The Alice Cooper Band Blog

The Official Blog of the Alice Cooper Band 2013 and beyond

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Life Lesson #77 ;) - Never try to figure out HOW you are going to attain any amount of success...just keep envisioning how it feels to already have it. ;) Case in point, this YouTube video is from a mix done by @avicii (yes 'that' Avicii) for one of our Roxie 77 songs called 36 Hours. He's our drummer (Anton's) brother and did the mix 'just for fun' for us a few years back. Now so I'm told it is getting requested in nightclubs all around the world from Berlin to Singapore...Moscow to Manhattan. Point is, just keep doing whatever it is you're doing that makes you happy and eventually YOU too will be the nightclub discothèque Kings & Queens of the world...ha! go figure ;) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=StaIqJuROpU

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One of the coolest gifts I received this Holiday Season! The Guitar Pick storage album by www.pickpunch.com :) ...a MUST for any Guitar Pick Collector. I was finally able to organize my 20+ year pick collection and pass it onto Lennon and Natashia Grace so they can start their own 'Pick A Winner' guitar pick collectors business...If you are interested in what they have, send me a direct or FB message or email direct - [email protected] Thank you @pickpunch again for these amazingly functional and affordable albums. Check them out here http://www.pickpunch.com/240gupidialw.html Spread the word all you Pick Collector/Rockers! ;)

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Season's Greetings Rock n Rolla's....It's the most wonderful time of the year, to START PLAYING GUITAR that is ;) Give a gift of music to yourself or a friend....send me a FB message or direct email to - [email protected] and I'll send ya a 1-month free access Code. Visit www.playalongmusic.com and start learning the 'Best of Alice' & 'Rock in Roll 101' series we put together....and oh yeah, one last thing...it's ABSOLUTELY FREE....Cheers! -77

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Thanks to our friends @epiphone for the cool post today..check out their world and thank YOU so much for being a part of mine ;) Cheers! - 77 music #rock #love #alicecooper #guitar #tour #instagood #studio #coffee #musician #play #art #tbt #musiclife #life #ryanroxie #bigrocktalk #playalongmusic #guitarlessons #rockguitar #playguitar #lessons #rocknroll #indie #epiphone

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After all this talk about SG's, This Special Roxie T-shirt featuring Ryan playing his fav Gibson SG Guitar is NOW back for a limited time at http://bit.ly/RoxieStore . For those of you that need a little Roxie all over your chest :😝😳😝😳(eeeewwwwhhhh!!!) It features a unique 'sublimation printing process' bursting with color & rock n roll. Order THIS WEEK and receive FREE shipping!...Because of the made to order process, these limited T's will most likely not be delivered until January but if you're not sure what to get your loved one, give 'em a little 'Roxie'. Enjoy the Holidays....Enjoy the Ride! 😎

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The moment you realize that your Gibson SG has taken a life of its own and wants to fly from the nest...ha! Hope you are all staying warm & cozy during this December weekend wherever you are! Wishing you all the best from Stockholm...where are YOU right now? Cheers, 77 #music #rock #love #alicecooper #guitar #tour #instagood #studio #coffee #musician #play #art #tbt #musiclife #life #ryanroxie #bigrocktalk #playalongmusic #guitarlessons #rockguitar #playguitar #lessons #gibsonguitars #rocknroll #indie #epiphone

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Thank you ALL so much for the kind B-day wishes. We had a great day AND night ;) We were lucky enough to be able to hang out my good 'ol friend @mikefasano and watch @tigerarmy rock Stockholm. I'm so proud of that guy and everything he's accomplished....He IS living the American Rock n Roll Dream...no one deserves it more then 'The Sack' ;) . Thanks again for all the kind posts, it means so much to me. And may you rock n rollas be livin' the dream as well! ;)

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Thanks to @melanie_escombe_photography for capturing this tender moment with me & my 2016 Les Paul Standard ;)...ha! And for those of you fellow rock n rollas that would like to start playing guitar, TODAY is the DAY ;) Send me a FB message or direct email to- [email protected] and I'll send ya a 1-month code to check out a bunch of online lessons I did with @playalongmusic ...yeah, and it's ABSOLUTELY FREE....Cheers! -77

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Just added to the 'Roxie Shop' ( http://bit.ly/RoxieStore ) The official 3 for $30 deal is back! This limited edition set includes 3 Official Ryan Roxie guitar picks used on this past Alice Cooper Tour designed by the good people @GroverAllman picks. You will also receive a code for a free month of online guitar lessons taught by Roxie himself at PlayAlongMusic.com...And for a limited time, order now and receive a 4th 'mystery' Roxie pick FREE! That's 4 picks for the price of 3...Happy Thanksgiving...or should we say Thanks-picking! :)

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In hopes of a classic Silver & Black victory down in Mexico this week, thought I'd post this pic of the newest Epiphone Flying V that's been onstage with us this past tour...You can see she fits into the arsenal nicely ;) It's the Brent Hinds (Mastodon) Flying V Custom, and it sounds as fierce as it looks....for more info check out Epiphone's homepage and don't forget to be rooting for the Raiders this week...ha! Special thanks to #Joe Schaeffer for taking this photo as well! Cheers -77 #music #rock #love In hopes of a classic Silver & Black victory down in Mexico this week, thought I'd post this pic of the newest Epiphone Flying V that's been onstage with us this past tour...You can see she fits into the arsenal nicely ;) It's the Brent Hinds (Masadon) Flying V Custom, and it sounds as fierce as it looks....for more info check out Epiphone's homepage and don't forget to be rooting for the Raiders this week...ha! Special thanks to #Joe Schaeffer for taking this photo as well! Cheers -77 #music #rock #love #alicecooper #guitar #tour #instagood #studio #coffee #musician #play #art #tbt #musiclife #life #ryanroxie #bigrocktalk #playalongmusic #guitarlessons #rockguitar #playguitar #lessons #gibsonguitars #rocknroll #indie #epiphone #alicecooper #guitar #tour #instagood #studio #coffee #musician #play #art #tbt #musiclife #life #ryanroxie #bigrocktalk #playalongmusic #guitarlessons #rockguitar #playguitar #lessons #gibsonguitars #rocknroll #indie #epiphone

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What a difference a week makes! From sunny California to snowy Stockholm. From Big Rock Shows with the Boss & the band to trying to get back to the role of 'Being the Boss' (or 1 of the boss's I should say) of my Swedish family world. And speaking of Boss's, there's a new one in America that just got elected...yep, that happened this week too! Point is, one WEEK can make a difference...one DAY can make a world of difference...and one MOMENT can change things forever. It's how we react to those differences that define who we are. It's seeing every 'change' as a positive thing which is our right to choose if we allow ourselves to. So..... I say, 'Bring on the Snow, bring on the new President, and bring on the role of just being 'Papa' again for awhile...Difference & change is what YOU make it....and I plan on making it the best f-ing time ever! Best of luck to you and all your 'differences' as well......Cheers, 77

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'Donate It Forward 2' is officially in the books, and we just wanted to thank EVERYONE that has been so generous with their bids and taking the time to be a part of it. ;) I would like to thank personally Dean Staffieri for helping to MAIL all of winning items out to the winners...In just over a week we were able to raise OVER $2000 for charitable causes...Here is a list of the winning bids and the causes they donated to - Chad Cherry Vest #1 Naomi Heidinger $350 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada AC Goggles Suzanne Burkholder $375 to Disabled Veterans Hazmat Stage Pants Heather Ruin $340 to The Elephant Sanctuary of TN. Chad CherryVest #2 Ken Brisco $475 to The Good Shepard Food Bank AC Goggles #2 & Armbands Matthew Hesen $555.77 to The September Fund Just imagine if we could spread the word and get this type of campaign going for other musicians and personalities that people might want to get involved with? This could help raise LOT'S of $$ for causes that people personally care about. Wait a second, let's just don't imagine it, let's DO it...please help spread the word about 'Donate it Forward' and until the next time....Enjoy the Ride ;) Cheers, 77

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Enjoying the first evening 'off' tour in quite awhile. Thank you Erik Turner for your signature 2011 'Hard Rocker Red' wine...check it out if you get the chance rockers, it's 'classy' ;) Special thanks also to Mike Piotrowski for the special wine delivery...cheers! -77 PS. Hope to see you tomorrow in L.A. at LUCKY STRIKE...even though the tour is over, the jamming never ends, and all the AC band members will be hangin' there for Glen Sobel's special night ;)

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OK Folks....Here is the LAST ITEM up for Bid in the 'Donate It Forward 2' campaign. This campaign has been SO successful because of all YOUR generosity! Thank YOU!...This auction will include BOTH of these pieces as 1 item -My 'Space-Cop' Goggles AND 'Dirty Diamond' armbands (both worn on numerous Alice Tours over the years ;) ...GOOD LUCK to you AND your charity of choice! Who wants? ;) Rules are simple- 1. YOU will bid the amount PLUS the charity YOU want the money to be donated to in the 'Comments' section of the FACEBOOK post......For Example: John Smith $50 (Doctors without Borders) 2. The last highest bid will 'win' the item...and we'll get in touch right after the bidding is 'officially over' which I'll state on my personal page comments. Remember, I can only go off the bids that are on 'my' personal page ( www.facebook.com/ryanroxie ), I can't read all the 'shared' pages comments.... Thanks SO much for helping spread the word ;) Who's ready to Donate It Forward?!?!...Let's Goooooooo!!!

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Although the look on my face might not say it, We Love LA ;) Hopefully you will all set your DVR's to make sure and catch us on The Jimmy Kimmel Show TONIGHT while you are busy Trick-or-Treating ;) Happy Halloween 2016! #music #rock #love #alicecooper #guitar #tour #instagood #studio #coffee #musician #play #art #tbt #musiclife #life #ryanroxie #bigrocktalk #playalongmusic #guitarlessons #rockguitar #playguitar #lessons #gibsonguitars #rocknroll #indie #epiphone

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The Donate it Forward 'homestretch weekend' begins NOW!.....Here is the NEXT ITEM up for Bid in the 'Donate It Forward 2' campaign. This is another custom designed vest by @ChadCherryClothing and worn on stage during many of the 2012-2015 Alice Cooper shows ...GOOD LUCK to you AND your charity of choice! Who wants? ;) Rules are simple- 1. YOU will bid the amount PLUS the charity YOU want the money to be donated to in the 'Comments' section of the FACEBOOK post......For Example: John Smith $50 (Doctors without Borders) 2. The last highest bid will 'win' the item...and we'll get in touch right after the bidding is 'officially over' which I'll state on my personal page comments. Remember, I can only go off the bids that are on 'my' personal page ( www.facebook.com/ryanroxie ), I can't read all the 'shared' pages comments.... Who's ready to Donate It Forward?!?!...Let's Goooooooo!!!

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Here is the NEXT ITEM up for Bid in the 'Donate It Forward 2' campaign. These jeans were customized by @hazmatdesign and worn on the 2012 iron Maiden / Alice Cooper tour ...GOOD LUCK to you AND your charity of choice! Who wants? ;) Rules are simple- 1. YOU will bid the amount PLUS the charity YOU want the money to be donated to in the 'Comments' section of the FACEBOOK post......For Example: John Smith $50 (Doctors without Borders) 2. The last highest bid will 'win' the item...and we'll get in touch right after the bidding is 'officially over' which I'll state on my personal page comments. Remember, I can only go off the bids that are on 'my' personal page ( www.facebook.com/ryanroxie ), I can't read all the 'shared' pages comments.... Who's ready to Donate It Forward?!?!...Let's Goooooooo!!!