Alice in Chains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alice in Chains
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![]() Alice in Chains in September 2007. From left to right: William DuVall, Sean Kinney, and Jerry Cantrell.
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Also known as | Alice N' Chains |
Origin | Seattle, Washington United States |
Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock, alternative metal, grunge, alternative rock |
Years active | 1987-2002, 2005-present |
Labels | Columbia, Virgin Records/EMI |
Associated acts | Mad Season Jerry Cantrell Class of '99 Slash's Snakepit |
Members | Jerry Cantrell Sean Kinney Mike Inez William DuVall |
Past members | Layne Staley Mike Starr |
Alice in Chains is a famous alternative rock band. They started in Seattle, Washington in 1987. The band has sold about 15 million albums in the United States.
Alice in Chains is often seen as a heavy metal band. However, many people also consider them a grunge band.
The band's first lead singer was Layne Staley. He was no longer with the band after April 2002. William DuVall became the new lead singer in 2006.
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Band Members: Who's in the Group?
Alice in Chains has had several talented musicians. Here are the people who have been part of the band.
Current Members: Who Plays Now?
- William DuVall - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2006-present)
- Jerry Cantrell - lead & rhythm guitars, vocals (1987-2002, 2005-present)
- Mike Inez - bass, backing vocals (1993-2002, 2005-present)
- Sean Kinney - drums, percussion (1987-2002, 2005-present)
Former Members: Who Played Before?
- Layne Staley - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1987-2002)
- Mike Starr - bass, backing vocals (1987-1993)
Touring Musicians: Who Helped on Stage?
Sometimes, other musicians join the band for live shows.
- Patrick Lachman - lead vocals (2005-2006)
- Scott Olson - acoustic guitar, bass (1996)
Discography: Their Albums
Alice in Chains has released several studio albums. These are the main albums they have put out.
- Facelift (1990)
- Dirt (1992)
- Alice in Chains (1995)
- Black Gives Way to Blue (2009)
- The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here (2013)
- Rainier Fog (2018)
Images for kids
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Original vocalist Layne Staley performing with Alice in Chains at The Channel in Boston in 1992
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Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell performing with Alice in Chains at The Channel in Boston in 1992
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Alice in Chains' current lead vocalist, William DuVall, replaced Staley in the reformed band in 2006.
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Alice in Chains performing in 2007. From left to right: William DuVall, Sean Kinney and Jerry Cantrell (Mike Inez is out of frame).
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Alice in Chains opening for Guns N' Roses at Arrowhead Stadium in 2016
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Alice in Chains' claymation dolls on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum
See also
In Spanish: Alice in Chains para niños