Alice Cooper's 'I'm Eighteen' Solo with Nita Strauss

In this episode of Like a Hurricane, Nita Strauss shows how she plays the solo for "I'm Eighteen" when performing with Alice Cooper.

[Aiphiae]

Players like this make it look easy. Goddamn. Their hands just move so smoothly... here I am grinding out scales for hours and I still feel like a ham-fisted troglodyte.

[MarioinRmd]

Well, she's really a dream, isn't she? A nice player, obviously attractive, and just comes across as really likeable and super chill.

[mikelynn]

What a woman. Beautiful, humble, as geeky about guitars as the rest of us. In love and inspired

[markdowns]

I saw Alice Cooper (when it was the band's name) in the '70s. The band was with Fo & Eddie at the Baltimore Civic Center. They pretty much played all of Billion Dollar Babies, Schools Out (the song only) and a few from Killer & Love It to Death. The old AC band was incredible not only for the music but their stage show. Micheal Bruce was an animal on the stage. Dennis Dunaway also did a great Billion Dollar Baby bass riff.

I can admit that those days are gone (RIP Glenn Buxton). But Alice (now the person) continues to put on a great show. I've read that he always employs a "Hot Chick that can Shred". There is no denying that Nita is Hot. She also can shred, but she is also humble (not stuck up as far as I can tell) and willing to help others out. She does not deserve hate! If you prefer Glenn Buxton, fine but she is doing her best to fill in and doing a darn good job.

[tkzsfen]

those fretboard inlays are very original!

[helzapoppin]

Been a fan since the Iron Maidens. Amazing talent. Destined for greatness.

[clon]

You were amazing at the Vancouver show last year and I still have those pics you tossed at me!

[fredericadda]

At least an artist that shows how to learn a song the proper way: with a metronome Congrats Nita!

[seanantley]

Saw her play with AC when he opened on the Crüe's final tour. She really is an amazing player, especially live!!!

[pauljude]

She is hot... but it's almost insulting to mention her looks bc her playing more than speaks for itself.

[lmfs]

Saw Alice and met her last night, the best guitarist and the nicest person I’ve ever met.

[jeremysears]

OK, time to buy Ibanez since *ALL* my favorite players are killin it on em!

[pedraw]

Beautiful guitar and I dig the inlays. Nice job Nita

[stratorarious]

I'm only here to read the comments, which are hilarious! Once again the human stew powered by testosterone did not disappoint hahahaha!

[MOAONAABE]

I see orianthi's PRS on the stand behind her. haha

[thegaryvibes]

Love that’s she’s down to earth and doesn’t keep all that talent to herself.

[scottwhite]

Wow Very Nice Guitar, Nita Should Give Johnny Depp Lessons On How To Play Guitar...

[pattyhays]

That song was out before she was even born! Great playing though!

[colejustesen]

I dig Nita and am constantly showing her to my daughter. I grew up on Cooper and for me the I'm Eighteen solo is what I consider to be an iconic solo. It is cool that she is allowed to play her solo, but when it comes down to it, I would rather hear the original.

[luap]

Great to see the new guitar in action.... :)