He sadly never did, and he was omitted from the In Memoriam segment at the 2003 Grammys, leading to Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney leaving the show early due to the disrespect shown towards their late friend and bandmate. [39], His maternal grandmother, Dorothy Krumpos, died of cancer in October 1986,[40] and his mother Gloria died of pancreatic cancer at age 43 in April 1987, when Cantrell was 21 years old. "name": "Rock Features" 9. Cantrell went on to release two solo albums, 1998sBoggy Depotand2002s Degradation Trip, which got reissued later that year as the expanded edition Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2. Set of 2 with Layne Staley and Mike Starr - Free Shipping. 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[307] At the start of 1991, Cantrell moved in with Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell and his then-wife Susan Silver at their house in Seattle. Towards the end of "Boot Camp", the lights on stage spelled out "CC" for Chris Cornell and "SG" for Soundgarden as feedback rang out. [131] He told Guitar World, "I got deathly ill. Just because we play a certain breed of music doesnt mean I cant appreciate a lot of other, lighter feelings or lighter art.. Pearl Jam is a soul thats full of life and invigorating, and Nirvana is kind of beautifully dysfunctional. Off-time stuff is just more exciting it takes people by surprise when you shift gears like that before they even know what the hell hit 'em. 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. [292], In 1995, Cantrell played journalist Nona Weisbaum on the Alice in Chains mockumentary The Nona Tapes. [105][106] A few months after that concert, the band called their former manager Susan Silver and Cantrell's manager Bill Siddons and said they wanted to tour as Alice in Chains again. the first album of DuVall's band, Comes with the Fall. [153] The title comes from the ghost town of the same name in Oklahoma, which is the area that Cantrell's father grew up in. To be honest, I'd just be happy being the lead guitarist and singer for Alice In Chains. [218], Cantrell made a special appearance at a Stone Temple Pilots concert in Camden, New Jersey, on May 23, 2010, playing guitar during the band's performance of "Sex Type Thing". Well, the Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the Basement. .ai-viewport-3 { display: inherit !important;} Some people don't get that chance. 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. [248] The guitar can also be seen in the movie Singles. [51] He also worked at the music store Arnold and Morgan Music Company. "item": { I didn't intend to get here but I'm very grateful I am here, and it took a lot of people to help me get here. The 100 Best Albums of 2022, In fact, hard work has been a key factor behind the rise of Alice in Chains. Performing mostly cover songs from bands like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, The Stooges, Black Sabbath, and Aerosmith, the group was rounded out by vocalist John Corabi, bassist Chris Wyse, and drummer Josh Howser. For Columbia, signing Alice in Chains was a deliberate move to regain the [108], Between 2006 and 2007, Cantrell played in a number of concerts with Alice in Chains featuring guest lead singers such as Ann Wilson,[109] Mark Lanegan,[110] James Hetfield,[111] Phil Anselmo,[111] Billy Corgan,[110] Scott Weiland[112] Sebastian Bach,[113] and William DuVall. When you're teaching people that being gay is a mortal sin, yet a good portion of the people teaching this are fucking kids, there's a huge problem". 7 on its list of "Top 10 Underrated Guitarists",[281] and Loudwire ranked him at No. He also contributed to the soundtrack of The Cable Guy (1996), John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) and Dark Nights: Metal (2018), and has made cameos in films such as Jerry Maguire (1996), Rock Slyde (2009) and Deadwood: The Movie. [98], On April 10, 1996, Alice in Chains played their first concert in two and a half years for MTV Unplugged, a program featuring all-acoustic set lists. [86] The EP has been certified gold,[87] and it features guest vocals by Ann Wilson from the band Heart, who joined Cantrell for the chorus of "Brother", and Staley for the chorus of "Am I Inside". [74], Their second full-length album, Dirt, was released in September 1992 to critical acclaim and was certified quadruple platinum. I'm holding back tears onstage, and Jerry would start crying onstage too a lot at that point, and a lot of times we would just look at each other when we were singing the stuff because it was the only way it was heavy. [13] He was apparently thrilled at winning the title over several famous artists such as Slash, James Hetfield, and Jimmy Page. Eventually, the lack of marquee value made them switch their billing to Alice in Chains. [213] Under the moniker of the Jerry Cantrell-Billy Duffy Band, they debuted during the three-concert series for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund at The Troubadour in April 2004. (116) $110.00. [339], In 2007, Cantrell auctioned off some of his favorite clothes from key moments in his career to benefit MusiCares and the Layne Staley Fund,[340][341] which provides support and treatment for heroin recovery in the Seattle music community. [300], Cantrell lived in Monroe, Washington from the mid 1990s until the early 2000s. There are no excuses for why you shouldn't celebrate hard today! [15], In October 2008, Guitar World ranked Cantrell's solo in "Man in the Box" at No. For the time being, he is intent on making music that can purge his pain. [165] He also adopted Staley's cat, a female siamese named Sadie, after his death. [288], On May 18, 2019, it was announced that Cantrell will compose the score for Shane Dax Taylor's upcoming sci-fi film, Salvage. [126], On September 29, 2009, Alice in Chains released their first record since the death of Layne Staley, Black Gives Way to Blue, and toured in support of the album. [citation needed], In a May 2001 interview with Metal-is.com, Cantrell revealed that he had written four songs for Ozzy Osbourne. [21] His father is an Army veteran, and his mother was an amateur organist and melodica player who worked as an administrative assistant for the Clover Park School District in Pierce County, Washington. [101] "She Was My Girl" from Degradation Trip was included on the Spider-Man (2002) soundtrack. [42] In the months before writing the song, Cantrell had been suffering from an unexplained illness. The Jesus Lizard - Panic In Cicero. He also departed from Columbia Records during this time and had trouble finding a new label. On March 18, 1966,Jerry Cantrell was born in Tacoma, Washington. It's one of those things where if you take a break and allow things to settle in, it might be harder to get up again. [91] The album's fourth single, "Rooster", was a tribute to Cantrell's father. [71], Jerry Cantrell served as the lead guitarist, co-lyricist, co-vocalist and main composer of Alice in Chains until the group's near-permanent hiatus beginning in the late 1990s and leading through the death of lead singer Layne Staley in April 2002. [276], He was ranked 38th out of 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time by Guitar World in 2004,[14] and ranked at No. I decided to stop because I was miserable doing it. [123] The band didn't have a record label at the time and the album was funded by Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney. [18][19] He grew up in Spanaway,[20] and is the oldest of three children. }, $2.50 + $3.49 shipping . The opening performance will be the first full show by Alice in chains, live since September 2019, when they appeared with Korn in support of the Rainier FOG album. 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[16] Cantrell was ranked at No. [194] He also played guitar on Smith & Pyle's debut album, It's OK To Be Happy, released in 2008. Alice In Chains Man In The Box cassingle 1990 Columbia + 3 Excerpts off Facelift . "[37] Cantrell was also Crowe's first choice for the role of Stillwater bass player Larry Fellows in Almost Famous (2000), but he was busy writing the songs for his solo album Degradation Trip and had to turn the role down. Cantrell has been most famously seen playing a G&L Guitars' Rampage model. [234], Cantrell's song "Leave Me Alone" was featured in the 1996 dark comedy The Cable Guy and can be found on that movie's soundtrack. 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. 38 on its list of "The 66 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time". [74], Cantrell started to sing lead vocals on the 1992 acoustic EP Sap, and his role continued to grow in the following albums, making Alice in Chains a two-vocal band. [51], In 1985 or 1986, Cantrell moved back to Tacoma and began a band called Diamond Lie, which included singer Scott Damon, drummer Bobby Nesbitt and bassist Matt Muasau. [173] Cantrell said in a statement: "I really dug John Wick and have always admired Keanu's work. Cantrell hopped on stage to close out the night with the guitar solo on "Alive". Each participant puts up an item for an online auction and all of the proceeds goes to the charity chosen by the champion of the league. Mark Kozelek was cast instead. Can't wait to see it!". Cantrell made a name for himself in rock but was raised on country music. [315][316] Cantrell dedicated his solo album, Degradation Trip, released two months after Staley's death, to his memory. "position": 3, No hidden symbolism for this bunch. [165] In the Spring of 2004, Cantrell opened a slate of shows on Kid Rock's U.S. ,{ "position": 1, The movie touched on some really heavy feelings and emotions, and thats what were about, too, he says. [272], Cantrell is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock guitarists of his generation. Why not explore it now! [50] Cantrell worked doing asbestos abatement around the Dallas and Houston area. What a crazy journey always is. I felt I was puking up all this undigested grief in losing Layne." [99][100] The show featured some of the band's highest charting singles, including "Rooster", "Down in a Hole", "Heaven Beside You", "No Excuses" and "Would? "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/category/rock/", As part of a quartet, he sang the national anthem at basketball games and won singing competitions. [32] It would not be until the age of 17 that he began seriously playing an electric guitar. [62] Cantrell called the number and set up a meeting with Kinney. [196] Aday stated that she thought Cantrell would be a good person to put in some "heartbroken, haunting, crying guitar" on the track. } However, his musical range also extends into elements of blues and country as heard on his solo debut album. His first concert after the surgery was at the Key Club in West Hollywood on July 1, 2001. [56][124] The writing and recording process was completed on March 18, 2009 Cantrell's 43rd birthday and also the same day that DuVall's son was born. Cart 0 Embroidered Logo Beanie. [169] When asked about releasing another solo album, he issued this statement in 2010: Not for a while. A more personal downer for the band was Staleys drug abuse, which led the singer to a failed rehab visit and, finally, a cold-turkey kick of his own while reading The Bad Place, by horror novelist Dean R. Koontz. It takes a few deep bites to get what its all about. [195], In 2010, Cantrell played guitar on the song "Anything" from Pearl Aday's debut album, Little Immaculate White Fox. [40][57] Diamond Lie played their last concert in July 1987. I started writing about censorship, explains Staley. [188] Cantrell, Osbourne, guitarist Zakk Wylde, bassist Robert Trujillo and drummer Mike Bordin went to the studio and made some rough demos of those songs. That movies soundtrack considerably boosted the groups profile when the crunchy dirge Would? caught on. [32] Cantrell picked it up very quickly, impressing his mother's boyfriend who suggested that she should buy her son a guitar, so she bought him an acoustic guitar. However, this album still has not been released. You can view the photo below. [289], On January 17, 2020, Cantrell officially joined Gibson as a brand ambassador. Ill always be bitching and moaning about something.. Nashville TN", "The Making of Alice in Chains' Black Gives Way to Blue", "Jerry Cantrell Shares The Tales Behind Some of The Most Treasured Pieces In His Arsenal", "Alice In Chains Would Live Jools Holland 5 1993", "Interview: Jerry Cantrell talks lost guitars, weirdest gigs and more", "Jerry Cantrell and the New Dean USA Soltero! Later they formed another band called Raze. [150] As the activity of Alice in Chains slowed and the band's future came into question, Cantrell reluctantly began work on his first full-length solo record. [62] Kinney pointed at his girlfriend and said: "that's weird cause that's his sister". [154] The tracks "Cut You In", "My Song" and "Dickeye" were released as singles to promote the album. We've been friends a long time. The metal part will never leave, and I never want it to". The two models most closely identified with Cantrell are instruments manufactured in the 1980s. Get Tickets! Alice in Chains tour 2022 announced: The American rock bands Alice in Chains and BREAKING BENJAMIN meet for the first time on a joint concert tour with the special guests BUSH to give an incredible rock pat throughout the country, making this route one of the hottest concert routes of the summer. [213] "This band is really just about having fun and playing tunes that we were fans of growing up," Cantrell stated. My band has been doing things lately, so I don't really have time to do anything. [321] The injury caused the remainder of Cantrell's solo tour to be postponed. It's also effective when you slow something down and then slam 'em into the dash. [221], Cantrell performed with Duff McKagan's band The Walking Papers during the band's concert at The Crocodile in Seattle on December 15, 2012. [28] Father and son also appeared together on the music video for "Rooster", in which Jerry Sr. recalls the war. Cantrell's career outside Alice in Chains has consisted of three solo albums, as well as many appearances with other musicians and on film soundtracks. Music, radio and podcasts, all free. I kinda focus my energy there [in the band]. [345] In 2018, Cantrell named the league's trophy after his friend Vinnie Paul, who had died recently. But fuck, I guess we're going to be talking about this for awhile". It's overwhelming. Those two guys really had their thing figured out. We dont stuff our personal demons inside us, we get them out, Staley says. [197], He played guitar on Duff McKagan's 2015 EP How to Be a Man,[198][199] and has also collaborated with Alternative Metal band Deftones, contributing guitar parts to the track "Phantom Bride" off their 2016 album Gore. He picked it up very quickly, impressing the guy, who suggested to Jerrys mom that she buy her son a guitar and she did. In Dallas, during a moody new song about heroin called God Smack, Staley scoots around in a wheelchair, repeatedly jabbing his arm with the microphone, simulating a junkies needle. (90) $15.00 FREE shipping. [344] Cantrell won the league for the first time in 2016, and in 2017 he decided to donate the proceeds to MusiCares in Chris Cornell's memory, and to Music for Relief in memory of Chester Bennington. It's completely a reunion because the three of us who're left are back together. The band covered two Soundgarden songs, "Hunted Down" and "Boot Camp", closing their headlining set at the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio. [226] On December 16, 2015, Cantrell joined the supergroup Royal Machines at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood and performed Thin Lizzy's "Jailbreak" and Alice in Chains' "Would?" All Rights reserved. 1), selling 61,000 copies in its first week of release. [22][23] His maternal grandmother was from Norway, and his maternal grandfather was from the Czech Republic. Cantrell joined Metallica on backing vocals during their performance of "Nothing Else Matters" at the Download Festival in Dublin on June 11, 2006. While living in the basement of Curtis' house, Cantrell was roommates with Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder. The tattoo parlor is cluttered with designs of skulls, gargoyles, dragons and other Goth images. [url=https://www.setlist.fm/edit?setlist=43dad347&step=song]Edit this setlist[/url] | [url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/alice-in-chains-53d68b9d.html]More Alice in Chains setlists[/url], Made in Oklahoma Building, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, Setlist History: Anniversary of Alice in Chains First Show Ever, Made in Oklahoma Building, Oklahoma City, OK, Tour Update: Korn and Alice in Chains Bring The Ultimate Metal Tour. [318], Cantrell is critical of religion[319] and Young Earth creationism, satirizing them both in Alice in Chains' 2013 album, The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. It reached 14 on Billboards Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Before Alice in Chains, Jerry was in a funk band with future Alice in Chains drummerSean Kinneyand bassistMike Starr. [236], On July 19, 2018, Cantrell released the song "Setting Sun" for the soundtrack of DC Comics' graphic novel Dark Nights: Metal. [277], Elton John stated in a 2009 interview with Rolling Stone that he's been an admirer of Cantrell for quite some time, and couldn't resist the offer to play on Alice in Chains' song "Black Gives Way to Blue" at Cantrell's request. [138], In June 2017, Alice in Chains returned to Seattle's Studio X to record their sixth studio album. April 26th, They encouraged him to pursue music so when Alice in Chains first album went gold, he sent them both gold records. Limited team places available Only 12 tickets remaining. 6. As you can see, Cantrell says, Im into some twisted shit. Indeed, he endures a four-hour-plus session, getting a strange array of gruesome faces inked onto his arm, reaching from the wrist all the way up to the crook of his elbow. Alice in Chains Mark the Latest Song Rights Sale as Estates of OG Members Cash Out [54] The band started playing concerts in Tacoma and Seattle with the goal of getting a record deal. I don't quite know what the mixture is, but there's definitely metal, blues, rock and roll, maybe a touch of punk. Guitar-wise, Jerry's playing was always exciting and interesting. [313] Asked about Staley's death in an interview with MTV in July 2002, Cantrell said: "It's something I'm still dealing with, and I still think like he's here. "[118], Cantrell canceled the show that he was scheduled to perform at 98 Rock's Livestock Festival in Zephyrhills on April 28 in order to attend Staley's funeral in Seattle in the same day. 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