• Who I Really Am: Diary of a Vampire

  • Words + Music | Vol. 22
  • By: Alice Cooper
  • Narrated by: Alice Cooper
  • Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,944 ratings)
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Who I Really Am: Diary of a Vampire

By: Alice Cooper
Narrated by: Alice Cooper

Publisher's summary

Rock and roll in the BC (Before Cooper) era was a tamer, milder world. In Who I Really Am, Cooper’s latest addition to Audible’s Words + Music series, we learn how the boa-wearing (not the feathered kind) maestro arrived at a show and sound - let’s call it AC for After Cooper - that has entertained millions of kids while terrifying parents in equal measure. Cooper drew inspiration from Saturday matinee horror movies, applied a "no such thing as too much" attitude, and hitched it to a kick-ass rock and roll band. The shows were incredible, but the offstage antics might have been even more entertaining. Cooper generously shares you-had-to-be-there tales of the band’s early days in Hollywood and mythic all-nighters with rock’s premier luminaries. Also included are new recordings of the hits “I'm Eighteen”, “School’s Out”, and “Poison". Not many artists can claim credit for creating an entire style or genre. Don’t miss the chance to hear a consummate showman reveal that storytelling might be his greatest talent of all.

Photo credit: Jenny Risher

©2021 Alice Cooper (P)2021 Audible Originals, LLC.

About the Creator and Performer

One of rock’s true originals, Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of rock. Shocking by design, Cooper drew from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, creating a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood, and boa constrictors.
The Alice Cooper band formed in Phoenix, Arizona and got their first break in 1969 when they were signed by Frank Zappa. Their breakthrough third album, Love It to Death, hit the charts in 1971, followed by Killer, School’s Out, Billion Dollar Babies, and vMuscle of Love*.
Cooper released his first solo album, Welcome to My Nightmare, in 1975, and by the late 1970s enjoyed a succession of hit singles including "You and Me" and "I Never Cry."
As he heads out on another tour while already working on yet another new album, Cooper shows no signs of slowing down.
Photographed by Jenny Risher

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Wow!

Honest Alice, I love how down to earth this guy is. Also how he is the most unlikely witness for Christ.

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One of the best in the Words + Music series

Alice Cooper has always been one of the most thoughtful and expressive shock rockers. He pioneered the vaudevillian stage show of rock music and, importantly, he always knew who he was and who he wasn't. What a treat to hear him in the Words + Music series telling about his trip in his own words. I never tire of his interviews and this format elevates him ever more.

Highly recommended for fans of Alice Cooper and fans of later the acts which stood on his shoulders.

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Brilliant and Entertaining

Absolutely loved listening to Alice Cooper recount highlights of his life and career. Acoustic sets in between chapters were awesome. I can't wait to have my teenager listen to this bio.

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Entertaining and interesting story!

Alice is a great story teller and although I am not a super fan of his genre of music, I am a huge fan of his work in our local community in Phoenix. He provides a community center for local kids right down the street from my house. That is what interested me in his story but it was truly funny and interesting. Well done! Thank you for The Rock community center as well.

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Must set aside 2 hours of zero interruption!

Thank you, Mr. Cooper! What breath of fresh air.
This one will grab your attention from the start and put you on a 2 hour Alice Cooper Legend Train ride. It’s been a while since I heard anything this good.

Enjoy!

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Awesome!

Alice, always a true showman! What a great glimpse into the wonder filled life of an amazing musician! Love it!

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Loved it!

I love to listen to audio biographies of musicians I grew up listening to. I was not disappointed at all. I was amazed at the number of other talented people/musicians he interacted with. To me it was freaking awesome. Loved the music versions he played. I only wish it had been longer than 2hrs.

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Alice has rabies

Very entertaining ! Makes me want to go see a Convert of his. It’s more snippets of his life than the traditional linear storyline , but it’s very enjoyable

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Awesome

Couldn’t wait the next morning to finish it . I loved it!! Especially the ending…….Jesus Christ…..rocks !!

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great

the stories are awsome his life amazing happy everything worked out god bless awsome

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