Alice in Chains
Alice
in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by
guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne
Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist
Mike Starr (who was replaced in 1993 by Mike Inez).
Although
widely associated with grunge music, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal
and acoustic elements. Since its formation, Alice in Chains has released four
studio albums, three EPs, two live albums, four compilations, and two DVDs. The
band is known for its distinct vocal style which often included the harmonized
vocals of Staley and Cantrell.
Alice
in Chains rose to international fame as part of the grunge movement of the
early 1990s, along with other Seattle bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and
Soundgarden. The band was one of the most successful music acts of the 1990s,
selling over 35 million albums worldwide, and over 14 million in the US alone.
In 1992 the band released their album Dirt which was critically acclaimed and
has been certified quadruple platinum. The band also achieved two No.1
Billboard 200 albums (Jar of Flies and Alice in Chains), 14 top ten songs on
the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and eight Grammy Award nominations.
Although
never officially disbanding, Alice in Chains was plagued by extended inactivity
from 1996 onwards due to Staley's substance abuse, which resulted in his death
in 2002. The band reunited in 2005 with new lead vocalist William DuVall, and
released their fourth studio album, Black Gives Way to Blue, in 2009. The album
was a success, being certified gold by the RIAA in 2010. Alice in Chains is
currently working on a new studio album, which is due for release sometime in
late 2012 or early 2013.
Origin:
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres:
Alternative metal, grunge, alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Years
active: 1987–2002, 2005–present
Labels:
Columbia, Virgin/EMI
Associated
acts: Alice N' Chains, Class of '99, Comes with the Fall, Mad Season, Black
Label Society, Spys4Darwin, Alice Mudgarden
Members:Jerry
Cantrell, Sean Kinney, Mike Inez, William DuVall
Past
members: Layne Staley, Mike Starr
Pictures:
Song: Concert:
Concert:
Alice In Chains - (HD)(Live Facelift)(Seattle 1991)
Album:
Alice In Chains - Dirt (Full Album) 1992
Interview:
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