Who I Really Am: Diary of a Vampire

Words + Music, Vol. 22

By: Alice Cooper

Narrated by: Alice Cooper

Rock and roll in the BC (Before Cooper) era was a tamer, milder world. In Who I Really Am, Cooper’s latest addition to Audible’s Words + Music series, we learn how the boa-wearing (not the feathered kind) maestro arrived at a show and sound - let’s call it AC for After Cooper - that has entertained millions of kids while terrifying parents in equal measure. Cooper drew inspiration from Saturday matinee horror movies, applied a "no such thing as too much" attitude, and hitched it to a kick-ass rock and roll band. The shows were incredible, but the offstage antics might have been even more entertaining. Cooper generously shares you-had-to-be-there tales of the band’s early days in Hollywood and mythic all-nighters with rock’s premier luminaries. Also included are new recordings of the hits “I'm Eighteen”, “School’s Out”, and “Poison". Not many artists can claim credit for creating an entire style or genre. Don’t miss the chance to hear a consummate showman reveal that storytelling might be his greatest talent of all.

Photo credit: Jenny Risher

©2021 Alice Cooper (P)2021 Audible Originals, LLC.

Perfectly Alice Cooper

Having been a ling time fan, but never closely followed Alice Cooper, this was an enlightening experience, I love him more than ever after listening to this. I totally get why so many reviews say they wish it was longer. God is so awesome. I’m glad Alice is still around and performing for us. He is an inspiration. So glad I took the time to listen to his story. Not enough stars available to express how much I enjoyed it.

God bless Alice Cooper

I have read and listened to many biographies. And I gotta say, this is right up there with the most enjoyable. Alice is great to listen to. So positive and honest. And very funny. This is a great listen and story.

not overdone

enjoyed very much. none of us are just one thing. actually could identify with the morphing of self and the sometimes not positive influences of time and place.

Loved it!!

I loved it so much!! I just wish there was more! I could listen to Alice telling crazy stories all day! I also really love how this "Words + Music" series incorporates the artists music in with their narration. It add so much more to the audio. ❤❤

Fuckin’ Awesome!

The music is incredible, almost acoustic, his voice has changed a little, but still so good and real to his style.
The story is great, stories I’ve never heard and funny.

Great history and backstory of rock ‘n’ roll

I enjoyed this so much! The history, backstory and all the amazing experiences that Alice Cooper had in his childhood. Hearing about all the legendary people he came in contact with and his whole thought process was so interesting to hear. I’ve been in recovery also, so hearing about his relapses but struggle to always look out for his family and be there for his wife and get his life back in order was so inspiring to hear. Not all of us with addictions make it, so to hear that he’s got a lot of days behind him was so great to hear.

Thank You

Really enjoyed it. You sound great. You sound BadAss . You sound Human! It was a thrill to get to know you and I believe you. Thanks for this! My Mother saw you Live in the early 70’s… she’s the best person I’ve ever known. I hadn’t listened to your music before this , until I realized I’ve heard so many of your songs. You and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers blew my mind as a musician after I had grown up learning to play guitar influenced by The Dave Mathew’s Band , John Mayer and the counting crows. I knew of you but Marylin Manson was “The Evil” scary entertainer of my Generation…. It’s been obvious to me for many years he wouldn’t exist without what you did for music . Thanks again!

Really cool!

An amazing autobiography narrated by Alice himself. Definitely well worth a listen. I learned that Alice Cooper the person and the rock persona are very different from one another. Very eye opening to me. Alice has my gratitude for doing this book.

Who he really is…

Is an honest guy who returned to his roots— but he lived a hell of a ride, along the way. I can remember singing “Schools Out” on the last day of school, in the back of the bus for probably six years of my childhood and adolescence! I was not an Alice Cooper fan then, but I am now! An enthralling read, and an even better listen

Flipping amazing!!!

OHMYGAWD!!! I have always loved Alice Cooper but his book has taken me to a whole new level of respect for him!!! I have always heard he is an amazing man to meet. To hear his story is beyond words!!! Thank you Alice Cooper for sharing your life with the world, and for inspiring me, that even when the world is rough, stay positive, keep reaching for those dreams and to keep my faith in god!