Also in the room at the same time was Kinneys girlfriend a women named Melinda. Sincerity in music can be difficult to portray. 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. 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. 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. 7:37 PM. A demo version of the song was included on the box set Music Bank (1999). There are beers all around, a bevy of exotic dancers smother him with affection, and listen closely theyve even got Man in the Box playing on the clubs speakers. No advertising or spamming is permitted. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. All rights reserved. Mike Starr, the original bassist in Alice In Chains who recently appeared on VH1s Celebrity Rehab, died March 8th in Salt Lake City of unknown causes. Alice In Chains Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Jerry would mention to Sean that he knew a bass player named Mike Starr to which Kinney replied thats weird because this is his sister and pointed at Melinda and told Cantrell he had played with Mike in a handful of bands since his early teen years. Nothing attracts me to it anymore. He is also recognized for his work with Ozzy Osbourne from 19891993. 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. I really like the wheelchair effect, says bassist Mike Starr, 26. A real trouper, Staley has been performing on crutches, bellowing his cathartic anthems of despair as he hobbles around the stage. Try again later. Following Layne Staley's death in April 2002, Inez joined Heart and toured with the band from 2002 through 2006. During 1990 and 1991, Alice opened for everyone from Iggy Pop and Van Halen to Extreme and Poison, as well as slogging through a bottom-billed slot on the infamous Clash of the Titans package with Anthrax, Slayer and Megadeth. There is much speculation regarding the meaning behind the name Alice In Chains. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Dr. Drew Pinskyhas said that Starr's death was the result of "a prescription-drug overdose." That tour was a real challenge, because were not a speed-metal band, says Kinney. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mike Starr I found on Findagrave.com. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [citation needed] He also briefly rejoined Ozzy Osbourne's band on the Retirement Sucks tour after Geezer Butler resigned due to the pressures of touring. In 2004, Inez recorded the track "Crazy or High" with Black Label Society for their studio album release Hangover Music Vol. Although its the night after Sadistic Sunday, Staley is having a grand time. In 1993 he left the group. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 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. Negative racial/anti-Semitic, or religious stereotypes are prohibited. The band reunited in 2005 for a live benefit show, WebWhy did Mike leave Alice? In the beginning I got high, and it felt great; by the end it was strictly maintenance, like food I needed to survive. Add to your scrapbook. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. There were roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmates, has said that Starr's death was the result of "a prescription-drug overdose. For medical advice, always consult your medical doctor. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Layne would recall that meeting telling an interviewer when i met mike starr he was on a honda motorcycle in his bathrobe and sunglasses. However, Bob Daisley was brought in to record the bass and none of Inez's playing is on the final album. Alice In Chains Bassist Mike Starr Dies At 44. He's parsimonious with his words, and picks more than eats. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. In 1989, more than 50 musicians auditioned for Ozzy Osbourne's group, and Inez, then a member of the local L.A. band Skin on Skin, won the spot of bassist. Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr can be heard begging for drugs in a voicemail left just hours before his death. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Its probably the most focused weve ever been, the most complete record weve made, he says, its a brutal record with some real force, and I mean that in a very good way. Ours is a little more brooding and introspective. 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. Verify and try again. with Phil Anselmo and "Rooster" with William DuVall. ), Photos: Motley Crue, Slipknot, Alice in Chains Rattle the Heartland, Though Alices nightmarish style may have seemed at odds with the soft, fuzzy, feel-good tone of Singles, the bands charismatic guitarist, Jerry Cantrell, enjoyed the film. Because Mike wasn't kicked out for being a junkie. Their triumphs may be running concurrently, yet each band has its own soul, says Cantrell, 26, when asked about the Seattle connection. I said to myself right there. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. According to the members of FACELIFT, Starr "was in great shape and form. A man named Phillip told KIROTV.com that he spotted a man pulling the hood ornament off his vehicle. Hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, the season consists of eight episodes that follow the real-life experiences of celebrity patients undergoing detoxification and treatment at the Pasadena Recovery Center. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Mike Starr was fired from Alice In Chains because of his drug problem. I decided to stop because I was miserable doing it. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. And Staley? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home." 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. Ironically, when the full-scale media blitz hit western Washington earlier this year, Alice in Chains was virtually lost in the shuffle. That night, Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr, who had just been tossed from the band, claimed he actually died and came back as he bounced from shooting up with one famed musician to the other. The biggest problem by far was Mike StSources:Alice in Chains The Untold Story, Book David De SolaGrunge Is Dead, Book, Greg PratoEverybody Loves Our Town, Book, Mark Yarm 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. Or why not treat yourself? All Rights reserved. These are just words Im pulling off the top of my head. Alice in Chain's music was deeply personal and vulnerable, and a lot of that comes down to its confessional nature. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The group emerged in 1990 with its debut album, Facelift; that LPs single Man in the Box garnered both Grammy and MTV award nominations last year. Its an amazing record.. Alice in Chains' Jar of Flies EP was released in 1994 with Inez on bass. 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. When the riots broke out, various band members fled to the safer environs of Joshua Tree and Tijuana, bringing work on the album to a halt. Naturally, there were many rumours of the "real" reason he left. After haggling over deal points with Columbia for six months, the group was finally ushered into a studio by producer Dave Jerden, who had previously worked with the Rolling Stones and Janes Addiction. RadarOnline.com reported in early October that Starr was arrested on September 28 in Los Angeles on a drug charge. WebAlice in Chains bassist Mike Starr had left the group after the release of their album Dirt and Inez replaced him. The tattoo parlor is cluttered with designs of skulls, gargoyles, dragons and other Goth images. He was most often seen playing several variations of aSpectorNS-2bass guitarthrough anAmpeg SVTall-tube head and Ampeg 8x10" speaker cabinets. where they found 44-year-old Starr's body. In 2019, Inez was a guest bass player on Mark Morton's debut solo album Anesthetic. There was a problem getting your location. There were roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmatesJerry CantrellandSean Kinney. 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. I wanna let you guys know ive done a whole video on Alice in Chains glam metal days. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Thanks for your help! The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time During our set the entire crowd would chant, Slayer, Slayer, Slayer. But we figured, hey, if we could play for a Slayer crowd and not get killed, we had it made., All the hard work eventually paid off in September 1991, thirteen months after Facelift was released, the album was certified gold for selling a half-million copies, making Alice the most successful new Seattle band until Nirvana exploded. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Inez was an official member of Osbourne's band during their recording of the No More Tears album. The 1990 album Facelift brought them into the light. In 2012, as LA Downtown News states, he accepted the Stevie Ray Vaughan award "for the sober musician who has made the greatest contribution to his own recovery and treating the addictions of others. We wanted to continue intense touring and press. 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. Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. Starr was arrested at Houston's Intercontinental Airport while trying to check in for a flight to Los Angeles with a suitcase he had stolen from the baggage claim area. Back in April 1994, Starr was sentenced to 30 days in the Houston jail formisdemeanor drug possession. In 1995, Inez played with Slash on the Guns N' Roses guitarist's side group, Slash's Snakepit. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66660320/mike-starr. 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? Inez also appeared on the 1993 Osbourne live album, Live & Loud. Layne didnt break his voice, and he doesnt do any high kicks or dance moves, Kinney says. I was so high i couldnt dress myself.so i wore my bathrobe with underwear on and my sunglasses and cowboy boots on my honda motorcycle on my way to the beach. It was boring., Aside from his busted foot, Staley appears to be in fine shape these days. According to former singer Layne Staley, in aRolling Stonearticle from February 1994, Starr's departure from Alice in Chains stemmed from "just a difference in priorities. You can always change this later in your Account settings. "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. Founder, co-singer, guitarist, and lead songwriter Jerry Cantrelleschewed the show-offy, over-the-top guitar work of the glam era (as many of his contemporaries did), and in its place opted for pointedly constructed lines suffused with the slow, grinding loops and pedal tones of sludge metal and desert rock, such as on 1992'sDirt. Alice in Chains and Starr parted ways in 1993. Please enter your email and password to sign in. His past charges include DUI, reckless driving, and various drug charges. Bassist Mike Starr would also overdose, in 2011. Bassist Mike Starr would also overdose, in 2011. Everybody thought I was getting the worst of the bunch, says Terzo. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Metallica Celebrate Alice in Chains With Tender Cover of 'Would?'. The purpose was always therapeutic and redemptive. Text. 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. Please try again later. (The single is also included on Dirt. Be respectful even if you disagree. [His] performance was flawless and this just about squashes all rumors of his prior poor health condition. Year should not be greater than current year. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Starr later was hired to play bass for the bandSun Red Sun, which featuredRay GillenandBobby Rondinelli, both former members ofBlack Sabbath. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Why? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The place was open twenty-four hours, and there were always bands playing, chicks going in and out, beer and drugs everywhere, some really wild times., Related Stories Layne Staley with Alice in Chains during filming of one of their videos in Los Angeles, August 1990. The name came from a side project of my old group, says Staley, stroking the remnants of his blond beatnik goatee. Inez was a guest player on "Under the Gun" from Motrhead's 2006 album Kiss of Death. 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. This band gained attention in the Seattle area playing under several different monikers before they eventually settled on the nameAlice in Chains, which they had taken from Staley's previous bandAlice N' Chains. Before recording Dirt, the foursome kept busy by quietly releasing a mellow, guest-laden EP titled Sap and making an appearance in Cameron Crowes recent Seattle-based film, Singles. Michael Christopher "Mike" Starr(April 4, 1966 March 8, 2011) was an American musician, best known as the originalbassistinAlice In Chains, with whom he played from the band's formation in 1987 until 1993. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [8] He appears on Heart's 2003 release, Alive in Seattle, a double CD live recording that documents a 2002 concert at Seattle's Paramount Theatre. Primary Wave announced today (February 7) that they have acquired the duos publishing rights and master recording income stream for an undisclosed fee. In 1993 he left the group. Deans would reveal in the book Everybody Loves our Town how Mike Starr posed the biggest headache to the bands future recalling Overall the guys were terrific human beings. [12], Inez married his fiance Sydney Kelly on May 8, 2010, at the estate of Susan Silver, Alice in Chains' manager.[13]. First, they contacted drummerSean Kinney, who coincidentally was dating Starr's sister Melinda at that time and had exchanged phone numbers with Cantrell's roommateLayne Staley. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. Alice in Chains officially disbanded on April 20, 2002, after the news of the death of Staley. In early 2008, Inez recorded a "Behind the Player" instructional DVD with the help of John Tempesta. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. An MTV-hyped clip for Man in the Box, with its macabre image of a monk with his eyelids sewn shut, helped push the single into the Top Twenty. 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. A system error has occurred. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The release of 1992's Dirt secured their legacy. Alice in Chain's song "Rooster" reveals his father's broken, PTSD state in lines like,"Wife and kids, household pet / Army green was no safe bet / The bullets scream to me from somewhere." 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. BA1 1UA. During the Dirt tour bassist Mike Starr was kicked out of Alice in Chains due to his budding drug addiction. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. March 9, 2011 7:35 am ET. That's just the reason they gave to the public. In mid-August 2001, Inez temporarily replaced Black Label Society bassist Steve Gibb, who was sent home in the middle of their Ozzfest tour. Please seek professional guidance. The group also participated in the 1993 Lollapalooza Tour . Mike Starr had addiction problems, but was on the road to recovery and didn't commit suicide, two of his friends said Wednesday, the day after the former Alice in Chains bassist was found dead in a Salt Lake City house. A music writer since 1993, formerly Editor of Kerrang! Starr joined the New York City-based ALICE IN CHAINS tribute band FACELIFT on stage on May 9, 2009 at Sullivan Hall in New York City to perform three songs "Man In The Box", "Would?" In 1996, Alice in Chains recorded their MTV Unplugged special, the first live performance the group had played together in three years. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The DVD features lessons of some of Mike's favorite Alice in Chains songs, and a sit down in depth interview. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. There is a problem with your email/password. From the beginning, Ienner turned the building of Alices career into a crusade: I flipped out the first time I heard their demo tape.. Perhaps the labels most valuable contribution was providing the group with a touring bus. He is of Filipino descent. Then the trio began staging what Cantrell and Kinney later said were fake auditions in order to coax Staley into joining their band. Especially when you're young. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This was around the same time that Cantrell met Staley and recruited him into Alice in Chains. The group also participated in the 1993 Lollapalooza Tour. 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. Back in April 2005, Seattle's KIROTV.com reported that Mike Starr was arrested in Seattle for vandalizing a car. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. In 1983, Starr formed the heavy metal band SATO, his first group of note. The crowd response was amazing as crowd-surfing and high-decibel applause was present.". , with whom he played from the band's formation in 1987 until 1993. But it comes with a price. Drag images here or select from your computer for Mike Starr memorial. 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. We dont stuff our personal demons inside us, we get them out, Staley says. So Mike Starr was supposedly kicked out of the band for being an unreliable junkie but Layne was arguably worse. WebBassist Mike Starr interview on the syndicated radio show 'Loveline' with Dr. Drew Pinsky on February 16, 2010. The facts are that I was shooting a lot of dope, and thats nobodys business but mine, he says, resting on the tour bus before opening for Osbourne in Dallas. Pearl Jam is a soul thats full of life and invigorating, and Nirvana is kind of beautifully dysfunctional. We want to hear it. (Note: The Starr portion of hte clip begins around the 2:20 mark.). 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. It was just a difference in priorities, lead singer Layne Staley told Rolling Stone in 1994. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. 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/ Bandsun Red Sun, which featuredRay GillenandBobby Rondinelli, both former members ofBlack Sabbath person to a. 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