Feed My Frankenstein

The Zoo Crew is spinning the wild and theatrical "Feed My Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper from his 1991 album Hey Stoopid, and the Zoo Freaks are surely loving this shock-rock anthem! This song is packed with trivia that makes it a standout in Cooper’s catalog. Originally written and released by the British hard rock band Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction for their 1991 album Hoodlum Thunder, Cooper covered it the same year, adding his own lyrical tweaks to earn a co-writer credit. His version became a hit, peaking at #27 on the UK Singles Chart. The track features an all-star lineup, with guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai shredding alongside Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx on bass, and even Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson), making a guest appearance. The song’s provocative lyrics, filled with monster metaphors for sexual appetite, include a nod to Méret Oppenheim’s surrealist sculpture Le Déjeuner en fourrure with the line “fur tea cup,” adding an artsy layer to its sleazy glam metal vibe.

One of the song’s most iconic moments comes from its inclusion in the 1992 cult classic film Wayne’s World. Cooper performs "Feed My Frankenstein" in a memorable concert scene, where Wayne and Garth, played by Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, bow down to him, proclaiming, “We’re not worthy!” Fun fact: the original plan was for Cooper to perform his classic “School’s Out,” but two weeks before filming, his manager, Shep Gordon, informed Myers that Alice would debut this new track instead. The music video, directed by Wayne’s World director Penelope Spheeris, extends this scene, amplifying its over-the-top energy. In a 2021 post on X, Cooper celebrated the song’s legacy with a 30th-anniversary Hey Stoopid game, inviting fans to help Frankenstein’s monster catch hot sauce bottles for a chance to win a three-pack of his signature sauce. The song’s raw, theatrical energy continues to resonate, with fans on platforms like Reddit still debating details, like whether Cooper’s holding a whip in the video.

Alice Cooper, born Vincent Damon Furnier on February 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, kicked off his career in the 1960s as the frontman of the band that would eventually bear his name. Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, Furnier was a track star in high school but was drawn to music and art. He formed his first band, The Earwigs, as a teenager, initially as a Beatles-inspired act. By 1964, renamed The Spiders, they were playing local gigs with a darker, theatrical edge inspired by horror films and vaudeville. After relocating to Los Angeles, the band became Alice Cooper, named after a 17th-century witch Furnier heard about through a Ouija board session. Their early albums, produced by Frank Zappa, caught attention, but it was 1971’s Love It to Death and the hit “I’m Eighteen” that launched them to fame. Cooper’s shocking stage antics—guillotines, fake blood, and snakes—earned him the title “The Godfather of Shock Rock,” blending garage rock with macabre theatrics.

The Alice Cooper band broke up in 1975 after hits like School’s Out and Billion Dollar Babies, and Furnier legally adopted the name Alice Cooper for his solo career. His 1975 solo debut, Welcome to My Nightmare, was a theatrical triumph, cementing his solo stardom. Despite struggles with alcoholism in the late ’70s and early ’80s, Cooper made a comeback with 1989’s Trash and 1991’s Hey Stoopid, which included “Feed My Frankenstein.” His influence is massive, with artists like KISS, Marilyn Manson, and Ghost citing him as a pioneer. In a 2004 SickthingsUK quote, a musician gushed, “Alice Cooper is the best… a major influence on me,” praising his showmanship and kindness. Cooper remains active, touring and releasing albums like 2023’s Road, while engaging fans through his radio show, Alice’s Attic.

Fans can connect with Alice Cooper on his Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts, where he shares tour updates, merchandise, and quirky posts like his 2025 Alice’s Attic trivia about Steely Dan and Tom Petty. For deeper dives, SickthingsUK is a treasure trove of news and history run by dedicated fans. The Alice Cooper Fans Facebook Group is another vibrant spot where Zoo Freaks can join over 10,000 members sharing memes, concert photos, and discussions about Cooper’s legacy. Whether you’re rocking out to “Feed My Frankenstein” or exploring his five-decade career, Cooper’s theatrical genius keeps the shock-rock flame burning bright.