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. The cat appeared on Cantrell's episode of MTV Cribs, which was shot at his ranch in Oklahoma in September 2002. I can't quantify it really in words. 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. [181] Cantrell's third solo album is titled Brighten and was released on October 29, 2021. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. [39] During that time, he had a band with Vinnie Chas (from Pretty Boy Floyd), called Sinister. [321] Cantrell reported that breaking his hand was the worst physical pain he ever had. [240] The guitars feature a single-bridge humbucker wired to a volume control. [74], Their second full-length album, Dirt, was released in September 1992 to critical acclaim and was certified quadruple platinum. Cantrell has also collaborated and performed with Heart, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Pantera, Circus of Power, Metal Church, Gov't Mule, Damageplan, Pearl Jam, The Cult, Stone Temple Pilots, Danzig, Glenn Hughes, Duff McKagan and Deftones, among others. [266], In 2010, Jim Dunlop introduced the "JC95 Cantrell Signature Cry Baby", Cantrell's signature Cry Baby wah pedal,[267][268] based on the original Jimi Hendrix Wah pedal that Cantrell used since his early days. [179] On March 4, 2021, he announced via his Instagram page that he had completed the album, captioning the photo "Finished my record tonight one year to the day from when we started recording it. [40][41] Friends recalled that Cantrell fell into depression and became a completely different person after losing both his mother and grandmother within a short span of time. [206] He was also asked by Nickelback's frontman, Chad Kroeger, to contribute to the song "Hero" for the 2002 film Spider-Man. [27] Cantrell wrote the song "Rooster" at the Cornells' house and stayed there for a few weeks. He also departed from Columbia Records during this time and had trouble finding a new label. "[85], In February 1992, the band released the acoustic EP Sap. 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. 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's completely a reunion because the three of us who're left are back together. 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. [27], Alice in Chains' second acoustic EP, Jar of Flies, debuted at No. Layne Staley made his final music industry appearance at the 1997 Grammys, and discussed in interviews how he really wanted to win one. 2 on the Billboard 200 (the band's highest chart position since 1995's Alice in Chains, which debuted at No. No hidden symbolism for this bunch. [16] Cantrell has earned nine Grammy Award nominations as a member of Alice in Chains.[17]. was born in Tacoma, Washington. The accident couldnt have come at a worse time: Staley only recently kicked a nasty drug habit; Alices powerful sophomore album, Dirt, just entered the Billboard album chart at Number Six; and the band is on the road opening for Ozzy Osbourne. [345] In 2018, Cantrell named the league's trophy after his friend Vinnie Paul, who had died recently. [236], On July 19, 2018, Cantrell released the song "Setting Sun" for the soundtrack of DC Comics' graphic novel Dark Nights: Metal. [184] He also guested on Circus of Power's 1993 album Magic & Madness for the song "Heaven & Hell", played lead guitar on Metal Church's "Gods of a Second Chance" from their 1993 album Hanging in the Balance,[185] and played on the track "Marry Me" from Pigeonhed's 1997 album, The Full Sentence. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/category/rock/", The band did not tour in support of their self-titled album. [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. [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. Jerrys first job was delivering newspapers. In a 1998 interview with Guitar World, he was asked about the latter quality: I really don't know where that comes from; it just comes naturally to me. Some of the key amps that have been used by AIC include Marshall, Bogner, Mesa Boogie, and Peavey. Released on Roadrunner Records, Degradation Trip hit shelves two months after Layne Staley's death and was dedicated to him. [citation needed] Cantrell opened for Metallica and Van Halen on their 1998 summer tour. Bellinis is serving up a big dose of fantastico. The movie touched on some really heavy feelings and emotions, and thats what were about, too, he says. DuVall wrote on Instagram, This was a cool surprise at the AIC Pop-up Museum today. 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. Alice In Chains performing Stone in Thackerville, Oklahoma at the WinStar Casino. .ai-viewports {--ai: 1;} [26] Due to the strain of war, his parents divorced when he was seven years old, and Cantrell was raised by his mother, Gloria, and his maternal grandmother in Tacoma. The dark, brooding side of the Seattle scene. April 26th, Photos: Alice in Chains Throughout the Nineties. These are just words Im pulling off the top of my head. [284], Between 2009 and 2010, Cantrell co-owned a hard rock bar called Dead Man's Hand in Las Vegas with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. It's overwhelming. FlyingTee Announces Partnership with COBRA PUMA GOLF, Commentary: Thunder holds lead this time around, Commentary: Fix the problems or get the pen out, Red Eagle Construction of OKC Receives Award, 2013 Interior Design Best of Year Awards. [142] Cantrell took the album's title from the Mount Rainier in Seattle, and the title track is a tribute to the Seattle music scene. Cantrell made a name for himself in rock but was raised on country music. Limited team places available Only 12 tickets remaining. On the sixth night of the festival of lights, the duo covered Elasticas Connection as the [319] "No one in the band claims to be an expert on religion, but the title of the song [The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here] comes from something that a lot of people actually believe in". View tour dates online, browse seating charts to find the lowest prices. Oklahoma has divided its diverse landscape into six regions or "countries" - each with a distinct [338], On April 12, 2004, Cantrell and his then-band Cardboard Vampyres performed at a benefit concert for Sweet Relief, a nonprofit organization that helps needy musicians cover medical expenses. [144], As of 2018, Alice in Chains has had 18 Top 10 songs on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart,[145] 5 No. When Alice hits the stage in Dallas, the audience eagerly embraces the group, with the entire front section standing on its feet, waving outstretched fists, flicking cigarette lighters during every song. After reading the about the songs deep connection to his fathers experience in Vietnam, I hope all combat veterans draw inspiration from the chorus: Yeah here come the rooster, yeah You know he ain't gonna die So the next time you need to rock, crank up this grunge anthem from 1993. For all the albums out-of-the-box success, the making of Dirt was plagued by bad luck. "I think there's overwhelming evidence that things aren't working right now. The metal part will never leave, and I never want it to". [188], Cantrell played guitar in the song "Fallen Ones"[189] from Heart's 2004 album Jupiters Darling. To celebrate theAlice inChainsguitarist's birthday, here are 10 things you might not know about him: 1. [172], In February 2017, Cantrell released his first solo song in 15 years, "A Job to Do", featured during the end credits of the movie John Wick: Chapter 2. The bridge is a Kahler Tremolo as opposed to a Floyd Rose tremolo which was commonly seen on instruments made throughout the 1980s and 90s. But the bands are different. To celebrate the. "[312] "The shows I played between the time I got the word about Layne and Layne's funeral were very important to me in terms of being able to continue on. 2. 3. ( OK 66660). Discography includes; Facelift (1990), Dirt (1992), Alice in Chains (1995), Black Gives Way to Blue (2009), The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here (2013). .ai-viewport-1 { display: none !important;} Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Cantrell joined Metallica on backing vocals during their performance of "Nothing Else Matters" at the Download Festival in Dublin on June 11, 2006. Although its the night after Sadistic Sunday, Staley is having a grand time. Look forward to setting it free upon your ear holes sometime soon. It was boring., Aside from his busted foot, Staley appears to be in fine shape these days. It's always been my first love, and always will be, but the situation being what it is we've been together for a long time, and right now it's kinda played out. [165] The songs on the album ranged from doom metal to pop-based hard rock. [227], On March 13, 2017, Cantrell made a guest appearance at Steel Panther's concert at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood and performed "Man In The Box" with the band joined by Godsmack singer Sully Erna on lead vocals. [141] On June 27, 2018, the band announced the title and unveiled the cover art of the new album, Rainier Fog, released on August 24, 2018 through BMG, Alice in Chains' first release on the label. with vocalist Phil Anselmo of Pantera and Down and bass player Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, then they played "Rooster" with Ann Wilson and Comes with the Fall vocalist William DuVall. [165] He also adopted Staley's cat, a female siamese named Sadie, after his death. Junkhead God Smack Put You Down Sickman It Ain't Like That Angry Chair Man in the Box I was there 9 setlist.fm users were there Edit setlist [239] They feature a maple body, maple neck and ebony fingerboard. However, his musical range also extends into elements of blues and country as heard on his solo debut album. I miss him tremendously. 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". Some guys can do multiple things and maybe when I was younger I could do that, but not now. 10 on Total Guitar/MusicRadar's "15 best rock guitarists in the world right now" poll. [33][36], Cantrell picked up a guitar for the first time when he was in sixth grade. .ai-viewport-3 { display: inherit !important;} They never could find anything wrong with me. Cantrell said in his acceptance speech, "I crash landed here almost 9 years ago, in Los Angeles. [106] The band followed the concert with a short United States club tour, several festival dates in Europe, and a brief tour in Japan. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time [31] His first job was delivering newspapers. 77 on its list of "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" in 2008. [214] The band played at various venues in the United States; although, they predominately played along the West Coast. $2.50 + $3.49 shipping . "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/category/rock/headlines/", [51] He also worked at the music store Arnold and Morgan Music Company. A lot of Alice stuff is written that way "Them Bones" is a great off-time song.[238]. According to Susan Silver, this was taken at the Grammy Awards party in 1996. 98 on the list of the "Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time" by Envision Radio Networks' "Chop Shop" guitar show in December 2008. 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[205], In 2002, Cantrell played a series of summer dates with headlining rock band Nickelback. It was such a big movie and it was really fun to do. [citation needed], In a May 2001 interview with Metal-is.com, Cantrell revealed that he had written four songs for Ozzy Osbourne. [269] The lyrics to "Black Gives Way to Blue" are printed on the base plate of the pedal. $2.47 + $3.49 shipping . [136][137] The album debuted at No. The experience with Camp Freddy inspired Cantrell and The Cult guitarist Billy Duffy to form their own covers band,[211] the rock supergroup Cardboard Vampyres (named after Cantrell's cats). [53], While living in Dallas, Cantrell met an early incarnation of the band Pantera and started a long friendship with brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. It was a hell of an experience. [282], In 2018, Cantrell was named "Guitarist of the Year" by Ultimate Guitar's readers poll. [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. [275], In July 2006, British hard rock/metal magazine Metal Hammer awarded Cantrell the title of "Riff Lord" at its annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards show, held at the London Astoria. We have played with some [singers] who can actually bring it and add their own thing to it without being a Layne clone. We were going to have this band that dressed in drag and played heavy metal as a joke., As the quartet refined its musical direction, the Puget Sound scene was erupting with promising groups like the flamboyant Mother Love Bone, the hard-edge Sound-garden and the grunged-out Mudhoney. "[34] His choir teacher and drama teacher were, early on, his two greatest motivators toward a career in music. "position": 1, [58], Cantrell met Layne Staley, then Alice N' Chains' lead singer, at a party in Seattle around August 1987. [311] Staley died on April 5, 2002 at the same time of Cantrell's Degradation Trip tour, but Cantrell opted not to cancel any shows, stating, "It's difficult to do interviews - it's hard to talk about it [Staley's death]. But fuck, I guess we're going to be talking about this for awhile". [321] Cantrell needed a titanium plate and four screws to put the bones back together. I started writing about censorship, explains Staley. Cantrell was born in Tacoma, Washington, on March 18, 1966,[2] to Gloria Jean Krumpos and Jerry Fulton Cantrell. For Columbia, signing Alice in Chains was a deliberate move to regain the 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! "[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. Mark Kozelek was cast instead. [73] The album, which received better critical reception than its predecessor, featured two singles, "Anger Rising" and "Angel Eyes", and the track "She Was My Girl" was included on the Spider-Man soundtrack. [323], Cantrell underwent shoulder surgery twice. Later they formed another band called Raze. [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. [116] Cantrell started hanging out with the band and occasionally joining them onstage. "[180] On July 28, 2021, Cantrell posted a teaser trailer in his social media announcing that a new song and video titled "Atone" would be released on July 29. To celebrate the Alice in Chains guitarist's birthday, here are 10 things you He picked it up very quickly, impressing the guy, who suggested to Jerrys mom that she buy her son a guitar and she did. This story is from the November 26th, 1992 issue of Rolling Stone. 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. Months before the official album release, Columbia sent selected retailers free Alice EPs, called We Die Young, which they could sell for pure profit.