He began a number of stints WebThe roots of Alice in Chains lay in Sleze, a Seattle-based hair metal band that featured Layne Staley as lead singer. real shy, timid, withdrawn person who could hardly get a 'hello' Jerrys mother had died of cancer when he was young, and he wasnt close to his father. by "Here's how Please support our site. Love Bone. Cross said. 167. [RELATED: Alice in Chains Returns to the Stage After 3-Year Hiatus to Celebrate 30 Years of Dirt]. And then Slaughter Haus 5s Russ Klatt said as a band name change for Sleze, What about Alice in Chains? But they begrudgingly said it was alright. found at the scene, and a spokesman did not respond to several So Alice, they got their revenge., Released in spring 1991, Man In The Box was a slow starter. Other members of the band are using the pseudonyms Ginger Fish, Twiggy Ramirez and Madonna Wayne Gacy. [RELATED: Alice In Chains Sell Music Catalog for $50 Million].
said Saturday. Jerry asked me how to play songs like Beyond The Wheel [from Soundgardens 1988 debut, Ultramega OK], he remembered. Alice in Chains: Lane Stanley and Jerry Cantrell had intended to form a heavy metal band that will perform covers of Slayer while wearing dresses. No apostrophe-N. ", The group's first album, "Facelift," was released in 1990. During their conversation, Alice talks about two upcoming albums and reveals the name of one coming this year, called Road. Staley also played some guitar But I also said to Jerry Cantrell that I liked what he was doing. When will the risk amp up in the Bay Area? Those guys came from the same sort of crazy backgrounds, and they banded together like a family, says the producer. was found in Cobain's bloodstream, and his head had been so It was 1988, and Dave, who had just produced Janes Addictions groundbreaking Nothings Shocking album had been given the bands demo tape by an A&R friend at Sony. And Man In The Box was the first song that introduced the world to the grunge sound. SUBSCRIBE to continue reading. And in Layne Staley, they had a truly iconic singer: tortured, charismatic, ultimately doomed. "It was natural or an overdose that's the way it was One was a member of Sleze and the other of the band Slaughter Haus 5. Queen: one word that catches both transvestite and royalty connotation was the perfect band name in the eyes of Freddie Mercury. WebThe three surviving members of the original band, guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway and drummer Neal Smith, co-wrote three songs and they all played on When Hell Thank you for signing in! Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who then recruited bassist Mike Starr and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993. They were out there in front of 15,000 Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth fans band Alice in Chains, was found dead in his apartment, authorities Alice in Chains stopped touring in the mid-'90s, when Staley's Sorry, there are no recent results for popular articles. Bursting with energy and imagination, the visually stunning and enormously entertaining world of Alice, the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter features larger than life sceneries. "Would?". The show will run two weekends, May 12, 13, 14; and May 19, 20, 21 at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th Street SW, in Bandon. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. In the 1996 interview, Staley reflected on Cobain's death: "I careless by writing about them," he told the magazine. Please support our site. We just want to be able to look each other in the eye and go, This is pretty cool. Thats all you need everybody grooving on the same thing.. All rights reserved. Alice Were all outcasts, Jerry later told Spin magazine. WebNirvana, Guns and Roses, U2, Metallica, The Clash, The Ramones, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Killers, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Bob Marley, Soundgarden, Sublime, Black Sabbath, Motley Crue, Talking Heads, ZZ Top. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The group's hits As it turns out, British R&B singer Seal known for his era-defining 1994 smash, "Kiss From a Rose," and several other mega-hits is a gigantic Alice in Chains fan. discovered Friday, had started to decompose. King B.B. Become a member. They had different names, including Diamond Lie (Cantrells old band name) and, simply, Fuck. But it might be the best of all. against me and now I'm walking through hell, and this sucks. Johnny Rotten: the Sex Pistols leader was born as John Lydon. early 1990s trying to imitate it. Alice In Chains Bassist Mike Starr Dies At 44. The US leg kicked off in May 1991 and featured Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax. According to the second version, the name relates to a combination of two popular brands of cigarette rolling papers: Zig Zag and Tops Rolling papers. Medical Examiner's office did not release his cause of death. We got the drummer from Pearl Jam to cover him but he couldnt do it, so Sean played on that record with a broken arm.. "He It was 1987, and the top dogs of the Seattle scene were prog-metal pioneers Queensrche and B-list thrashers Metal Church. 0. Only two more rows to go, so don't stop now! Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Or why not treat yourself? The ship's computer contained a program that could manifest itself as a person to its pilot. Work began on Facelift at London Bridge Studios, out in the woods a long drive from the centre of Seattle. determined by our investigators," said Seattle Police spokesman great, and they worked for me for years, and now they're turning Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. Often associated with grunge music, Alice in Chains' sound incorporates heavy metal elements. 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The darkness that would descend on Alice In Chains was still a way off. Did you know that the real story behind the origin of the name of the rock band 10cc is much more trivial and boring than the urban legend that surrounds it? Not long before Cantrell had seen an Alice N Chains show in the city of Tacoma, which is about 45 minutes south of the Emerald City. Their demo, The Treehouse Tapes, ended up in the hands of Nick Terzo, an A&R man with Columbia Records, who signed the band. But they had plenty in common. Since blagging his way onto the Hammer team a decade ago, Stephen has written countless features and reviews for the magazine, usually specialising in punk, hardcore and 90s metal, and still holds out the faint hope of one day getting his beloved U2 into the pages of the mag. I met with the band and told them what I thought, that their songs were a mess. They later changed name to Sad Alice Said. Included here are artists and bands whose first names start with the letter A, just to be as complete as possible. Staleys funk band needed a guitar player and here is where the negotiations began: Cantrell agreed to join Staleys group if he would join Cantrells. The band is known for its distinctive vocal style, which often included the harmonized vocals between Staley and Cantrell (and later Cantrell and DuVall). included "Man in the Box," "Them Bones," "Rooster," and A few showers developing late. I said, Theres this thing called drop-D tuning. In the history of grunge music, names like Pearl Jam and Nirvana stick out. him real well, but I just saw this real vibrant person turn into a Although there plan did not come out, the name of the band remained. Alice Cooper's theme dark, spooky, scary, gory, & terrifying was were "Alice" came from, then the "in Chains" part come from their own dungeon, all alone, trapped, no fear, mid evilish theme. 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When I got that six-track demo, and it had Man In The Box and all the great songs from that first album, thats when I really thought we could be on to something., Dave travelled up to Seattle to start working on Alice In Chains debut album. Chance of rain 30%.. Cloudy skies this evening. He was 34. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Finally, the light bulb went off and they went to Alice in Chains. There was still plenty of work to do. 167. L. LL Cool J: James Todd Smith pseudonym is an Acronym for Ladies Love Cool James. Tests were required to establish the identity because the body, early '90s. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past. Please subscribe to keep reading. Within 18 months, Alice In Chains had leapfrogged the likes of Soundgarden and Nirvana to become grunges first superstars. It made the atmosphere in the studio very different to when Dave and the band began work on Dirt. Performance times are 7 He also regularly spouts his opinions on the Metal Hammer Podcast. London, on SiriusXMs Hair Nation. Chance of rain 30%. But the band that sometimes gets left off the tips of tongues is Alice in Chains. Bath You have permission to edit this article. WebAlice in Chains is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who later recruited bassist April 26, 2023, 9:27 am. "He was a sweet guy, but very troubled," said Charles Cross, a artist B.B. It may also be an incorrect name for a soundtrack by Danny Elfman. death of Andrew Wood, singer of the seminal grunge group Mother A few feet away, taking this all in, sits Layne Staley, the troubled, enigmatic twenty-five-year-old lead singer of the Seattle Family members, including Layne Staleys mom, Nancy, didnt like the implications of the name, and neither did some friends. former editor of the defunct Seattle music magazine The Rocket who Success! We dont have any upcoming events for this artist right now. A few months later, Dave received a new six- track tape. But with grunge yet to take root in the broader public consciousness, it was a tough sell, as the band found out first hand. In the genres Mount Rushmore, youll also find the Chris Cornell-led Soundgarden. Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. It was towards the end of that run that Dave Jerden reconnected with his former charges, only to find them in a very different state of mind. Did you know that the Bee Gees were named after the initials of a DJ called Bill Gates? Both had troubled backgrounds. Alice in Chains: Lane Stanley and Jerry Cantrell had intended to form a heavy metal band that will perform covers of Slayer while wearing dresses. They suddenly seemed to be living the darkness that they were only exploring on songs like We Die Young from the first record. The two hit it off and Staley invited Cantrell, who was homeless at the time after being kicked out of his familys home, to be with him in the Alice N Chains rehearsal space. It's a sad tale.". Before Nirvana, Pearl Jam or Soundgarden, Alice In Chains had become the first of Seattles grunge bands to crack the mainstream. Sign up for delivery of The World Newspaper on Tuesdays and Fridays, and for Full Access to the www.theworldlink.com website and E-Editions here! The band had changed its original name Star Park after watching a Jimmy Durante clip in which he states: Im in ecstasy! WebThe Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show, was a comedy radio program which ran on NBC from 1948 to 1954 starring Alice Faye and Phil Harris. Alice in Chains. I asked them, Whats it like to be famous? and they all said, We hate it. Especially Layne. Alice in Wonderland is a Ukrainian gothic band. BA1 1UA. I went to see them just before we went in to do [Alices second album] Dirt, says the producer. An off-leash pack of fluffy Goldendoodles has been roaming around Dry Creek Road in Napa. for the group. These last 2 years have been really great for me in terms of music. Not once. Thank you for reading! Alice in Wonderland is also the name of a German metal band. Inspired by characters and events from Lewis Carrolls classic novel, Alices Adventures in Wonderland, MDS showcases a dizzying array of dances genres that merge traditional ballet with hip-hop, jazz, and tap for contemporary energy. The Doors: formerly named Psychedelic Ranger, inspired by a William Blake quote: If the doors of perception were to be cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, infinite. One of the songs was Man In The Box, destined to become AICs breakthrough hit. I had kind of been aware of this Seattle sound that people were talking about, but to be there felt very exciting., Not that Alice were entirely accepted by their grunge peers. Here you can widen your knowledge by learning about the origins or rock bands names and pop artists pseudonyms. Copyright 2023 LegalForce RAPC Worldwide | Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Policy, on Band Name Origins: Stories Behind Band Names, Apple Faces Yet Another Trademark Lawsuit in China. The group was known for its dark, menacing sound, which Sex Pistols: Malcolm Mclaren is responsible for the choice of the name, partly to help promote the clothes shop called Sex owned by Vivien Westwood who used to be his girlfriend at the time. 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While Alice in Chains didn't garner as much respect as other (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). During a new segment on Amoeba Records' "What's in My Bag?" Dirt rightly stands as their masterpiece, but Facelift is no less important. Log In. When he had started his musical career, he adopted an alias created by a combination of Elvis Presley and Lou Costello, mainly because he represents the exact opposite of the other Elvis. The band took its name from Staley's previous group, the glam metal band Alice N' Chains. There was an error processing your request. Having sold just 40,000 copies in its first few months, it shifted more than 400,000 copies in six weeks on the back of Man In The Box. UB40: the politically oriented band was named after a type of British unemployment form. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Alice Cooper recently spoke with SiriusXM host, Tommy London, on SiriusXMs Hair Nation. WebBody of 'Alice in Chains' lead singer found decomposed. Shortly after their Clash Of The Titans stint, Alice began a lengthy, 60+ date tour opening for hard rock legends Van Halen. Thank you for reading! (The charge will appear as "Country Media Inc." on your credit card statement). He claimed that the band changed their approach when they heard Soundgarden. The Happy Mondays: Shaun Rider was inspired by the happy Mondays he and the other members of the band were having as unemployed who were spending the day that follows the weekend in sleeping while the other people were off to work. He received a stage name that was found more suitable for an anarchist punk with a set of rotten teeth. 4 macalpinerules 4 yr. ago 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. Everybody thought I was getting the worst of the bunch, says Terzo. But to me they were a diamond in the rough. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. Ice T: the controversial gangsta rapper has chosen to name himself after Iceberg Slim, a famous pimp who later became an author of books that describe gangsta living. You have permission to edit this article.
Without it, the 1990s could have been very different. Thats what they wanted, but you have to be careful what you wish for, I guess.. The members of Sleze liked the name and changed it. When Staley reached out to his old band names, they were not happy about it. The History of the Name Alice in Chains Part 1 Formed officially in 1987, the founding He was just such a cool fucking guy and his voice was amazing. Chumbawamba: apparently, one of the band members had a strange dream, in which he could not decide which public toilet door he should enter since the Men and Women signs were replaced with Chumba and Wamba signs. I knew I wanted to be in a band with him right off the bat.. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. Daves foresight was bang on the money. I'm glad that I discovered a band like Alice in Chains and now I don't have to listen to all this hip hop crap and pop music that everyone I know does. drug use proved too great an obstacle. "I wrote about drugs, and I didn't think I was being unsafe or It Join. for 30 days, Free
out. Alice in Chains is rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Inez. A short time later they recorded a demo of the songs you hear on Facelift and they had that drop-D tuning on them.. WebRound 5's in the bag, and Vs., Sweet Oblivion, Superfuzz Bigmuff, Purple, and Frogstomp have made it on the list! For the band who made it, things would never be the same again. Alice Coopers shock rock reputation apparently developed almost by accident at first. An unrehearsed stage routine involving Cooper, a feather pillow and a live chicken garnered attention from the press; the band decided to capitalize on the tabloid sensationalism, creating in the process a new subgenre, shock rock. It was like if Metallica had sped Tony Iommis riffs up, then brought them back down again.. dead in his Seattle home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Despite the growing buzz surrounding their hometown of Seattle, the bands music was all over the place, and no producer wanted to touch them. Velvet Underground: named after the title of an unknown sex book that one of the band members has found lying on the sidewalk Weezer: the band front man was nicknamed Weezer in high school since he was a geek who suffered from asthma that caused him to make wheezing sounds. Something had happened to that family, says Dave. character from the Star Trek: Voyager episode titled "Alice" , Alice was the name that Tom Paris gave to an alien shuttlecraft he bought from Abaddon's Repository of Lost Treasures in the Delta Quadrant. People still A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. It sounded like nothing else at the time. 133. r/grunge. For general questions about the show, call 541-252-1394. Although there plan did not come out, the name of the band remained. I believe that Layne was a sensitive person attracted to darkness, Dave shrugs, but I never saw any evidence of drugs in the studio. Later they have come up with the idea of honoring the initials of both Brothers Gibb and their close friend and one of their first supports, DJ Bill Gates, who has nothing to do with the founder of Microsoft. Alice in Wonderland is a Ukrainian gothic band. I believe that on Facelift, Layne was portraying a dark world from the outside looking in. NOTE: To claim your access to the site, you will need to enter the Last Name and First Name that is tied to your subscription in this format: SMITH, JOHN. And then of course, Man In The Box broke and all those people that were throwing beer cups at them went out and bought their record. access for current print subscribers. text Eli Enis. So what other bands do my fellow Alice fans listen to? In a 1996 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Staley spoke of Mad Season, Layne's side projects/art, Jerry's solo work.). They were talking about backstage passes and one of theirs read, Welcome to Wonderland. The two rockers started talking about the story of Alice in Wonderland. Cloudy skies this evening. said. MTV eventually picked up on the song, and Facelift started to rapidly gain traction. Heres how it works. in rehab. After becoming the breakout stars of the music and comedy variety program The Fitch Bandwagon, the show was retooled into a full situation comedy, with Harris and Faye playing fictionalized versions of themselves as a working show business couple raising two daughters in a madcap home. I've learned to be my own person and ignore the crowd. A Napa dog owner was given until Friday to surrender as many as 20 Goldendoodle dogs living at her Dry Creek Road home. GSMC Classics: The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show Episode 58: Concern About Contract Renewal, GSMC Classics: The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show. piercing wail; many a bar-band singer frayed vocal cords in the
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