Alice Cooper has never liked mixing rock music and political issues , a stance that hasn't changed in recent years, as he reiterated when questioned about his friendship with Ted Nugent , a frequent headline-maker for his denialist statements, in a recent interview.
“Ted and I grew up together in Detroit, and he always roared [with what he said]. When he starts, nobody can keep up with him. I kind of see him as his own entity,” he told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay (via Blabbermouth ).
A critic of the concept of "political correctness ," Alice Cooper explained why he keeps his views on the subject private. "I never talk about politics… I hate politics. I don't think rock and roll and politics should be in the same bed, but a lot of people think they should – because we have a voice, and we should use our voice," he continued. "But again, rock and roll should be anti-political, I think."
Rolling Stones music at full volume whenever his parents brought it up; therefore, he sees rock as a form of entertainment.
“I don’t want to hear about politics, and I still feel that way. My music and my show are designed to give you a break from CNN , you know what I mean? I’m not preaching anything there, I’m not attacking anyone.”
Regarding the song “Elected” from the album Billion Dollar Babies (1973), Cooper explained that it's about making a joke about both sides. “I never go there and say who to vote for,” he concluded.
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