways memoirs, snakes. They both joined keiths band frankenstein 3000 and david johansen sang a few songs too, with tish and snooky backing them up. Keep your eye on the tour page and facebook for book events. Before the world heard of kiss, the new york dolls, marilyn manson, or ozzy osbourne, there was alice cooper, the original shockrock band. And the pair hit the stage along with guitarist michael bruce and drummer neal smith for an eight song set.
I started writing the book in 97 and i didnt have the book in my hand until 2015. I havent told you everything from the book, former alice cooper bass player dennis dunaway teasingly told me during an interview in 20. Good records had booked the surviving members of the band rhythm guitarist and keyboardist michael bruce, bassist dennis dunaway, and drummer neal smith to do a signing for dunaways new. A hairraising backstage memoir of the alice cooper group, from the bassist and cosongwriter, cowritten by the journalist who first covered the band for rolling stone, with an all new introduction by alice cooper. Oct 08, 2015 two hundred people went to a book signing on tuesday night at good records in dallas to see former alice cooper band member dennis dunaway. These are the elements dennis dunaway brings to the stage. The book was cowritten with rolling stone journalist chris hodenfield and originally released in 2015, but reissued in the fall of 2018.
Admiration for dennis dunaway discussion in bassists bg started by pfox14, feb 2, 2014. There may be many versions of this story, but dennis is one of the most colorful, insightful and entertaining. He cowrote some of the bands most notable songs, including im eighteen and schools out. Penn not only lined up a book signing at good records, but also arranged a rare reunion. It took more years for me to write about it, than the actual events of the original alice cooper group. Original alice cooper band members on how the band started in. Jul 31, 2016 one of rocks greatest bass players, dennis dunaway of the alice cooper group, came to to hollywood to sign copies of his book snakes. Alice cooper with dennis dunaway, michael bruce, and neal smith. The original alice cooper band reunite for oneoff event. Dennis dunaway, the original bassist in the alice cooper group, has a new memoir about those heady days called snakes. Were back with part 2 speaking with dennis dunaway, speaking about his latest book snakes. Alice coopers original bassist, dennis dunaway, tells all. Penn reached out to dunaway to do a book signing at good records. Brief, surprising 2015 alice cooper band reunion shown on.
Dennis dunaway book signing cinema verite style youtube. Petition surfaces to reunite surviving alice cooper group. The four surviving members of the alice cooper group staged an impromptu reunion in dallas tuesday, oct. October 6, 2015, the surviving members of the original alice cooper group alice cooper, dennis dunaway, neil smith, and michael bruce reunited at good records for an impromptu performance at a book signing for dennis dunaways autobiography, snakes. The story behind the alice cooper band reunion that won best documentary short at phoenix film festival. Dennis dunaway book signing cinema verite style duration. Alice cooper 50th anniversary of the alice cooper group. Dennis dunaway ne le 9 decembre 1946 a cottage grove dans loregon aux etatsunis a ete le bassiste du groupe alice cooper, anciennement the spiders. In 20 chris learned that dennis dunaway, the original bassistsongwriter, was writing a book, snakes. The documentary began with a 2015 autobiography by dennis dunaway, alice coopers original bass player. Alice cooper group signed dennis dunaway book x 4 at amazons.
The original alice cooper band shocked the hell out of. Alice cooper love it to death 1971 full vinyl track 8, censored by sony duration. Original lineup of alice coopers band to reunite and. Original alice cooper band members on how the band started. Watch alice cooper unbox new live from the astroturf release. Nov 28, 2016 alice cooper live from the astroturf that was. While we try to ensure that all customers coming to bookends signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that any or all attendees will meet the author, get a. Oct 15, 2019 in 20 chris learned that dennis dunaway, the original bassistsongwriter, was writing a book, snakes. Bassist dennis dunaway was at good records in dallas for an october 6th book signing event celebrating his new memoir snakes. A 2015 concert at good records in dallas as part of a book signing for dunaways autobiography, snakes. Live from the astroturf, alice cooper is the 12th live album by rock group alice cooper, released on november 23, 2018 live from the astroturf, alice cooper features eight tracks performed by the original lineup of the alice cooper band neal smith, dennis dunaway, and michael bruce, sans glen buxton recorded october 6, 2015, at good records in dallas, texas. Shop alice cooper group signed dennis dunaway book x 4 and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. In a prior interview, dunaway said of coopers introduction to the book, it is so flattering that when i read it, i thought i am not worthy of myself even if you are not an alice cooper fan, the book holds interest for observers of the cultural. Dennis dunaway was born in cottage grove, oregon in december 1948.
Dennis dunaway, neal smith, and michael bruce book signing. Alice cooper bands reunion recounted in live from the. Aug 14, 2018 written with the aid of rolling stone writer chris hodenfield, dennis dunaway tells a vividly engaging, often pungent and irreverent, but at heart human and humane story of a bunch of nerdy guys in phoenix az during the early sixties who made it to the topand then, at the apex of their career, crashed and burned. Heres how alice cooper came up with his iconic look the. Dennis dunaway was born in cottage grove, oregon in. What started as book signing to promote dennis dunaways memories, snakes. Oct 07, 2015 tuesday night at good records, three original members of alice cooper bassist dennis dunaway, guitarist michael bruce and drummer neal smith, rock and roll hall of famers all sat in homemade. Apr 04, 2016 dennis dunaway book signing cinema verite style duration. Bassist dennis dunaway just returned from the uk, where he performed alongside guitarist michael bruce and drummer neal smithtwo other remaining members of the original alice cooper group and front man alice cooper with guitarist ryan roxie for a fivesong classic set, during the bands recent tour of the uk, which included stops at leeds, glasgow, manchester, birmingham and london. One of rocks greatest bass players, dennis dunaway of the alice cooper group, came to to hollywood to sign copies of his book snakes. Dennis dunaway post by bigbradwolf tue nov 14, 2017 12.
I still consider dennis dunaway to be one of my best friends. Oct 03, 2015 alice cooper superfan hosts dallas reunion. Oct 07, 2015 the four surviving members of the alice cooper group staged an impromptu reunion in dallas tuesday, oct. I met him before a blue coupe gig a few years ago but didnt have half as much time with him as yesterday. Two hundred people went to a book signing on tuesday night at good records in dallas to see former alice cooper band member dennis dunaway. Dennis dunaway cooper, dunaway and buxton made their first onstage appearance in the cortez high school cafetorium, shaking the wigs theyd bought at woolworths while spoofing the beatles as part of a talent show. Gary james interview with dennis dunaway of alice cooper. The original alice cooper band shocked the hell out of good. Dennis dunaway discusses live from the astroturf, alice cooper. Dennis dunaway, left, with cowriter chris hodenfield photo by david cluett tonight at the strand, dunaway launches his book with a reading and signing event. New york city premiere of dennis dunaways live from the. See alice coopers original lineup play gritty no more mr. Little book store 100 bloomfield street hoboken, nj, 07030 united states. Dennis tells the story from the inside out with wit and wisdom and adds brilliantly to the alice cooper group mythos.
Dennis dunaways book brought me right back to those days in laurel canyon. Apr 10, 2019 alice cooper center and dennis dunaway perform at go records in dallas on oct. Dennis dunaway born december 9, 1946 in cottage grove, oregon is an american musician, best known as the original bass guitarist for alice cooper 19621975, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017. Dunaway will also be joined onstage for a short acoustic performance with special guests michael bruce the alice cooper group and joe and albert bouchard of blue oyster cult. Alice cooper dennis dunaway was the original bass player in alice cooper. One of those original members is bassist dennis dunaway.
Chris contacted dennis prior to its release and ultimately for 2 years or so before dennis appearance at good records came to fruition. Electric chairs my adventures in the alice cooper group in dallas. Dennis dunaway born december 9, 1946 in cottage grove, oregon is an american musician, best known as the original bass guitarist for alice cooper 19621975, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019. Following the program, dunaway will answer questions from the audience and participate in a book signing. Dennis dunaway original alice cooper groups bass player. Dennis dunaway, neal smith, and michael bruce book signingq. Bbps 2015 books beneath the bridge series to feature jami attenberg and dennis dunaway, among others.
He has written what promises to be a fascinating look at the rise of alice cooper in the early 1970s. The events leading up to the reunion set are a story on their own. I listened to alice cooper in the early 70s in my high school era as that music was released, learned a lot of the songs on bass, and still love it 40 years later. My adventures in the alice cooper group a must read to. A new film, live from the astroturf, alice cooper, features the original alice cooper band reunited and performing live at an independent record store in dallas, texas back in 2015. Oct 15, 2015 see alice coopers original lineup play gritty no more mr.
Original alice cooper band had a surprise reunion in a. Alice cooper group surprise reunion performance at good. Dennis will be promoting his paperback book as well as signing copies. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books.
The special occasion that brought them together, in 2015, was dennis dunaways book signing, where they alice cooper and his original band have not performed together since october of last year. My adventures in the alice cooper group, blossomed into a historical event. Bob ezrin, record producer dennis dunaways book brought me right back to those days in laurel canyon. One of the authors listed below, christopher todd penn, remembers well a surprise reunion show in dallas, texas in conjunction with a dennis dunaway book signing for snakes. Official page of legendary rock bassist, author, rock and roll hall of fame inductee, and grammy hall of fame songwriter dennis dunaway. What started as book signing to promote dennis dunaway s memories, snakes. Dennis dunaway discusses live from the astroturf, alice. Pt 2 interview with dennis dunaway steel notes magazine. It was supposed to be a book signing for alice cooper bassist dennis dunaways autobiography, snakes. The book has been penned with rolling stone writer. Alice cooper and dennis dunaway as highschool kids in a photo booth. The event took place at his popular record shop and stirred up a ton of excitement. Tuesday night at good records, three original members of alice cooper bassist dennis dunaway, guitarist michael bruce and drummer neal smith, rock and roll hall of famers all. According to a report by ultimate classic rock, the remaining members of the alice cooper group recently got back together in texas for the first time since their rock and roll hall of fame induction in 2011.
Chris learned of dennis dunaway, the original bassistsongwriter, writing a book snakes. Jun 11, 2015 dunaway will also be joined onstage for a short acoustic performance with special guests michael bruce the alice cooper group and joe and albert bouchard of blue oyster cult. Alice cooper band reunion doc premieres in phoenix, where. The 74 book alice cooper is filled with inaccuracies mainly because it was taken in by all of the publicity stunts that the alice cooper group managers, joe greenberg and shep gordon, were behind. Bbps 2015 books beneath the bridge series to feature jami. Aggies alice cooper documentary showing at queen theatre. So many times, people ask me what was it like in the 60s. Alice cooper center and dennis dunaway perform at go records in dallas on oct. During this brief concert chris penn of good records. Dennis dunaway is still performing and recording today with his own group. Dennis dunaways phone number, email, address spokeo. This was also when dennis dunaway did a book signing at. Alice cooper group stages impromptu reunion in dallas.
The shock rocker attended bassist dennis dunaways book signing for his autobiography snakes. Bob ezrin, record producer dennis dunaway s book brought me right back to those days in laurel canyon. Dennis is one of the few true surrealists that ive ever. While we try to ensure that all customers coming to bookends signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that any or all attendees will meet the author, get a photo with or that any or all books will be signed.
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