Alice in Chains: The Untold Story (Unabridged)
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4.6 • 27 Ratings
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- $21.99
Publisher Description
Alice in Chains was the first of grunge's big four - ahead of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden - to get a gold record and achieve national recognition. With the charismatic Layne Staley behind the microphone, they became one of the most influential and successful bands to come out of the Seattle music scene. But as the band got bigger, so did its problems. Acclaimed journalist David de Sola follows the members from their inauspicious beginnings at a warehouse under the Ballard Bridge through the history of the band, charting:
The local hair metal scene in Seattle during the 1980s.
How drugs nearly destroyed the band and claimed the lives of Staley and founding bassist Mike Starr.
Jerry Cantrell's solo career and Mike Starr's life after being fired from the band.
The band's resurrection with William DuVall, the Atlanta singer/guitarist who stepped into Layne Staley's shoes.
Based on a wealth of interviews with people with direct knowledge of the band and its history, many of whom are speaking on the record for the first time, Alice in Chains will stand as the definitive Alice in Chains biography for years to come.
Customer Reviews
A-Chains at their best...
R.I.P. Layne & Mike
Really interesting account of a time that was important to me
Really interesting account of a time in musical history that was important to me. And a band I always liked, but didn’t fully embrace until recently. There wasn’t much new info and there were some facts and points that were mentioned without explanation, which was kind of weird. But overall interesting. I did appreciate the fact checking that was noted throughout and the authors attempt to represent the story as accurately and appropriately as possible.