heartdea13r w/ chr1stoph3r g0nda Ryan Roxie on Alice Cooper, His 3 Ps, Enjoying the Ride & Rock Star Longevity // #056
Feb 23, 2026
Ryan Roxie, solo artist and longtime Alice Cooper guitarist, shares stories from touring, songwriting and his System 12 'three Ps' mantra (practice, persistence, patience). He talks about band cohesion, the new Cooper/Criss Angel show, balancing family with life on the road, staying grounded for rock longevity, and why enjoying the ride matters.
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Returning To Touring Felt Like A Gift
- Anecdote: Ryan returned to major touring in 2012 and views each year since as a gift.
- He recounts touring with Alice Cooper, checking off bucket-list venues, and the new show pairing Alice Cooper with Criss Angel.
Do One Thing Every Day Toward Goals
- Do one small thing every day toward your goal to create momentum.
- Ryan Roxie compares daily consistent actions to his System 12 guitar method and says persistence turns ideas into reality.
Keep Simple Daily Exercise For Mental Clarity
- Do maintain daily physical habits to support mental resilience and performance.
- Ryan Roxie uses an elliptical and weekly Pilates to stay fit on tour and says small, regular workouts improve mental clarity.