Episode 840 - Alice Cooper

WTF with Marc Maron : Episode 840 - Alice Cooper Image
WTF with Marc Maron : Episode 840 - Alice Cooper Image

Episode 840 - Alice Cooper

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Marc gets the full story of how Vincent Furnier became Alice Cooper and took rock & roll into dark and unexpected territory. Alice tells Marc about the early formation of his band, how his return to Christianity helped him confront his alcoholism, and how he’s remained sober for nearly 40 years. Along the way, he inspired, and was inspired by, the likes of John Lennon, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Frank Sinatra, Groucho Marx, Glen Campbell, and many more. This episode is sponsored by Stitcher Premium, Audible, and Warby Parker.