Actor Keanu Reeves recently disclosed a surprising detail about his childhood during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, revealing that rock legend Alice Cooper once served as his babysitter. Reeves explained this unexpected connection while discussing his upbringing in Toronto and his mother’s involvement in the rock music industry.
The Story Behind Alice Cooper Babysitting Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves grew up on Hazelton Street in Toronto, near a recording studio called Nimbus 9. His mother worked in costume design within the rock and roll scene, which brought her into contact with musicians, including Alice Cooper. Reeves reflected on this connection:
“I grew up in Toronto, and I lived on this street called Hazelton and there was a recording studio there called Nimbus 9. And my mother was in costume design, she was in rock n’ roll, in the business, and they had friends, and she had friends, so Alice Cooper, I’m told, babysat me. I mean, I don’t know how that could actually possibly happen, but it did, supposedly.”
—Keanu Reeves, Actor
Alice Cooper later validated the story, confirming that the strange but true babysitting arrangement did take place.
Alice Cooper and Judas Priest North American Tour Details
In addition to this personal anecdote, Alice Cooper is currently on a 22-city North American tour with Judas Priest, supported by Corrosion Of Conformity. The tour began on September 16 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, and will conclude on October 26 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas. Notable stops include Toronto, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and several other cities across the United States and Canada.
Scheduled Concert Dates and Venues
The tour dates cover a range of locations throughout September and October, with performances at prominent venues such as Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, and the Budweiser Stage in Toronto. Here are the confirmed dates:
September
16 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
18 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
20 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
21 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
23 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
24 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
27 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
29 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
October
1 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
2 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
4 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
5 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
10 – Colorado Springs, CO – Broadmoor World Arena
12 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
14 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
15 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
18 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
19 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
22 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
23 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
25 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
26 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
*The Alpharetta show does not include support from Corrosion Of Conformity.
Significance and What to Expect Next
This remarkable revelation about Keanu Reeves being babysat by Alice Cooper highlights the unexpected intersections between different worlds of entertainment. It offers a rare, personal glimpse into the unique experiences that shaped Reeves’ childhood. Meanwhile, fans of both Alice Cooper and Judas Priest have an opportunity to experience their combined North American tour, promising a series of memorable live performances across numerous major cities this fall.
