You Drive Me Nervous

Hey there, Zoo Freaks, your hippie DJs at THE ZOO are cranking up the vibes with You Drive Me Nervous from Alice Cooper’s killer 1971 album, Killer! This track’s a raw, rebellious blast, and we’ve got some juicy trivia to share. Originally titled You Drive Me Crazy, guitarist Michael Bruce swapped “Crazy” for “Nervous” to dodge the cliché, giving it that edgy, twitchy feel. Producer Bob Ezrin, the genius behind the album’s dark polish, threw a phaser effect on the drums for this song, adding a wild, swirling vibe. The band pushed for the whole album to get that treatment, but Ezrin kept it exclusive to this track for maximum impact. And get this—Zoo Freaks in New York City might’ve caught Alice performing it live on Tom Snyder’s late-night NBC show, where the song’s garage-rock fury lit up the stage!

Now, let’s talk about the man himself, Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock. Born Vincent Damon Furnier on February 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, he kicked off his musical journey as a teenager in Phoenix, Arizona. Picture young Vince, a high-school track team kid, rounding up his buddies to form a band called the Earwigs. They started with Beatles parodies for a school talent show, but things got serious when they morphed into the Spiders in 1964. By 1968, they’d relocated to Los Angeles, changed their name to Alice Cooper (inspired by a witchy legend), and caught the eye of Frank Zappa, who signed them to his Straight Records. Their first album, Pretties for You (1969), was a psychedelic experiment, but it was their move to Detroit and team-up with producer Bob Ezrin that birthed their iconic sound. Albums like Love It to Death (1971) and Killer cemented Alice’s rep for theatrical, horror-tinged rock that shocked parents and thrilled fans.

Wanna dive deeper into Alice’s world? Check out his official site at alicecooper.com for tour dates, merch, and more. Stay in the loop with his posts on Facebook, Instagram, and X, where he shares everything from tour updates to throwback gems. For the ultimate Zoo Freak experience, join the fan community at SickthingsUK, a killer fan site packed with news and rare tidbits. You can also vibe with fellow fans in the Fridays With Alice Facebook group, where even Alice’s wife, Sheryl, pops in to chat. So, keep those dials locked on THE ZOO, Zoo Freaks, and let You Drive Me Nervous keep your rebel spirit alive!