Longtime Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss announced earlier this year that she would be taking time off from the band as she and her husband welcome their first child. Her temporary departure has left a hole in Cooper’s lineup, and the shock rocker had previously filled her spot with former guitarist Kane Roberts when Strauss took an opportunity to tour as guitarist for Demi Lovato.
This time, however, Cooper has recruited new blood in 22-year-old Newcaste native Anna Cara. She has previously played with Cooper’s guitarist, Tommy Henriksen, who is also a member of Cooper’s side project, The Hollywood Vampires, and with Krokus’ Marc Storace. Cara was set to make her debut Thursday, April 2 at a show in Las Vegas.
“Nita found a brilliant British female guitarist to fill in for her while she is on maternity leave,” Cooper said in a press release announcing Cara as his new guitarist. “Anna Cara is a beautiful, dynamic shredder in the vein of Nita but with a style of her own. She will fit in with our gang perfectly while Nita is away, and we can’t wait for the sick things to meet her. Welcome to the show, Anna!”
Strauss also gave her stamp of approval saying: “Working with Alice for 12 years has been the experience of a lifetime, and I look forward to seeing you all back on the road. Until that time comes, I know that the show is in good hands and the fans are in for a treat.”
Cara herself said: “This is like a dream come true, to join Alice and his great band. Back when I started playing guitar at 14, I was watching Alice Cooper live shows on YouTube, dreaming of joining one day. Nita Strauss is a tough act to follow, and she’s been so encouraging to me this past month, so I am looking forward to showing everyone who I am and what I can do.”
Check out a video of Cara shredding the solo to Storace’s “Rock This City,” which was released last year.
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