Alice In Chains

Alice in Chains is an American grunge band, founded in 1987 in Seattle. With a name that denotes itself quite pessimistic and aheavier sound and heavy metal-oriented groups grungecontemporaries, but within this movement, Alice in Chains couldemerge from the Seattle scene to become one of the most important bands of so-called alternative rock. Parts of the key to success was the combination of that sense of indifference that is supposed to grunge with the strength of metal and a unique and distinctive voicesin harmonious interplay. Building on the vision of singer Layne Staleydepressed about drugs and the subtle and worked chords of guitaristJerry Cantrell, Alice In Chains was quickly placed on top as one of thebands massively consolidated and accepted by the public.

The best known lineup of Alice in Chains was composed of Layne Staley,voice, Jerry Cantrell, guitar, Mike Inez, bass, Sean Kinney, drums. Another member was the original bassist Mike Starr, who was with them in the first two discs, was taken from the band for alleged problems with heroin.

 

Unfortunately in 2002, the founder and vocalist Layne Staley died at home after ingesting heroin and cocaine. He was 34. Today Alice in Chains remains with a new vocalist, William DuVall, who does not do anything wrong, but with all due respect can never replace LayneStaley.