Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Rock Musician. Alice in Chains' Jar of Flies EP was released in 1994 with Inez on bass. I started writing about censorship, explains Staley. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. So Mike Starr was supposedly kicked out of the band for being an unreliable junkie but Layne was arguably worse. By the end of the album, its pretty obvious it didnt work out as well as I thought it would., Staley also expresses his current sentiments onstage, introducing one grim number as a song about a hopeless fucking junkie.. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Alice in Chains formed during the late eighties when Staley, then singing in a different band, offered aimless Tacoma guitarist Jerry Cantrell his rehearsal studio as a place to crash. In the years since, Cantrell has gotten back on his feet, and currently stands as a testament of sobriety. Mike Starr was fired from Alice In Chains because of his drug problem. Then the trio began staging what Cantrell and Kinney later said were fake auditions in order to coax Staley into joining their band. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. And Staley? The resulting Facelift featured violent, tortured Cantrell numbers like We Die Young and Bleed the Freak, as well as several Staley-Cantrell collaborations, including Man in the Box, a song inspired by thoughts of food and fascism. He was most often seen playing several variations of aSpectorNS-2bass guitarthrough anAmpeg SVTall-tube head and Ampeg 8x10" speaker cabinets. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Of that time, Cantrell speaks of darkness and light, saying, "I don't know everything, and I don't necessarily subscribe to the idea of an all-knowing God sitting up on a cloud. 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. By January 1993 Inez had moved on to his next project. Why? Sincerity in music can be difficult to portray. Bassist Mike Starr interview on the syndicated radio show 'Loveline' with Dr. Drew Pinsky on February 16, 2010. The movie touched on some really heavy feelings and emotions, and thats what were about, too, he says. We wanted to continue intense touring and press. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. RadarOnline.com reported in early October that Starr was arrested on September 28 in Los Angeles on a drug charge. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Starr, 43, a founding member of ALICE IN CHAINS, had been in legal trouble before in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. Within a month, Inez was playing live at a gig with Osbourne at Wembley Stadium. Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr was found dead Tuesday afternoon (March 8). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mike Starr I found on Findagrave.com. (The single is also included on Dirt. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. WebWhy did Mike leave Alice? Inez toured throughout 1993 with Alice in Chains on the strength of the Dirt album. Inez toured throughout 1993 with Alice in Chains on the strength of the Dirt album. Think of The Beatles, Floyd, the Eagles, that attitude of, You take this line and Ill take that one it adds more colour to the canvas. Inez was an official member of Osbourne's band during their recording of the No More Tears album. Try again. Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr can be heard begging for drugs in a voicemail left just hours before his death. Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr had left the group after the release of their album Dirt and Inez replaced him. 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. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Starrs mustache made bartenders think he was 18 and so he was allowed to buy drinks.In high school around 1982 starr would play in a band named S.A.T.O taking its name from an Ozzy Osbourne song with one flyer promoting the band saying Dont Say No SATO The band was reasaonbly successful around Seattle playing shows at the Seattle Arena and Moore Theater and was even featured on a compilation album called Northwest Metalfest. The dark, brooding side of the Seattle scene. The drug didnt work for me anymore. Starr departed the group while it was touring behind the albumDirt. 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. This story is from the November 26th, 1992 issue of Rolling Stone. There was a problem getting your location. Starr later was hired to play bass for the bandSun Red Sun, which featuredRay GillenandBobby Rondinelli, both former members ofBlack Sabbath. "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. So why was Mike given the boot but Jerry didn't kick out Layne for the same reason? Their lead singer, the astonishingly talented Layne Staley, passed away in 2002 after years of falling into a drug-induced shamble of decay, tooth loss, and torment, as related on Guitarworld. 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. The result was something truly dire, dark, and even warped. Bassist Mike Starr would also overdose, in 2011. With Would? leading the way, Dirt entered stores the same week that the Singles soundtrack and Pearl Jams debut also hung in the Top Ten, following earlier chart assaults by fellow locals Nirvana and the resurrected Temple of the Dog. 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. In 1999 the band went on hiatus once again, when rumors of vocalist Layne Staley's drug abuse arose. Try again later. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He had a real unique and powerful voice, but he had a sensitivity and touch to it as well, the guitarist remembers. Mike was ready to go home. Starr later claimed that he was fired due to his drug addiction.In 1993 he left the group. 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 To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. Thanks for your help! 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The main singer for the band's tour was William DuVall. (April 4, 1966 March 8, 2011) was an American musician, best known as the original. So why was Mike given the boot but Jerry didn't kick out Layne for the same reason? 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. And Staley? Alice in Chain's music was deeply personal and vulnerable, and a lot of that comes down to its confessional nature. Drag images here or select from your computer for Mike Starr memorial. According to former singer Layne Staley, in a Rolling Stone article from February 1994, Starr's departure from Alice in Chains stemmed from "just a difference in priorities. Or why not treat yourself? Starr was arrested for "investigation of property destruction and theft.". Make sure that the file is a photo. That's just the reason they gave to the public. WebMike Starr left Alice In Chains in January of 1993. When they asked me to leave the band it broke my heart." Webpjchik A ccording to press releases the departure was "amicable" and that Starr left because of the rigors of constant touring/wanted to spend more time with family. In 1983, Starr formed the heavy metal band SATO, his first group of note. I took a fucking long, hard walk through hell. Heres how it works. The project was cut short by Gillen's death in 1993. Jar of Flies debuted at #1 on album sales charts, the first EP ever to do so.[7]. Eventually, the lack of marquee value made them switch their billing to Alice in Chains. Hes gained some weight, the color has returned to his skin, and a muscleman on tour keeps an eye on him in case the old urges return. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. They are best known for the song "Leather Warriors", which 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. The 1990 album Facelift brought them into the light. Primary Wave Music announced that it has acquired the music rights from the estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr of the Grammy-nominated Seattle band Alice In Chains. A system error has occurred. If in doubt, leave it out. A lurid T-shirt hangs on the wall, picturing an EC Comics-type cannibal and the motto Jeffrey Dahmer says, Remember KidsTattoos Taste Great! Some twisted shit indeed. Ours is a little more brooding and introspective. He had more horsepower than me, Im not going to be able to do the Brian Johnson gargled razor blades, but together we had something that the other didnt. Please reset your password. For a young rock singer enjoying the first moments of celebrity, things cant get much better. The band suffered for years because of this, before recruiting new lead singerWilliam Bradley DuVall for 2009'sBlue Gives Way to Black. 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. According to Bass Player Magazine, Inez uses the following basses: They are strung with medium-gauge Dean Markley Blue Steel strings. Nothing attracts me to it anymore. TMZ reports that police found Starr's body in a Salt Lake City, Utah, house at 1:42 p.m. Inez has also been associated with Slash's Snakepit, Black Label Society, Spys4Darwin, and Heart. 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. Perhaps the labels most valuable contribution was providing the group with a touring bus. Well talk about that tour later on in this video.Starr would admit that by the age of 12 or 13 he already was growing facial hair and had a mustache and would spend a fair bit of time in Atlantic City with his father. Reflecting on the creative partnership he shared with the vocalist, who passed away on April 5, 2002, aged 34, Cantrell says, Layne was just an amazing talent. Be respectful even if you disagree. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). GREAT NEWS! Authorities searched him and found he was carrying marijuana. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It came from a real place. Resend Activation Email. Eventually, Staley quit the other bands he was performing with at that time and joined their band as well. We wanted to continue intense touring and press. Dr. Drew is also bringing in some additional prominent physicians to help him give the patients supplementary one-on-one care. Why did Mike leave Alice in Chains? Learn more about managing a memorial . and Planet Rock magazine (RIP), Paul Brannigan is a Contributing Editor to Louder. The DVD features lessons of some of Mike's favorite Alice in Chains songs, and a sit down in depth interview. For Cantrell, though, this wasn't his first experience with pain not by far. 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Traveling down to Los Angeles to be near Jerden, the band began recording in April. Its really messed up, held together by pins, Staley says later, cracking a small smile as he talks about visiting a specialist who works with the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team. Enter Alice in Chains, one of the leading bands of the '90s Seattle grunge scene. In the liner notes Inez was credited as "bass and music inspiration," as he had written the riff to the title track in a jam session. 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. Starr, 43, a founding member of ALICE IN CHAINS, had been in legal trouble before in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. Mike Starr had been with Alice In Chains since they formed in 1987 and would be present through their near-meteoric rise to grunge fame. I wanna let you guys know ive done a whole video on Alice in Chains glam metal days. Alice in Chains officially disbanded on April 20, 2002, after the news of the death of Staley. Mad Season, Layne's side projects/art, Jerry's solo work. Once it got really big with Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, there wasnt much mentioned about us, says Staley. Bassist Starr died in 2011 as a result of a a prescription drug overdose. 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. based on information from your browser. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. Former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr is featured as a cast member for the new season of the VH1 reality series "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew". Well, the Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the Basement. I really like the wheelchair effect, says bassist Mike Starr, 26. Mike talks about Celebrity Rehab, his former band Alice in Chains, his new bands and being the last person to see Layne Staley alive. The band reunited in 2005 for a live benefit show, A man named Phillip told KIROTV.com that he spotted a man pulling the hood ornament off his vehicle. For medical advice, always consult your medical doctor. VI. Ironically, when the full-scale media blitz hit western Washington earlier this year, Alice in Chains was virtually lost in the shuffle. Mike Starr was fired from Alice In Chains because of his drug problem. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Ask away and we will do our best to answer or find someone who can.We try to vet our answers to get you the most acurate answers. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home." where they found 44-year-old Starr's body. They released the microfish EP, and played radio festivals in the Northwest. This account has been disabled. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. However, AIC was not the first name the band had given themselves throughout their careers. 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. ", At this writing, Cantrell has never been married and has no kids; he's a support network of one. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I decided to stop because I was miserable doing it. Primary Wave Music announced that it has acquired the music rights from the estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr of the Grammy-nominated Seattle band Alice In Chains. Following Layne Staley's death in April 2002, Inez joined Heart and toured with the band from 2002 through 2006. [His] performance was flawless and this just about squashes all rumors of his prior poor health condition. It was just a difference in priorities, lead singer Layne Staley told Rolling Stone in 1994. 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. Pearl Jam is a soul thats full of life and invigorating, and Nirvana is kind of beautifully dysfunctional. Its therapeutic. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. His final show with the band, before he was replaced by Ozzy Osbourne bassist Mike Inez, was at the Hollywood Rock festival in At the age of 9 his father would relocate to seattle and take his son Around the age of 11 or 12 Starr got a job at ihop as a dishwasher and used the money he saved to buy his first bass guitar and started his first band called Cyprus whose name he took from the bible. Dr. Drew Pinskyhas said that Starr's death was the result of "a prescription-drug overdose." ", (also now deceased) as having "such severe addictions. Discussion of suicide or self-harm is not tolerated and will result in an immediate ban. Its an amazing record.. ", WhenCantrell was 21 he lost his mother and grandmother, with whom he'd been living, in the same year. On March 8, 2011, at 1:42pm, police were called to a home in. Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell spoke recently to Metal Hammer (opens in new tab) about the unique chemistry he shared with Staley. 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