Bass Lines: Alice Cooper – “School’s Out”

Hello bass players and fans of bass playing! This month, we will be covering Alice Cooper – “School’s Out.”

“School’s Out” by Alice Cooper, was the first major hit single in his career and it also marked the first time that Alice Cooper became regarded as more than just a theatrical novelty act.  The hit single is one of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and best hard rock song of all time.  The song has been used in movies including Scream, Dazed and Confused, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, and I Love You, Beth Cooper.

Artist: Alice Cooper
Song: School’s Out
Writer(s): Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway & Neal Smith
Bass Player: Dennis Dunaway
Genre: Hard Rock/Glam Rock
Album: School’s Out (1972)
Label: Warner Brothers

Fig. 1 – INTRO

Fig. 2 – VERSE

Fig. 3 – PRE-CHORUS

Fig. 4 – CHORUS

Fig. 5 – BRIDGE

Fig. 6 – GUITAR SOLO

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