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United States Alice in Chains is an American rock band that rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a significant part of the grunge movement, developing a distinct sound recognized globally.
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Request A ShowPrimary Wave Music acquired music rights from the estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr, iconic members of Alice in Chains. This deal encompassed various aspects of their music.
Members Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney, Mike Inez, and William DuVall sold a portion of their music catalog rights to Round Hill Music for an estimated $50 million.
Jerry Cantrell, co-founder of Alice in Chains, launched a debut partnership with Epiphone for two special edition guitars.
FEW Spirits reissued 'All Secrets Known Bourbon,' a collaborative bourbon with Alice in Chains, highlighting their connection to the band's music.
Alice in Chains, formed in Seattle in 1987, established themselves with their unique blend of heavy metal and alternative rock, characterized by distinctive vocal harmonies between Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley. The band’s early years saw them navigate the local Seattle music scene, with core members Cantrell, Staley, Sean Kinney, and Mike Starr. They secured a record deal with Columbia Records in 1989 and quickly released their first official recording, the EP “We Die Young,” in July 1990. Their debut album, “Facelift,” followed in August 1990, achieving gold certification and marking them as a prominent act in the emerging grunge scene. Their sound, featuring Cantrell’s notable guitar work and Staley’s powerful vocals, helped cement their place in rock music history.
The band’s career progression was marked by both significant success and internal challenges. After the departure of bassist Mike Starr in 1993, Mike Inez joined, contributing to the band’s continued musical evolution. They achieved widespread acclaim with albums like “Dirt” (1992) and the acoustic EP “Jar of Flies” (1994), both of which garnered commercial success and critical recognition. The band continued to tour, including a major appearance at Lollapalooza in 1993. Despite periods of inactivity due to personal struggles within the band, especially concerning lead vocalist Layne Staley, Alice in Chains maintained their influence and released their self-titled album in 1995.
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