Wesley, 4 , was dealing with 12 hours of dialysis daily and a future transplant surgery when he was referred for a wish through Make-A-Wish Arizona. His wish to have a playset in his backyard was granted after his transplant surgery – offering him hope and happiness after a traumatic medical journey. “Wesley has been on his playset every day since it was installed,” said Carol, his grandmother. “His wish not only uplifted Wesley, it gave all of us a little more hope for the future.” Grant a Wish Today to Provide Hope for Tomorrow. I wish to have a playset Wesley, 4 kidney disease Donate today at arizona.wish.org

4 2 3 5 6 You’re 74 and still rocking strong. Any tips to share? I got sober 40 years ago, and I never smoked cigarettes. That has a lot to do with longevity. Plus, if you love what you do, it’s not really a job. When you started out, did you think your career would last this long? Nobody thought in those days that anyone would get past 30. It turned out 27 was the expiration date for most rock stars. We all took our cues from the Beatles and the Stones. McCartney is still touring, and so is Ringo. They’re well into their 80s. No one can explain Keith Richards. You’re known for your stage antics, but you’re a famously nice guy. What else would readers be surprised to learn about you? Most people know I am a Christian. I have taught Bible study. I am a ninja with throwing knives and was inducted into the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame. And I NEVER get nervous before a show. You are famous for your signature rocker style. Do you have a stylist, or does your wife Sheryl help with the shopping? I am my own stylist. I help Sheryl with her shopping. How has your style changed over the years? My offstage style motto is: “You get older, but you don’t have to be old.” You’ll never see me wearing baggy pants, suspenders or comfortable shoes. You are changing the lives of local youth with your Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers. Why did you start them? I felt that God was directing Sheryl and me toward teenagers. My thoughts are that every teenager has talent. Let’s find it through The Rock Teen Center’s fine art programs (guitar, drum, bass, keyboards, dance, art, voice and technical production). When 1 ALICE COOPER Rock star and philanthropist BY KAREN WERNER 10 QUESTIONS FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 11