PHOENIX - AP-School's in for Alice Cooper (news). The rock star, whose hits include "School's Out," is being awarded an honorary doctorate by a Christian liberal arts college. The 56-year-old will receive the honorary degree at Grand Canyon University's commencement ceremony Saturday.
Cooper, whose classic albums include "Killer," and "Welcome to my Nightmare," has been a financial supporter of the school, university officials said.
He was known for shocking audiences with gruesome concert performances featuring simulated hangings and infant dolls gushing blood. More recently, he's been known in the Phoenix area as a family man who sometimes coaches Little League.
"Alice Cooper is a guy who made it big in a very tough business and has made his faith a priority," said Michael K. Clifford, vice chairman for the university, in a written statement. "He can become a real mentor for our students, sharing his knowledge, valuable contacts and real-life experiences in the performing arts."
He should have the decency to age gracefully, sparing us the indignity of watching a has-been try "just once more" for the limelight and adulations.
Posted by: Mighty Boar at May 7, 2004 09:39 AMWell, if Mick Jagger can be knighted, why not an honorary degree? Still, the notion of Alice Cooper coaching Little League: creepy.
Posted by: John Foster at May 7, 2004 11:01 AMI agree. Not exactly what one would claim to represent "Family Values"
Posted by: Mighty Boar at May 7, 2004 12:56 PMAlice used to live either next door or just down the street from the late Senator Barry Goldwater.
I wonder if they hung out together?
Yes. They attended a "stampede" together.
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