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Alice Cooper might sing the phrase "no more Mr. Nice Guy," but he seems pretty generous toward Arizona. And now, the state has found a way to honor the musician.
Governor Doug Ducey signed a piece of legislation that will create a special license plate honoring "youth music and art."
The bill, introduced by State Rep. Joseph Chaplik, will benefit Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers. This is a local nonprofit that promotes music education. Chaplik said in a statement, "Alice Cooper has spent decades generously giving of himself to benefit Arizona charities and communities."
It costs $25 to install a special license plate and at least $17 of it goes directly to the charity.
The 74-year-old rock star lives in the Valley and spent much of his youth growing up in the state. He opened the first rock center in 2012 and a second in 2021. The centers have rehearsal rooms, art studios, and musical instruments that students can practice on for free.
Cooper once said that he hoped to someday open a center in every major Arizona city.