You hear this kind of thing occasionally about rock stars, but you never really believe it. Dave Grohl, for example, has the kind of reputation that usually comes with a cape and a giant S on your chest but everyone knows he probably drinks the blood of kittens at weekends. Alice, on the other hand, is one of the most popular rock legends in the world, and not just with music fans. Friends with a vast variety of people from all over the industry, hes well known to be articulate, witty, charming and a hell of a nice guy: the exact opposite of the outrageous, snarling, preening sadist-cum-ringmaster he plays onstage. Alice Cooper is one of the nicest, sweetest guys in the industry today, whether youre a music biz veteran, a backstage props guy, a pompous music journalist, a teenage fangirl or a fellow musician. He plays no favorites, and he has a little time for everyone. Whatta guy.