Alice Cooper
With their raspy and sharp vocals together with the rather over-the-top stage presence, it’s easy to see how Alice Cooper became the Godfather of Shock Rock. They have turned to the vaudeville, horror movies, and garage rock for inspiration, and this was how they pioneered a brand of rock specifically designed to shock the members of the audience.
Alice Cooper
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Jimi Hendrix
He did not get to be a headliner for Woodstock for no reason, that’s for sure. Among other things, Hendrix became focus for flipping his guitar upside down and pioneering the act of putting amps on overdrive. This Seattle native is all you could ever want in a rock singer, writer, and guitarist in one flamboyant package!
Jimi Hendrix