Starscream 08:04 PM 03-08-2011
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011...in-chains-dies
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Mike Starr, the former Alice in Chains bass player who went public with his drug problems on a reality TV show, has been found dead nine years after the band's singer died of an overdose.
The body of the 44-year-old Starr was discovered on Tuesday in a house in Salt Lake City according to police.
Starr left Alice in Chains shortly after the release of their breakthrough 1992 album Dirt and before they went on to enjoy greater success during the heyday of Seattle grunge.
He was arrested in Salt Lake City three weeks ago on an outstanding warrant related to an earlier drugs charge, and was also carrying unauthorised prescription medications.
TMZ, which broke the news of Starr's death, quoted his father as saying: "It's a terrible shock and tragedy."
A spokesman for the Salt Lake City police separtment said that officers responded to call about a possible body at a residence in the city centre earlier on Tuesday afternoon.
"There is nothing to indicate that this was foul play by another individual," police said.
Sad. One of the great bands of the 90s.
kelmac07 08:09 PM 03-08-2011
Sad news indeed. I met AIC many years ago on the Facelift tour and got Layne, Jerry, Mike, and Seans autograph and they posed for pictures and just shot the sh*t. All were great, down to earth guys. Sad news indeed.
hscmit 08:16 PM 03-08-2011
sad news
BC-Axeman 08:28 PM 03-08-2011
One of my favorites. I wish the band could have (can't find the words) made more albums.
MajorCaptSilly 08:30 PM 03-08-2011
Terrible news. I thought he was in recovery.
MCS
icehog3 08:36 PM 03-08-2011
Truly a shame, he was a troubled soul, but with a heart of gold when he was clean. R.I.P. Mr. Starr.
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Stephen 08:59 PM 03-08-2011
AIC and Nirvana were by far my favorite bands to emerge from the early 90's rock scene. I still can't believe it's been almost 17 years since Cobain's death, and 9 years since Stayley's (sad and ironic they died on the same day). Didn't I read somewhere that Starr was just arrested a couple of weeks ago for possession? Shame.
Damn, That sucks!!!!!
Bill86 09:08 PM 03-08-2011
Originally Posted by Stephen:
AIC and Nirvana were by far my favorite bands to emerge from the early 90's rock scene. I still can't believe it's been almost 17 years since Cobain's death, and 9 years since Stayley's (sad and ironic they died on the same day). Didn't I read somewhere that Starr was just arrested a couple of weeks ago for possession? Shame.
I hear ya, the only good grunge band to make it out of the 90's alive was Soundgarden but they broke up. Now their back again and so are STP. Hopefully they do better on their next cds.
Starscream 09:11 PM 03-08-2011
Originally Posted by Stephen:
AIC and Nirvana were by far my favorite bands to emerge from the early 90's rock scene. I still can't believe it's been almost 17 years since Cobain's death, and 9 years since Stayley's (sad and ironic they died on the same day). Didn't I read somewhere that Starr was just arrested a couple of weeks ago for possession? Shame.
Nirvana, AIC, Pearl Jam (they were good for their first album at least), and STP.
icehog3 09:14 PM 03-08-2011
AIC was my second fave after Soundgarden.
MedicCook 09:21 PM 03-08-2011
AIC had some of the best vocal harmonies with Layne & Jerry.
RIP Mike.
Stephen 09:34 PM 03-08-2011
Originally Posted by Bill86:
I hear ya, the only good grunge band to make it out of the 90's alive was Soundgarden but they broke up. Now their back again and so are STP. Hopefully they do better on their next cds.
I'd gladly trade Pearl Jam and RHCP for Nirvana and AIC. I really do think that Rock died on April 5, 1994. What filled the void of AIC, Nirvana, Soundgarden, STP, etc.? Green Day? Creed? Nickleback? Don't even get me started on nu-metal...RATM; I loved them because of what they did, and hated them because all these other posers emulated what they did, and not nearly as well. *end rant*
icehog3 09:36 PM 03-08-2011
I love what Dave Grohl did after Cobain decided to kill himself, though...Foo Fighters rock.
Stephen 05:39 AM 03-09-2011
Originally Posted by icehog3:
I love what Dave Grohl did after Cobain decided to kill himself, though...Foo Fighters rock.
I liked them, and I also loved that they
never took themselves too seriously.
:-)
tobii3 06:56 AM 03-09-2011
Originally Posted by Stephen:
I really do think that Rock died on April 5, 1994.
Nah. Grunge died. THANK G-D.
That and sales of flannel shirts and Chuck Taylor's ended overnight.
Without a doubt, the WORST period in "Rock" history. Proof? How many of those bands are together right now?
Exactly.
BC-Axeman 07:34 AM 03-09-2011
Originally Posted by tobii3:
Nah. Grunge died. THANK G-D.
That and sales of flannel shirts and Chuck Taylor's ended overnight.
Without a doubt, the WORST period in "Rock" history. Proof? How many of those bands are together right now?
Exactly.
One word..."Disco"
Oh yeah, another... "Punk"
We might include Boy Bands but those will never die as long as there are teeny-bopper girls.
Jbailey 07:34 AM 03-09-2011
Originally Posted by tobii3:
That and sales of flannel shirts and Chuck Taylor's ended overnight.
Chuck Taylor's were popular before grunge and will continue to be.
Very sad news Andy.
R.I.P. Mike Starr
kickerb 07:35 AM 03-09-2011
so sad, RIP.
Stephen 08:26 AM 03-09-2011
Originally Posted by Jbailey:
Chuck Taylor's were popular before grunge and will continue to be.
This.