Original Members of Alice Cooper Reunion 1997_Billy Blues

SickThings (Alice Cooper Internet Discussion Group)

Posted: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 00:32:25, -0500

From: Gary Brown
Re: Live at Billy Blue’s (Houston TX USA)

Hey Everybody, It’s now after midnight. I had the pleasure earlier this morning of hearing the guys here in Houston do their thing on live radio; The Steven’s and Pruett Show. Here’s my report.

On stage…

Glen Buxton – guitar.

While on the subject, a personal observation, if I may. I feel compelled. Alice’s assistant Renfield has posted stories on here about Glen being frail and burned out. I personally spent time hanging out with him. One occasion, at Billy Blues after the show; rehearsal for upcoming Area 51 gig. Fun! Nothing negative. Glen was on fire by the way. Lead vocals on a very dirty blues tune. One of those had to be there moments, I guess.

Neal Smith – drums.

Michael Bruce – main vocals and guitar.

Special Guest – Richie Scarlet on bass

John Glenn – keyboards and backing vocals.

On to the show…

Because it was a live radio event, the band instead of doing one long set, broke their performance down to 4 small sets. Five sets if you include Richie’s. His first time having a moment like this on the national airwaves. An audience of over a quarter million.

01) intro to Hello Hooray/I’m Eighteen

02) Muscle Of Love/Billion Dollar Babies 

03) Richie Scarlet – from his new CD “Wise Guys In New York” – Morning Dew.

04) School’s Out

05) Under My Wheels

Blew me away listening! Michael’s vocals were damn good! Everyone played their parts well. Literally, the hard rock group, Bruce Smith Buxton Scarlet and Glenn, rocked the house. Eyewitnesses report that two light fixtures from the ceiling came crashing down, hitting the floor while the band was playing. Luckily no one was hurt. A preview of what is going to go down this Sunday night, at Area 51. See you there!

Bonus Photos – from the Gary “Uncle G” Brown Classic Rock Photo Collection

Neal Smith (drums) and Glen Buxton (guitar) – Billy Blues – Houston KLOL 101.1 FM Broadcast.

Richie Scarlet (bass) – Michael Bruce (vocals and guitar) – Neal Smith (drums) – Billy Blues – Houston KLOL 101.1 FM Broadcast.

Richie Scarlet (bass) – behind Michael Bruce (main vocals and guitar) is Neal Smith – the one and only Glen Buxton (guitar) – John Glenn (keyboards and backing vocals)

Private Rehearsal Afterward (photo by Gary “Uncle G” Brown)

Richie Scarlet (bass) – Neal Smith (drums) – Michael Bruce (vocals and guitar) – Glen Buxton (guitar)

Update 2019 – Looking back, maybe Brian “Renfield” Nelson was on to something? Glen Buxton passed away less than two weeks after these pictures were taken? In 2009, the Grim Reaper would count him out, as well. May they both be resting in peace.

From the Gary “Uncle G” Brown Autograph Collection (pre-signed just for me) – Stevens & Pruett (both now deceased).