Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper in Concert at Star Lake (Tues., 9/3/24)

Rob Zombie should feel right at home in Pittsburgh as we are, thanks to George Romero, arguably the zombie capital of the world. Zombie, who once worked as a production assistant on the TV show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” caught the zombie bug from Bela Lugosi’s 1932 horror film White Zombie. He used that name for the shock rock band he fronted. In 1996 he legally adopted the name Rob Zombie. A very successful rock artist, he’s sold over 15 million records worldwide. Zombie has also directed several horror films. This zombie will not eat any brains as he is a vegetarian and even rescues farm animals in need. His latest album is 2021’s, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy.

Alice Cooper rose to fame in the early 1970s with the hits “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “School’s Out,” and “I’m Eighteen.” When Cooper first appeared on the rock radar, he shocked not only with horror imagery, but also with how hard and well he rocked, setting the stage for many rock/metal groups to follow. He blended horrific makeup and onstage props like guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, baby dolls, snakes, and dueling swords with high-quality rock and metal music. Rolling Stone called Cooper the world’s “most beloved heavy metal entertainer.” His dad was a preacher for The Church of Jesus Christ (the Bickertonites) which was headquartered in Monongahela, PA, and now in Greensburg. Cooper was raised in Detroit and then Arizona. He is a very accomplished amateur golfer. In 2018, Cooper performed as King Herod in NBC’s live performance of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Jesus Christ Superstar. His concert is sure to be a music and theatrical event. Cooper’s most recent album is 2023’s Road. It was recorded live with his band and features the tracks “I’m Alice,” and “White Line Frankenstein.” The latter featured guitarist Tom Morello, as a guest artist. Zombie and Cooper are on the Freaks on Parade Tour which will scream into the Pavilion at Star Lake. Ministry and Filter are also on the bill. 6 p.m. 665 Rt. 18, Burgettstown. (R.H.)

Alice Cooper and his band in concert during Halloween Night of Horror at Wembley Arena, London, England, 2012. (Photo: Kreepin Deth)

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