Part of the grunge movement, they were nominated for 9 Grammys between 1992 and 2014. Three of the band's members reformed in February 2005 to perform a benefit concert for the victims of South Asia's 2004 tsunami. They have sold an estimated 15 million albums in the US alone. Lyrics [Verse 1: Jerry Cantrell] Know me, broken by my master Teach thee on child, of love hereafter The 30th-anniversary deluxe box set of ALICE IN CHAINS' debut album, "Facelift", will be made available on January 29, 2021. 1 albums and six Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart.. Their latest album Rainier Fog was released on on August 24, 2018 via BMC. According to reports, the band was one of the most successful music acts of the 1990s, selling over 30 million records worldwide, and over 14 million records in the US alone, with two No. Mike Inez replaced bassist Mike Starr in 1993. The original Alice in Chains line-up featured Layne Staley, Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr & Sean Kinney.. Mike Starr, the original bassist was kicked out of the band in 1993 because of drug abuse and died of a drug overdose on March 8, 2011. The star-studded virtual event featured fellow artists and famous fans including Metallica, Korn, Mastodon and members of Nirvana, Soundgarden and Smashing Pumpkins covering the grunge giants' dark alt-rock classics. Just For Fun. Add to library Discussion 5. Alice In Chains have received the Seattle Museum Of Pop Culture Founders Award, and to commemorate their win the museum hosted a huge tribute concert in honour of the band.. group member, Alice in Chains: Category contains: human : group member; permanent member of a musical group (to use with P767 to indicate the lineup of a musical work) Subclass of: musician: Alice in Chains is not one of those bands. The other members of Alice in Chains and their crew were watching this, happy to see Layne happy and having fun. Metallica, Korn, Mastodon, Corey Taylor and members of Guns N’ Roses, Soundgarden, Jane’s Addiction, Foo Fighters and Nirvana assembled to pay tribute to Alice In Chains as part of an all-star livestream. Vocalist Layne Staley left the band 10 years later. Alice in Chains members reflect on Chris Cornell memorial concert: “That was a hard night” Jan 15, 2021 @ 5:00am . Would? DuVall adds that the whole experience felt "surreal." Alice in Chains is a heavy metal band. “That was a hard night, that night, though, man,” Inez says. A quiz based on the 90s Seattle grunge band, Alice In Chains. Containing the band members, Layne Staley, Jerry Cantrell, Mike Inez, and Sean Kinney. Trivia. Discography: Facelift, Dirt, Alice in Chains, Black Gives Way to Blue, The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here.. Alice In Chains singer William DuVall has canceled his solo tour due to the Coronavirus. Mike Starr, the former Alice in Chains bass player who went public with his drug problems on a reality TV show, has been found dead nine years after the band's singer died of an overdose. February 24, 2017 Cassie . Alice In Chains, founding member, songwriter, lead guitar and vocalist Jerry Cantrell said, "It feels truly special to receive the MoPOP Founders Award in our hometown of Seattle. GUNS N' ROSES, ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX And LAMB OF GOD Members To Celebrate 40 Years Of AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Album July 22, 2020 0 Comments On Friday, July 24, Gibson will celebrate 40 years of AC/DC 's landmark album "Back In Black" with the "Back In Black 40th Anniversary: A Virtual Celebration" livestream event. Shortly after, they brought out the cake and sang Happy Birthday and gave him a birthday card that they had all signed. Album Dirt. Kevin Winter/Getty Images This Saturday marks the two-year anniversary of the star-studded Chris Cornell tribute show. More than the performances, though, DuVall and Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez mainly recall the emotion of that night. The Alice in Chains cover is the 23rd installment of the “Two Minutes to Late Night” series, which features bedroom-style videos that benefit the participating artists through Patreon. Mastodon, Russian Circles Members Cover Alice in Chains Musicians tackled "Rain When I Die" for 'Two Minutes To Late Night' Brenton Blanchet @brentonblanchet | September 28, 2020 - 10:34 am Alice in Chains is a popular alternative rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987. Produced by Alice in Chains & Rick Parashar. As with the story of Alice in Chains, the heavy moments were sprinkled with tender ones. Their 2006 comeback was unlikely, unexpected and played out with the subtle air of a band just wanting to get back to doing what they do best. Songs: Would?, Them Bones, Rooster, Dam That River, I Stay Away.. Members: Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney, Mike Inez, William DuVall. Alice in Chains is sometimes thought of as a heavy metal band, but is mostly considered a grunge band.. Layne Staley was of course the original AIC lead singer and also died of a drug overdose in April of 2002. "That was a hard night, that night, though, man," Inez says. Between the end of 1993 and a performance for MTV Unplugged in the spring of 1996, Alice in Chains performed no concerts -- they didn't even support the release of their eponymous third album with a minor tour. There's a variety of reasons for their inactivity -- primarily it's due to the health of certain members -- but the lack of concerts made the Unplugged performance seem special. 1984-1987 (as Diamond Lie), 1987 (as Alice 'n Chains), 1987-2002, 2005-present Pictured from left to right: Sean Kinney, Mike Inez, William DuVall, and Jerry Cantrell. Add to library Discussion 1. "You're glad to be a part of it from the standpoint of getting to pay your respects, " DuVall explains. How Well Do You Know Alice In Chains? Alice in Chains. Alice In Chains themselves are on hand to perform and there will also be appearances from members of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees, and more. Watch Post Malone Cover Black Sabbath and Alice in Chains With Slash, RHCP’s Chad Smith, ... Members of Limp Bizkit, 311, The Used and More Cover Jane’s Addiction to Support Roadies American grunge band Alice In Chains was formed in Seattle in 1987. The band was started under the name Diamond Lie in 1984, which consisted of Jerry Cantrell on … About. The two-and-a-half-hour show featured members of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees, and more appearing to honour the band and perform. Last night (December 1st), Alice in Chains received the Founders Award from Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture in a livestreamed ceremony. More than the performances, though, DuVall and Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez mainly recall the emotion of that night. 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