Alice in Chains are an American
grunge/
alternative metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist/vocalist
Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who then recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist
Layne Staley. Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993. William DuVall joined the band in 2006 as co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, replacing Staley, who died in 2002. The band took its name from Staley's previous group, the glam metal band Alice N' Chains. Although widely associated with
grunge music, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal ele…
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