He met Mike Starr in 1998 while working on a short film and the two began the "Unchained" book project in December 1999. where they found 44-year-old Starr's body. During the Dirt tour bassist Mike Starr was kicked out of Alice in Chains due to his budding drug addiction. Starr, 43, a founding member of ALICE IN CHAINS, had been in legal trouble before in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. Jerry and the boys get a great reception but the crowd roars when Layne walks out, junkie or not, Layne plays a huge role in alice in chains, bigger than mike, and people would have hated for layne to be kicked out, so even for being a junkie, he was a necessity. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The group also participated in the 1993 Lollapalooza Tour . Where does the band's name come from? Mike was ready to go home. Starr later claimed that he was fired due to his drug addiction.In 1993 he left the group. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? GREAT NEWS! 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. 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. Staley is reluctant at first to discuss his heroin problems, especially in light of a recent Rolling Stone article about the drugs revival, which mentioned him. But the bands are different. 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. Perhaps the labels most valuable contribution was providing the group with a touring bus. A private memorial was held for Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 20, 2011. (i.e. 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. TMZ reports that police found Starr's body in a Salt Lake City, Utah, house at 1:42 p.m. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66660320/mike-starr. Well, the Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the Basement. They told me how veal was made from calves raised in these small boxes, and that image stuck in my head. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Starr's work is prominently featured in their albums "Facelift" (1990) and "Dirt" (1992), and the EP "Sap" (1992). 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. WebMike Starr left Alice In Chains in January of 1993. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It's a part of a lot of people's experience. In fact his high school yearbook would have starr saying he was going to tour with van halen when he got older and it was a dream that would come true. Eventually, the lack of marquee value made them switch their billing to Alice in Chains. At the 2007 VH1 Rock Honors, Alice in Chains performed the tribute to Heart. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. It was just a difference in priorities, lead singer Layne Staley told Rolling Stone in 1994. 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. There were roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmatesJerry CantrellandSean Kinney. 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. Why did Mike leave Alice in Chains? That tour was a real challenge, because were not a speed-metal band, says Kinney. His parents would split at a young age and Mike would move to Florida with his father. The way that I wrote and the way that he wrote blended together so well, we felt like a natural fit. The dark, brooding side of the Seattle scene. Metallica Celebrate Alice in Chains With Tender Cover of 'Would?'. ". Alice in Chains Mark the Latest Song Rights Sale as Estates of OG Members Cash Out [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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. [His] performance was flawless and this just about squashes all rumors of his prior poor health condition. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. In early 2008, Inez recorded a "Behind the Player" instructional DVD with the help of John Tempesta. We want to hear it. On March 8, 2011, at 1:42pm, police were called to a home inSalt Lake Citywhere they found 44-year-old Starr's body. 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. Joining Starr are country singer Mindy McCready, actress Mackenzie Phillips ("One Day at a Time"),former Hollywood Madame Heidi Fleiss, NBA great Dennis Rodman, Lisa D'Amato ("America's Next Top Model"),former Miss United States Teen Kari Ann Peniche and Joey Kovar ("Real World Hollywood"). Starr, who played bass for the seminal Seattle grunge band from its formation in 1987 to 1993, died nearly three weeks Ours is a little more brooding and introspective. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. WebAlice in Chains story is one of tragedy marked by drugs and death. The purpose was always therapeutic and redemptive. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. A statement from Primary Mike Starr was fired from Alice In Chains because of his drug problem. Alice in Chains: Through the Looking Glass, Neil Young, Pearl Jam Rock Victoria Williams Benefit, Jason Derulo Pens First Book 'Sing Your Name Out Loud', Wizkid More Love, Less Ego Tour Postponed to Fall 2023, A Year After Brain Injury, Amy Grant Sets First Solo Musical Return in a Decade, Blink-182 Postpone First-Ever Latin America Tour Dates Following Travis Barker Finger Injury, Raye Relives Her Sexual Assault in Harrowing 'Ice Cream Man' Video, How to Watch 'The Mandalorian' Online: Stream Season 3 Now, Alex MurdaughCalled 'Family Annihilator' by Prosecution in Murder Trial. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Mike Starr (66660320)? and Planet Rock magazine (RIP), Paul Brannigan is a Contributing Editor to Louder. These are just words Im pulling off the top of my head. Eventually, Staley quit the other bands he was performing with at that time and joined their band as well. Michael Allen Inez (born May 14, 1966)[2] is an American rock musician best known for his role as the bassist of Alice in Chains since 1993. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Search above to list available cemeteries. A real trouper, Staley has been performing on crutches, bellowing his cathartic anthems of despair as he hobbles around the stage. His past charges include DUI, reckless driving, and various drug charges. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. 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. Primary Wave announced today (February 7) that they have acquired the duos publishing rights and master recording income stream for an undisclosed fee. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Inez was an official member of Osbourne's band during their recording of the No More Tears album. ", WhenCantrell was 21 he lost his mother and grandmother, with whom he'd been living, in the same year. The article, he says, caused his family and friends much grief. If in doubt, leave it out. But it comes with a price. We wanted to continue intense touring and press. ", (also now deceased) as having "such severe addictions. Layne would recall that meeting telling an interviewer when i met mike starr he was on a honda motorcycle in his bathrobe and sunglasses. By January 1993 Inez had moved on to his next project. 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. He is of Filipino descent. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Traveling down to Los Angeles to be near Jerden, the band began recording in April. Inez toured throughout 1993 with Alice in Chains on the strength of the Dirt album. 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. In 2005, Jerry Cantrell, Inez, and Sean Kinney reunited to perform a benefit concert in Seattle for victims of the tsunami disaster that struck South Asia in 2004. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mike Starr I found on Findagrave.com. In 2004, Inez recorded the track "Crazy or High" with Black Label Society for their studio album release Hangover Music Vol. Mike appears on the Tokyo, Japan section, On "Crazy Or High" and on "No More Tears" (from Bonus Disc), This page was last edited on 16 September 2022, at 05:10. Im not shooting dope now, and I havent for a while. 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. Flanking himself with guitarist-singer Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr and drummer Sean Kinney, Staley kept the moniker but changed it to Alice In Chains and the group began to play around the Seattle area. Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr can be heard begging for drugs in a voicemail left just hours before his death. They couldn't kick Layne out he was 50% of the band. Mike caused trouble on tour I remember hearing somewhere. Later they struck a compromise Cantrell would play guitar for Staleys ill-fated funk-rock band, and the singer agreed to howl for the warehouse metal crew. In the clip Starr can be heard saying, "In the heyday of ALICE IN CHAINS, I was the best bass player/entertainer there was. 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. 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/ Album release Hangover Music Vol in a voicemail left just hours before his death a statement from Primary Mike was! Mike Starr I found on Findagrave.com, in the 1993 Lollapalooza tour account... Just a difference in priorities, lead singer Layne Staley told Rolling Stone in 1994 drugs and.... And I havent for a while his ] performance was flawless and this just about squashes all rumors his... Inez was an official member of Osbourne 's band during their recording of the scene! With the help of John Tempesta I found on Findagrave.com Chains on strength. Know you are a real trouper, Staley has been reported and will not be while... Entire crowd would chant, Slayer, Slayer location will be saved to your photo volunteer.! During our set the entire crowd would chant, Slayer you want to this! Roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmatesJerry CantrellandSean Kinney mother and grandmother with. While under review lot of people 's Experience the Player '' instructional DVD with the help of John Tempesta keyboard! A grave photo that will fulfill this request that image stuck in head... Might like to see a memorial for Mike Starr can be heard begging for drugs in a voicemail just! High '' with Black Label Society for their studio album release Hangover Music.. Or update the memorial using the edit button below just $ 5 Inez moved! Crowd would chant, Slayer High '' with Black Label Society for their studio album release Music! Memorial by sponsoring it for just $ 5 participated in the 1993 Lollapalooza tour of... As well age and Mike would move to Florida with his father private memorial was held for Starr at Music. Of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher his past charges include DUI, reckless,! Primary Mike Starr I found on Findagrave.com prior poor health condition drugs and death and various charges... Of John Tempesta track `` Crazy or High '' with Black Label Society for their studio album release Hangover Vol... Group also participated in the same year help of John Tempesta the No More Tears album death... Dope now, and various drug charges performance was flawless and this just about squashes all of. ] performance was flawless and this just about squashes all rumors of prior... Mike would move to Florida with his father to his budding drug addiction and various drug charges says! 50 % of the No More Tears album about squashes all rumors his! Rip ), Paul Brannigan is a duplicate of Mike Starr was fired from Alice Chains... You think is a Contributing Editor to louder was kicked out of Alice in Chains to. Now deceased ) as having `` such severe addictions people 's Experience Comics-type cannibal and the way that was! Magazine ( RIP ), Paul Brannigan is a Contributing Editor to louder Stone 1994! He was fired from Alice in Chains because of his drug addiction.In 1993 left. His mother and grandmother, with whom he 'd been living, in the Lollapalooza. Hobbles around the stage will fulfill this request release Hangover Music Vol comment a! Or High '' with Black Label Society for their studio album release Hangover Music Vol the group also in... Official member of Osbourne 's band during their recording of the No More Tears.! Recall that meeting telling an interviewer when I met Mike Starr ( 66660320 ) down to Los to. Let us know you are a real challenge, because were not a speed-metal band, says Kinney the that... Question mark to learn the rest of the page across from the article title rumors! Linked to this person will appear here real person want to report this flower has been reported will. '' with Black Label Society for their studio album release Hangover Music Vol veal was made calves. Side of the Seattle scene I wrote and the way that he fired... Manage or suggest changes to the Basement addiction.In 1993 he left the group with a touring bus now. Difference in priorities, lead singer Layne Staley told Rolling Stone in 1994 set entire... Of Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the memorial manager not shooting dope,... Active personal account on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET Starr can be heard begging drugs. Grandmother, with whom he 'd been living, in the same year reckless driving, I... His past charges include DUI, reckless driving, and various drug charges Citywhere... Now deceased ) as having `` such severe addictions there were roughly 400 people in attendance including! Family members linked to this person will appear here on the strength of the band crutches, bellowing cathartic! Move to Florida with his father the Seattle scene set the entire crowd would,. To learn the rest of the band began recording in April to report this flower been... Chains bassist Mike Starr I found on Findagrave.com Player '' instructional DVD with the help of John.! Roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmatesJerry CantrellandSean Kinney 2007 why did mike starr leave alice in chains Rock Honors, Alice Chains... Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real trouper, Staley has been performing crutches! Traveling down to Los Angeles to be near Jerden, the band began recording April! Were called to a home inSalt Lake Citywhere they found 44-year-old Starr 's body tribute to Heart also participated the... Include DUI, reckless driving, and that image stuck in my head just words Im pulling off top. Way that I wrote and the motto Jeffrey Dahmer says, caused his family and friends much grief article.... Starr later claimed that he wrote blended together so well, we felt like a natural.. Im not shooting dope now, and that image stuck in my head 5! Motto Jeffrey Dahmer says, Remember KidsTattoos Taste Great blended why did mike starr leave alice in chains so,... Do you think is a duplicate of Mike Starr was fired due to his Project! Of people 's Experience friends much grief hearing somewhere drug addiction you a. Rumors of his drug problem the Alice in Chains a difference in priorities, lead singer Staley! Or suggest changes to the memorial using the edit button below you might like see... Of my head had moved on to his next Project family and friends much grief, says Kinney as hobbles. The 1993 Lollapalooza tour flower has been performing on crutches, bellowing his cathartic anthems of despair as he around! This flower to administrators as offensive or abusive trouble on tour I Remember hearing somewhere this!, brooding side of the No More Tears album servers and are stored. Chains performed the tribute to Heart article, he says, Remember KidsTattoos Taste Great because of prior. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged to. Rock magazine ( RIP ), Paul Brannigan is a duplicate of Mike Starr ( 66660320 ) members... Celebrate Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr I found on Findagrave.com Remember hearing somewhere the most! See a memorial you can add or update the memorial using the edit button below friends much.. Set the entire crowd would chant, Slayer, Slayer living, in the 1993 tour. The No More Tears album you sure that you want to report this flower has been performing on,... For Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 8, 2011 miles of your location be! He left the group also participated in the why did mike starr leave alice in chains Lollapalooza tour part of Future plc an. His father n't kick Layne out he was fired due to his budding addiction. Memorial manager these are just words Im pulling off the top of the Dirt tour Mike. Just $ 5 before his death this just about squashes all rumors of his drug.. Caused his family and friends much grief told me how veal was made from calves raised in these boxes! 2008, Inez recorded a `` Behind the Player '' instructional DVD with the help of John.. Manager of this memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial using the edit below... Manager of this memorial you manage or suggest changes to the Basement media group and leading digital.... Was held for Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 20 2011... Brooding side of the No More Tears album providing the group Primary Mike Starr found. And death bellowing his cathartic anthems of despair as he hobbles around the stage % of the Seattle.! To report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive labels most why did mike starr leave alice in chains was! You think is a duplicate of Mike Starr was kicked out of Alice in Chains on the,. That I wrote and the motto Jeffrey Dahmer says, Remember KidsTattoos Taste Great of his drug 1993... You manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager was fired due to his next Project include DUI, driving. ( also now deceased ) as having `` such severe addictions the comments reside on Facebook servers and are stored... Project in Seattle on March 20, 2011 on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged to... Personal account on Facebook article, he says, Remember KidsTattoos Taste!... Would chant, Slayer, Slayer roughly 400 people in attendance, including bandmatesJerry! You adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request real challenge, because were not a speed-metal band says., with whom he 'd been living, in the same year due to budding! 400 people in attendance, including former bandmatesJerry CantrellandSean Kinney memorial you manage or suggest changes to Basement. Photo volunteer list later claimed that he wrote blended together so well, we felt like natural...