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| − | '''Alice in Chains''' is a popular and influential [[rock music|rock]] band that formed in [[Seattle]], [[Washington]], in 1987. Unlike other [[grunge]] bands they owed more to its classic rock and heavy metal roots. They spawned hit singles such as "Rooster" and "No Excuses". Lead singer Layne Staley died in 2002 of a [[heroin]] overdose. | + | '''Alice in Chains''' is a popular and influential [[rock music|rock]] band that formed in [[Seattle]], [[Washington]], in 1987. Unlike other [[grunge]] bands they owed more to its classic rock and heavy metal roots. They spawned hit singles such as "Rooster" and "No Excuses". Lead singer Layne Staley died in 2002 of a [[heroin]] overdose.<ref name=" Hammer">{{cite book|title=The Story Behind Black Gives Way To Blue by Alice In Chains|author=Joe Daly|publisher=Metal Hammer|issn=0955-1190|date= March 2019|pages=22-24}} Retrieved March 24, 2020</ref><br> ==Black Gives Way To Blue== <br> Their studio album Black Gives Way To Blue was distributed in 2009. The album reached the top ten of the Billboard 200, achieved gold certification and was given two [[Grammy Award|Grammy nominations]]. [[Elton John]] performed the [[piano]] on the title track.<ref name="Hammer" /> <br> == References == {{reflist}} |
[[Category:Alternative Rock Bands]] | [[Category:Alternative Rock Bands]] | ||
[[Category:Grunge Bands]] | [[Category:Grunge Bands]] | ||
Revision as of 04:19, March 24, 2020
Alice in Chains is a popular and influential rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987. Unlike other grunge bands they owed more to its classic rock and heavy metal roots. They spawned hit singles such as "Rooster" and "No Excuses". Lead singer Layne Staley died in 2002 of a heroin overdose.[1]
==Black Gives Way To Blue==
Their studio album Black Gives Way To Blue was distributed in 2009. The album reached the top ten of the Billboard 200, achieved gold certification and was given two Grammy nominations. Elton John performed the piano on the title track.[1]
== References ==