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In 1986, [[Layne Staley]]'s band Sleeze had disbanded and he wished to start a new one the following year.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.ctcwd.com/aswanson/music/bands/alice_in_chains.html |title=Music Madness! - Alice in Chains |author=Swanson, Andrew |date=[[2006]] |publisher=Ctcwd.com |accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> The following year Staley wanted to start a new band. He went to the 'Music Bank' practice studio, and met guitarist and song-writer [[Jerry Cantrell]].<ref name="All Music Guide">{{cite web| url=http://music.aol.com/artist/alice-in-chains/biography/1002947 |title=Alice in Chains Biography |publisher=[[AOL]] |author=Erlewine, Thomas and Proto, Greg |accessdate=2007-11-22}}</ref> Staley asked Cantrell if he wanted to play guitar in a band with him. Cantrell agreed to and disbanded his band, Diamond Lie, and asked the bassist [[Mike Starr (musician)|Mike Starr]] to join the new band, named Alice N' Chains.<ref name="All Music Guide"/> Cantrell also asked [[Sean Kinney]], a drummer dating Cantrell's sister at the time, to join the band.<ref name="All Music Guide"/><ref name="isound">{{cite web| url=http://www.isound.com/alice_in_chains |title=Alice in Chains - Alternative Rock from Seattle WA |publisher=Isound.com |accessdate=2007-12-08}}</ref> The new group began writing original material and playing at clubs in Seattle, changing their name to Alice in Chains. Their name was derived from Staley's former band, Sleeze, stating, "We were dressed in drag and played speed metal, it just seemed to be a suitable name for us".<ref name="AIC ticket site">{{cite web| url=http://www.soldouteventtickets.com/listings/240/240/9437/Concerts/alice-in-chains |title=Alice in Chains Tickets |publisher=Soldouteventtickets.com |accessdate=2007-11-22}}</ref>
In 1986, [[Layne Staley]]'s band Sleeze had disbanded and he wished to start a new one the following year.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.ctcwd.com/aswanson/music/bands/alice_in_chains.html |title=Music Madness! - Alice in Chains |author=Swanson, Andrew |date=[[2006]] |publisher=Ctcwd.com |accessdate=2007-12-25}}</ref> The following year Staley wanted to start a new band. He went to the 'Music Bank' practice studio, and met guitarist and song-writer [[Jerry Cantrell]].<ref name="All Music Guide">{{cite web| url=http://music.aol.com/artist/alice-in-chains/biography/1002947 |title=Alice in Chains Biography |publisher=[[AOL]] |author=Erlewine, Thomas and Proto, Greg |accessdate=2007-11-22}}</ref> Staley asked Cantrell if he wanted to play guitar in a band with him. Cantrell agreed to and disbanded his band, Diamond Lie, and asked the bassist [[Mike Starr (musician)|Mike Starr]] to join the new band, named Alice N' Chains.<ref name="All Music Guide"/> Cantrell also asked [[Sean Kinney]], a drummer dating Cantrell's sister at the time, to join the band.<ref name="All Music Guide"/><ref name="isound">{{cite web| url=http://www.isound.com/alice_in_chains |title=Alice in Chains - Alternative Rock from Seattle WA |publisher=Isound.com |accessdate=2007-12-08}}</ref> The new group began writing original material and playing at clubs in Seattle, changing their name to Alice in Chains. The band's name was derived from Staley's former band, Sleeze, stating, "We were dressed in drag and played speed metal, it just seemed to be a suitable name for us".<ref name="AIC ticket site">{{cite web| url=http://www.soldouteventtickets.com/listings/240/240/9437/Concerts/alice-in-chains |title=Alice in Chains Tickets |publisher=Soldouteventtickets.com |accessdate=2007-11-22}}</ref>


[[Image:Alice in Chains logo2.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Alice in Chains logo resembling the [[sun]] illustrated by Staley.]]
[[Image:Alice in Chains logo2.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Alice in Chains logo resembling the [[sun]] illustrated by Staley.]]

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This article is about the grunge band. For the self-titled album, see Alice in Chains (album).
Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains is an American hard rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987. The band comprises of lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist William DuVall, lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Inez and drummer Sean Kinney. Since its formation, Alice in Chains has released three studio albums, three EPs, two live albums, four compilations, and two DVDs. The band is working on its first studio album recorded since the 1995 album Alice in Chains. This will be the first album from Alice in Chains without former lead singer Layne Staley, who died in 2002.

Alice in Chains was one of the most successful bands from the Seattle grunge music scene, selling nearly 11 million albums in the United States. The band has had two number one albums (Jar of Flies and Alice in Chains) on the Billboard 200, 11 top 10 singles on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards.

Since its formation, Alice in Chains has been closely associated with grunge music, but combines grunge with heavy metal, hard rock, and acoustic music. The band became popular in the 1990s grunge scene, along with artists such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots.

History

Early career (1987–1990)

In 1986, Layne Staley's band Sleeze had disbanded and he wished to start a new one the following year.[2] The following year Staley wanted to start a new band. He went to the 'Music Bank' practice studio, and met guitarist and song-writer Jerry Cantrell.[3] Staley asked Cantrell if he wanted to play guitar in a band with him. Cantrell agreed to and disbanded his band, Diamond Lie, and asked the bassist Mike Starr to join the new band, named Alice N' Chains.[3] Cantrell also asked Sean Kinney, a drummer dating Cantrell's sister at the time, to join the band.[3][4] The new group began writing original material and playing at clubs in Seattle, changing their name to Alice in Chains. The band's name was derived from Staley's former band, Sleeze, stating, "We were dressed in drag and played speed metal, it just seemed to be a suitable name for us".[5]

File:Alice in Chains logo2.jpg
The Alice in Chains logo resembling the sun illustrated by Staley.

Facelift and Sap (1990–1992)

In 1989 Columbia Records signed Alice in Chains. After recording a series of demos in early 1989, the band released their first official recording in July 1990, entitled We Die Young. The title track reached number five metal-oriented radio, preparing the way for the release later that year of the group's first studio album, Facelift, which debuted at #42 on the Billboard 200 charts.[3][6] The song "Man in the Box" reached number 18 on the Mainstrean rock charts as a single and the music video recieved rotation on MTV. The band also released two other single from the album, the titles of which are "Bleed the Freak", and "Sea of Sorrow".[7] Facelift was certified gold by the United States RIAA, with access shipments of 500,000 copies by the end of the year. The debut album was supported by a tour opening for artists such as Van Halen, Poison, and Iggy Pop.[3]

On 1992-03-21 Alice in Chains released its second EP entitled Sap. The EP contained five acoustic songs (one being a hidden track), in order to keep the band in the public eye between the albums Facelift and Dirt according to Rolling Stone magazine.[8] The name of the EP came from a dream Kinney had about making an EP titled Sap. The band used the name because they decided "not to mess with fate".[9] Sap featured guest artists such as Ann Wilson of Heart, who joined Staley and Cantrell for the choruses of "Brother", "Am I Inside" and "Love Song", as well as Mark Arm of Mudhoney and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, who appeared on the song "Right Turn" which is credited to Alice Mudgarden in the liner notes. Chris Cornell also sang backing vocals on the track "Brother".[10] Sap has been certified gold by the RIAA. The song "Got Me Wrong" was not released as a single until three years after its release in 1995, making it the only single from the EP. The reason for its release is because the single appeared on the motion picture soundtrack to Clerks.[11]

Dirt and Jar of Flies (1992–1994)

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Alice in Chains' second studio Dirt's artwork was illustrated by Staley.

Alice in Chains released a new song in 1992 titled "Would?", through the soundtrack for Singles, a motion picture by filmmaker Cameron Crowe. The band also appeared in the film, performing the songs "Would?" and "It Ain't Like That" during a club scene in the film.[12] The video for the song received an award for Best Video from a Film, by the MTV Video Music Awards in 1993.[13]

On 1992-09-29, Alice in Chains' second full length album Dirt was released. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard charts, and since its release it has been certified 4x platinum by the RIAA. This is the band's highest selling album and considered by All Music Guide, Alice in Chains' best album.[3][14] Dirt featured some of the band's highest charting singles, such as "Would?", "Them Bones", and "Down in a Hole".[6] The album also featured a song titled "Iron Gland" with guest vocalist Tom Araya of Slayer.[15] The artwork for Dirt was illustrated by Staley, and features a woman covered in dirt on the cover, and includes the Alice in Chains sun logo which was also drawn by Staley.[16] While the band was touring to promote Dirt, Starr left the group due to the band's nonstop schedule, to spend time with his family.[17] Starr was soon replaced by former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Mike Inez. The band met in the studio once again in 1993 to record two new songs, "What the Hell Have I?" and "A Little Bitter", for the soundtrack of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film, Last Action Hero.[18] During the summer of 1993, Alice in Chains joined bands such as Primus, Tool, Rage Against the Machine, and Babes in Toyland for the alternative music festival Lollapalooza. This would be the last tour Alice in Chains would undertake with Staley.[19]

On 1994-01-25, the band released its second acoustic based EP entitled Jar of Flies. With a track list of seven songs, Jar of Flies was firmly in the EP category but debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the first EP ever to reach that position, as well as the first Alice in Chains release to debut at number one.[20] The EP was written and recorded in just one week.[21] It featured their first and only number one single on the Mainstream Rock charts, entitled "No Excuses". Two other singles were released from the album entitled "I Stay Away" peaking at number ten, and "Don't Follow" which peaked at number 25 on the Mainstream rock charts.[6] Following its release, Alice in Chains were scheduled to tour during the summer of 1994 with Metallica and opener Suicidal Tendencies, but withdrew before the start of the tour. Danzig replaced Alice in Chains in some venues, while others were played by Candlebox.[22]

Alice in Chains and decline (1994–1998)

Alice in Chains did not tour for the remainder of its time with Staley, adding fuel to speculation about Staley's addiction to heroin.[19] Staley performed several shows with Mad Season, a "grunge supergroup" side project formed in 1995 with Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready and Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin. Mad Season released one studio album entitled, Above, featuring Staley for lead vocals, as well as illustrating the artwork fo the album sleeve.[16][23]

On 1995-11-07, Alice in Chains returned with the release of a self-titled album, Alice in Chains. The album was produced by Toby Wright known for producing albums for Corrosion of Conformity and Slayer in the past.[9][24] Alice in Chains debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and has been certified 2x platinum.[6] Four singles were released from the album, the titles are "Grind", "Again", "Over Now", and "Heaven Beside You", the latter featured Cantrell singing lead vocals. The group again failed to support the album with a tour, due to Staley's increasing heroin addiction.[25] This would be the last studio album that Alice in Chains would release with Staley.[26]

The band re-surfaced on 1996-04-10 to perform its first concert in three years on MTV Unplugged, a program featuring all-acoustic setlists.[27] At a point in the program Staley sang the incorrect verse to the song "Sludge Factory", causing the song to break down, and forcing the band to restart it. Alice in Chains took six attempts at "Sludge Factory" before being satisfied with the results.[28] The set included the popular singles "Down in a Hole", "Heaven Beside You", and "Would?".[29] Alice in Chains reworked their heavier songs with fresh acoustic arrangements and included a rhythm guitarist, Scott Olson, to fill out the sound.[27] The band also introduced a new song, "Killer is Me". An album and video of the performance were released in July of that year, with the album debuting at number three on the Billboard 200.[6] Both releases have been certified platinum.

After the Unplugged show, the band opened four shows on the Kiss reunion tour filling in for Stone Temple Pilots, who had to pull out because of lead singer Scott Weiland's drug problems.[9] The concert held on 1996-07-03 in Kansas City, Missouri was the last concert Alice in Chains performed with Staley.[30]

Hiatus and the death of Layne Staley (1998–2002)

Cantrell wanted to keep the band together and tried to stay in touch with Staley, but it became clear that Staley's health would not allow him to return to work any time soon. Cantrell continued writing and recording, releasing his first solo album in 1998, entitled Boggy Depot. Due to the significant contributions of Inez, Kinney and producer Toby Wright to the album, many fans consider Boggy Depot to be an Alice in Chains album.[31]

In 1998, Staley reunited with the other members of the group for what would be the last time to record two new songs, "Get Born Again" and "Died".[32] These songs were released in the fall of 1999 on the career-spanning box set, Music Bank. The set contains 48 songs, including rarities, old demos, the two new recordings, and a majority of the album cuts. The group also released Nothing Safe: Best of the Box, which served as a 15-song sampler of Music Bank, as well as their first greatest hits compilation. A live album, simply titled Live featuring three songs from the group's last performance with Staley, and a second greatest hits compilation, titled Greatest Hits are Alice in Chains' last official releases.[27]

Although Alice in Chains never officially disbanded, Staley became a recluse, rarely leaving his Seattle condominium after his fiancé died from bacterial endocarditis in 1996.[33] In the last known interview with Staley he stated, "Don't try to contact any Alice in Chains members. They are not my friends" fueling rumors that Alice in Chains had disbanded.[34] The possibility of a full Alice in Chains reunion ended on 2002-04-19, when Staley was found dead in his condominium. The coroner approximated Staley's day of death as April 5, which coincidentally was the same date of fellow grunge musician Kurt Cobain's death eight years earlier.[35] Cantrell, shaken by the death of his friend and bandmate, dedicated his second solo album released in 2002, entitled Degradation Trip, to Staley. The album was released nearly two months after Staley died as a single-disc release and was later re-released, as a two disc set with bonus songs.[36]

Reunion (2005–present)

In 2005, Cantrell, Inez, and Kinney reunited to perform a benefit concert in Seattle for victims of the tsunami disaster that struck south Asia.[37] The band included former Damageplan lead singer Pat Lachman as their lead vocalist. Special guests included, Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd and Maynard James Keenan of Tool to assist with vocals, and Ann Wilson of Heart to sing backing vocals on "Brother".[37][38]

On 2006-03-06, the surviving members of Alice in Chains performed at the VH1's Decades Rock Live concert honoring fellow Seattle rockers Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. At the concert they performed their own songs, "Would?" with the participation of Pantera and Down vocalist Phil Anselmo, and "Rooster" with William DuVall and Ann Wilson.[38] The band followed it with a short United States club tour, several festival dates in Europe, and a brief tour of Japan. To coincide with the band's reunion, Sony Music released the long-delayed third Alice in Chains compilation, The Essential Alice in Chains, a double album that included 28 songs.[39]

During the band's reunion shows, they enlisted Comes With the Fall's William DuVall, who previously performed with Cantrell's solo band, to sing lead vocals. Velvet Revolver's Duff McKagan joined the band for the tour, playing rhythm guitar on a few songs.[38]

Before the tour, Kinney mentioned in an interview that he would be interested in writing new material, but not as Alice in Chains.[26] However, AliceinChains.com reported that the band has began writing new material, with DuVall singing lead vocals. The bandmembers plan to release their first studio album since the 1995 album Alice in Chains, by the end of 2008.[40]

Influences and style

Alice in Chains' had many major influences on its music, including Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, and Metallica.[3][16][41] The band has influenced bands such as Godsmack, and Staind. Alice in Chains has had a large impact on the band Godsmack, with criticism of Godsmack's career long comparisons to Alice in Chains, and Godsmack sounding considerably like them. Godsmack singer Sully Erna has praised Staley as his primary influence.[42] Staind has covered Alice in Chains' song "Nutshell" live, and wrote a song entitled "Layne", in Staley's dedication, the song appears on the album 14 Shades of Grey.[43][44] Other bands that have been inspired by Alice in Chains include Taproot, Puddle of Mudd, Smile Empty Soul, Creed, Nickleback, Cold and Tantric. Metallica, who said they always wanted to tour with Alice in Chains, claim that Alice in Chains had an influence on Metallica's eighth studio album St. Anger, with vocal melodies.[3][16]

Alice in Chains has been associated with the 1990s grunge music scene due to its dark subject matter and musical work. The band's lyrics often reflect subjects including drug abuse and deppresion, specifically when Stayley writes the lyrics.[16] Alice in Chains created unique vocal harmonies with Staley, often overlapping vocal passages, and using strong backing vocals.[45] Alyssa Burrows reports, "Alice in Chains' distinctive sound came from Staley's vocal style".[46] CMT states the band has "a Sabbath-like crawl".[47] CMT praises, "Alice in Chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early '90s", stating "the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers". Greg Prato of All Music Guide stated, "They were hard enough for metal fans, yet their dark subject matter and punky attack placed them among the front ranks of the Seattle-based grunge bands".[3] The band's debut album Facelift was described as, "a fusion of grunge, metal, alternative rock and a hint of jazz". Dirt was praised as, "without a doubt one of the darkest and best albums of the 90’s".[4]

Alice in Chains unique style of music and lyrics are often credited to Staley and Cantrell, who are the band's main song-writers.[48] Staley's singing style has been described as, "distinct" and "thick as a brick", by Joe D'Angelo of MTV news.[25] Cantrell's musical style is described as "slow, brooding minor-key grinds topped with flat vocal harmonies".[49] Katherine Turman of Amazon.com commented on Cantrell's debut solo album Boggy Depot, "Jerry Cantrell is a brutal emotional exorcism, the brooding and insinuating music perfectly suited to the pained and pointed lyrics".[50]

Band members

Former members

  • Layne Staley – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1987–2002)
  • Mike Starr – bass guitar, backing vocals (1987–1993)

Touring musicians

Discography

Main article: Alice in Chains discography

Awards and nominations

Awards

Year Award Category
1993 MTV Video Music Awards Best Video from a Film – "Would?" from Singles[13]

Nominations

Year Award Category
1991 MTV Video Music Awards Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Video – "Man in the Box"[51]
1992 American Music Awards Favorite New Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist[52]
Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "Man in the Box"[53]
1993 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – Dirt[54]
1995 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "I Stay Away"[55]
1996 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "Grind"[56]
MTV Video Music Awards Best Hard Rock Video – "Again"[57]
1997 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "Again"[58]
2000 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "Get Born Again"[59]

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