Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers

School may be out for summer, but Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Center is open year-round for all teens ages 12-20. Located in Phoenix (13625 N. 32nd St.) and Mesa (122 N. Country Club Dr.), the nonprofit teen centers offer youth a safe space to spend their time and the opportunity to discover their talents with free music, art, dance, photography, 3D printing and recording studio programs.

“Who knows if the next teen that walks in our door is the next Stevie Wonder, the next Lady Gaga or the next Eddie Van Halen? If they try dance or pick up a guitar, it may open a whole new world of opportunities for them,” says Alice Cooper, legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician and a long-term Phoenix resident.

The Rock Teen Center has also provided college scholarships for youth and opportunities to perform at Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals games and live music events, opening for major musicians such as ZZ Top, P.O.D., Johnny Lang, Social Distortion and Collective Soul.

On April 2, teens will perform at Coopstock 2023 at Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa with Alice Cooper, Tommy Thayer of KISS, John O’Hurley of Seinfeld, Robin Zander of Cheap Trick and Ed Roland of Collective Soul. The fundraiser concert raises money for the two teen centers and youth programs.

“We’ve had teens perform on stage with Monte Pittman [Madonna’s guitar player], sing backing vocals in the recording studio with Sister Sledge and perform on stage with Alice Cooper and Brian ‘Head’ Welch of KORN,” says Randy Spencer with Solid Rock Teen Centers. “We desire to elevate teens, give them mentorship, encouragement and guide them to better pathways for their future. We are inspired and amazed every day by their talent.”

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Website: alicecoopersolidrock.com

Coopstock 2023

Alice Cooper’s 25th annual rock & roll fundraising bash and golf classic are back.

Photo courtesy of Coopstock

Paradise Valley resident and legendary rocker Alice Cooper is holding his annual rock & roll fundraiser on April 2, followed by his annual Rock & Roll Golf Classic on April 3.

Joining Cooper at Cooperstock 2023 is fan favorite Tommy Thayer of KISS, Ed Roland of Collective Soul, Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, Dave Jenkins of Pablo Cruise, Chuck Garric of the Alice Cooper Band, and SIXWIRE, as well as teen performers for a groovy night under the stars with live/ silent auctions and more––all to benefit Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers in Mesa and Phoenix.

Held at the Las Sendas Golf Club, 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa, the event runs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ticket options include VIP (valet parking, table seat, dinner/drinks, etc.); Groovy Coopstock Chair (collectible Coopstock chair, premium seating); and Festival (lawn access, hamburgers, and hotdogs for sale––bring a lawn chair or blanket).

The following day is Cooper’s 25th Annual Rock & Roll Golf Classic, sponsored by Arrowhead BMW. Starting at 8 a.m., the event directly benefits Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers and brings together some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and community leaders, at Las Sendas Golf Club.

A faith-based organization, Solid Rock’s primary mission is to make an everlasting difference in the lives of teens by helping them meet their spiritual, economical, physical, and social needs in the community by offering a safe, engaging environment during non-school hours. The organization runs two teen centers, one located in Phoenix at 13625 N. 32nd St., and one in Mesa at 122 N. Country Club Dr.

Maintaining “a teen’s worst enemy is too much time on their hands,” Solid Rock provides the music, arts, vocational programs, and fellowship that challenge teens to discover their passion through music, dance, video and sound production, self-expression, and creativity. For more information on both fundraisers, visit alicecoopersolidrock.com/event/ coopstock-alice-coopers-rock-roll-bash.