PAUL STANLEY Blasts MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE After She Complains Of Harassment, DAVE LOMBARDO To Tour U.K. With 'Progressive Grindcore' Band EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, MIKKEY DEE Is Open To Playing With KING DIAMOND Again: 'That'd Be Great Fun For Me'. 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. 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. The purpose was always therapeutic and redemptive. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. And Staley? We wanted to continue intense touring and press. All Rights reserved. As Cantrell says in an extensive interview with Kerrang!, he grew up in a musical household where his mother played the organ. Starr, who played bass for the seminal Seattle grunge band from its formation in 1987 to 1993, died nearly three weeks The estates managing the business affairs of late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley and bassist Mike Starr have sold their stakes in the bands songs. 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. It came from a real place. According to Bass Player Magazine, Inez uses the following basses: They are strung with medium-gauge Dean Markley Blue Steel strings. Please reset your password. , with whom he played from the band's formation in 1987 until 1993. (April 4, 1966 March 8, 2011) was an American musician, best known as the original. Alice In Chains Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Pearl Jam is a soul thats full of life and invigorating, and Nirvana is kind of beautifully dysfunctional. Also in the room at the same time was Kinneys girlfriend a women named Melinda. Starr later was hired to play bass for the bandSun Red Sun, which featuredRay GillenandBobby Rondinelli, both former members ofBlack Sabbath. Since the late 1980s, his career has consisted of the role of bass guitarist in popular hard rock bands. For medical advice, always consult your medical doctor. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. Im sure Ill never be completely 100 percent at peace with myself and the world. (The single is also included on Dirt. Starr would end up playing with drummer Sean Kinney in the band.. Starrs early influences would be Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix with a childhood friend of Starr named Jim Hacker revealing to author David De Sola how the future alice in chains bass player was single minded with his focus in life being becoming a rockstar like Van Halen. There was a problem getting your location. There is much speculation regarding the meaning behind the name Alice In Chains. But by 1984 Starr would end up meeting guitarist Jerry cantrell and play in a band called Gyspy Rose, which was a precursor to Alice in Chains. There were roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmatesJerry CantrellandSean Kinney. The single was released in vinyl format only. Prior to the classic lineup of Alice in Chains forming 1987 guitarist Jerry cantrell played some demos he was working on for drummer Sean Kinney. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Sing too hard about hardships and pain, without some sense of legitimacy of personal experience, and a musician can come across as whiny, fake, or just self-absorbed. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? That movies soundtrack considerably boosted the groups profile when the crunchy dirge Would? caught on. A demo version of the song was included on the box set Music Bank (1999). Or why not treat yourself? I really like the wheelchair effect, says bassist Mike Starr, 26. Where does the band's name come from? If in doubt, leave it out. The result was something truly dire, dark, and even warped. He has written for Rolling Stone, Mojo and Q, hung out with Fugazi at Dischord House, flown on Ozzy Osbourne's private jet, played Angus Young's Gibson SG, and interviewed everyone from Aerosmith and Beastie Boys to Young Gods and ZZ Top. VI. From the beginning, Ienner turned the building of Alices career into a crusade: I flipped out the first time I heard their demo tape.. Because Mike wasn't kicked out for being a junkie. WebAlice in Chains story is one of tragedy marked by drugs and death. Dr. Drew Pinskyhas said that Starr's death was the result of "a prescription-drug overdose." So why was Mike given the boot but Jerry didn't kick out Layne for the same reason? 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/ 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. Failed to remove flower. Eventually, Staley quit the other bands he was performing with at that time and joined their band as well. Inez was a guest player on "Under the Gun" from Motrhead's 2006 album Kiss of Death. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Mike was ready to go home. Starr later claimed that he was fired due to his drug addiction.In 1993 he left the group. Starr's work is prominently featured in their albums "Facelift" (1990) and "Dirt" (1992), and the EP "Sap" (1992). 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. 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. No hidden symbolism for this bunch. Bassist Starr died in 2011 as a result of a a prescription drug overdose. He is also recognized for his work with Ozzy Osbourne from 19891993. His past charges include DUI, reckless driving, and various drug charges. There was an error deleting this problem. In 2004, Inez recorded the track "Crazy or High" with Black Label Society for their studio album release Hangover Music Vol. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. So why was Mike given the boot but Jerry didn't kick out Layne for the same reason? Starr was with the group for theFaceliftandDirtalbums and theSapEP. However, AIC was not the first name the band had given themselves throughout their careers. Inez performing with Alice in Chains in 2019, "Michael A Ines, Born 05/14/1966 in California", "ALICE IN CHAINS Vocalist WILLIAM DUVALL Recalls Being Racially Profiled By Police", "Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart at Walk of Fame Star Ceremony", "Lamb Of God's Mark Morton Debuts First Solo Album, Anesthetic", "Alice In Chains Bassist's Wedding Photo", The European Invasion Doom Troopin' Live, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Inez&oldid=1110554519, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2010, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Bass on "Cut You In", "Jesus Hands" and "Devil by His Side", Live DVD. That tour was a real challenge, because were not a speed-metal band, says Kinney. For a young rock singer enjoying the first moments of celebrity, things cant get much better. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Around the same time, we went out for dinner with some Columbia Records people who were vegetarians. Starr and Cantrell left Gypsy Rose and the two of them began working together to form a new band. Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr had left the group after the release of their album Dirt and Inez replaced him. The band reunited in 2005 for a live benefit show, In mid-August 2001, Inez temporarily replaced Black Label Society bassist Steve Gibb, who was sent home in the middle of their Ozzfest tour. WebAlthough never officially disbanding, Alice in Chains was plagued by extended inactivity from 1996 onwards due to Staley's substance abuse, which resulted in his death in 2002. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). So Mike Starr was supposedly kicked out of the band for being an unreliable junkie but Layne was arguably worse. Try again later. Bassist Mike Starr would also overdose, in 2011. Please try again later. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. ", (also now deceased) as having "such severe addictions. Alice in Chains were among the loudest voices out of Seattle. The 1990 album Facelift brought them into the light. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. 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. But despite the fun times and early commercial success of Dirt, Staley wont be singing any upbeat ditties in the near future. Dr. Drew is also bringing in some additional prominent physicians to help him give the patients supplementary one-on-one care. In addition, he sends his signal direct to the mixing board with a Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI.[14]. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. It takes a few deep bites to get what its all about. In 1993 he left the group. 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. Discussion of suicide or self-harm is not tolerated and will result in an immediate ban. I decided to stop because I was miserable doing it. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. Thats the kind of guy i want to be in a band with Prior to managing Alice in Chains Susan Silver would hear a cassette from the band see them live as well as hang out with them. In 2019, Inez was a guest bass player on Mark Morton's debut solo album Anesthetic. 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. Try again. That's just the reason they gave to the public. The whips come down hard at the Basement in Dallas, an underground club where the last night of every weekend is celebrated as Sadistic Sunday. [8] He appears on Heart's 2003 release, Alive in Seattle, a double CD live recording that documents a 2002 concert at Seattle's Paramount Theatre. So Mike Starr was supposedly kicked out of the band for being an unreliable junkie but Layne was arguably worse. 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. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The expensive campaign didnt stop there when the album went nowhere slowly, Ienner decided to attach 40,000 free concert videos to copies of Facelift. 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. (i.e. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. Try again later. Once it got really big with Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, there wasnt much mentioned about us, says Staley. The article, he says, caused his family and friends much grief. 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. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home." Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). All those bands put out records around the same time, and we hadnt put one out in two years. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [4][5] Inez has earned seven Grammy Award nominations as a member of Alice in Chains.[6]. The drug didnt work for me anymore. Alice in Chain's music was deeply personal and vulnerable, and a lot of that comes down to its confessional nature. In Dallas, during a moody new song about heroin called God Smack, Staley scoots around in a wheelchair, repeatedly jabbing his arm with the microphone, simulating a junkies needle. Its an amazing record.. No advertising or spamming is permitted. Why did Mike leave Alice in Chains? Their triumphs may be running concurrently, yet each band has its own soul, says Cantrell, 26, when asked about the Seattle connection. This was Mike's last interview, he passed away on March 8, 2011. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. But he also welcomes the chance to clear up any rumors and gossip. WebAlice in Chains bassist Mike Starr had left the group after the release of their album Dirt and Inez replaced him. After their last live performance on July 3, 1996, Alice in Chains went on hiatus. 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. Michael Christopher "Mike" Starr(April 4, 1966 March 8, 2011) was an American musician, best known as the originalbassistinAlice In Chains, with whom he played from the band's formation in 1987 until 1993. In 1983, Starr formed the heavy metal band SATO, his first group of note. with Phil Anselmo and "Rooster" with William DuVall. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Layne would recall that meeting telling an interviewer when i met mike starr he was on a honda motorcycle in his bathrobe and sunglasses. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. On March 8, 2011, at 1:42pm, police were called to a home in. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. This particular October evening, several dominatrixes in body paint lash a patrons bare back with their riding crops, dig their nails into his shoulder blades, then pour vinegar into the wounds before rubbing honey and pillow feathers over his upper torso. ", At this writing, Cantrell has never been married and has no kids; he's a support network of one. The story seems to be that it just sounded good. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. When Alice hits the stage in Dallas, the audience eagerly embraces the group, with the entire front section standing on its feet, waving outstretched fists, flicking cigarette lighters during every song. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. and "Them Bones". [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. Web"Bleed the Freak" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains and the third single from their first album Facelift (1990). A system error has occurred. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. They released the microfish EP, and played radio festivals in the Northwest. In 2003, Black Label Society's Robert Trujillo joined Metallica; Inez replaced him in Black Label Society, joining for a short two-week west coast tour of the United States and a short tour of Japan for their The Blessed Hellride album. Traveling down to Los Angeles to be near Jerden, the band began recording in April. A five-minute video clip featuring highlights from the season's first episode can be viewed below. He met Mike Starr in 1998 while working on a short film and the two began the "Unchained" book project in December 1999. However, Bob Daisley was brought in to record the bass and none of Inez's playing is on the final album. Rock Musician. I dont think it hurt us, though. On March 8, 2011, at 1:42pm, police were called to a home inSalt Lake Citywhere they found 44-year-old Starr's body. Bath Try again later. The way that I wrote and the way that he wrote blended together so well, we felt like a natural fit. In late 2002, Inez was considered to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica.[11]. 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. ", WhenCantrell was 21 he lost his mother and grandmother, with whom he'd been living, in the same year. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. ". Just because we play a certain breed of music doesnt mean I cant appreciate a lot of other, lighter feelings or lighter art.. We wanted to continue intense touring and press. A man named Phillip told KIROTV.com that he spotted a man pulling the hood ornament off his vehicle. I wanted to create stuff that I could send out into the world that would hit people and give them an experience. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Drag images here or select from your computer for Mike Starr memorial. He is of Filipino descent. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The estates managing the business affairs of late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley and bassist Mike Starr have sold their stakes in the bands songs. Alice in Chains' Jar of Flies EP was released in 1994 with Inez on bass. For Cantrell, though, this wasn't his first experience with pain not by far. 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. Even if I cant put my finger on it, theres an individual identity to the bands.. This is a carousel with slides. ), Photos: Motley Crue, Slipknot, Alice in Chains Rattle the Heartland, Though Alices nightmarish style may have seemed at odds with the soft, fuzzy, feel-good tone of Singles, the bands charismatic guitarist, Jerry Cantrell, enjoyed the film. A statement from Primary Waves David Weitzman reads: Primary Wave is pleased to partner with the estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr to honor their musical legacies as part of the classic era lineup of Alice in Chains, who created the amazing songs and records that comprise the albumsDirtandFacelift, and the acoustic EPs,Jar of FliesandSap. This was around the same time that Cantrell met Staley and recruited him into Alice in Chains. March 9, 2011 7:35 am ET. Rock Musician. Drug-addiction counselorBob Forresthas described Starr and fellowCelebrity Rehab with Dr. DrewalumJeff Conaway(also now deceased) as having "such severe addictions.". Alice in Chains Mark the Latest Song Rights Sale as Estates of OG Members Cash Out Please enter your email and password to sign in. During the Dirt tour bassist Mike Starr was kicked out of Alice in Chains due to his budding drug addiction. Failed to delete memorial. In the beginning I got high, and it felt great; by the end it was strictly maintenance, like food I needed to survive. The link is below in the description box. 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. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. Mike Starr was fired from Alice In Chains because of his drug problem. This story is from the November 26th, 1992 issue of Rolling Stone. Ironically, when the full-scale media blitz hit western Washington earlier this year, Alice in Chains was virtually lost in the shuffle. 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. The band was later signed to a record deal withColumbia Recordsand enjoyed extensive success via record sales and radio play in thegrunge rockmovement of the early 1990s. People cared about it, it spoke of a time and a place, we really never pulled any punches. "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. Mike Starr, the original bassist for the band Alice in Chains, was discovered dead at home in Salt Lake City. Naturally, there were many rumours of the "real" reason he left. 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. The band would concur and ditch their manager and sign with Susan Silver, as well as Pearl jam manager Kelly Kurtis and Ken Deans. Well, the Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the Basement. He said he recognized the man as Michael Christopher Starr and called police. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. But to me they were a diamond in the rough., For Columbia, signing Alice in Chains was a deliberate move to regain the labels foothold in the hard-rock market. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. After the gig, the band briefly mingles backstage with fans and Columbia executives before scattering. Why? Months before the official album release, Columbia sent selected retailers free Alice EPs, called We Die Young, which they could sell for pure profit. As it stands now, Staley will be wearing the foot cast well into the new year. Starr briefly joined another band by the name of Gypsy Rose, which included earlyAlice N' ChainsproducerTim Branomon lead vocals and his future bandmateJerry Cantrellon guitar. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Nothing attracts me to it anymore. His final show with the band, before he was replaced by Ozzy Osbourne bassist Mike Inez, was at the Hollywood Rock festival in Mike Starr had addiction problems, but was on the road to recovery and didn't commit suicide, two of his friends said Wednesday, the day after the former Alice in Chains bassist was found dead in a Salt Lake City house. Since I quit doing it, I tried it a couple of times to see if I could recapture the feeling I once got off it, but I dont. Crazy how much the bassist in any band is treated as expendable and irrelevant lol. based on information from your browser. 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. When they asked me to leave the band it broke my heart." In 1997 Inez played with his Alice in Chains bandmate, Jerry Cantrell, on his debut solo album, Boggy Depot. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. We all play rock music, so there is some similarity, he continues. Cantrell talks about the myth of drugged-up, creative musicians, and says that he'd produced better music without it. It was in this huge warehouse called the Music Bank that had fifty different rooms, Cantrell says. Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr can be heard begging for drugs in a voicemail left just hours before his death. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Layne didnt break his voice, and he doesnt do any high kicks or dance moves, Kinney says. 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. Mike caused trouble on tour I remember hearing somewhere. Jar of Flies debuted at #1 on album sales charts, the first EP ever to do so.[7]. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The movie touched on some really heavy feelings and emotions, and thats what were about, too, he says. Then in August 1998 Alice in Chains returned to the studio to release the songs "Get Born Again" and "Died". Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Ill always be bitching and moaning about something.. GREAT NEWS! It's a part of a lot of people's experience. The dark, brooding side of the Seattle scene. The place was open twenty-four hours, and there were always bands playing, chicks going in and out, beer and drugs everywhere, some really wild times., Related Stories A real trouper, Staley has been performing on crutches, bellowing his cathartic anthems of despair as he hobbles around the stage. According to the members of FACELIFT, Starr "was in great shape and form. Cantrell adds that Alices heavier sound and misanthropic attitude initially made it an outcast from the citys alternative scene: Some stuff grabs you right away; ours is really an acquired taste. 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