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May 27, 2008 | ISBN 9780307382917
May 01, 2007 | ISBN 9780307394255
May 01, 2007 | ISBN 9780739344156
246 Minutes
Wretched excess, rock stardom, and golf—from the man who invented shock rockIn this tell-all memoir, Alice Cooper speaks candidly about his life and career, including all the years of rock ’n’ roll history he’s been a part of, the addictions he faced, and the surprising ways he found redemption.From a childhood spent as a minister’s son worshiping baseball and rock ’n’ roll; to days on the road with his band, working to make a name for themselves; to stardom and the insanity that came with it, including a quart-of-whiskey-a-day habit; to drying out at a sanitarium back in the late ’70s, Alice Cooper paints a rich and rockin’ portrait of his life and his battle against addiction—fought by getting up daily at 7 a.m. to play 36 holes of golf. Alice tells hilarious, touching, and sometimes astounding stories about Led Zeppelin and the Doors, George Burns and Groucho Marx, John Daly and Tiger Woods . . . everyone is here from Dalí to Elvis to Arnold Palmer.Alice Cooper, Golf Monster is the incredible story of someone who rose through the rock ’n’ roll ranks releasing platinum albums and selling out arenas with his legendary act—all while becoming one of the best celebrity golfers around.
The man who invented shock rock tells the amazing and, yeah, shocking story of how he slayed his thirsty demons—with a golf club. It started one day when Cooper was watching a Star Trek rerun between concerts, bored and drunk on a quart-of-whiskey-a-day habit; a friend dragged the rocker out of his room and suggested a round of golf. Cooper has been a self-confessed golf addict ever since. Today he and his band still tour the world, playing some one hundred gigs a year . . . and three hundred days out of that year, Cooper is on the course.Alice Cooper, Golf Monster is Cooper’s tell-all memoir; in it he talks candidly about his entire life and career, as well as his struggles with alcohol, how he fell in love with the game of golf, how he dried out at a sanitarium back in the late ’70s, and how he put the last nails in his addiction’s coffin by getting up daily at 7 a.m. to play 36 holes. Alice has hilarious, touching, and sometimes surprising stories about so many of his friends: Led Zeppelin and the Doors, George Burns and Groucho Marx, golf legends like John Daly and Tiger Woods . . . everyone is here from Dalí to Elvis to Arnold Palmer.This is the story of Cooper’s life, and also a story about golf. He rose from hacker to scratch golfer to serious Pro Am competitor and on to his status today as one of the best celebrity golfers around—all while rising through the rock ’n’ roll ranks releasing platinum albums and selling out arenas with his legendary act.
The man who invented shock rock tells the amazing and, yeah, shocking story of how he slayed his thirsty demons–with a golf club. It started one day when Cooper was watching a Star Trek rerun between concerts, bored and drunk on a quart-of-whiskey-a-day habit; a friend dragged the rocker out of his room and suggested a round of golf. Cooper has been a self-confessed golf addict ever since. Alice Cooper, Golf Monster is Cooper’s tell-all memoir; in it he talks candidly about his entire life and career, as well as his struggles with alcohol, how he fell in love with the game of golf, how he dried out at a sanitarium back in the late ’70s, and how he put the last nails in his addiction’s coffin by getting up daily at 7 a.m. to play 36 holes.This is the story of Cooper’s life, and also a story about golf. He rose from hacker to scratch golfer to serious Pro Am competitor and on to his status today as one of the best celebrity golfers around–all while rising through the rock ’n’ roll ranks releasing platinum albums and selling out arenas with his legendary act.Alice Cooper, Golf Monster is an unlikely and captivating tale full of wretched excess, life-saving redemption, ghoulish eye makeup, power chords, and five irons to the center of the green.
Alice Cooper is a legendary rock icon. He tours around the world every year and continues to release albums. He also participates in many celebrity golf events, including his own annual Alice Cooper Celebrity Golf Tournament. He is a comfortable… More about Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is a legendary rock icon. He tours around the world every year and continues to release albums. He… More about Alice Cooper
Kenneth Zimmerman has written more than 15 books with his twin brother, Keith. Some of their titles include Operation Family… More about Kenneth Zimmerman
Keith Zimmerman has written more than 15 books with his twin brother, Kenneth. Their works include Alice Cooper: Golf Monster,… More about Keith Zimmerman
“Alice writes like he golfs: straight and right down the middle. Like a lot of us golf addicts, he’s spent his fair share of his life getting out of the rough and back onto the green. If you’re like me and only read like a book a year (OK, like every decade), this should be the one.” —John Daly“What a blast from the past, and such insight to the future! Alice Cooper, Golf Monster shares Alice’s personal life mission, interwoven with great stories and characters from the 60’s through the present in Rock and Roll. Not to mention some wonderful golf tips and experiences, humorously presented. Thank you Alice, for a nice ride!”—Michael Douglas, actor and creator of the Michael Douglas & Friends Charity Golf Tournament“Few things are more surreal than playing golf with a guy named Alice. But by the time you reach the second tee, you realize that No More Mr. Nice Guy is one of the wittiest and engaging playing partners you’ve ever had. Plus, the guy can play! For those who aren’t likely to experience the pleasure of a quiet, leisurely round with the man who spends his nights singing "School’s been blown to pieces," this book provides the next best thing.” —Steve Eubanks, author of Golf Freek“Debauchery, demons and divots! This is the only book I’ve ever read that should come in 3-D; the crazy stories come right at you from Sinatra to KISS to the Moscow Golf Club.” —Gary McCord, author of Golf for Dummies
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