Verify and try again. A private memorial was held for Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 20, 2011. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. Bassist Starr died in 2011 as a result of a a prescription drug overdose. For the time being, he is intent on making music that can purge his pain. Starr and Cantrell left Gypsy Rose and the two of them began working together to form a new band. Mat Hayward/Getty Images. As you can see, Cantrell says, Im into some twisted shit. Indeed, he endures a four-hour-plus session, getting a strange array of gruesome faces inked onto his arm, reaching from the wrist all the way up to the crook of his elbow. Bassist Mike Starr interview on the syndicated radio show 'Loveline' with Dr. Drew Pinsky on February 16, 2010. with Phil Anselmo and "Rooster" with William DuVall. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mike Starr I found on Findagrave.com. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? WebAlice in Chains bassist Mike Starr had left the group after the release of their album Dirt and Inez replaced him. Its therapeutic. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Make sure that the file is a photo. where they found 44-year-old Starr's body. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. and Planet Rock magazine (RIP), Paul Brannigan is a Contributing Editor to Louder. Why? 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. Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. Rock Musician. He looks and acts nothing like a legendary "rock star," and instead lives for his music, same as he always has. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. WebAlice in Chains story is one of tragedy marked by drugs and death. 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. Rock Musician. We were going to have this band that dressed in drag and played heavy metal as a joke., As the quartet refined its musical direction, the Puget Sound scene was erupting with promising groups like the flamboyant Mother Love Bone, the hard-edge Sound-garden and the grunged-out Mudhoney. [4][5] Inez has earned seven Grammy Award nominations as a member of Alice in Chains.[6]. Eventually, Staley quit the other bands he was performing with at that time and joined their band as well. Mike caused trouble on tour I remember hearing somewhere. It's a part of a lot of people's experience. 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Im glad we didnt get lumped together with them, because were not those other bands.. The band was also featured on Decades of Rock: Heart and Friends where they performed "Would?" Please try again later. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. Nothing attracts me to it anymore. From the beginning, Ienner turned the building of Alices career into a crusade: I flipped out the first time I heard their demo tape.. Why? There were roughly 400 people in attendance, including former bandmates, has said that Starr's death was the result of "a prescription-drug overdose. Try again. (The single is also included on Dirt. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time In the beginning I got high, and it felt great; by the end it was strictly maintenance, like food I needed to survive. Back in April 1994, Starr was sentenced to 30 days in the Houston jail formisdemeanor drug possession. 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. 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. 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. Within a month, Inez was playing live at a gig with Osbourne at Wembley Stadium. Back in April 2005, Seattle's KIROTV.com reported that Mike Starr was arrested in Seattle for vandalizing a car. We all play rock music, so there is some similarity, he continues. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Mike Starr (66660320)? The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. ", (also now deceased) as having "such severe addictions. Since the late 1980s, his career has consisted of the role of bass guitarist in popular hard rock bands. Bassist Mike Starr would also overdose, in 2011. 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'. 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. The 100 Best Albums of 2022, In fact, hard work has been a key factor behind the rise of Alice in Chains. Someone reviewed us once and called us The Satanic Everly Brothers, which I thought was pretty cool., Cantrell also acknowledged that his bands 1992 album Dirt is probably our crowning achievement. They fooled around with several incarnations, going glam for a while and even gigging under the name Fuck. A few songs from the Tokyo, Japan show of this tour appear in the bonus features section of their live DVD, Boozed, Broozed & Broken-Boned. Mike was ready to go home. Starr later claimed that he was fired due to his drug addiction.In 1993 he left the group. WebWhy did Mike leave Alice? The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home." Eventually, the lack of marquee value made them switch their billing to Alice in Chains. Hes drunk off his ass, laughing it up, trying to get in on the action while enduring some very real pain himself. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Traveling down to Los Angeles to be near Jerden, the band began recording in April. 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. His past charges include DUI, reckless driving, and various drug charges. 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. The group recorded It's Five O'Clock Somewhere although Inez did not play any live shows during the corresponding tour. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Mike Starr memorial. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Well, the Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the Basement. The DVD features lessons of some of Mike's favorite Alice in Chains songs, and a sit down in depth interview. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Layne didnt break his voice, and he doesnt do any high kicks or dance moves, Kinney says. WebIn January 1993, Alice in Chains was in Brazil to perform two shows at the Hollywood Rock festival. Once the buzz began that the region was a fertile territory for new bands, talent scouts from major labels came swarming up in droves. 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. 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. The 1990 album Facelift brought them into the light. 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. The single was released in vinyl format only. However, AIC was not the first name the band had given themselves throughout their careers. In 2019, Inez was a guest bass player on Mark Morton's debut solo album Anesthetic. The group also participated in the 1993 Lollapalooza Tour. His final show with the band, before he was replaced by Ozzy Osbourne bassist Mike Inez, was at the Hollywood Rock festival in He's parsimonious with his words, and picks more than eats. 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. 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"). A five-minute video clip featuring highlights from the season's first episode can be viewed below. In the clip Starr can be heard saying, "In the heyday of ALICE IN CHAINS, I was the best bass player/entertainer there was. Im not shooting dope now, and I havent for a while. Starr joined the New York City-based ALICE IN CHAINS tribute band FACELIFT on stage on May 9, 2009 at Sullivan Hall in New York City to perform three songs "Man In The Box", "Would?" Add to your scrapbook. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. The drug didnt work for me anymore. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. On March 8, 2011, at 1:42pm, police were called to a home in. Starr, 43, a founding member of ALICE IN CHAINS, had been in legal trouble before in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. This account has been disabled. So why was Mike given the boot but Jerry didn't kick out Layne for the same reason? The release of 1992's Dirt secured their legacy. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Search above to list available cemeteries. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Then in August 1998 Alice in Chains returned to the studio to release the songs "Get Born Again" and "Died". Starr for his part had already met Layne a few years prior telling author Mark yarm how they met i guess i met layne a couple of years ago, but I dont remember it. Fill out our google form!https://bit.ly/3stnXlN-----CONNECT ON SOCIAL----- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocknrolltruestoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RNRTrueStoriesTwitter: https://twitter.com/rocktruestoriesBlog: www.rockandrolltruestories.com#laynestaley #mikestarr #aliceinchainsI cite my sources and they may differ than other people's accounts, so I don't guarantee the actual accuracy of my videos.Alice in Chains story is one of tragedy marked by drugs and death. Try again later. Layne would recall that meeting telling an interviewer when i met mike starr he was on a honda motorcycle in his bathrobe and sunglasses. That tour was a real challenge, because were not a speed-metal band, says Kinney. It came from a real place. A statement from Primary Or why not treat yourself? A system error has occurred. I started writing about censorship, explains Staley. 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. Web"Bleed the Freak" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains and the third single from their first album Facelift (1990). 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. WebStarr departed the group while it was touring behind the album Dirt. Please reset your password. At around this time, Inez formed the band Spys4Darwin with Sean Kinney, Chris DeGarmo from Queensrche, and Vinnie Dombroski from Sponge. In 1997 Inez played with his Alice in Chains bandmate, Jerry Cantrell, on his debut solo album, Boggy Depot. He had a real unique and powerful voice, but he had a sensitivity and touch to it as well, the guitarist remembers. Listeners can tell,by and large, if music comes from a real place, and if musicians are emotional frauds (whether they care or not is a different story). They couldn't kick Layne out he was 50% of the band. The name came from a side project of my old group, says Staley, stroking the remnants of his blond beatnik goatee. 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. In early 2008, Inez recorded a "Behind the Player" instructional DVD with the help of John Tempesta. A man named Phillip told KIROTV.com that he spotted a man pulling the hood ornament off his vehicle. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. [12], Inez married his fiance Sydney Kelly on May 8, 2010, at the estate of Susan Silver, Alice in Chains' manager.[13]. This was Mike's last interview, he passed away on March 8, 2011. WebMike Starr left Alice In Chains in January of 1993. Layne Staley said that Starr left because he didn't want to keep up with the band's hectic touring and press schedule, while Starr later said that he was straight up fired because of his addiction issues. In 1993 he left the group. Please seek professional guidance. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. In mid-August 2001, Inez temporarily replaced Black Label Society bassist Steve Gibb, who was sent home in the middle of their Ozzfest tour. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66660320/mike-starr. 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. They were snatched up within weeks. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Layne Staley with Alice in Chains during filming of one of their videos in Los Angeles, August 1990. The movie touched on some really heavy feelings and emotions, and thats what were about, too, he says. Alice in Chain's song "Rooster" reveals his father's broken, PTSD state in lines like,"Wife and kids, household pet / Army green was no safe bet / The bullets scream to me from somewhere." Pearl Jam is a soul thats full of life and invigorating, and Nirvana is kind of beautifully dysfunctional. For Cantrell, though, this wasn't his first experience with pain not by far. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. Mike Starr was fired from Alice In Chains because of his drug problem. Answerbag wants to provide a service to people looking for answers and a good conversation. The purpose was always therapeutic and redemptive. 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. 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. The facts are that I was shooting a lot of dope, and thats nobodys business but mine, he says, resting on the tour bus before opening for Osbourne in Dallas. In 1983, Starr formed the heavy metal band SATO, his first group of note. Even if I cant put my finger on it, theres an individual identity to the bands.. In late 2002, Inez was considered to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica.[11]. I decided to stop because I was miserable doing it. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The project was cut short by Gillen's death in 1993. He is of Filipino descent. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Their triumphs may be running concurrently, yet each band has its own soul, says Cantrell, 26, when asked about the Seattle connection. ", The Untold Truth Of Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. I get more answers from a scientific view; nothing is really destroyed, it's just transformed. 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. This story is from the November 26th, 1992 issue of Rolling Stone. We wanted to continue intense touring and press. I dont think it hurt us, though. Most bands would have stopped immediately, but we kept touring., Editors picks 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. 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