Alice Cooper: The Nightmare Returns

I own only a couple of Live concert on video. But this is a must have for anyone who loves hard rock, glam and of course Alice.

I remember seeing this for free on TV as part of a MTV Halloween weekend(i Believe IT WAS 1986 OR 1987) I was only 14 or 15 years old at the time and I knew little about Alice Cooper. In fact all I knew about him was that he was a man with a woman's first name, and that he had been popular in the 1970's, and that he had a wild/wicked persona, and that he sang a song called "Welcome to my Nightmare" aside from that I knew nothing else.

I was surprised as I watched that concert to learn that I knew a couple more of the songs like "Schools Out" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy" - I had just never knew who sang them.

However being a teenager of the 1980's, I was already familiar with other (more MTV oriented) hard rock bands that had (by that time) begun to dominate the pop music scene. Bands and artist like Billy Idol, Quiet Riot, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Ratt, Twisted Sister and Bon Jovi were at their zenith. and being a teenager of the times I loved those hard rock bands, and thought I'd watch this old school hard rocker named Alice Cooper perform....... and WOW! I was blown away by the Mtv concert (which was released on home video under the title "The Nightmare Returns") Not only did this old guy named Alice Cooper put on a show that was equal to his younger 1980's contemporaries, he blew them away. He put on a great show, the music was great. the visuals were memorable. I went the very next week and purchased a copy of the album "Constrictor" (which was the album that this tour was promoting).Constrictor became one of my most listened to album for the rest of my teen years......

now 21 years later I still own a copy of this concert. It is my 2nd most watched concert video that I have ever owned. ((the only one I've watched more is KISS' Mtv Unplugged))

If you've ever wanted to get to an Alice Cooper concert, but fate just never went your way, your days of woe are over. This is what you need. The definitive Alice Cooper concert on video ! The classics, the (then) new stuff, and the theatrics, all in one glorious 84 minute package. Get it, slip it in the player, turn the volume on high and have a BLAST !

This video captures Alice Cooper's amazing live show at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, October 31st, 1986. It's been awhile since I last saw this vid, but it's something I'd highly recommend, especially to his hardcore fans! Turn the sound way up, and the lights way down low! Light some candles, have some fun and relive the spirit of the live experience! This was the best Halloween Rock Show ever, and I know because I was there man!!!! You can be too! (with the right home-entertainment system!) There are some very interesting theatrical moments, and great characters, including an extremely tall & leggy nurse!(Yes. Hell-o Nurse!)

Astute rock fans will be able to spot Kip Winger in Alice's band, before he started his own group. Lead Guitarist Kane Roberts may look just like "Rambo", but the only thing he destroys is the notion that all guitarists are skinny. He has worked very hard on both the guitar fretboard and the gym. The whole band is first rate, and you'll hear that on the video, as they perform the parade of Cooper Classics. I'd also highly recommend the album the tour was based on:"Constrictor" (also from l986.) I caught this show in the halcyon days of 80's Metal with two of my best friends. One of them is probably "the Coop's" biggest fan. He brought his girlfriend who was a good sport. She wore her Alice eye make-up with the best of them! Alice Cooper is a living legend. A rock star of huge significance, who should never be forgotten. His influence on everyone from KISS to Marilyn Manson is undeniable. He is also a decent actor, a great golfer, a witty, intelligent man. For a guy who made a living looking like a creepshow corpse, he is one hell of a nice guy! In his case, the nice guy finished first!

I really recommend this concertvideo to anyone who likes Alice Cooper. It's really awesome. It came out right after the "constrictor"-LP, and has the highlights of that record, i.e "Teenage Frankenstein" and "He's Back (The man behind the mask).

Well... What can I say. Like Alice? Then get your hand on this video! ;)