[12], Inez married his fiance Sydney Kelly on May 8, 2010, at the estate of Susan Silver, Alice in Chains' manager.[13]. Inez recorded with the band for their eponymous 1995 release Alice in Chains, which also debuted at #1. WebAlthough 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. In his own plain and direct words, "I felt emotions when I listened to music. Jerry and the boys get a great reception but the crowd roars when Layne walks out, junkie or not, Layne plays a huge role in alice in chains, bigger than mike, and people would have hated for layne to be kicked out, so even for being a junkie, he was a necessity. People cared about it, it spoke of a time and a place, we really never pulled any punches. Please seek professional guidance. Hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, the season consists of eight episodes that follow the real-life experiences of celebrity patients undergoing detoxification and treatment at the Pasadena Recovery Center. He said he recognized the man as Michael Christopher Starr and called police. Starr was arrested for "investigation of property destruction and theft.". Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell spoke recently to Metal Hammer (opens in new tab) about the unique chemistry he shared with Staley. "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" Season 3 chronicles the patients' intensive 21-day program with both group and one-on-one therapy and non-traditional therapies like art and music. This is a carousel with slides. We have set your language to This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. GREAT NEWS! Alice In Chains Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The whips come down hard at the Basement in Dallas, an underground club where the last night of every weekend is celebrated as Sadistic Sunday. It takes a few deep bites to get what its all about. Silver loved the band but noticed the person they had appointed as their manager was dealing illicit substances and could not be trusted and could possibly land them in jail. In 2005, Jerry Cantrell, Inez, and Sean Kinney reunited to perform a benefit concert in Seattle for victims of the tsunami disaster that struck South Asia in 2004. For the time being, he is intent on making music that can purge his pain. He was the original bassist of the Seattle grunge band Alice in Chains (1987 to 1993). Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. According to former singer Layne Staley, in aRolling Stonearticle from February 1994, Starr's departure from Alice in Chains stemmed from "just a difference in priorities. A few songs from the Tokyo, Japan show of this tour appear in the bonus features section of their live DVD, Boozed, Broozed & Broken-Boned. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. (April 4, 1966 March 8, 2011) was an American musician, best known as the original. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Resend Activation Email. Alice in Chains Bassist Mike Starr's Career and DeathDays of the New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-XIhOZUcakAlice in Chains Glam Years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiHxQuveUdsAlice in Chains Facelift Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShifZejOW_I\u0026t=3sAlice in Chains SAP Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWLsGm4bR9oAlice in Chains Jar of Flies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjU0uOP0sigSIGN UP for 10 of the Craziest Stories in Rock N' Roll [Secret Playlist]: https://bit.ly/3vVPAEFHave a video request or a topic you'd like to see us cover? Alice in Chain's music was deeply personal and vulnerable, and a lot of that comes down to its confessional nature. But he also welcomes the chance to clear up any rumors and gossip. Cantrell himself, a seriously quiet and inwardly-focused kid, was president of his high school choir and performed in musicals such as Annie Get Your Gun, but always idolized bands such as AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and KISS. Their lead singer, the astonishingly talented Layne Staley, passed away in 2002 after years of falling into a drug-induced shamble of decay, tooth loss, and torment, as related on Guitarworld. It came from a real place. ", The Untold Truth Of Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell. Following Layne Staley's death in April 2002, Inez joined Heart and toured with the band from 2002 through 2006. Fill out our google form!https://bit.ly/3stnXlN-----CONNECT ON SOCIAL----- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocknrolltruestoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RNRTrueStoriesTwitter: https://twitter.com/rocktruestoriesBlog: www.rockandrolltruestories.com#laynestaley #mikestarr #aliceinchainsI cite my sources and they may differ than other people's accounts, so I don't guarantee the actual accuracy of my videos.Alice in Chains story is one of tragedy marked by drugs and death. In 2012, as LA Downtown News states, he accepted the Stevie Ray Vaughan award "for the sober musician who has made the greatest contribution to his own recovery and treating the addictions of others. In late 2002, Inez was considered to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica.[11]. Founder, co-singer, guitarist, and lead songwriter Jerry Cantrelleschewed the show-offy, over-the-top guitar work of the glam era (as many of his contemporaries did), and in its place opted for pointedly constructed lines suffused with the slow, grinding loops and pedal tones of sludge metal and desert rock, such as on 1992'sDirt. For medical advice, always consult your medical doctor. Michael Allen Inez (born May 14, 1966)[2] is an American rock musician best known for his role as the bassist of Alice in Chains since 1993. In 1997 Inez played with his Alice in Chains bandmate, Jerry Cantrell, on his debut solo album, Boggy Depot. The name came from a side project of my old group, says Staley, stroking the remnants of his blond beatnik goatee. Although its the night after Sadistic Sunday, Staley is having a grand time. The band suffered for years because of this, before recruiting new lead singerWilliam Bradley DuVall for 2009'sBlue Gives Way to Black. Mike Starr was fired from Alice In Chains because of his drug problem. and Planet Rock magazine (RIP), Paul Brannigan is a Contributing Editor to Louder. The band was later signed to a record deal withColumbia Recordsand enjoyed extensive success via record sales and radio play in thegrunge rockmovement of the early 1990s. Or why not treat yourself? Primary Wave announced today (February 7) that they have acquired the duos publishing rights and master recording income stream for an undisclosed fee. Mike Starr, the original bassist for the band Alice in Chains, was discovered dead at home in Salt Lake City. In the clip Starr can be heard saying, "In the heyday of ALICE IN CHAINS, I was the best bass player/entertainer there was. On March 8, 2011, at 1:42pm, police were called to a home inSalt Lake Citywhere they found 44-year-old Starr's body. There was a problem getting your location. Weve updated the security on the site. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. As Cantrell says in an extensive interview with Kerrang!, he grew up in a musical household where his mother played the organ. They fooled around with several incarnations, going glam for a while and even gigging under the name Fuck. A demo version of the song was included on the box set Music Bank (1999). It was just a difference in priorities, lead singer Layne Staley told Rolling Stone in 1994. Alice in Chains' Jar of Flies EP was released in 1994 with Inez on bass. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Im glad we didnt get lumped together with them, because were not those other bands.. According to former singer Layne Staley, in a Rolling Stone article from February 1994, Starr's departure from Alice in Chains stemmed from "just a difference in priorities. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Naturally, there were many rumours of the "real" reason he left. Answerbag wants to provide a service to people looking for answers and a good conversation. The result was something truly dire, dark, and even warped. Well, the Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the Basement. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. His past charges include DUI, reckless driving, and various drug charges. There is much speculation regarding the meaning behind the name Alice In Chains. Eventually, Staley quit the other bands he was performing with at that time and joined their band as well. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr was found dead Tuesday afternoon (March 8). The metaphor for this for me is the beginning of the MTV session where they all walk out. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. I dont know, it somehow makes Layne look more evil. The bands stringy-haired beanpole of a drummer, Sean Kinney, 26, feels Staleys determination to perform right after his accident is a sign of Alices fortitude. Alice in Chains officially disbanded on April 20, 2002, after the news of the death of Staley. It was a time of heavy substance abuse for him, of which he says,"Getting f****** up is fun, and that's why people do it. The 1990 album Facelift brought them into the light. Starr was with the group for theFaceliftandDirtalbums and theSapEP. Try again later. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. At the 2007 VH1 Rock Honors, Alice in Chains performed the tribute to Heart. Webpjchik A ccording to press releases the departure was "amicable" and that Starr left because of the rigors of constant touring/wanted to spend more time with family. Its really messed up, held together by pins, Staley says later, cracking a small smile as he talks about visiting a specialist who works with the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? We want to hear it. However, AIC was not the first name the band had given themselves throughout their careers. A real trouper, Staley has been performing on crutches, bellowing his cathartic anthems of despair as he hobbles around the stage. Inez uses four Ampeg SVT-2PRO heads, two of them plugged into four 1x18" cabinets for the lows, and the other two plugged into two 8x10" cabinets. Later they struck a compromise Cantrell would play guitar for Staleys ill-fated funk-rock band, and the singer agreed to howl for the warehouse metal crew. WebWhy did Mike leave Alice? Be respectful even if you disagree. They were snatched up within weeks. Starr, 43, a founding member of ALICE IN CHAINS, had been in legal trouble before in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. There were roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmatesJerry CantrellandSean Kinney. Search above to list available cemeteries. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Mike Starr was fired from Alice In Chains because of his drug problem. It was in this huge warehouse called the Music Bank that had fifty different rooms, Cantrell says. That night, Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr, who had just been tossed from the band, claimed he actually died and came back as he bounced from shooting up with one famed musician to the other. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. A private memorial was held for Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 20, 2011. Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. The 1990 album Facelift brought them into the light. The expensive campaign didnt stop there when the album went nowhere slowly, Ienner decided to attach 40,000 free concert videos to copies of Facelift. DuVall would go on to be made the permanent singer of the group, which has since released three studio albums with Duvall and toured extensively since 2006. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Verify and try again. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Rock Musician. By January 1993 Inez had moved on to his next project. Mike was ready to go home. Starr later claimed that he was fired due to his drug addiction.In 1993 he left the group. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Then in August 1998 Alice in Chains returned to the studio to release the songs "Get Born Again" and "Died". ", (also now deceased) as having "such severe addictions. with Phil Anselmo and "Rooster" with William DuVall. His final show with the band, before he was replaced by Ozzy Osbourne bassist Mike Inez, was at the Hollywood Rock festival in Ozzy Osbourne bassist mike Starr was with the band for their eponymous 1995 release Alice Chains. 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