Billion Dollar Babies

The Profile

Billion Dollar Babies were an American glam/hard rock group formed by former Alice Cooper members Michael Bruce, Neal Smith, and Dennis Dunaway, joined by Mike Marconi and Bob Dolin. They released the album Battle Axe in 1977 on Polydor, staging a theatrical show around a rock-vs-disco concept. Legal pressure and limited funds cut their tour short, and the band dissolved soon after.

Formed by ex–Alice Cooper members Michael Bruce, Neal Smith, and Dennis Dunaway; added Mike Marconi and Bob Dolin; released Battle Axe (Polydor, 1977); short-lived due to legal and financial issues.

Billion Dollar Babies were the post–Alice Cooper group featuring Michael Bruce, Neal Smith, and Dennis Dunaway. The review focuses on Battle Axe (1977), praising the sound and stage concept while noting legal pushback and a short-lived tour. Overall tone is appreciative but realistic about the band’s abrupt collapse.