Buxton, Glen
American musician
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Glen Buxton was a guitarist for the American rock band Alice Cooper. Born in Akron, Ohio, Buxton was a founding member of the band, which gained fame in the 1970s for its theatrical performances and hard rock sound. He played on early albums such as Love It to Death and Killer. Buxton passed away in 1997. The band, fronted by Vincent Furnier (who also adopted the name Alice Cooper), was known for hits like "I'm Eighteen" and "School's Out" and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.12
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