The decision, the following year, to give Comes With The Fall vocalist William DuVall – a friend of Jerry’s from years before – a chance to play with the band was revelatory, however, and his permanent position kickstarted an unlikely resurgence that’s seen three excellent albums produced between 20 – as well as breathing new life into Layne’s old songs in the live arena. The vocalist’s death, from a heroin overdose in 2002, seemed to draw a line under an unprecedentedly innovative, unassailably brilliant catalogue.Įyebrows were understandably raised by 2005’s ‘reunion’ show for a south east Asia tsunami relief benefit, with stars like Maynard James Keenan and Ann Wilson of Heart performing Layne’s parts. Last time, Dam That River was damned with 27.5( 14 votes) of the votes. Alice In Chains Survivor- Dirt Round Six. And you, you use your talent to dig me under. You have the talent to make me feel like dirt. He had been fighting his addiction for years, and this song can be read as part of his struggle with that. With singer Layne Staley singing the lyrics, this could be seen as a foreshadowing of his death from a drug overdose. Ive tried to hide myself from what is wrong for me x2 For me. This song encompasses all of the insecurities and self-doubt inherent in a relationship. Formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, they would work with bassists Mike Starr and Mike Inez, and one-of-a-kind frontman Layne Staley on three EPs, three LPs and an iconic MTV Unplugged live album between 19, when Layne’s spiralling drug use ground activity to a halt. Alice In Chains Survivor- Dirt Round Six. One who doesnt care is one who shouldnt be.
Alongside their Seattle grunge brethren in Nirvana, the original Alice In Chains had one of the greatest impacts across one of the shortest timeframes in the history of rock.
0 kommentar(er)
