ARTIST

Alice In Chains

An American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987, a city that would soon become the center of the grunge movement. The band originated when guitarist Jerry Cantrell met vocalist Layne Staley, who was then singing in a local glam-metal band called Sleze (later renamed Alice N’ Chains). Cantrell convinced Staley to join a new project that blended heavy metal with darker, more introspective lyrics. Along with drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Starr, Alice in Chains took shape and quickly began performing in Seattle’s underground club scene.