To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. (The single is also included on Dirt. Inez toured throughout 1993 with Alice in Chains on the strength of the Dirt album. It came from a real place. A lurid T-shirt hangs on the wall, picturing an EC Comics-type cannibal and the motto Jeffrey Dahmer says, Remember KidsTattoos Taste Great! Some twisted shit indeed. Inez recorded with the band for their eponymous 1995 release Alice in Chains, which also debuted at #1. He has written for Rolling Stone, Mojo and Q, hung out with Fugazi at Dischord House, flown on Ozzy Osbourne's private jet, played Angus Young's Gibson SG, and interviewed everyone from Aerosmith and Beastie Boys to Young Gods and ZZ Top. More Alice in Chains videos:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9PnF5M5bSl31Dh7JvTjj6cbA9tVLrkjKTimestamp:2:30 - Mike comes in3:20 - how Alice in Chains started5:20 - Mike talks about his new bands6:19 - Mike talks about Layne Staley's mom visiting him on Celebrity Rehab6:40 - on Jerry Cantrell's criticism of Celebrity Rehab (see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLdMttRFXY8\u0026t=708s )7:05-17:00 - listeners call in17:59 - Mike talks about Celebrity Rehab, his struggle with addiction, withdrawal and getting sober21:30 - Mike talks about his family21:56 - listeners call in29:48 - Mike talks about being the last person to see Layne alive on April 4, 2002, a day before his death, and how Layne saved his life in South America in 1993, when Alice in Chains was in Brazil for the Hollywood Rock Festival and Mike had an overdose after shooting coke with Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love (see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHHH-3nu7xI )32:23 - Mike says he feels naked in life without Layne32:30 - Mike says he never quit Alice in Chains33:22 - listeners call in38:30 - Mike talks about putting a band together to perform at Layne's annual tribute40:48 - listeners call in45:54 - Lisa D'Amato on the phone49:16 - Mike talks about his friendship with Lisa D'Amato49:40 - listeners call in53:25 - Mike talks about his relationship with his dad55:12 - listeners call in1:04:00 - Mike talks about his new bands1:05:30 - on if he would reunite with Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney1:07:00 - listeners call in1:15:00 - Mike's old friend on the phone1:17:15 - Mike's new band doing a cover of \"Kool Thing\" by Sonic Youth1:19:46 - Mike explains the songTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShirleyCobainFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShirleyCobain1/ Staley is reluctant at first to discuss his heroin problems, especially in light of a recent Rolling Stone article about the drugs revival, which mentioned him. The estates managing the business affairs of late Alice In Chains members Layne Staley and Mike Starr sell their stakes in the bands songs. We dont stuff our personal demons inside us, we get them out, Staley says. 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 fact his high school yearbook would have starr saying he was going to tour with van halen when he got older and it was a dream that would come true. [His] performance was flawless and this just about squashes all rumors of his prior poor health condition. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. (Note: The Starr portion of hte clip begins around the 2:20 mark.). Sorry! A system error has occurred. 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. Having previously written books on Lemmy, Dave Grohl (the Sunday Times best-seller This Is A Call) and Metallica (Birth School Metallica Death, co-authored with Ian Winwood), his Eddie Van Halen biography (Eruption in the UK, Unchained in the US) emerged in 2021. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. This account has been disabled. Primary Wave Music announced that it has acquired the music rights from the estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr of the Grammy-nominated Seattle band Alice In Chains. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? As it stands now, Staley will be wearing the foot cast well into the new year. 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. Failed to remove flower. Mike Starr was fired from Alice In Chains because of his drug problem. Alice in Chain's music was deeply personal and vulnerable, and a lot of that comes down to its confessional nature. He was most often seen playing several variations of aSpectorNS-2bass guitarthrough anAmpeg SVTall-tube head and Ampeg 8x10" speaker cabinets. The drug didnt work for me anymore. This was Mike's last interview, he passed away on March 8, 2011. 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? Verify and try again. I wanted to create stuff that I could send out into the world that would hit people and give them an experience. That movies soundtrack considerably boosted the groups profile when the crunchy dirge Would? caught on. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. To use this feature, use a newer browser. And Staley? 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. Metallica Celebrate Alice in Chains With Tender Cover of 'Would?'. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Starr, who played bass for the seminal Seattle grunge band from its formation in 1987 to 1993, died nearly three weeks Once the buzz began that the region was a fertile territory for new bands, talent scouts from major labels came swarming up in droves. At the age of 9 his father would relocate to seattle and take his son Around the age of 11 or 12 Starr got a job at ihop as a dishwasher and used the money he saved to buy his first bass guitar and started his first band called Cyprus whose name he took from the bible. Why did Mike leave Alice in Chains? ". 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. His final show with the band, before he was replaced by Ozzy Osbourne bassist Mike Inez, was at the Hollywood Rock festival in WebMichael Christopher "Mike" Starr (April 4, 1966 March 8, 2011) was an American musician, best known as the original bassist in Alice In Chains, with whom he played from the band's formation in 1987 until 1993. With Would? leading the way, Dirt entered stores the same week that the Singles soundtrack and Pearl Jams debut also hung in the Top Ten, following earlier chart assaults by fellow locals Nirvana and the resurrected Temple of the Dog. The worlds biggest and best metal magazine, (Image credit: Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images), Metallica tease new 72 Seasons track through series of TikTok duet videos, Here's what Slayer would sound like playing Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer, Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin charged with trespassing at his former Los Angeles home, Watch Megadeth perform with Marty Friedman for the first time in 23 years, Every issue delivered direct to your door. So why was Mike given the boot but Jerry didn't kick out Layne for the same reason? Starr, however, mentioned on an episode ofCelebrity Rehabthat he was kicked out of the band due to his budding drug addiction. This story is from the November 26th, 1992 issue of Rolling Stone. 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. ", WhenCantrell was 21 he lost his mother and grandmother, with whom he'd been living, in the same year. A music writer since 1993, formerly Editor of Kerrang! Inez is the only musician who has been a member of both bands. 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By 2006 Inez, along with the surviving members of Alice in Chains, Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney, set out for a world tour with various guest singers to fill in for the late Layne Staley. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Thanks for your help! Especially when you're young. based on information from your browser. Rock Musician. But to me they were a diamond in the rough., For Columbia, signing Alice in Chains was a deliberate move to regain the labels foothold in the hard-rock market. with Phil Anselmo and "Rooster" with William DuVall. The band would concur and ditch their manager and sign with Susan Silver, as well as Pearl jam manager Kelly Kurtis and Ken Deans. 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. 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In 1983, Starr formed the heavy metal band SATO, his first group of note. Well, the Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the Basement. Eventually, the lack of marquee value made them switch their billing to Alice in Chains. ", The Untold Truth Of Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell. When they asked me to leave the band it broke my heart." England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. They are best known for the song "Leather Warriors", which appeared onNorthwest Metalfest, a compilation album featuring various metal acts released in 1984 by local Seattle label Ground Zero Records. Half of the bands original lineup would be lost to drug addiction and while a lot of hte focus is put on late frontman Layne Staley, today were going to take a look at the life and career of bassist Mike Starr.Born in Hawaii in 1966, bassist Mike Starr was the eldest of two having a sister who was three years younger. The group recorded It's Five O'Clock Somewhere although Inez did not play any live shows during the corresponding tour. In 1999 the band went on hiatus once again, when rumors of vocalist Layne Staley's drug abuse arose. Mike talks about Celebrity Rehab, his former band Alice in Chains, his new bands and being the last person to see Layne Staley alive. For the time being, he is intent on making music that can purge his pain. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Heres how it works. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Please try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was the original bassist of the Seattle grunge band Alice in Chains (1987 to 1993). And Staley? It generally doesn't end good." 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. His parents would split at a young age and Mike would move to Florida with his father. Where does the band's name come from? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. A few feet away, taking this all in, sits Layne Staley, the troubled, enigmatic twenty-five-year-old lead singer of the Seattle hard-rock band Alice in Chains. A Vietnam veterans son who cut his teeth on old AC/DC, Kiss and Ted Nugent albums, Cantrell had joined up with bassist Mike Starr and drummer Sean Kinney but couldnt convince Staley to join the group. The DVD features lessons of some of Mike's favorite Alice in Chains songs, and a sit down in depth interview. Starr briefly joined another band by the name of Gypsy Rose, which included earlyAlice N' ChainsproducerTim Branomon lead vocals and his future bandmateJerry Cantrellon guitar. WebStarr departed the group while it was touring behind the album Dirt. Staley says he deals with those feelings now through his music, especially Dirt tracks like Angry Chair and Sickman, as well as more overt tunes such as Junk-head. More than anything, hes upset by comments that suggest the music advocates drug use: From song to song, the album changes from glorifying drugs to being completely miserable and questioning what I thought once worked for me. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Ours is a little more brooding and introspective. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. Hes drunk off his ass, laughing it up, trying to get in on the action while enduring some very real pain himself. Considered a commercial long shot compared with other local heroes, Alice in Chains signed with Columbia in 1989 after Nick Terzo, a rep involved with the bands music publishing, joined the labels A&R team. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "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. In his own plain and direct words, "I felt emotions when I listened to music. Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr can be heard begging for drugs in a voicemail left just hours before his death. All rights reserved. Cantrell's relationship with his brother was also damaged, as the song "Brother" states:"You were always so far away / I know that pain / So don't run away like you used to do. Bassist Mike Starr would also overdose, in 2011. A private memorial was held for Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 20, 2011. In the clip Starr can be heard saying, "In the heyday of ALICE IN CHAINS, I was the best bass player/entertainer there was. Layne would recall that meeting telling an interviewer when i met mike starr he was on a honda motorcycle in his bathrobe and sunglasses. Cantrell talks about the myth of drugged-up, creative musicians, and says that he'd produced better music without it. During the Dirt tour bassist Mike Starr was kicked out of Alice in Chains due to his budding drug addiction. The result was something truly dire, dark, and even warped. Because Mike wasn't kicked out for being a junkie. Everyone has their own opinion. Year should not be greater than current year. Cantrell adds that Alices heavier sound and misanthropic attitude initially made it an outcast from the citys alternative scene: Some stuff grabs you right away; ours is really an acquired taste. There were roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmates, has said that Starr's death was the result of "a prescription-drug overdose. But it comes with a price. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home." He is of Filipino descent. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Flanking himself with guitarist-singer Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr and drummer Sean Kinney, Staley kept the moniker but changed it to Alice In Chains and the group began to play around the Seattle area. Ironically, when the full-scale media blitz hit western Washington earlier this year, Alice in Chains was virtually lost in the shuffle. A statement from Primary Mike Starr, the original bassist for the band Alice in Chains, was discovered dead at home in Salt Lake City. Try again later. There is much speculation regarding the meaning behind the name Alice In Chains. In 2019, Inez was a guest bass player on Mark Morton's debut solo album Anesthetic. They were snatched up within weeks. 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. Everybody thought I was getting the worst of the bunch, says Terzo. Be respectful even if you disagree. In 1993 he left the group. Someone reviewed us once and called us The Satanic Everly Brothers, which I thought was pretty cool., Cantrell also acknowledged that his bands 1992 album Dirt is probably our crowning achievement. Drag images here or select from your computer for Mike Starr memorial. Since I quit doing it, I tried it a couple of times to see if I could recapture the feeling I once got off it, but I dont. Staley, whose aching vocals and frequently haunting lyrics provide Alice with much of its dark, dangerous sound, has been in a cast since late September, when he ran over his foot riding a three-wheel all-terrain vehicle backstage at a show in Oklahoma City. Perhaps the labels most valuable contribution was providing the group with a touring bus. According to the members of FACELIFT, Starr "was in great shape and form. Layne Staley said that Starr left because he didn't want to keep up with the band's hectic touring and press schedule, while Starr later said that he was straight up fired because of his addiction issues. BA1 1UA. It was in this huge warehouse called the Music Bank that had fifty different rooms, Cantrell says. The single was released in vinyl format only. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. His past charges include DUI, reckless driving, and various drug charges. He has considered Alice In Chains to be "One of the greatest bands he's ever heard" since 1991. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. ", At this writing, Cantrell has never been married and has no kids; he's a support network of one. It's a part of a lot of people's experience. Rock Musician. WebWhy did Mike leave Alice? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. In the years since, Cantrell has gotten back on his feet, and currently stands as a testament of sobriety. The story seems to be that it just sounded good. The resulting Facelift featured violent, tortured Cantrell numbers like We Die Young and Bleed the Freak, as well as several Staley-Cantrell collaborations, including Man in the Box, a song inspired by thoughts of food and fascism. The group also participated in the 1993 Lollapalooza Tour. On March 8, 2011, at 1:42pm, police were called to a home in. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. We wanted to continue intense touring and press. 7:37 PM. 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. Ill always be bitching and moaning about something.. A demo version of the song was included on the box set Music Bank (1999). and "Them Bones". By the end of the album, its pretty obvious it didnt work out as well as I thought it would., Staley also expresses his current sentiments onstage, introducing one grim number as a song about a hopeless fucking junkie.. Within a month, Inez was playing live at a gig with Osbourne at Wembley Stadium. Alice in Chains Mark the Latest Song Rights Sale as Estates of OG Members Cash Out Columbia made Facelift a top priority, hoping to prove the company wasnt merely a stable for fresh-scrubbed pop acts like Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block and C&C Music Factory. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. No advertising or spamming is permitted. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mike Starr I found on Findagrave.com. Dr. Drew is also bringing in some additional prominent physicians to help him give the patients supplementary one-on-one care. They told me how veal was made from calves raised in these small boxes, and that image stuck in my head. The 100 Best Albums of 2022, In fact, hard work has been a key factor behind the rise of Alice in Chains. A private memorial was held for Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 20, 2011. But as the years passed, Staleys musical style began to develop into something much darker and heavier. However, Bob Daisley was brought in to record the bass and none of Inez's playing is on the final album. We werent getting work anyway, so we thought it wouldnt hurt us, says Staley, recalling how the band members would pass around fuck the band condoms as a publicity gimmick. Former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr is featured as a cast member for the new season of the VH1 reality series "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew". Of that time, Cantrell speaks of darkness and light, saying, "I don't know everything, and I don't necessarily subscribe to the idea of an all-knowing God sitting up on a cloud. Try again. Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr had left the group after the release of their album Dirt and Inez replaced him. The dark, brooding side of the Seattle scene. Alice in Chains' Jar of Flies EP was released in 1994 with Inez on bass. Most bands would have stopped immediately, but we kept touring., Editors picks 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. 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. In addition, he sends his signal direct to the mixing board with a Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI.[14]. The movie touched on some really heavy feelings and emotions, and thats what were about, too, he says. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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