Dennis Dunaway: News, Photos and Musings

In Defense of Pit Bulls

2011-11-08T00:55:00.003-05:00

As Bristol, Connecticut considers a breed ban against "pit bulls," I wanted to share a letter to the editor that my father wrote in response to Greenwich, CT considering similar legislation in 2010, originally published in Greenwich Times. Learn more about Bristol's proposed legislation and write a letter against it here.

I've spent my 63 years having dogs in my household. I had a Saint Bernard in Greenwich. That breed was perceived as being lovable until the release of "Cujo." That image (before or after) had nothing to do with that particular dog's temperament. I had three more Saints after that and each had their own individual personality.

As a kid, my miniature Chihuahuas were viewed as adorable little sweethearts, but, in reality, they were prone to snap at children's fingers (that was before I learned how to be a responsible pet owner). If Trinket and Peppy had attacked anybody, the focus would have been on me as the owner (where it belonged) and would never have escalated into a discussion about banning the breed.

I have a wonderful photograph of my grandmother and her twin sister with their pit bull at their side, which was a typical pose from the Victorian era when pit bulls were popularly known as "the children's dog." That pit bull image was endearingly evident in the Little Rascals and Our Gang comedies with the circle-eyed Petey.

Unfortunately, that image has become distorted by people who profit by training dogs to fight and by those who train animals to be dangerous for protection. Those practices have generated a distorted image for pit bulls. That distorted reputation carries powerful connotations. It's what attracts some owners to choose a pit bull -- for that macho status. That image has nothing to do with the dog's personality. Of all the dogs I've ever owned, my current staffordshire bull terrier is the friendliest of all.

Pet owners who neglect to responsibly train and monitor their pet's behavior are the only real danger here.

Dennis Dunaway

Blue Coupe is Red Hot at Iridium

2011-11-07T14:29:00.001-05:00

Check out the new review of Blue Coupe's November 1 show at Iridium, NYC, originally published in NY Classic Rock Examiner: Blue Coupe is Red Hot at Iridium.

2011-09-21T01:07:00.000-04:00

Blue Coupe in Providence during the wrath of Irene.
Photo by Renée L'Abbe

Blue Coupe Rock Canada

2011-09-04T01:12:00.001-04:00

Photo courtesy of Glena & Robert

Blue Coupe Rock Canada

2011-09-04T01:09:00.002-04:00

2011-08-10T23:09:00.002-04:00

Hey Hey Whatcha Say?

Limited Edition Fender Billion Dollar Bass Replica

2011-07-27T13:21:00.007-04:00

2011-07-12T00:46:00.007-04:00

The Galesi Estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, was where the Alice Cooper Group lived and recorded the Billion Dollar Babies album. Most rooms on the ground floor were used for recording sounds through microphones with cables that snaked all the way out to a mobile audio truck that was parked in the driveway. If you used the bathroom, you made sure the mics were off.

2011-07-08T23:04:00.006-04:00

Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Paul Waller in California with Dennis Dunaway's original Billion Dollar Bass. After gauging all of the specs, including every scratch, Paul replicated the first two in a limited edition series of Billion Dollar Basses to a mind-boggling degree of perfection that can only be described as masterpieces. Another photo of Paul with the Billion Dollar Bass can be seen in an article in the July/August issue of Guitar Aficionado magazine.

Alice Cooper Group in Phoenix, Arizona

2011-07-06T16:50:00.001-04:00

Photo by Serge Nadeau

Flying Tigers in Westport 1979

2011-06-17T00:18:00.004-04:00

Paul Roy, Neal Smith, Dennis and Dave Stackman (not seen) Photo by Fred Fisher

Flush The Fashion Review Of The Holographic Event

2011-05-12T11:36:00.000-04:00

Alice Cooper at Battersea Power Station live in Holographic 4D

The London landmark and star of Pink Floyd’s iconic ‘Animals’ record sleeve Battersea Power Station was home to an Alice Cooper concert with a difference last night…

Not one to hang around, Alice has skipped 3D and gone one better.. as in association with the very delicious Jägermeister, Alice and his ORIGINAL band recorded a concert in LA that was then ‘beamed’ on stage in Holographic 4D in London.

Yes, that is correct, NOT 3D, 4!

The resulting effect, while great fun, was never going to quite match the hype. It was pretty cool though, sort of, you didn’t need glasses and was a glimpse of the future.

The band played a strictly old school set that opened with ‘I’m Eighteen‘ and included ‘Be My Lover, Under My Wheels, Elected, No More Mister Nice Guy and Schools Out’.

The new members to Rock N Roll’s Hall of Fame could have almost been in the room, (but they weren’t).

To the assembled hard-core Alice fans in attendance it didn’t really matter, they were just happy to be there and who could blame them.

Recent Kerrang Cover stars The Blues Kings kicked the event off with youthful exuberance and were good too.

Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe kept the party flowing with a set energetic enough to get incite even the most inebriated in attendance to ‘wave their hands in the air like they just don’t care‘. Although by this point some of the legs were starting to wobble too..

Combine all this with graffiti artists, video projections on the Power Station walls, and endless amounts of free Jägermeister on hand, the night was definitely one to remember.

What really came across for me though wasn’t the 4D, or the stunning backdrop, or the free drinks, or the beautiful waitresses… it was how good the original members of Alice Cooper (the band) sounded together.

The Alice Cooper (band) has seen a long list of talented musicians since this line up went their separate ways many years ago, but such is the special chemistry between the writers of these iconic songs, seeing them perform together I came away from the evening thinking only about their music.

And what great music it was.

PS, If you want to have a very quick look at the 4D experience, I took a very quick few seconds on my camera. Watch it here.

Dennis Dunaway talks to Fender News about the Alice Cooper Group's Induction Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2011-05-09T16:17:00.008-04:00

Photo by Len DeLessio
As soon as Fender News heard the Dec. 15 announcement that the original Alice Cooper band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2011, we couldn’t resist ringing up that esteemed quintet’s bassist, Dennis Dunaway, to ask him what he thought about it.

Dunaway is the guy who played all those amazingly twisted bass parts on all those 1969-1974 original-era Cooper hits like “I’m Eighteen,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” “School’s Out,” “Elected,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and more, often on a mirror-covered Fender Jazz Bass guitar that really has to be seen to be believed. “Alice Cooper” was actually the name of the entire group, which also included Alice himself, guitarists Glen Buxton and Michael Bruce, and drummer Neil Smith. Buxton passed away in 1997. The group’s groundbreaking glam look and shock-rock theatrics were the stuff of legend, but underneath it all was a rock-solid foundation of hit-writing chops and highly creative and dexterous musicianship.

The four surviving members of the Alice Cooper band have remained friends over the years, occasionally performing together. They will do so once again at the 26th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on March 14, 2011, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Further, Dunaway, Bruce and Smith will all appear on Cooper’s forthcoming Welcome to My Nightmare II album.

And although we interrupted Dunaway’s morning coffee, he was more than happy to comment …

FN: You, sir, are inducted. Congratulations.
DD: Yes, yes, it’s official today. It’s celebration time.

FN: How does it feel?
DD: Oh, it’s great. It’s really a validation of what all our fans have said all along. And like I said to somebody yesterday, it kind of proves that we haven’t been crazy all these years (laughs).

FN: And it’s for the entire Alice Cooper band. That’s got to feel great.
DD: Yes, it does. And the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in light of all of the criticism that’s always fired at them over the years, I think they deserve a tip of the hat for this one, in recognizing the original band.

FN: What did the other guys say about it?
DD: Oh, we’re all in very good spirits over it. Our rehearsal yesterday sounded great, and we’re all excited about celebrating. We’re working with Steve Hunter, and he sounds great—he’s taking Glen’s parts.

FN: What would Glen have thought of all this?
DD: Oh, Glen would have been thrilled about it, no question. I wish I could think of a quote that’s as clever as what he probably would’ve come up with. I think that he would be ready to party (laughs). I do miss having him here for this.

FN: Imagine how exciting it’ll be to perform at that ceremony …
DD: Yeah. And even more than that, just rehearsing with the original members—it just sounds right. As soon as Neil and I start playing, and Michael, and of course with Alice on top, it just feels like it always has supposed to feel. And I’ve played these songs with so many great musicians; I’ve played “I’m Eighteen” sitting in with musicians in New York—top-notch guys—and no matter how good they are, it just always sounds different. But you get Michael (Bruce), and as soon as we start playing, he sounds like Michael.

FN: The old chemistry is still there.
DD: Yep. That’s the best. So we’re all excited. It’s unbelievable. The amount of communications that have been coming in—e-mails and phone calls—over this have been overwhelming. I talked to Alice about that; I said, “If my phone is ringing off the hook, I can just imagine yours.” He said his phone exploded (laughs).

Backstage in Hollywood

2011-05-07T13:46:00.003-04:00

Photo by Bob Matheu

Golden Gods Crowd In L.A.

2011-04-28T10:26:00.000-04:00

2011-04-27T14:03:00.003-04:00

April 29 through May 1

Blue Coupe will be at the

Chiller Theatre Expo

And, on April 30th, they will be performing songs from Tornado On The Tracks plus their Blue Oyster Cult and Alice Cooper classics along with special guest stars, Tish & Snooky.

Golden Gods Poster

2011-04-27T14:00:00.004-04:00

Alice Cooper to play holographic “4D” concert at UK’s Battersea Power Station

2011-04-26T00:44:00.002-04:00

To celebrate the release of their newest box set, Old School: 1964-1974, Alice Cooper (the man and the band) will be headlining the upcoming “Jägermeister Ice Cold Event” at the Battersea Power Station located in South London.The May 11th performance will be the first since 1972 to “feature” the surviving original members all together overseas. Take notice of the quotation marks, because Cooper, Dennis Dunaway (bass), Neal Smith (drums), Michael Bruce (rhythm guitar), and Steve Hunter, standing-in for the late Glen Buxton on guitar, will be approximately 5500 miles away from the Battersea stage as the evening launches.

Billed as “UK’s first holographic 4D rock gig”, the performance will be shot in a Hollywood studio and beamed onto the eight-meter Battersea stage. The performance will be presented using V-Depth, the very latest holographic system, and according to the London Evening Standard, the audience will perceive the show as if it were happening right in front of them. 4D elements of the show will include the audience being showered with balloons and feathers, and icy blasts chilling the crowd as holographic snow falls on stage.

Cooper, with the help of friend Salvador Dali, first explored the use of holograms back in 1973.

The previously mentioned box set, Old School: 1964-1974, will be released June 6th and can be pre-ordered here. Coming in at $260, the set includes 4 CDs with exclusive demos and rarities, a DVD with over 2 hours of candid interviews, a 12″ bootleg vinyl of a 1971 St. Louis performance, a 7″ replica of a super-rare Nazz (the band that would become Alice Cooper) vinyl, and 5 will arrive with a ticket to a VIP concert/meet-and-greet with Cooper himself. BY DEREK STAPLES

Looking Up From The Black Carpet

2011-04-25T23:59:00.000-04:00

Just about the only time I ever feel genuinely touched at these award deals is when I get to see people who did great things and then toiled in obscurity for years finally get their moment in the sun. As the crowd on the balcony starts hooting at the sight of them, Alice is unfazed and asks them to turn it up, while Dennis Dunaway just looks grateful and overjoyed. Yep, thirty-eight years later, we remember you Dennis, and Neal and Michael and Glen too, and we give thanks for rock and roll. (Photo by Bobzilla for LAist.)

The Original Alice Cooper Group Holographic Concert for the Jägermeister Ice Cold Event will take place at the Battersea Power Station in London, England, on May 11th, 2011

2011-04-25T15:35:00.011-04:00

The Alice Cooper Group on the Black Carpet

2011-04-25T13:48:00.001-04:00

The Original Alice Cooper Group - Alice, drummer Neal Smith, bassist Dennis Dunaway, 1975-era guitarist Steve Hunter, filling in for the departed Glen Buxton. (Not pictured: original guitarist Michael Bruce.) Their ecstatic, live boa-enhanced four-song set demonstrated the value of authenticity.(Photo by Bobzilla for LAist.)

The Alice Cooper Group performing at the 2011 Revolver Golden Gods Award Show in Hollywood

2011-04-25T11:53:00.012-04:00

Photo by Jimmy Hubbard
The show will premier on VH-1 classic on May 28th.

2011-04-13T17:07:00.009-04:00

Jägermeister announce the ground-breaking exclusive ‘Jägermeister Ice Cold Event’ taking place on Wednesday 11 May 2011 at Battersea Power Station in London, England, starring legendary rock ‘n’ roll royalty Alice Cooper appearing in 4D.

The ‘Jägermeister Ice Cold Event’ is set to make history as the UK’s first holographic 4D rock gig and will celebrate the release of the new Alice Cooper Box Set 'Old School: 1964-1974'. Featuring original band members Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith and Michael Bruce, plus Steve Hunter standing-in for the late Glen Buxton, the ‘Jägermeister Ice Cold Event’ will be the first time the group has ‘appeared’ together in the UK since 1972. (Please note: This is a multmedia event and the band will not be there in person. The show will feature a specially recorded concert which is then given the 4D holographic treatment for presentation).

“We couldn’t resist this,” says Alice, “Working with Jägermeister to appear as holograms on the other side of the Atlantic is the ultimate experience, a cutting-edge conjuring trick that celebrates the future and our history. We can’t wait to see the results.”

Recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, June 6th sees the release of the Alice Cooper super deluxe box set - OLD SCHOOL: 1964–1974. To launch this treasure chest, the band will go back to Alice’s holographic roots.

In March 1973, Alice was the subject of the world’s first 3D hologram piece of art, created by the surrealist (and Alice fan) Salvador Dali. An admirer of the band’s shock tactics, Dali immortalised Alice as a hologram, and now the band are taking advantage of cutting edge technology once again, partnering with Jägermeister for this world exclusive experience.

This innovation is no surprise to Alice fans. Alice Cooper flipped hippie ideals on their head and astonished the world, "driving a stake through the heart of the Love Generation," as the group's namesake put it. Heavy Metal took the imagery, punk took the tunes, rock and pop took the showmanship as fans the world over fell in love with the band’s macabre sense of humor.

Jägermeister is best enjoyed at sub zero temperatures, making it the perfect ice cold shot drink. As one of the world’s top 10 spirits brands, Jägermeister has supported the rock music world for years, and as a brand who continue to innovate, Jägermeister present Alice Cooper in the UK’s largest ever holographic, audience-interactive stage experience. Using the very latest holographic system, V-Depth, the audience will be part of an exclusive, interactive show they will never forget.

The event is being hosted by DJ Zane Lowe, who will play an exclusive DJ set at the event; a live performance from Jägerband The King Blues; and further sets from XFM DJs Eddy Temple Morris and Ian Camfield, plus astounding visual experiences incorporating Battersea Power Station’s iconic architecture.
There are just 800 exclusive tickets available to the ‘Jägermeister Ice Cold Event’, which can be won by applying via the new Jägermeister UK Facebook page.

2011-04-05T11:59:00.007-04:00

REVOLVERGOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, AT CLUB NOKIA IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELESGOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW TO PREMIERE ON VH1 CLASSIC MAY 28

ALICE COOPER
TO RECEIVE THE “GOLDEN GOD AWARD”

LIVE CONCERT WITH THE REUNITED ORIGINAL ALICE COOPER GROUP

MÖTLEY CRÜE
TO RECEIVE “RONNIE JAMES DIO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD”

TICKETS ON SALE TODAY VIA TICKETMASTER

FUSE Broadcast Bash

2011-03-21T17:17:00.000-04:00

Thanks to the organizational talents of Paul and Kendall Brenton and Renee Dunaway, last night's FUSE broadcast party at the R Bar in NYC was very special.

In the midst of friendly conversations, a warm crowd watched Fuse's broadcast of the 26th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on a big screen. Everyone joined the on screen celebration with applause, glasses raised for cheers, genuine laughter, and even moments of out and out rowdiness.

Afterward, Blue Coupe fired up the amplifiers with an emphasis on calling musicians and music lovers alike up from the audience to sing. And the lively audience joined in on songs like "School's Out," "Don't Fear The Reaper" and "Be My Lover."

And then I put on my Mirrored Tux and held my Fender replica Billion Dollar Bass so a photographer could take pictures of me decked out with all of my friends.

It was a true celebration for the people that have believed all along.

A Night of Nights

2011-03-17T08:18:00.003-04:00

Broadcast Music Inc. News

2011-03-01T15:56:00.002-05:00

Alice Cooper Band, Dr. John, and Jac Holzman Slated for Rock Hall Induction

Alice Cooper

BMI heavyweights the Alice Cooper Band, Dr. John, and Jac Holzman number prominently among the 2011 class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. The new members will be officially inducted March 14 at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City. All first-time nominees, the BMI additions to the hallowed hall reflect the adventurous terrain tread by rock royalty.
Alice Cooper combined jaw-dropping theatrics and hardcore hooks to create a rock sub-genre whose rebellious spirit shaped 70s youth culture and the bands that it spawned. Cooper penned career-defining hits including “Eighteen,” “School's Out,” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” and was named BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year in 1977.

Alice Cooper Group Induction on Fuse Television March 20, 2011

2011-02-28T15:31:00.001-05:00

from FUSE website
Formed in the 1960s with Vincent Furnier on vocals, the Alice Cooper Band went through a few names - The Earwigs, The Spiders, The Nazz - before settling on Alice Cooper. According to rock legend (perpetrated through crafty press releases), Furnier was the reincarnation of a 17th century witch named Alice Cooper, and a star was born. The forefathers of the "shock rock" movement, the band blended androgynous looks, heavy music and onstage theatrics, scoring their first hit, "I'm Eighteen," in 1970. Successful concept albums, catchy hit singles, inventive music video projects, blockbuster tours and an unforgettable frontman established the group in the popular consciousness, and helped inspire bands from White Zombie to Marilyn Manson and beyond.

2011-02-04T12:03:00.001-05:00

Early Morning in Germany

2011-01-27T14:36:00.001-05:00

The 5th Avenue Vampires in Action

2011-01-26T19:20:00.001-05:00

Photo by Len Dellesio at http://www.delessio.com/

2011-01-07T23:01:00.004-05:00

Trivia Question; Why is Alice's hair blond? See comments for answer.

Blue Coupe Rock the New Year

2011-01-02T17:12:00.004-05:00

Ringing in 2011 with the Bouchard brothers and the Emperor of Rock, Richie Scarlet

2011-01-01T23:30:00.003-05:00

PHOTO BY: Jim Louvau/Special for the Republic

2010-12-30T10:48:00.000-05:00

Steve Hunter with the Alice Cooper Group

2010-12-23T13:55:00.001-05:00

Eighteen All Over Again!

2010-12-21T19:48:00.003-05:00

Alice Cooper Band is Official Inductee of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2010-12-16T11:18:00.003-05:00

I'm proud to announce that my dad, uncle, and the rest of the original Alice Cooper Band have been selected as official inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2011!

My parents are currently in Phoenix preparing for the annual Christmas Pudding concert, which benefits Alice Cooper's Solid Rock (More info), but I wanted to post on their behalf to keep you guys in the loop.

From an email from my dad:

"As you can imagine, it's chaotic here...but the band sounded good at rehearsal today so that part seems to be under control. It is a time of celebration!"

We'll keep you updated... there are many exciting projects in the works! We can't wait to share them with you.

Thanks for all of your loyalty throughout the years. Like my dad said, it truly is a time of celebration. Rock on!

Renee

2010-12-02T13:08:00.001-05:00

Cindy and I having a more pleasant day on the road. Backstage in Brazil April 1974.

2010-11-21T12:35:00.003-05:00

The glory of touring had lost some of it's shine. But tomorrow would be another day. This photo was taken by a teenager (at that time) named Len Delessio who recently contributed his continuing photographic talents to the Blue Coupe Tornado On The Tracks album cover. See more of Len's work (from then and now) at http://www.delessio.com/

2010-11-10T10:51:00.002-05:00

Glen was a rebel with a golden heart.
He didn't like to give anyone a gift on their birthday because that was a social rule and he didn't like rules.
But he was always buying gifts for his friends and family just to give them for no particular occasion. He thought that it meant more that way. His pockets were full of small gifts of all sorts. Emptying his pockets at border customs was always a comedy of surprises, even for him at times.
-Dennis Dunaway

2010-11-09T14:53:00.001-05:00

Ten Albums That Changed My Life

Alice Cooper 2010 radio interview Part 1

2010-11-01T10:29:00.000-04:00

2010-11-01T09:52:00.001-04:00

Tornado On The Tracks by Blue Coupe is Here!

2010-10-29T15:10:00.003-04:00

7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18 at Comerica Theatre

BLUE COUPE New Single Gets Nomination

2010-10-29T11:49:00.006-04:00

View Best Rock Song Grammy Nomination Video Here

2010-10-25T15:59:00.000-04:00

Do you believe in Vampires? You better because... ROCK REVELE MEETS THE 5th AVENUE VAMPIRES (featuring Dennis Dunaway and two other vampires) on TUESDAY October 26th, CFOU 89.1 FM (www.cfou.ca), 7H30 PM. FEAR, FUN and MUSIC will be au rendez-vous. Please don't miss it my dearest fangs lovers!

2010-10-18T20:06:00.002-04:00

Glen Buxton Forever the Rebel

November 10th 1947 - October 19th 1997

When I finally got to meet Glen I was glad to see he was a real sweetheart. It's frightening to meet your heroes sometimes because you never know how they are going to be but he was a warm soul. I'm glad the lord saw fit for him to leave us with so many treasures in his music. God Bless"
-Steve Vai

2010-10-14T21:55:00.001-04:00

Blue Coupe single, "You (Like Vampires)" gets airplay in Cleveland.

Hear it here on Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m. EST WJCU Cleveland

2010-10-09T21:18:00.003-04:00

Dennis will guest on the Lou Molinaro Indi C101.5 Radio Show at 1 p.m. on Wednesday October 13th

Listen Here Lou Molinaro Indi 101 C101.5 Hamilton, Ontario

Official Statement From The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

2010-10-03T00:35:00.005-04:00

Before there was Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson or KISS, there was Alice Cooper, the original self-proclaimed “rock villain.” Born Vincent Furnier, Cooper and his mighty band of the same name – lead guitarist Glen Buxton, rhythm guitarist Michael Bruce, bass player Dennis Dunaway and drummer Neal Smith – pioneered the dark spectacle of heavy metal with their huge blues-rock sound and extravagant stage show. Drawing from horror movies and vaudeville, Cooper brought a new level of visual theatrics to arenas with guillotines, electric chairs, boa constrictors and fake blood; their 1973 tour broke box-office records previously held by the Rolling Stones, and raised the bar for major rock tours. What made it stick were some of the catchiest, most reckless hard-rock songs of all time: “Eighteen,” “School's Out,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy.” Along with the New York Dolls and David Bowie, Alice Cooper was a starting point for the glam rock of the Seventies; it's impossible to imagine the hair metal of the Eighties without them; you can hear and see the band's influence in bands from the Sex Pistols to Guns n’ Roses. The original lineup split in the mid-Seventies, and singer Cooper would continue on with an evolving lineup; in the meantime, the pure shock value of America's first shock rockers has faded but their legacy is safe.

2010-10-01T18:07:00.002-04:00

ALICE COOPER Bassist DENNIS DUNAWAY To Guest On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal' - Sep. 30, 2010

Dennis Dunaway, the original bass player from the ALICE COOPER group and current bass player in 5TH AVENUE VAMPIRES, will join host Bill Peters live on the WJCU "Metal On Metal" radio program on Friday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. EST. Dunaway will discuss the band's recent nomination for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2011.

You can listen to the show live at 88.7 FM in the Cleveland, Ohio area or stream it live worldwide at www.wjcu.org.

2010-09-30T12:59:00.000-04:00

Thanks For Voting in the Washington Post Poll

2010-09-28T13:30:00.003-04:00

"On behalf of Dennis (Dunaway), Neal (Smith), Michael (Bruce) and the late great Glen (Buxton), we are honored to be nominated for induction in to the Hall.
Anytime you are nominated in your chosen profession, it's definitely a compliment to be recognized.
It's hard to fathom possibly being in the same club as artists who inspired us originally, like the Beatles, the Stones, the Beach Boys, the Who, the Yardbirds, and Chuck Berry, and to be nominated the same year as legendary artists like my personal favorite songwriter of all time, Laura Nyro, as well as Donovan, who sang on our "Billion Dollar Babies" record, and our good friends in Bon Jovi, is a great feeling.
Five guys starting a band, just hoping to meet girls and drink free
beer, rehearsing and playing local bars five hours a night for the
first few years -- that was us.
We came up with the theatrics and made every effort not to sacrifice the music one bit; we thought it was like our job to bring theatrics to rock 'n' roll.
And then, amazingly enough, we were having a bunch of massive hit records which was proof that theatricality and rock 'n' roll could, in fact, be joined successfully.
We've been told that we revolutionized the live concert experience and if that's truly the case and it's led to this nomination for induction into the Hall of Fame, the only thing to say is, of course, "There's no business like show business!"
Alice Cooper

2010-09-22T22:59:00.009-04:00

Russ Wilson, Dennis, Tish, Harold C. Black (Teenage Lust) Snooky, Cindy Dunaway and lurking guy after a smashing Sic F*cks show at Bowery Electric, NYC. Photo by Jason Knox

2010-09-22T17:42:00.006-04:00

The Loudest Band in Vampire History

2010-09-13T20:36:00.001-04:00

Band chemistry is a complex thing. Everyone has to want the same goal bad enough to forge forward through thick and thin. Rock history has proven that the vast majority of bands don't have this quality. And those that make it have it way more than anyone outside of that band could ever imagine. Through thick and thin. Through highs and lows. Despite outside interests. Beyond the yearnings of settling down and growing roots. Ignoring that there are far better meals than the fast food chains next to the motels. Closing your eyes to the brightly lit marquees that suggest you're better than the average everyday person. Sleeping through nights while strangers knock on your door. Caring more about writing the next song than seducing the beckoning groupie. Well perhaps not that one.

2010-09-09T10:35:00.003-04:00

OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2010
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

Before anyone knew who Vincent Furnier was, he fronted a band called Alice Cooper. Their fourth album, Killer, is considered by most to be their pinnacle, so we thought we'd give it the ol' Main Man treatment. That, of course, was narrow thinking on our part, because as soon as word got out that we were doing an Alice Cooper album tribute we were swamped with requests for inclusion. That led to a whole second disc of Cooper classics, so overflowing with love and respect that it is now the "featured" disc while the Killer tribute is sort of a "bonus".

Richard Barone's original band, The Bongos, used to play "Hello Hooray" over the P.A. as they took the stage back in the 80s, so how fitting that he should record a version all these years later. Backed by none other than Frankenstein 3000, who shared the stage with Richard at our Queen Tribute CD Release Party, it's the perfect song to kick off the tribute. Also fitting is the appearance of Michael Bruce, original guitar player from Alice Cooper, who is backed by Dimma for two live cuts recorded in Iceland on Halloween in 2002. Another original Alice Cooper member, bassist Dennis Dunaway, joins Dimma on Killer's "Halo Of Flies" while his daughters each contribute a song to the Killer disc.

Other notable contributors include The Ribeye Brothers (covering a pre-Alice composition by Mr. Furnier's first band, The Spiders), Deena (Schoshkes of The Cucumbers) & The Laughing Boys, JISM (Tuff Darts), Well Of Souls (first new recording in over 10 years), Cooper disciples Dead Elvi and Sim Cain (Rollins Band), who plays drums on Scream's track.

Some of Alice Cooper's greatest hits are here, like "I'm Eighteen", "Under My Wheels", "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "School's Out", plus plenty of album cuts like "Public Animal #9", "The Ballad Of Dwight Fry" and "Muscle Of Love". 28 tracks in all; nearly 2 hours of music!

Disc One: Classics

1. Hello Hooray • Richard Barone with Frankenstein 3000
2. Don't Blow Your Mind • The Ribeye Brothers
3. I'm Eighteen • Deena & The Laughing Boys
4. Public Animal #9 • JISM
5. Under My Wheels (Live) • Michael Bruce with Dimma
6. School's Out • Well Of Souls
7. Is It My Body? • Mutant Monster Beach Party
8. Muscle Of Love • The St. Vitus Dancers
9. The Ballad Of Dwight Fry • Dead Elvi
10. You And Me • Christian Beach
11. Be My Lover • Porro And The Raving Lunatics
12. Teenage Lament '74 • Gin House Bandits
13. Big Apple Dreamin' (Hippo) • Rick Tedesco
14. Billion Dollar Babies • Jack Brag
15. Elected • FourYearBeard
16. Desperado • Graveyard School
17. No More Mr. Nice Guy • The Swales
18. My Stars (Live) • Michael Bruce with Dimma
19. Only Women Bleed • Eye Of The Dawn

Bonus Track
20. School's Out - Shawn Mars

Disc Two: Killer

1. Under My Wheels • Blue Fox
2. Be My Lover • Scream
3. Halo Of Flies • Dimma with Dennis Dunaway
4. Desperado • Frankenstein 3000
5. You Drive Me Nervous • Serpenteens
6. Yeah Yeah Yeah • Johny Dey
7. Dead Babies • Ché Monet
8. Killer • Renée Dunaway
$10.00 plus shipping

http://www.mainmanrecords.com/MMR038.html

2010-09-06T18:41:00.001-04:00

40th Anniversary of Bob Ezrin with the Alice Cooper Group
The kid stepped into our inner sanctum and got initiated by the fires of sarcasm. He fired back and therefore was excepted. "Is It My Body" was the first song we arranged. The many twists and turns became more concise and to the point. "I'm Eighteen" was the second song we tackled. Bob whittled our sprawling epic into a radio friendly single. Our chaotic approach needed focus and that was Bob's forte. We started calling him the Boy Wonder.
I particularly admired his complete willingness to allow our abstract ideas to develop. I think it was the most crucial aspect of why our creative relationship thrived. DD

2010-08-30T11:21:00.002-04:00

Blue Coupe perform "Black Juju" to a lively international crowd at the Rock Knights Festival in France.
"The only thing that eclipsed the breath-taking beauty of the old cities was the generous warmth of the French people."
Dennis

2010-08-19T10:28:00.002-04:00

Blue Coupe's debut album is getting closer now and you can join in the fun at Pledgemusic. The idea is to sponsor the band to help get the album produced (with a percentage of all pledges going to charity), and in return you can get all sorts of cool packages including signed CD's, photos, hand-written lyric sheets, personal letters and other cool items. Click the box below and you can see all the details as well as hear a track from the album entitled "You (Like Vampires)."

2010-08-17T10:30:00.002-04:00

Blue Coupe Storm France

2010-08-17T09:15:00.012-04:00

Blue Coupe Storm France

2010-08-09T10:28:00.003-04:00

2010-08-09T10:27:00.002-04:00

2010-08-02T11:09:00.007-04:00

THE 5TH AVENUE VAMPIRES

Will debut their brand new song "White Ladies" at Don Hill's Ultra-Flashy Glamdammit Bash in New York City on Saturday August 7th.

Dress To Kill Baby

2010-07-23T10:59:00.004-04:00

Tonight The 5th Avenue Vampires enter Prime Time Sound studio to begin recording their second album.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

2010-07-22T12:00:00.004-04:00

2010-07-17T21:00:00.006-04:00

The 5th Avenue Vampires in New York City
Glamdammit Show at Don Hill's August 7th

The Fifth Avenue Vampires are an explosive rock group specializing in twisting mood changes and fuse blowing riffs. The band includes Dennis Dunaway of the legendary Alice Cooper group along with Richie Scarlet (The Emperor of Rock) of Mountain and Frehley's Comet. The powerhouse drummer extraordinaire is Russ Wilson and the dramatic vampire vocalist is the incomparable Joe Von T. With their new release, Drawing Blood, getting airplay in New Jersey, Canada and Cleveland, the 5th Avenue Vampires have played to more than 20,000 people in their first year.

2010-07-17T14:15:00.001-04:00

Dennis discusses music in yet to be released TV pilot 'ROCK-UN-ROLD' with Rat Skates and David Ellefson

Television talk show pilot by Kundrat Productions LLC

Featuring guest appearances:

Vernon Reid (Living Colour)
Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister)
Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper)

2010-07-10T01:23:00.004-04:00

DENNIS DUNAWAY To Guest On WJCU's Metal On Metal Tonight

Hot Flashes

Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 at 11:36:12 EST

DENNIS DUNAWAY, the legendary original bass player from the ALICE COOPER group, will be interviewed live tonight, Friday, July 9th at 8:30 PM (EST) on WJCU's Metal On Metal radio program.

Dunaway will discuss his new 5TH AVENUE VAMPIRES Drawing Blood release and reflect on his years in the Alice Cooper group.

"Drawing Blood really caught me by surprise ", says Metal On Metal host Bill Peters. "It is an excellent album from start-to-finish. One of the better release of 2010 so far. In my opinion, it ranks as the best solo release ever from one of Alice's original band members."

"Dennis has always been the world's coolest bass player and is a longtime personal favorite of mine. Vocalist Joe Von T. sounds like Jon Oliva of SAVATAGE mixed with a slight touch of Alice. There are some songs on the album that easily sound like they could have come right off one of the early classic Alice Cooper releases. Alice Cooper fans will not be disappointed."

Metal On Metal can be heard every Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM (EST) in the Cleveland area at 88.7 FM or streamed live worldwide at WJCU.org.

2010-07-07T10:30:00.001-04:00

Dunaway performing "Serenade To Termites" on the saw. He saw the saw leaning against the wall in the 5th Avenue Vampires rehearsal hall so he decided to use it on "Broken Ways." And for this live solo, he wore a lavender jacket with X-Ray patterns of various saws on it.

2010-07-03T14:17:00.006-04:00

Rick Gretch of Blind Faith playing DD's Bass during a jam at Morgan Studio in London during the Billion Dollar Babies recording session along with Alice, Keith Moon, Roadie Mike Graham, Harry Nielson and Marc Bolan. Flo and Eddy and Donovan not pictured.

Below; DD and GB on stage.

* 40th Anniversary * 1970 Fender Jazz Bass

2010-06-18T20:16:00.005-04:00

5th Avenue Vampires

Rock Cleveland

Dennis Dunaway Live Interview

Friday, July 9th
Listen here 8:30 EST
http://www.wjcu.org/listen

Drawing Blood gets airplay on
Bill Peters "Metal On Metal" radio program WJCU

2010-06-18T11:40:00.000-04:00

2010-06-15T10:03:00.001-04:00

Blue Coupe Barrel Through Video Shoot

2010-06-10T14:44:00.000-04:00

Dunaway shooting the new Blue Coupe video.
Photo by Len Delessio

Robby Krieger and Blue Coupe

2010-06-04T15:50:00.001-04:00

Albert Bouchard and Dennis Dunaway with recording guest, Robby Krieger of the Doors.

2010-06-04T13:41:00.004-04:00

Shoreworld:

The Fifth Avenue Vampires At The Brighton

—by John Pfeiffer, June 3, 2010

The Brighton Bar continues its winning streak for picking groups that are infamous and in some way historically vital to rock and roll as we know it. The May 8 show featured the heavy headlining sounds of Fifth Avenue Vampires.
Featuring Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper) and Ritchie Scarlet (Mountain, Frehley’s Comet), the band’s name brings back dark and majestic memories. Visions of walls of Marshalls dance in your head, while groupies and backstage passes cover the hotel room bed. The lifestyles of the rock and roll famous may be a thing of the past but the guys that helped create that legendary time are still performing for the public. Dunaway and Scarlett played on many of the songs that inspired all of us to pick up electric guitars and chase that lifelong passion of music.
In case you didn’t already know, Dennis Dunaway co-penned several high-profile rock tunes including Alice Cooper’s “Eighteen” and “School’s Out,” two of my favorite rabble rousers. He was also part of Bouchard Dunaway & Smith (BDS) with fellow Alice Cooper vet Neal Smith and Blue Oyster Cult alum Joe Bouchard. They released two albums and did a European tour. Dennis remains deep in the action, recording new music and doing shows with bands involving his musical friends. Bouchard Dunaway & Smith, the Dennis Dunaway Project, Blue Coupe, and now Fifth Avenue Vampires.
Partner in crime Ritchie Scarlet has been slinging guitar and bass with Leslie West (Mountain) and Ace Frehley for years and between cutting his own discs (I believe there are five), he’s even got some featured spots on Peter Criss’ new record reported to be coming out some time this summer. Scarlet’s style is reminiscent of Gary Moore, and visually he’s over the top. Playing weathered, black ‘70s Les Paul Customs behind his head, bending Stratocaster necks a la Robin Trower and generally being as aggressive as Ritchie Blackmore could ever hope to be.
Along with drummer Russ Wilson (Dennis Dunaway Project) and Joe Von T, The Fifth Avenue Vampires took the Brighton Stage by storm. I really got into the way they treated the Brighton show, playing just as enthusiastically as if they were playing the Spectrum. And that’s what keeps real rock and roll with us. Media moguls do not govern these musicians like some pre-packaged Justin Bieber nonsense. This is a lifestyle earned through years of hard work, not some cute fantasy inherited by standing on the shoulders of Leif Garrett. That’s what makes their latest disc, Drawing Blood, so exciting and believable.
The band rocked out on tunes from the new disc such as “Cravin A Drink,” a tune that started off with Scarlett’s Les Paul Violin tricks, honey warm a la Jimmy Page as the rhythmic stalking of Dunaway and Wilson circled around, looking for a soft spot and finding it up underneath the creepy vocal growls of Joe Von T. The Vampires unleash twisted fantasy a la synth-heavy rumblings of the damned here. It’s campy, guitar snarling righteousness.
“Light In My Head” spews Pink Floyd glass smooth electrics, warbling Echoplexed stutters slide into Joe Von T’s rough and road weary vox, leading the way as the band lobs Alice In Chains/Zeppelin cacophony over napalm riddled runs, stop-gap drums smacking half time heavy underneath the guidance of Dunaway’s spooky rumble. Synthesizers dance around the skeletal edges, making this the perfect theme song for the next installment of the movie, Blade.
“Psycho Sexual” hits all the sweet spots guitar junkies crave. Scarlett creeps the flesh with his castle sized tone, pull offs, trills and heavy Marshall icing that launch this thing like a scud missile lobbed into the front door of CBGB’s. Punk, rage and compositional explosions raise the eyebrows of critical shredders, as Dunaway and the clan step in to raise the royal ghosts of Phil Lynott and Eric Carr. The only thing missing for me is a Lamborghini and two bottles of Maker’s Mark.
The Tom Waits-meets-AC/DC feel of “Vampires Of 5th Avenue” should chart with rock radio. Spewing edgy rock and punk darkness mixed with barrelhouse pianos and Chuck Berry guitar licks, this anthem showcases the boy’s road trip in a triumphant manner. And of course their version of Cheap Trick’s ”Dream Police,” brings you right back to 1979 and the smell of cheap nickel bags at the Garden.
Part punk, hard rock and all American, The 5th Avenue Vampires waste no time as they suck the very marrow from influences such as their obvious mentor Alice Cooper, The Stooges, Kiss, Cheap Trick and The New York Dolls.
“Drawing Blood” is a fan-fucking-tastic romp through hard rock’s best time from some of the savviest survivors in the game. Drawing Blood was released on April 20 and is available for purchase on their site. Interesting fact: It just so happens that the disc was released on the anniversary of Bram Stoker’s death. Coincidence? Go find out over at 5thavenuevampires.com

Richie Scarlet on Canadian Radio

2010-06-01T15:05:00.001-04:00

Wednesday, June 2nd, at 2 p.m. EST, Richie Scarlet will do a live broadcast on Canadian Radio talking about recording The 5th Avenue Vampires Drawing Blood.

You can hear it via

www.indifm.ca

hit the listen live tab.

2010-05-28T12:13:00.000-04:00

2010-05-28T11:30:00.004-04:00

Saturday, May 29th
The 5th Avenue Vampires @ Don Hill's 
New York City.

Tish & Snooky & The Driver's Ed Dropouts

2010-05-26T10:24:00.001-04:00

Punk songbirds, Tish & Snooky, have graced a recording of "Shoo Be Doo" for a Cars Tribute CD to be released on Main Man Records. The unique "car-crash" version was conceptualized, played and produced by The Driver's Ed Dropouts, Russ Wilson and Dennis Dunaway.

10th Annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash @ the Filmore NYC

2010-05-10T10:53:00.001-04:00

Wednesday, May 19th @ 9pm, Dennis played Dee Dee Ramone's legendary P-Bass with Punk Stars, the Sic F*cks @ the 10th Annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash @ The Filmore, Irving Plaza, NYC

Blue Coupe Special Guests

2010-05-04T12:05:00.002-04:00

Punk legends, Tish & Snooky, sing on Blue Coupe recordings.
The excitement continues to soar as Dennis and the Bouchard brothers zero in on what is shaping up to be a dream come true. The song palate is rich with fresh surprises as well as the classic song-writing and playing that fans have been waiting for.
Ever since the glory nights of CBGB's, Tish & Snooky have wowed audiences with their wild and crazy stage shows in such groups as the Sic F*cks and Blondie and the Banzai Babies with Deborah Harry. And as fun and unruly as Tish & Snooky appear to be on stage, they are disciplined pros in the recording studio. Blue Coupe are shooting for an August release.

VAMPIRES OF 5TH AVENUE

2010-04-29T11:16:00.001-04:00

"Vampires of 5th Avenue"

New York City, dead of night
Out in the dark, got an appetite
Comb the streets to stay alive
On the avenue number five
Locked up tight at Cartier
Reflections don't show in their window display
Think we're sleeping safely away
But they ain't safe till the break of day

On the prowl on the avenue
Sneakin' 'round looking for you
Howling loud at the blood red moon
Vampires of 5th Avenue

See us coming, better run
We're taking down victims one by one
Pray for a savior, pray for the sun
A silver bullet and a steady gun
Forever we'll dwell in evil delight
Toasting a drink, taking a bite
Timeless passions, erotic dreams
Can all be yours but don't dare scream

5TH AVENUE VAMPIRES @ BRIGHTON BAR

2010-04-20T14:13:00.000-04:00

Rush Release

2010-04-09T11:01:00.001-04:00

5th Avenue Vampires rush-release of Drawing Blood will be available at the Chiller Theatre Expo on April 16-18 where you can meet Joe Von T, Dennis, Richie and Russ who will be signing copies throughout the weekend as well as performing on the night of Saturday April 17.

http://www.chillertheatre.com/
http://www.fifthavenuevampires.com/

A Note From Brian May

2010-03-02T23:10:00.000-05:00

In response to hearing "We Will Rock You" by Dennis Dunaway and Dimma as recorded for Main Man Records Queen Tribute CD, Horse feathers and Animal Crackers. http://www.theaquarian.com/2010/01/22/shoreworld-horse-feathers-and-animal-crackers-a-tribute-to-queen-main-main-records/

T-Bone Wolk

2010-03-01T20:26:00.000-05:00

A tip of the hat and a fond farewell to great bassist T-Bone Wolk.

DD with Whiskey Rocks @ B.B. King Blues Club

2010-02-27T15:03:00.001-05:00

Legendary Guitarist Records with Blue Coupe

2010-02-27T12:32:00.000-05:00

Along with Ray Manzarek, John Densmore and Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger was an integral part of such great Doors hits as "Break On Through (to the other side)," "Light My Fire," "L.A. Woman" and "Touch Me."
Robby became a friend of the Alice Cooper Group during the 60's Hollywood era. He also played on Albert Bouchard's Imaginos album.
And so it's a great pleasure and privilege for Blue Coupe to have Robby's masterful guitar playing, and song writing, on their new recordings, which are currently in progress.

"Cravin' a Drink"

2010-02-27T11:46:00.000-05:00

"Cravin' a Drink" (as recorded by the 5th Avenue Vampires)

Cravin' a Drink starved for a bite
Dreams of disorder awake through the night
I've got until day no time shall I waste
Silently searching the night
For your taste

Can you feel my eyes like holes in the cold
Doorways to darkness so tortured so old
Dry blood on my lips and when there's no light
One little wimper I'll find you
Tonight

I'll muffle your screams they'll fall on deaf ears
I'll sink my fangs and numb all your fears
You'll rise from your bed your eyes will meet mine
Forever you'll have the gift
Of all time

Forever we'll hunt never see light
Together in darkness no end in sight
Ha ha! I love what I do
I love to bite everyone especially
You

Cindy's Diary

2010-02-27T11:26:00.000-05:00

February 18, 1974
Our lovely life now finds us in Hollywood doing a movie that we started filming last year on the Billion Dollar Babies Tour.
Truly, this is the best time in L.A.!! What fun the movie industry is & what fascinating people!
Last week, we shot on location in Van Nuys where we worked with a camel & an elephant. How neet! I love the elephant ever so! Now, this week, we've started shooting at the producer's studio at Melrose & Bronson Streets. Of course I do nothing but carry around costumes & stand in awe of everything & get to know as many people as possible.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2010-02-12T16:31:00.002-05:00

The Gibson EB-O "Frog Bass" resides in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Frog was used in recording the Alice Cooper Group's Love It To Death album and extensively toured with the original Alice Cooper Group during the Love It To Death and Killer era.
In more recent years, the Frog Bass has traveled the world with the Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary Rebels of Rock Tour as well as being displayed at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan during their Classic Cars and Rock Stars show.
Dennis recalls delivering the Frog to the Rock Hall.
"The girl put on white cotton gloves and carfully lifted the Frog from it's case. She asked me why I was smiling and I said, you would smile too if you had seen me bashing it around on stage last night."

Frog Bass photos by Rick Tedesco of www.guitarhangar.com

Blue Coupe Announce Tour in France

2010-02-09T18:17:00.001-05:00

Blue Coupe announces two festival dates in France.

August 21st 2010-Rocknight Fest-Larzac, France

August 28th 2010-Tribal Rock-Peymenade, France

Anticipating the Vampires

2010-02-09T14:33:00.001-05:00

After lying low during the cold of winter's grip, the 5th Avenue Vampires are about to come forth and wreak havoc on the daring-hearted.

But beware to the meek who recoil at volume, and those who shutter at brashness, and all who choose to remain cozy and safe in your homes, for it's you who dare not risk gathering in their midst. Stay where you are and bolt your doors. When you least expect it, the Vampires will find you.

Bones From The Yard

2010-02-08T01:18:00.000-05:00

Dennis Dunaway Project - Bones From the Yard
Deedledoop Records
http://www.myspace.com/dennisdunawayproject
 
Rating: B+
 
Dennis Dunaway's claim to fame is being the original bass player and one of 
the founding members of the Alice Cooper Group. Dennis went to High School 
with the Coop and was a key figure in the creation of the classic Alice 
Cooper stage show that is still touring the world today.
 
Since being removed from Cooper's band nearly 30 years ago Dunaway has 
remained active in the music business. He has released several albums with 
Cooper alum Neal Smith and Blue Oyster Cult's Joe Bouchard. Dunaway has now 
released a new album under the heading of Dennis Dunaway Project titled 
Bones From the Yard.
 
Classic Rock Revisited review.
 
While critics will surely make numerous Alice Cooper references to the style 
of Dennis' new music, it would be unfair to say Dunaway is simply recycling 
the tricks he helped create in the early Seventies. Bones From the Yard is a 
hard rocking, shocking and at times scary piece of music. The songs are well 
crafted and the first notes of the album capture the listener and keep him 
hooked for the long haul. Suffice it to say that this album will be cranked 
up loud and often.
 
The disc opens with the rumbling "Kandahar" and then gets rocking with the 
Cooper-esqe "Me and My Boys." One of the catchiest tracks is "Little Kid 
(with a Great Big Gun)." The amazing thing about the 12-tracks contained on 
the disc is that there is not a weak song anywhere to be found. Some tunes 
have a twisted element ("Stalker," "Satan's Sister," "Needle in the Red") 
while others are straight ahead rockers ("New Generation," "Little Kid," 
"Man is a Beast"). Dunaway has blown all expectations out of the water with 
this release.

 
- Jeb Wright

Cindy Smith's Diary

2010-02-06T20:28:00.001-05:00

Phoenix Arizona, February 8, 1970

Cindy L. tried to call Alice (at the band's hotel in New York City) but he wasn't there so I got to talk to my sweetie and he had just set the kitchen on fire!

D.D.'s Veggie Enchilada Extravaganza

2010-02-04T10:44:00.002-05:00

D.D.’s Lemon Drop Margarita

Don’t let the name fool you, it's strong so drink responsibly
¼ Tequilla
¼ Triple Sec (or Grande Manier)
¼ Lemoncello
Squeeze fresh lime and top off with ice.
You can dilute the potency by adding bubbly lime water.

D.D.’s easy Guacamole
2 ripe Avacoados
Mix in Salsa, Garlic & a squeeze of Lime

D.D.’s Veggie Enchiladas
Ingredients
1 container Sour Cream
1 Can Pinto Beans
1 Can Black Beans (Optional)
Veggie Burger (Optional)
Onion
1 Can Mushrooms (Optional)
Garlic crushed (Optional)
Cilantro fresh
10 Flour Tortillas (more or less)
1 Can Red or Green Enchilada Sauce
Cheddar Cheese grated
Small Can Sliced Black Olives (Optional)
Small tomato

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Medium Mixing Bowl

(The quantity of ingredients varies according to how many you want to make but you can freeze extras for future use.)

Sour Cream (1/2 to 1 container)
Pinto Beans, and/or Black Beans (1 can total)
Veggie Burger chopped (1 or 2 optional)
Onion chopped
Mushrooms (small can optional)
Garlic crushed (2 spoons optional)
Cilantro fresh (10 sprigs of chopped leaves)

Add 5 tablespoons of enchilada into the mix sauce and stir

Grease Deep Pan or Pyrex Baking Dish

Add three heaping spoons of mixed ingredients to each tortilla
Roll and place in pan or dish until full
Pour Enchilada Sauce over the top (Red or Green according to preference)
Cover with Cheddar Cheese
Garnish with sliced Black Olives, Tomato and fresh Cilantro leaves

Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees

Dennis Dunaway: News, Photos and Musings

In Defense of Pit Bulls

Blue Coupe is Red Hot at Iridium

Blue Coupe Rock Canada

Blue Coupe Rock Canada

Limited Edition Fender Billion Dollar Bass Replica

Alice Cooper Group in Phoenix, Arizona

Flying Tigers in Westport 1979

Flush The Fashion Review Of The Holographic Event

Alice Cooper at Battersea Power Station live in Holographic 4D

Dennis Dunaway talks to Fender News about the Alice Cooper Group's Induction Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Backstage in Hollywood

Golden Gods Crowd In L.A.

Golden Gods Poster

Alice Cooper to play holographic “4D” concert at UK’s Battersea Power Station

Looking Up From The Black Carpet

The Original Alice Cooper Group Holographic Concert for the Jägermeister Ice Cold Event will take place at the Battersea Power Station in London, England, on May 11th, 2011

The Alice Cooper Group on the Black Carpet

The Alice Cooper Group performing at the 2011 Revolver Golden Gods Award Show in Hollywood

FUSE Broadcast Bash

A Night of Nights

Broadcast Music Inc. News

Alice Cooper Band, Dr. John, and Jac Holzman Slated for Rock Hall Induction

Alice Cooper Group Induction on Fuse Television March 20, 2011

The 5th Avenue Vampires in Action

Blue Coupe Rock the New Year

Steve Hunter with the Alice Cooper Group

Eighteen All Over Again!

Alice Cooper Band is Official Inductee of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Alice Cooper 2010 radio interview Part 1

BLUE COUPE New Single Gets Nomination

Glen Buxton Forever the Rebel

November 10th 1947 - October 19th 1997

When I finally got to meet Glen I was glad to see he was a real sweetheart. It's frightening to meet your heroes sometimes because you never know how they are going to be but he was a warm soul. I'm glad the lord saw fit for him to leave us with so many treasures in his music. God Bless"-Steve Vai

Official Statement From The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

DENNIS DUNAWAY To Guest On WJCU's Metal On Metal Tonight

Hot Flashes

Blue Coupe Barrel Through Video Shoot

Robby Krieger and Blue Coupe

Shoreworld:

The Fifth Avenue Vampires At The Brighton

Richie Scarlet on Canadian Radio

Tish & Snooky & The Driver's Ed Dropouts

10th Annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash @ the Filmore NYC

Blue Coupe Special Guests

VAMPIRES OF 5TH AVENUE

5TH AVENUE VAMPIRES @ BRIGHTON BAR

Rush Release

A Note From Brian May

T-Bone Wolk

DD with Whiskey Rocks @ B.B. King Blues Club

Legendary Guitarist Records with Blue Coupe

"Cravin' a Drink"

Cindy's Diary

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Blue Coupe Announce Tour in France

Anticipating the Vampires

Bones From The Yard

Cindy Smith's Diary

D.D.'s Veggie Enchilada Extravaganza

When I finally got to meet Glen I was glad to see he was a real sweetheart. It's frightening to meet your heroes sometimes because you never know how they are going to be but he was a warm soul. I'm glad the lord saw fit for him to leave us with so many treasures in his music. God Bless"
-Steve Vai