The iconic Alice Cooper song “School’s Out” has quite the origin story, starting with that iconic opening riff from guitarist Glen Buxton.
Producer Bob Ezrin recalls the creation of the song: “Glen had that fantastic riff… the whole thing came together in an afternoon.”
Alice Cooper aimed to capture the feeling of the last day of school, resulting in an irresistible force of a song that resonated with many.
He once said “It was almost… I don’t want to say easy, nothing great is ever easy, but it was almost an out-of-body experience for everybody because it just took on a momentum and a life of its own.”
The band, despite their unsavory image, were compositional perfectionists, meticulously crafting their songs in the rehearsal room and studio.
Alice Cooper recognized the impact of “School’s Out,” calling it a “monster” and likening it to a national anthem, leading to commercial success and making the band a controversial sensation.
