[71], Jerry Cantrell served as the lead guitarist, co-lyricist, co-vocalist and main composer of Alice in Chains until the group's near-permanent hiatus beginning in the late 1990s and leading through the death of lead singer Layne Staley in April 2002. [330] The riff later became the song "Stone", the first single from The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. [220], On May 12, 2012, Cantrell made a duet with Somar Macek accompanied by the Synergia Northwest Orchestra for a performance of Elton John's "Levon" at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, during a benefit concert for music education in Northwest public schools. The upcoming tour follows the release of his first song from Brighten, "Atone", which . His first solo concerts since 2004. Towards the end of "Boot Camp", the lights on stage spelled out "CC" for Chris Cornell and "SG" for Soundgarden as feedback rang out. He also has a solo career and released the albums Boggy Depot in 1998 and Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2 in 2002. [32] I love him and have to move on. Sean [Kinney] was at the door with my brother, so my choices were open the door and go to rehab or jump out the back window down a cliff into some blackberry bushes. Bio. Hi, I'm Su! The chorus speaks of Jerry's father. His parents divorced at the age of seven his parents divorced, leaving him and David to be . The metal part will never leave, and I never want it to". When the opportunity arose to create a song for the second film, Tyler Bates and I wrote and recorded 'A Job To Do', a theme song for the character. It's more than just making music, and it always has been. [31] In his senior year, Cantrell became choir president,[31] and the quartet sang the national anthem at basketball games and won competitions with the highest marks achievable. [277], Elton John stated in a 2009 interview with Rolling Stone that he's been an admirer of Cantrell for quite some time, and couldn't resist the offer to play on Alice in Chains' song "Black Gives Way to Blue" at Cantrell's request. [29][30], Cantrell moved back with his mother to Spanaway where he attended junior high. [99][100] The show featured some of the band's highest charting singles, including "Rooster", "Down in a Hole", "Heaven Beside You", "No Excuses" and "Would? [71] After three months of negotiations, Alice in Chains signed to Columbia Records on September 11, 1989. Cantrell's career outside Alice in Chains has consisted of three solo albums, as well as many appearances with other musicians and on film soundtracks. Or, do you give it a shot, try something? SHARE. 2 comments. Being a founder, guitarist, . In a 1998 interview with Guitar World, he was asked about the latter quality: I really don't know where that comes from; it just comes naturally to me. He is well known for founding the rock band . [161][162] It was Halloween night and Staley was backstage as a guest. "[118], Cantrell canceled the show that he was scheduled to perform at 98 Rock's Livestock Festival in Zephyrhills on April 28 in order to attend Staley's funeral in Seattle in the same day. G&L Jerry Cantrell signature Rampage prototype, Ernie Ball Music Man EVH Model - Given to Jerry by Eddie, 2 Friedman Amplification BE100 Brown Eye heads, Friedman JJ-100 Jerry Cantrell Signature 100W Hand Wired Tube Guitar Head, Dunlop Jerry Cantrell signature Cry Baby wah, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 05:37. 77 on its list of "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" in 2008. [83] Cantrell dedicated the album to his late mother Gloria and to his close friend Andrew Wood, lead singer of the band Mother Love Bone who died in 1990. [74], Their second full-length album, Dirt, was released in September 1992 to critical acclaim and was certified quadruple platinum. I'll remember him and respect the memories of what we did together and just enjoy life and that's all I'll say about it. [166], Degradation Trip has sold 100,000 copies in the U.S. as of December 2002. [288], On May 18, 2019, it was announced that Cantrell will compose the score for Shane Dax Taylor's upcoming sci-fi film, Salvage. I kinda focus my energy there [in the band]. Layne Staley was incredibly hard to work with during AIC recording their self-titled album. [276], He was ranked 38th out of 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time by Guitar World in 2004,[14] and ranked at No. [249] In 2011, Cantrell revealed that he had to retire the guitar due to a hairline crack from the neck all the way through the back of the body. Nashville TN", "The Making of Alice in Chains' Black Gives Way to Blue", "Jerry Cantrell Shares The Tales Behind Some of The Most Treasured Pieces In His Arsenal", "Alice In Chains Would Live Jools Holland 5 1993", "Interview: Jerry Cantrell talks lost guitars, weirdest gigs and more", "Jerry Cantrell and the New Dean USA Soltero! 1. I didn't intend to get here but I'm very grateful I am here, and it took a lot of people to help me get here. Downing, David Gilmour, Nancy Wilson,[45] and Eddie Van Halen as major influences,[46] as well as Elton John[47] and bands Fleetwood Mac,[47] Heart[45][48] and Rush as his early songwriting idols. [213] Under the moniker of the Jerry Cantrell-Billy Duffy Band, they debuted during the three-concert series for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund at The Troubadour in April 2004. [26] The family lived on welfare and food stamps. [267] In 2013, a limited edition of the pedal was released in black and red featuring the cover artwork for the album The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here, and the lyrics to "Stone" on the bottom. [213] On November 10, 2004, Cantrell was among the musicians who performed a short acoustic set to benefit Help The Homeless in Hollywood, California. 1. [248] The guitar can also be seen in the movie Singles. Herbert was born in Thayer, Missouri. [58], Cantrell met Layne Staley, then Alice N' Chains' lead singer, at a party in Seattle around August 1987. It's a tough thing to go through. [165] The songs on the album ranged from doom metal to pop-based hard rock. [61] They started auditioning terrible lead singers in front of Staley to send a hint. It was scary church music. [22][23] His maternal grandmother was from Norway, and his maternal grandfather was from the Czech Republic. [228] On March 25, 2017, Cantrell performed with Nancy Wilson and Mike Inez at the 5th annual Rock Against MS benefit concert. [33][36], Cantrell picked up a guitar for the first time when he was in sixth grade. - S1 E3 Poker Night Live! [16] Cantrell has earned nine Grammy Award nominations as a member of Alice in Chains.[17]. Biography Early life. He is known for his work with the band Alice in Chains. 1", "Exclusive Interview: Shawnee Smith - SMITH AND PYLE", "RICHIE KOTZEN To Release '24 Hours' in November", "DUFF MCKAGAN To Release 'How To Be A Man' EP Featuring IZZY STRADLIN, JERRY CANTRELL", "Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell Speaks About His Deftones Cameo, Chino Moreno Calls New Album "A Challenge", "Deftones - Phantom Bride Featuring Jerry Cantrell (Official Audio)", "Pantera feat. [194] He also played guitar on Smith & Pyle's debut album, It's OK To Be Happy, released in 2008. Both musicians died in 2017. Jerry Cantrell - Man In The Box/Ace of Spades (March 1, 1992, Seattle)", "Pantera Concert Setlist at Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle on March 1, 1992", "Pantera feat. [104] On February 18, 2005, Cantrell, Mike Inez and Sean Kinney reunited to perform for the first time in 10 years as Alice in Chains at the K-Rock Tsunami Continued Care Relief Concert in Seattle. He grew up in Spanaway, and is the oldest of three children. Cantrell was named "Riff Lord" by British hard rock/metal magazine Metal Hammer in 2006. [26], Cantrell's father, Jerry Sr., is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. [63] Staley, who was Cantrell's roommate at the time, agreed to join on the condition that Cantrell join his funk project (which ended shortly after),[64] and Staley joined Cantrell's band on a full-time basis. [214] The band played at various venues in the United States; although, they predominately played along the West Coast. He also departed from Columbia Records during this time and had trouble finding a new label. Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr was born March 18, 1966, in Tacoma, Washington. You can hear that across Alice In Chains' discography, a sense of golden-hued classicism applying light and shade. I'm just thankful to have a tour and work - something I can focus on. Jerry's maternal grandfather was Elmer James Krumpos (the son of Matey "Matthew/Mike" Krumpos and Barbara . [42] In the months before writing the song, Cantrell had been suffering from an unexplained illness. TWEET. It's always been my first love, and always will be, but the situation being what it is we've been together for a long time, and right now it's kinda played out. [59][60] Shortly after Cantrell moved in with Staley at the Music Bank, Alice 'N Chains broke up. [202][203] Cantrell joined the band again for their performance of "Walk" during a concert in San Jose, California on February 6, 2001. I am interested in everything about music, fashion, and photography. Playing again in 2005 felt right, so we did the next thing and toured. Cantrell performed his solo material along with Alice in Chains' songs and covers of other artists such as Elton John and Creedence Clearwater Revival. [192], In 2007, Cantrell played guitar on Glenn Hughes's rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Misty Mountain Hop", featured on Hughes' solo album Music for the Divine,[193] and played on the track "Soul Ecstacy" off the Stevie Salas's album The Sun and the Earth: The Essential Stevie Salas, Vol. Jerry's first job was delivering newspapers. Jerry Cantrell - Biography. The band covered two Soundgarden songs, "Hunted Down" and "Boot Camp", closing their headlining set at the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio. Jerry Cantrell - Boggy Depot. However, his musical range also extends into elements of blues and country as heard on his solo debut album. [344] Cantrell won the league for the first time in 2016, and in 2017 he decided to donate the proceeds to MusiCares in Chris Cornell's memory, and to Music for Relief in memory of Chester Bennington. Subsequent work with the revamped Alice in Chains may have stalled this release. [123] The band didn't have a record label at the time and the album was funded by Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney. Answer (1 of 3): He didn't. Throughout all of the time Layne Staley was in Alice In Chains, Jerry Cantrell was there to support Layne. One day while we were in class taking a test, my friend mentioned that there was a great music scene in Dallas, and he suggested that we take a year off from college and . [101][37], Alice in Chains performed four shows supporting Kiss on their Alive/Worldwide Tour in 1996, including the final live appearance of Layne Staley on July 3, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri. This year, he's re-embarking on his solo career, releasing his first solo output since the 2002 double album, "Degradation Trip Volumes 1 and 2.". [13] Guitar World Magazine ranked Cantrell as the 38th out of "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time" in 2004,[14] and the 37th "Greatest Guitar Player of All Time" in 2012. Jerry Cantrell is a music icon that has been a member of Alice in Chains. [56] He spent his time outside of work playing guitar and jamming with any band he could find. To coincide with the band's reunion, Sony Music released the long-delayed third Alice in Chains compilation, The Essential Alice in Chains, a double album that includes 28 songs. Answer (1 of 13): This song was written by Jerry Cantrell the Alice in Chains vocalist and guitarist, for Jerry Cantrell Sr. his father, who'd served in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne. 'I remember staying up all night and writing that song,' the guitarist said. General Comment31/32 was Layne Staley's and Jerry Cantrell's ages at the time the song was written, leading me to think the song wasn't just about Jerry's past, becuase some of it doesn't seem to fit in with . [72] Cantrell's guitar contribution gave a heavy metal edge to the band's unique grunge style. [40][41] Friends recalled that Cantrell fell into depression and became a completely different person after losing both his mother and grandmother within a short span of time. Jerry Cantrell on finding inspiration for 'Rooster' at Chris Cornell's house: 'I was thinking about my dad' Marty Rosenbaum 9/9/2022 China's Military Is Catching Up to the U.S. Cantrell wanted to continue the tour, and although he was in a lot of pain, he played his first concert as a frontman without a guitar opening for Cheap Trick in Atlanta. 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Now I've got to step up to the plate and take a few swings. The band did not tour in support of their self-titled album. "[180] On July 28, 2021, Cantrell posted a teaser trailer in his social media announcing that a new song and video titled "Atone" would be released on July 29. "I think there's overwhelming evidence that things aren't working right now. "[312] "The shows I played between the time I got the word about Layne and Layne's funeral were very important to me in terms of being able to continue on. [35] He graduated from high school in 1984. Alice in Chain's song "Rooster" reveals his father's broken, PTSD state in lines like, "Wife and kids, household pet / Army green was no safe bet . [254][255] Also a Gibson Custom Shop Jerry Cantrell SG,[256][254] a 1952 Goldtop Les Paul,[257] an Ernie Ball Music Man EVH[258][259] that was a gift from Eddie Van Halen in the 1990s, but has been stolen from Cantrell,[260] a dark blue Mosrite Ventures model,[261] a Dean Michael Schenker USA V,[262] and Dean Soltero guitars. While living in the basement of Curtis' house, Cantrell was roommates with Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder. Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe . [38] In his mid-teens he bought his first guitar from a swap meet, a Korean-made Fender Stratocaster. Cantrell also acted in the Alice in Chains mockumentaries The Nona Tapes (1995) and AIC 23 (2013). . Cantrell was born in Tacoma, Washington, on March 18, 1966, to Gloria Jean Krumpos and Jerry Fulton Cantrell. [164] He had to sell his Seattle house to fund the album and produced it himself. [54] The band started playing concerts in Tacoma and Seattle with the goal of getting a record deal. Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. (born March 18, 1966) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. [278], Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash stated in a 2010 interview with Epiphone.com that Cantrell is one of the most inspiring lead guitar players that have come out in the last 20 years.[279]. "[329] While recuperating at home in a sling, Cantrell heard a riff in his head and sang it into his phone. [188], Cantrell played guitar in the song "Fallen Ones"[189] from Heart's 2004 album Jupiters Darling. "[85], In February 1992, the band released the acoustic EP Sap. It's also effective when you slow something down and then slam 'em into the dash. When you're teaching people that being gay is a mortal sin, yet a good portion of the people teaching this are fucking kids, there's a huge problem". Cantrell's Parents. [63] Diamond Lie gained attention in the Seattle area and eventually took the name of Staley's previous band, Alice N' Chains, and was quickly renamed as Alice in Chains. Degradation Trip was re-released in November 2002 as a double album, featuring eleven additional tracks that were made for the album as Cantrell originally intended. Jerry Cantrell said he and late Alice in Chains bandmate Layne Staley had once been called "the Satanic Everly Brothers" because of the way their voices worked together. The EP also features Mark Arm of Mudhoney and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, who appeared together on the song "Right Turn", credited as "Alice Mudgarden" in the liner notes. [150] As the activity of Alice in Chains slowed and the band's future came into question, Cantrell reluctantly began work on his first full-length solo record. I just don't get high today and wake up the next morning and try and do the same thing. Jerry's patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his twenty-first great-grandfather, John Cantrell. [27] Cantrell wrote the song "Rooster" at the Cornells' house and stayed there for a few weeks. Columbia . [51] He also worked at the music store Arnold and Morgan Music Company. [240] The guitars feature a single-bridge humbucker wired to a volume control. 2006", "ALICE IN CHAINS Joined By SMASHING PUMPKINS, SCREAMING TREES Singers At L.A. Tour Opener", "Watch Phil Anselmo, James Hetfield Sing "Would?" Jerry Cantrell helped define the sound of rock music in the '90s but his ear for melody, the riff and for the speculative business of songwriting goes back to the '70s. [15] Guitar World also ranked Cantrell's solo in "Man in the Box" at No. Later they formed another band called Raze. [citation needed], In a May 2001 interview with Metal-is.com, Cantrell revealed that he had written four songs for Ozzy Osbourne. Once Cantrell started writing the song and the rest of the album, his mystery illness disappeared. [107], On March 10, 2006, Cantrell, Inez and Kinney performed at VH1's Decades Rock Live concert, honoring fellow Seattle musicians Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. [334] He also supports Road Recovery, an organization dedicated to helping young people battling addiction. [239] They feature a maple body, maple neck and ebony fingerboard. Those two guys really had their thing figured out. [294] Cantrell said about the film; "I get more people coming up to me telling me my line. [167] The live show was well received by audiences on a national tour that helped build upon the solo album's success. I'm an army brat my dad was in the army and we moved around quite a bit when I was . His touring band for the album included Alice in Chains bandmates Inez and Kinney, and Cantrell expressed hope to have a second album released by the following year. [48] Cantrell also cited Soundgarden as a big influence on him. I could sit down and figure it out, but what's the use? The song's inspiration comes from songwriter and guitarist Jerry Cantrell 's father. ", "Rock Royalty Night! Look forward to setting it free upon your ear holes sometime soon. 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