Glen Buxton

Glen Buxton (10 November 1947 – 19 October 1997) was a US musician, and guitarist for the original Alice Cooper group. He was born on November 10, 1947 in Akron, Ohio. He was known throughout his career as the Blonde Bomber.

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10 November - 1947 - 19 October - 1997 - Guitarist - Alice Cooper - Akron - Ohio

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He made his debut from joining a high school band called The Earwigs. They were very popular, and they changed their name to the Spiders. Later, he went on to join the Nazz.

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Buxton was the co-writer of such rock n' roll classics as "School's Out," "I'm Eighteen," and "Elected," and played lead guitar on seven albums by the Alice Cooper group including the chart-topping "Billion Dollar Babies."

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He lived for a time on a farm near Clarion,Iowa performing with local artists.

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Buxton died of complications from pneumonia on Sunday, October 19, 1997 at a hospital in Mason City, Iowa.

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October 19 - 1997

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