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Alice May Brock (born February 28, 1941) is an American artist, occasional author and former restaurateur. A resident of Massachusetts for her entire adult life, Brock owned and operated three restaurants in the Berkshires — The Back Room, Take-Out Alice and Alice's at Avaloch —in succession between 1965 and 1979.
The title refers to a restaurant owned by one of Guthrie's friends, artist Alice Brock. Although Brock is a minor character in the story, the restaurant plays no role in it aside from being the subject of the chorus and the impetus for Guthrie's visit.
Nov 19, 2007 · Alice Brock, made famous in Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," believes in improvisation. And it's a good thing, too — she knew nothing about running a restaurant when she opened her now ...
Nov 20, 2017 · Learn how Arlo Guthrie transformed a true story of garbage disposal and military draft into a folk classic. Discover the song's history, reception, and legacy from the singer-songwriter himself.
Alice Brock is best known for her song "Alice's Restaurant" and her beach stones. She also creates paintings, drawings, books and cat massage guides. Visit her studio and shop online for her artworks.
Nov 26, 2020 · Alice Brock became a reluctant celebrity after Arlo Guthrie immortalized her in his Thanksgiving song, Alice's Restaurant. Now friends and strangers are trying to...
Dec 1, 2020 · Alice Brock, a Jewish woman from Brooklyn, was the inspiration for Arlo Guthrie's anti-war song and movie. She is facing financial and health troubles and received thousands of donations from fans on Thanksgiving.
