Alice Cooper and Primal Scream

Born Vincent Furnier, Alice Cooper revolutionized rock in the '70s with shock rock. Known for gritty hard rock and theatrics, hits like "School's Out" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy," and collaborations with icons like Bob Ezrin, Alice gained fame for his dramatic stage shows. Solo success came with "Welcome to My Nightmare." His later works like "Trash" kept him relevant, collaborating with artists like Desmond Child. A cult legend, he toured with bands like Mötley Crüe and released albums like "Detroit Stories." Cooper's influence shaped music, blending rock theatrics and heavy metal.

Primal Scream, formed by Bobby Gillespie, evolved from '80s indie pop to groundbreaking creators of the '91 album Screamadelica, blending techno with rock. Known for constant genre shifts, they've won the Mercury Prize and collaborated with Andrew Weatherall and Jimmy Miller.