Alice Cooper’s Surprise Visit to Birmingham Goth Store Leaves Staff “Gobsmacked”

Adhum Price, an employee at a goth store, expressed his astonishment, stating, “I was just kind of gobsmacked,” upon learning that world-famous rock star Alice Cooper had entered the premises. Price, who was in the stockroom at the time, immediately rushed to the till to see the musician. Price recounted his immediate reaction, saying, “I just bolted out of the room and as I entered the stairwell I thought ‘OK, I need to calm down a bit’.” Cooper informed the staff that he was scheduled to perform at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham shortly after his visit to Blue Banana, but had utilized some free time to explore the city’s retail establishments. The rock legend engaged in conversation with employees, posed for selfies, and humorously suggested he might use the pictures for his upcoming album cover. Mr. Price further shared his personal interaction, stating, “He did tell me that I looked cool and I completely forgot to say thank you because I was so brain-wacked from the fact that I was stood in front of Alice Cooper!” In mid-October, Cooper purchased fingerless gloves and a hat. The manager later expressed delight upon seeing photographs of the star wearing the gloves at a performance in Manchester the subsequent evening. Although celebrity visits are infrequent, Blue Banana has previously hosted other famous individuals, typically when they were performing in the city, including a recent visit by Ella Eyre. However, Mr. Price noted that in Cooper’s instance, the store’s “alternative” and “rock edge vibe” clothing selections were particularly suited to the musician’s style. Price concluded, “We told him to really enjoy himself while he was here, to get around town and just chill.” For further updates, BBC Birmingham can be followed on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X, and Instagram. This content is copyrighted by BBC 2024, with all rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content of external websites and provides information regarding its approach to external linking.