At the age of 30, Alice Cooper had already received a wheelchair from his friends.
Cooper's drug and alcohol additions have been the subjects of countless headlines and reports, although the musician has already got out of it. As he continues his sobriety, he shared his inspiring story with fans and other musicians struggling with the same issues.
Alice Cooper Shares Story Behind 30th Birthday Gift
The 75-year-old "Ballad of Dwight Fry" hitmaker had an interview with Page Six and discussed his past when he was still struggling with alcohol and drugs. Per Cooper, he realized one moment in the early 1980s that he was in danger.
The singer revealed that he woke up one morning and threw up blood, and he suddenly thought everything was over for him. His wife then told him, "the party's over," indicating he should stop by that time already.
Cooper shared further details about his experience during an interview with Classic Rock. He told the news outlets that he and his bands were party animals since the beginning and that they never thought they would get past 30 years old.
So when he turned 30, he received a gift from his friends.
"There wasn't one human being on the planet that thought we'd get past 30 years old," he said. "In fact, when I turned 30 all my friends clubbed together and got me a wheelchair."
Cooper, now 75, revealed he did not expect to reach his current age, although he quit drugs and alcohol all at once. He also credited his 47 years of marriage with keeping all the stress out of his life.
Alice Cooper Wanted To Get Clean
His sobriety journey started when he received advice that he should have a "whatever it takes" attitude.
The singer recalled coming out of the hospital and feeling no desire to drink already, calling the event like a Biblical miracle to him. Since Cooper is a religious person, he begins to think that God took his desire for alcohol and drugs away from him.
Decades after overcoming his struggles, Cooper is now having the life he always wanted. He is set to release two new albums while gearing up for a tour with the Hollywood Vampires.
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