Alice Cooper Puts His Bid To Become President

Staying true to tradition, Alice Cooper has unveiled his ‘bid’ to become president ahead of the upcoming US elections later this year.

Since 1972, when he released ‘Elected’, Cooper has made a tradition out of re-releasing the track every four years, and 2024 is no different. The rock icon has unveiled a teaser trailer, linking fans to a website, AliceForPresident, ahead of an imminent announcement about his so-called campaign.

In a short clip shared on social media, Cooper detailed his plans for the Oval Office, stating:

“Well, I’m Alice Cooper, and I’m a troubled man for troubled times. I have absolutely no idea what to do, so I should fit right in.”

On his new campaign website, Cooper asks fans to share their email address to keep up to date with future developments, stating:

“Stay in the loop with our presidential campaign! Sign up now to receive updates on our campaign kick-off, ongoing virtual rallies, and Q&A sessions. Be the first to hear about our latest news and events.”

In the original version of ‘Elected’, Cooper lamented the state of politics amid the Richard Nixon era, and laid out his manifesto, singing:

“And if I am elected, I promise the formation of a new party, A third party, the Wild Party!”

Reflecting on his initial aims with ‘Elected’, Cooper once told in an interview:

“In America at that time, we had Richard Nixon, who was the ultimate target. Your President is always a focal point for satire, but Nixon – you couldn’t satirise him enough.”

He continued:

“Plus, the 1972 presidential elections were coming up, and I thought, ‘Who’s the most unlikely person you would ever want as President?’ And Alice Cooper was that person!”

While Cooper satirically runs for the presidency every four years, he’s not an outwardly political person and prefers to keep his opinions close to his chest. Instead, he decides to play up to the elaborate Alice Cooper persona, which is a character he adopts on stage.

During an interview with The Guardian in 2018, Cooper stated, “I don’t like to mix politics and rock ‘n’ roll”. Although he views Bono, Sting and Bruce Springsteen as “humanitarian” rather than political entities, Cooper has issues “When musicians are telling people who to vote for, I think that’s an abuse of power. You’re telling your fans not to think for themselves, just to think like you. Rock ‘n’ roll is about freedom — and that’s not freedom.”

With less than five months to go before election day in the United States on November 5th, Cooper has plentiful time to escalate his campaign, and it would be wise to expect the unexpected from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

Alice Cooper continues his unique tradition with a tongue-in-cheek ‘bid’ for the presidency as the US gears up for elections later this year. Since 1972, Cooper has revived his iconic anthem ‘Elected’ every four years, and 2024 is no exception. The rock legend recently teased his campaign with a trailer directing fans to his new website, AliceForPresident, promising an impending announcement about his so-called presidential ambitions.

In a brief social media clip, Cooper humorously outlined his qualifications for the Oval Office, quipping:

“Well, I’m Alice Cooper, and I’m a troubled man for troubled times. I have absolutely no idea what to do, so I should fit right in.”

On his campaign platform, Cooper encourages supporters to stay informed by signing up with their email addresses. The website pledges updates on campaign kick-offs, virtual rallies, and Q&A sessions, ensuring followers are the first to know about all developments.

The original ‘Elected’ track, a critique of the Nixon era, expressed Cooper’s satirical manifesto with lyrics like, “And if I am elected, I promise the formation of a new party, A third party, the Wild Party!” Reflecting on his initial intentions, Cooper explained in an interview:

“In America at that time, we had Richard Nixon, who was the ultimate target… Alice Cooper was that person!”

Despite his periodic jesting presidential runs, Cooper maintains a stance of keeping politics separate from his rock ‘n’ roll persona. In a 2018 interview with The Guardian, he emphasized, “I don’t like to mix politics and rock ‘n’ roll,” criticizing musicians who endorse political candidates. Instead, he believes in music’s role in promoting freedom rather than influencing votes.

With the US election approaching on November 5th, Cooper has ample time to intensify his campaign antics. As a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, expectations are high for what surprises the legendary showman will bring to this year’s electoral spectacle.