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| − | Alice in Chains is a popular and influential rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987. | + | '''Alice in Chains''' is a popular and influential [[rock music|rock]] band that formed in [[Seattle]], [[Washington]], in 1987. They rose to attention in the early 1990s with their album ''Facelift'' (1990) and more so later as part of the [[grunge]] movement. As opposed to the more punk-influenced sound of grunge-era contemporaries such as [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], the trademark sound of Alice in Chains owed more to [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]], with critics noting a particular [[Black Sabbath]] influence. in the decade 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> The band reformed in 2005 with William DuVall as lead vocalist. |
| − | + | ==Black Gives Way To Blue== | |
| − | [[Category:Alternative | + | 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> |
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| + | [[Category:Alternative Rock Bands]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Metal Bands]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Grunge Bands]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:10, January 24, 2025
Alice in Chains is a popular and influential rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987. They rose to attention in the early 1990s with their album Facelift (1990) and more so later as part of the grunge movement. As opposed to the more punk-influenced sound of grunge-era contemporaries such as Nirvana, the trademark sound of Alice in Chains owed more to heavy metal, with critics noting a particular Black Sabbath influence. in the decade They spawned hit singles such as "Rooster" and "No Excuses". Lead singer Layne Staley died in 2002 of a heroin overdose.[1] The band reformed in 2005 with William DuVall as lead vocalist.
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]