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Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains in September 2007. From left to right: William DuVall, Sean Kinney, and Jerry Cantrell.
Alice in Chains in September 2007. From left to right: William DuVall, Sean Kinney, and Jerry Cantrell.
Background information
Also known as Alice N' Chains
Origin Seattle, Washington, United States
Genre(s) Heavy metal[1]
Grunge[2]
Years active 1987–2002
2005–present
Label(s) Columbia
Associated acts Class of '99, Comes With the Fall, Mad Season, Ozzy Osbourne, Slash's Snakepit
Website www.aliceinchains.com
Members
Jerry Cantrell
Sean Kinney
Mike Inez
William DuVall
Former members
Mike Starr
Layne Staley

Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987 by guitarist Jerry Cantrell and vocalist Layne Staley. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Class of '99 was a shortlived Alternative rock band consisting solely of members from notable rock bands Layne Staley of Alice in Chains as the vocalist Comes With The Fall is a rock group that was formed in 1999 in Atlanta Georgia. For the album by Matchbox Twenty please see Mad Season (album. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born December 3 1948) is a British singer Slash's Snakepit was a Rock band formed by then- Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Slash in 1994. Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr (born March 18, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter Sean Kinney, born Sean Howard Kinney on May 27, 1966, is a musician best known for being the Drummer of the influential grunge Michael "Mike" Inez (born May 14 1966, in San Fernando, California) is a rock Musician. William DuVall (born September 6, 1967, Atlanta, Georgia) is the lead singer guitarist and songwriter of the band Comes With The Fall Michael Christopher Starr (born April 4, 1966 in Honolulu Hawaii) better known as Mike Starr, is an American Musician Layne Thomas Staley ( August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002) was the lead singer and co-lyricist of the rock group Alice in Chains and the Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr (born March 18, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter Layne Thomas Staley ( August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002) was the lead singer and co-lyricist of the rock group Alice in Chains and the Although widely associated with grunge music, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and acoustic elements. Acoustic music refers to music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means as opposed to Electronic means Since its formation, Alice in Chains has released three studio albums, three EPs, two live albums, four compilations, and two DVDs. The band is known for its distinct vocal style which often includes the harmonized vocals of Staley and Cantrell. In Western music, harmony is the use of different pitches simultaneously and chords actual or implied in Music.

Alice in Chains rose to international fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s, along with bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden. Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen Washington. Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990 It was one of the most successful music acts of the 1990s and sold over 14 million albums in the United States alone. The band achieved two number-one Billboard 200 albums (Jar of Flies and Alice in Chains), 11 top ten singles on the Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, and six Grammy Award nominations. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard Jar of Flies is a studio EP, released on January 25, 1994, by the Seattle, Washington grunge band Alice Alice in Chains is the self-titled final album by the Seattle grunge group Alice in Chains. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

Although never officially disbanding, Alice in Chains has been plagued by extended inactivity due to problems with substance abuse, culminating in the death of Staley in 2002. Alice in Chains reunited in 2005 and as of 2008 are working on their first studio album in 13 years with new lead vocalist William DuVall. William DuVall (born September 6, 1967, Atlanta, Georgia) is the lead singer guitarist and songwriter of the band Comes With The Fall

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History

Formation

Vocalist Layne Staley. Staley formed Alice in Chains along with guitarist Jerry Cantrell.
Vocalist Layne Staley. Layne Thomas Staley ( August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002) was the lead singer and co-lyricist of the rock group Alice in Chains and the Staley formed Alice in Chains along with guitarist Jerry Cantrell. Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr (born March 18, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter

Following the demise of his band Sleeze in 1986, vocalist Layne Staley formed Alice N' Chainz, a band which he said "dressed in drag and played speed metal". Layne Thomas Staley ( August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002) was the lead singer and co-lyricist of the rock group Alice in Chains and the Drag in its broadest sense means any clothing one wears however the traditional use of the term is for any Costume or outfit that carries symbolic significance Speed metal is a sub-genre of Heavy metal music originating in the late 1970s and early 1980s that was the direct musical progenitor of Thrash metal. [3] The new band performed around the Seattle area playing Slayer and Armored Saint covers. Slayer is an American Thrash metal band founded by Guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in Armored Saint is a Los Angeles, United States based heavy metal band In Popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition ( Performance or Recording) of a previously recorded commercially released Staley met guitarist Jerry Cantrell while working at Music Bank rehearsal studios, where the two struggling musicians became roommates, and lived in a rehearsal space they shared. Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr (born March 18, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter Staley's Alice N' Chainz soon disbanded and he joined a funk band who at the time also required a guitarist. Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul Staley asked Cantrell to join as a sideman. A sideman is a professional Musician who is hired to perform or record with a group of which he is not a regular member Cantrell agreed on condition that Staley joined Cantrell's band Diamond Lie, which at the time included drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Starr. Sean Kinney, born Sean Howard Kinney on May 27, 1966, is a musician best known for being the Drummer of the influential grunge Michael Christopher Starr (born April 4, 1966 in Honolulu Hawaii) better known as Mike Starr, is an American Musician Eventually the funk project broke up and in 1987 Staley joined Cantrell on a full time basis. Diamond Lie played in clubs around the Pacific Northwest, often stretching 15 minutes of material into a 45-minute set. The band eventually took the name of Alice N' Chains, although they switched the z in the title to an s. [3][4]

Local promoter Randy Hauser became aware of the band at a concert, and offered to pay for demo recordings. A demo version or demo of a song (shortened from the word "demonstration" is one recorded for reference rather than for release However, one day before the band was due to record the Music Bank studio in the Washington, the police shut down the studio during the biggest marijuana raid in the history of the state. Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a [3] The final demo was named The Treehouse Tapes, and found its way to the music managers Kelly Curtis and Susan Silver, who also managed the Seattle-based band Soundgarden. Curtis and Silver passed on the demo to Columbia Records' A&R representative Nick Terzo, who set up an appointment with label president Don Lenner. Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Artists and Repertoire ( A&R) is the division of a Record label that is responsible for talent scouting and artist development Based on The Treehouse Tapes, Lenner signed Alice in Chains to Columbia in 1989. [3]

Facelift and Sap

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"Man in the Box" (1990)

Sample of "Man in the Box" from Facelift, representing the grunge music style Alice in Chains plays. " Man in the Box " is a single by the grunge group Alice in Chains. Facelift is the debut album by the grunge band Alice in Chains. This is the band's debut single and is considered the song that popularized the band.
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Alice in Chains soon became a top priority of the label, who released the band's first official recording in July 1990, a promotional EP We Die Young. An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify " We Die Young " is a single EP by Alice in Chains. It was released in July 1990, and became a top 5 metal track at the time of its release The EP's lead single, "Man in the Box", became a hit at metal radio. " Man in the Box " is a single by the grunge group Alice in Chains. After its success, the label rushed Alice in Chains' debut album into production with producer Dave Jerden. Dave Jerden is a prolific American Record producer who mostly works with artists in the Alternative rock, Punk rock and metal genres [5] Cantrell stated the album was intended to have a "moody aura" that was a "direct result of the brooding atmosphere and feel of Seattle". [6]

The resulting album, Facelift, was released on August 21, 1990, peaking at number 42 in the summer of 1991 on the Billboard 200 chart. Facelift is the debut album by the grunge band Alice in Chains. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) [7] Facelift was not an instant success, selling under 40,000 copies in the first six months of release, until MTV added "Man in the Box" to regular daytime rotation. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. " Man in the Box " is a single by the grunge group Alice in Chains. [8] The single hit number 18 on the Mainstream rock charts, with the album's follow up single, "Sea of Sorrow", reaching number 27,[9] and in six weeks Facelift sold 400,000 copies in the US. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock " Sea of Sorrow " is the fourth single by the grunge group Alice in Chains. [8] The album was a critical success, with Steve Huey of All Music Guide citing Facelift as "one of the most important records in establishing an audience for grunge and alternative rock. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. "[10]

Facelift was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America by the end of 1990, while the band continued to hone its audience, opening for such artists as Iggy Pop,[11] Van Halen, Poison,[6] and Extreme. James Newell Osterberg Jr (born April 21, 1947) better known by his Stage name Iggy Pop, is an American rock singer Songwriter Van Halen is a Hard rock band formed in in 1972 They enjoyed success from the release of their self titled debut album in 1978 Poison is an American Hard rock band that achieved great success and popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s Extreme is an American rock band that achieved popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s [8] In early 1991, Alice in Chains landed the opening slot for the Clash of the Titans tour with Anthrax, Megadeth, and Slayer, exposing the band to a wide metal audience. Anthrax is a New York City -based heavy metal band that released its first full-length album in 1984 Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder front man guitarist and songwriter Dave Mustaine. Slayer is an American Thrash metal band founded by Guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in [12] Alice in Chains was nominated for a Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy Award in 1992 for "Man in the Box", but lost to Van Halen for their 1991 album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. The Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance has been awarded since 1990. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (also known as FUCK) is the ninth Album by the American Hard rock band [13]

Jerry Cantrell is a co-founder of the band. He is credited, along with Staley, with creating the band's unique sound.
Jerry Cantrell is a co-founder of the band. He is credited, along with Staley, with creating the band's unique sound.

Following the tour, Alice in Chains entered the studio to record demos for its next album, but ended up recording five acoustic songs instead. [8] While in the studio, drummer Sean Kinney had a dream about "making an EP called Sap". [11] The band decided "not to mess with fate", and on March 21, 1992, Alice in Chains released their second EP, Sap. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Sap is a studio EP by the American Grunge band Alice in Chains. The EP was released while Nirvana's Nevermind was at the top of the Billboard 200 charts, resulting in a rising popularity of Seattle-based bands, and the term grunge music. Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen Washington. Nevermind is the second studio album by the American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24 1991 [8] Sap was soon certified gold. The EP features guest vocals by Ann Wilson from the band Heart, who joined Staley and Cantrell for the choruses of "Brother", "Am I Inside" and "Love Song". Ann Dustin Wilson (born June 19, 1950 in San Diego California) is the lead singer and Flute player of Heart. Heart is a rock band whose founding members came from the Seattle, Washington, scene but came together in Vancouver, British Columbia The EP also features Mark Arm of Mudhoney and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, appearing together on the song "Right Turn", credited to "Alice Mudgarden" in the liner notes. Mark Arm (born Mark McLaughlin on February 21, 1962) is the vocalist for the Grunge band Mudhoney. Mudhoney is an American Grunge band Formed in Seattle Washington in 1988 following the demise of Green River, Mudhoney has for the most of its recording Chris Cornell (born Christopher John Boyle on July 20, 1964) is an American rock musician best known as the Lead singer Sap is a studio EP by the American Grunge band Alice in Chains. [14] In 1992, Alice in Chains appeared in the Cameron Crowe film Singles, performing as a "bar band". Cameron Bruce Crowe (born July 13, 1957) is an Academy Award -winning American Writer and Film director. Singles is a 1992 Romantic comedy film written and directed by Cameron Crowe. [15] The band also contributed the song "Would?" to the film's soundtrack, whose video received an award for Best Video from a Film at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards. " Would? " is a song by grunge group Alice in Chains, appearing on their 1992 album Dirt. The following is a list of MTV Video Music Awards winners for Best Video from a Film. The 1993 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on September 2, 1993, honoring the best Music videos from July 1 1992 to June 30 1993 [16]

Dirt

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"Would?" (1992)

Sample of "Would?" from Dirt. " Would? " is a song by grunge group Alice in Chains, appearing on their 1992 album Dirt. Dirt is the second studio album by the American Grunge band Alice in Chains. The song originally appeared on the soundtrack to the film Singles. Singles is a 1992 Romantic comedy film written and directed by Cameron Crowe. "Would?" is one of Alice in Chains' signature songs, appearing at nearly every concert the band has performed since its release.
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In February 1992, the band returned to the studio, again with producer Dave Jerden, to record its follow-up album. With new songs written primarily on the road, the material has an overall darker feel than Facelift, with six of the album's twelve songs dealing with addiction. [17] "We did a lot of soul searching on this album. There's a lot of intense feelings. "[17] Cantrell said, "We deal with our daily demons through music. All of the poison that builds up during the day we cleanse when we play". [4]

On September 29, 1992, Alice in Chains released its second album, Dirt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Dirt is the second studio album by the American Grunge band Alice in Chains. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200, and since its release has been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA, making Dirt the band's highest selling album to date. In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and [3][5] The album was a critical success, with Steve Huey of All Music Guide praising the album as a "major artistic statement, and the closest they ever came to recording a flat-out masterpiece". [18] Chris Gill of Guitar World called Dirt "huge and foreboding, yet eerie and intimate", and "sublimely dark and brutally honest". Guitar World is a monthly Music Magazine devoted to Guitarists It contains original interviews album and gear [8] Dirt spawned five top 30 singles, including "Rooster", Them Bones", and "Down in a Hole", and remained on the charts for nearly a year. " Rooster " is a popular single by the grunge group Alice in Chains. For the novel of the same name see Them Bones (novel. For the spiritual song see Dem Bones. " Down in a Hole " is a single from Alice in Chains ' 1992 album Dirt. [7][19] Alice in Chains was added as openers to Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears tour, but just days before the tour began, Layne Staley broke his foot in an ATV accident, forcing him to use crutches on stage. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born December 3 1948) is a British singer [8] While on tour, bassist Mike Starr left the band to spend more time with his family, and was replaced by former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Mike Inez. Michael "Mike" Inez (born May 14 1966, in San Fernando, California) is a rock Musician. [20] In 1993, the band recorded two songs with Inez, "What the Hell Have I" and "A Little Bitter", for the Last Action Hero soundtrack. " What the Hell Have I " is a single by grunge band Alice in Chains. Last Action Hero is a 1993 action comedy Film directed by John McTiernan. [21] During the summer of 1993, Alice in Chains joined Primus, Tool, Rage Against the Machine, and Babes in Toyland for the alternative music festival Lollapalooza, which was the last major tour Alice in Chains played with Staley. Primus is an American rock band currently composed of singer and bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde, and Tool is an American rock band that was formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. Rage Against the Machine (sometimes shortened to RATM or Rage) is Babes in Toyland was a grunge band formed in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1987 Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Lollapalooza is an American music festival featuring Alternative rock, hip hop, and Punk rock bands Dance and Comedy performances [22]

Jar of Flies

Following Alice in Chains' extensive 1993 world tour, Staley said the band "just wanted to go into the studio for a few days with our acoustic guitars and see what happened". [23] "We never really planned on the music we made at that time to be released. But the record label heard it and they really liked it. For us, it was just the experience of four guys getting together in the studio and making some music. "[23]

While never originally intended for a public release, Columbia Records released Alice in Chains' second acoustic-based EP, Jar of Flies, on January 25, 1994. Jar of Flies is a studio EP, released on January 25, 1994, by the Seattle, Washington grunge band Alice Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Written and recorded in one week,[24] Jar of Flies debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming the first ever EP—and first Alice in Chains release—to top the charts. [7] Paul Evans of Rolling Stone called the EP "darkly gorgeous",[25] and Steve Huey stated "Jar of Flies is a low-key stunner, achingly gorgeous and harrowingly sorrowful all at once". Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published [26] Jar of Flies features Alice in Chains' only number one single on the Mainstream Rock charts, "No Excuses". Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock " No Excuses " is the second single from Alice in Chains ' 1994 EP Jar of Flies. The second single, "I Stay Away", reached number ten on the Mainstream rock charts, while the final single "Don't Follow", reached number 25. " I Stay Away " is the Lead single off American Grunge band Alice in Chains 's second EP, Jar of Flies " Don't Follow " is the third and final single from Alice in Chains ' second EP Jar of Flies. [7] After the release of Sap, Layne Staley entered rehab for heroin addiction. Heroin ( INN: diacetylmorphine, BAN: diamorphine) is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from Morphine, a derivative [27] The band was scheduled to tour during the summer of 1994 with Metallica and Suicidal Tendencies, but while in rehearsal for the tour, Staley began using heroin again. Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Suicidal Tendencies (also known as ST or Suicidal) is an American Hardcore punk and heavy metal band [27] Staley's condition prompted the other band members to cancel all scheduled dates one day before the start of the tour, putting the band on hiatus. [28]

Alice in Chains

While Alice in Chains was inactive during 1995, Staley joined the "grunge supergroup" Mad Season, which also featured Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, John Baker Saunders from The Walkabouts and Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin. SuperGroup is a Reality show on the channel VH1. The show puts together five Heavy metal musicians packed into a large mansion that must play a show after For the album by Matchbox Twenty please see Mad Season (album. Michael David McCready (born April 5 1966 in Pensacola, Florida) is an American Guitarist and Songwriter. John Baker Saunders ( September 23, 1954 - January 15, 1999) was a founding member and bassist for the American Grunge rock The Walkabouts is an American Rock band formed in Seattle in 1984 Screaming Trees was an American rock band formed in Ellensburg Washington in 1985 by vocalist Barrett Martin (born April 14, 1967 in Olympia, Washington) was the drummer for the Seattle, Washington group the Screaming Trees Mad Season released one album, Above, for which Staley provided lead vocals and the album artwork. Above is the only album by the American rock band Mad Season, released on March 15 1995 through Columbia Records. The album spawned a number-two single, "River of Deceit", as well as a home video release of Live at the Moore. " River of Deceit " is a song by the American rock band Mad Season, released in 1995 as the first single from the band's sole studio album Above Home video is a blanket term used for pre-recorded media that is either sold or hired for home entertainment Live at the Moore is a home video featuring the final live performance by the American rock band Mad Season. [19] In April 1995, Alice in Chains entered Bad Animals Studio in Seattle with producer Toby Wright, who had previously worked with Corrosion of Conformity and Slayer. Bad Animals Studio is a music and media Recording studio on 4th Avenue in downtown Seattle. Produced Records Alice in Chains - Alice in Chains. Brown Brigade - Into the Mouth of Badd(dness Corrosion of Conformity (also known as COC) is an American heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina formed in 1982 Slayer is an American Thrash metal band founded by Guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in [29] While in the studio, an inferior version of the song "Grind" was leaked to radio, and received major airplay. [30] On October 6, 1995, the band released the studio version of the song to radio via satellite uplink. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus

Alice in Chains' 1996 MTV Unplugged concert was one of the band's last performances with Layne Staley (pictured).
Alice in Chains' 1996 MTV Unplugged concert was one of the band's last performances with Layne Staley (pictured). MTV Unplugged is a series showcasing popular musical artists playing Acoustic instruments It was produced by Viacom and was directed by Beth

On November 7, 1995, Columbia Records released the eponymous Alice in Chains,[29] which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and has since been certified double platinum. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Alice in Chains is the self-titled final album by the Seattle grunge group Alice in Chains. [7] Of the album's four singles, "Grind", "Again", "Over Now", and "Heaven Beside You", three feature Cantrell on lead vocals. " Grind " is the opening track for Alice in Chains ' 1995 self-titled album. " Again " is a song by Alice in Chains, released from their self-titled album. " Over Now " is a song by the Seattle Grunge band Alice in Chains, released on their 1995 eponymous album. " Heaven Beside You " is a song by Alice in Chains, from their self-titled album, released in 1995 Jon Wiederhorn of Rolling Stone called the album "liberating and enlightening, the songs achieve a startling, staggering and palpable impact. "[31] The song "Got Me Wrong" unexpectedly charted three years after its release on the Sap EP. " Got Me Wrong " was a largely- acoustic single by American grunge band Alice in Chains. The song was re-released as a single on the soundtrack for the independent film Clerks in 1995, reaching number seven on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside of the Hollywood Studio system, a series of oligopolistic practices by several Clerks is a 1994 film written and directed by Kevin Smith, who also appears in the film in a minor role [32] The band opted not to tour in support of Alice in Chains, adding to the rumors of drug abuse. [33][34]

Alice in Chains resurfaced on April 10, 1996 to perform their first concert in three years for MTV Unplugged, a program featuring all-acoustic set lists. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) MTV Unplugged is a series showcasing popular musical artists playing Acoustic instruments It was produced by Viacom and was directed by Beth [35][36] The performance featured some of the band's highest charting singles, including "Down in a Hole", "Heaven Beside You", and "Would?", and introduced a new song, "Killer Is Me". " Down in a Hole " is a single from Alice in Chains ' 1992 album Dirt. " Heaven Beside You " is a song by Alice in Chains, from their self-titled album, released in 1995 " Would? " is a song by grunge group Alice in Chains, appearing on their 1992 album Dirt. [9] The show marked Alice in Chains' only appearance as a five-piece band, adding second guitarist Scott Olson. Scott Olson is a guitarist bassist and recording engineer He currently is working with Seattle's legendary London Bridge Studios, best known for their work on Pearl [35] A live album of the performance was released in July 1996, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and was accompanied by a home video release, both of which received platinum certification by the RIAA. Unplugged is a Live album and DVD by Alice in Chains. It was recorded at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 's Majestic Theatre [7] Alice in Chains performed four shows following the 1993 Lollapalooza tour,[37] with the final live appearance of Layne Staley on July 3, 1996 in Kansas City, Missouri. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee [38]

Hiatus and the death of Layne Staley

Although Alice in Chains never officially disbanded, Staley became a recluse, rarely leaving his Seattle condominium following the death of his fiancée in 1996, due to bacterial endocarditis. A recluse is someone in isolation who hides away from the attention of the public a person who lives in Solitude, i A condominium, or condo, is a form of Housing tenure and other Real property where a specified part of a piece of real estate (usually of an apartment Endocarditis is an Inflammation of the inner layer of the Heart, the Endocardium. [19] "Drugs worked for me for years", Staley told Rolling Stone in 1996, "and now they're turning against me, now I'm walking through hell". [34] In 1998, Staley reunited with Alice in Chains to record two new songs, "Get Born Again" and "Died". " Get Born Again " was one of the last two songs that Alice in Chains recorded with Layne Staley "Died" is the final Alice in Chains song recorded with lead singer Layne Staley, before his death (in 2002 Originally written for Cantrell's solo album, the songs were released in the fall of 1999 on box set, Music Bank. A box set (sometimes referred to as a boxed set) is a compilation of various musical recordings Films Television programs or other collection Music Bank is a box set by the grunge band Alice in Chains. It was released on October 26, 1999 on Columbia Records. The set contains 48 songs, including rarities, demos, and previous album tracks. [3] The band also released a 15-track compilation titled Nothing Safe: Best of the Box, serving as a sampler for Music Bank, as well as the band's first greatest hits compilation. Nothing Safe Best of the Box is an album by the grunge band Alice in Chains. A greatest hits album (sometimes referred to as a " best of " album is a Compilation album of successful previously released Songs by a particular The band's last official releases include a live album, simply titled Live, released on December 5, 2000, and a second greatest hits compilation, titled Greatest Hits in 2001. A live album &ndash commonly contrasted with a Studio album &ndash is a recording consisting of material (usually music recorded during stage performances Live is a Live album by the grunge band Alice in Chains. It was released on December 5 2000 on Columbia Records Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Greatest Hits (also known as Alice in Chains Greatest Hits) is a Greatest hits collection for the grunge band Alice in Chains [39]

After a decade battling drug addiction, Layne Staley was found dead in his condominium on April 19, 2002. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. An autopsy revealed Staley died from a mixture of heroin and cocaine 14 days previously. Cocaine ( benzoylmethyl ecgonine) is a Crystalline Tropane Alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the Coca plant In his last interview, which was given months before his death, Staley admitted, "I know I'm near death, I did crack and heroin for years. I never wanted to end my life this way". [40] Cantrell, shaken by the death of his friend and band mate, dedicated his 2002 solo album, Degradation Trip, to Staley. Degradation Trip is the second solo Album by Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, released on June 18, 2002. [41]

Reunion

Sean Kinney in 2006. Kinney has been Alice in Chains' drummer since its inception.
Sean Kinney in 2006. Kinney has been Alice in Chains' drummer since its inception.

In 2005, Jerry Cantrell, Mike Inez, and Sean Kinney reunited to perform a benefit concert in Seattle for victims of the tsunami disaster that struck south Asia. A benefit concert is a Concert, show or gala featuring musicians comedians or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose often directed at a specific The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea Earthquake that occurred at 005853 UTC on December 26 2004 with an Epicentre off the west coast of [42] The band featured Damageplan vocalist Pat Lachman, with other special guests including Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd, Maynard James Keenan of Tool, and Ann Wilson of Heart. Damageplan was an American heavy metal band from Dallas, Texas that formed in 2003 Patrick Lachman (born March 30 1970 was the guitarist of the band Diesel Machine from 1996 to 2001 before joining the solo band from (at that time former Judas Wesley Reid Scantlin In early January several rock stations stated that the band's new album was set for a release sometime in Spring 2007 Puddle of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Maynard James Keenan (born James Herbert Keenan on April 17 1964 When Keenan was 11 his mother suffered a paralyzing Cerebral aneurysm, which would later serve as Tool is an American rock band that was formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. Ann Dustin Wilson (born June 19, 1950 in San Diego California) is the lead singer and Flute player of Heart. Heart is a rock band whose founding members came from the Seattle, Washington, scene but came together in Vancouver, British Columbia [42][43] On March 6, 2006, the surviving members performed at VH1's Decades Rock Live concert, honoring fellow Seattle musicians Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television Decades Rock Live features performances by celebrated artists from rock to soul who have influenced popular music over the last 50 years as well as performances from some of today’s Ann Dustin Wilson (born June 19, 1950 in San Diego California) is the lead singer and Flute player of Heart. Nancy Lamoureux Wilson (born March 16 1954, San Francisco California) is an American Singer, Songwriter and They played "Would?" with Pantera and Down vocalist Phil Anselmo, and "Rooster" with William DuVall and Ann Wilson. " Would? " is a song by grunge group Alice in Chains, appearing on their 1992 album Dirt. Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed by the Abbott brothers Vinnie Paul ( drums) and Down is an American heavy metal band formed in 1991 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Philip Hansen "Phil" Anselmo (born June 30, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American Musician who is best " Rooster " is a popular single by the grunge group Alice in Chains. William DuVall (born September 6, 1967, Atlanta, Georgia) is the lead singer guitarist and songwriter of the band Comes With The Fall [43] The band followed the concert with a short United States club tour, several festival dates in Europe, and a brief tour in Japan. 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. Sony Music Entertainment is a major global Record label controlled by the Sony Corporation of America, being one of the "big four" record companies The Essential Alice in Chains is a two-disc compilation Album by Alice in Chains, part of Sony BMG 's The Essential A double album is an audio Album which spans two units of the primary medium in which it is sold (especially records and Compact Discs. [44]

Comes With the Fall vocalist William DuVall joined Alice in Chains as lead singer during the band's reunion concerts. Comes With The Fall is a rock group that was formed in 1999 in Atlanta Georgia. William DuVall (born September 6, 1967, Atlanta, Georgia) is the lead singer guitarist and songwriter of the band Comes With The Fall Velvet Revolver and ex-Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan also joined the band for the reunion tour, playing rhythm guitar on selected songs. Velvet Revolver is a Hard rock supergroup consisting of former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum Guns N' Roses is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985 Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan (born February 5 1964) is an American Musician and rock Bassist, who is best known [43] Before the tour, Kinney mentioned in an interview that he would be interested in writing new material, but not as Alice in Chains. [45] However, AliceinChains. com reported that the band has begun writing new material, with DuVall on lead vocals. The band members plan to release their first studio album since 1995 by the end of 2008. [46]

Musical style

 Music sample:

"Nutshell"

Sample of "Nutshell" from Unplugged. Jar of Flies is a studio EP, released on January 25, 1994, by the Seattle, Washington grunge band Alice Unplugged is a Live album and DVD by Alice in Chains. It was recorded at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 's Majestic Theatre This song originally appeared on Jar of Flies and represents the unique acoustic sound Alice in Chains have created. Jar of Flies is a studio EP, released on January 25, 1994, by the Seattle, Washington grunge band Alice
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Although Alice in Chains has been labeled grunge, alternative rock, and hard rock, Jerry Cantrell identifies the band as primarily heavy metal. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Hard rock (also referred to as heavy rock) is a variation of Rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and Psychedelic rock He told Guitar World in 1996; "We're a lot of different things. Guitar World is a monthly Music Magazine devoted to Guitarists It contains original interviews album and gear . . I don't quite know what the mixture is, but there's definitely metal, blues, rock and roll, maybe a touch of punk. The metal part will never leave, and I never want it to". [47] Alice in Chains has cited musical influences such as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Metallica. Black Sabbath are an Led Zeppelin were Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. [19][48]

Jerry Cantrell's guitar style combines what Stephen Erlewine of All Music Guide called "pummeling riffs and expansive guitar textures" to create "slow, brooding minor-key grinds". [48][49] While down-tuned distorted guitars mixed with Staley's distinctive "snarl-to-a-scream"[8] vocals appealed to heavy metal fans, the band also had "a sense of melody that was undeniable," which introduced Alice in Chains to a much wider pop audience outside of the heavy metal underground. [10][22]

The band has been described by critics as "hard enough for metal fans, yet their dark subject matter and punky attack placed them among the front ranks of the Seattle-based grunge bands". [48] Three of the band's releases feature all acoustic music, and while the band initially kept these releases separate, Alice in Chains' self-titled album combined the styles to form "a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers". [48]

Alice in Chains is also noted for the unique vocal harmonies of Staley and Cantrell, which included overlapping passages, and dual lead vocals. [48] Alyssa Burrows said the band's distinctive sound "came from Staley's vocal style and his lyrics dealing with personal struggles and addiction". [50] Staley's songs were often considered "dark",[48] with themes such as drug abuse, depression, and suicide,[19] while Cantrell's lyrics dealt more with personal relationships.

Legacy

Alice in Chains' current vocalist, William DuVall performing with the band. DuVall replaced Layne Staley as the band's vocalist when Alice in Chains reformed after Staley's death.
Alice in Chains' current vocalist, William DuVall performing with the band. William DuVall (born September 6, 1967, Atlanta, Georgia) is the lead singer guitarist and songwriter of the band Comes With The Fall DuVall replaced Layne Staley as the band's vocalist when Alice in Chains reformed after Staley's death.

Alice in Chains has sold more than ten million albums in the United States, released two number-one albums and 19 top 40 singles, and has received six Grammy nominations. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The band was ranked number 34 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television [51] Alice in Chains has had a large impact on many bands, such as Godsmack, who, according to Jon Wiederhorn of MTV, "have sonically followed Alice in Chains' lead while adding their own distinctive edge". Godsmack is an American Hard Rock / Alternative Metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1996 MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Godsmack singer Sully Erna has also cited Layne Staley as his primary influence. Sully Erna (born Salvator Paul Erna February 7 1968 in Lawrence Massachusetts) is both the vocalist and primary songwriter for the [52] Staind has covered Alice in Chains' song "Nutshell" live, which appears on the compilation The Singles: 1996-2006, and also wrote a song entitled "Layne", in Staley's dedication, on the album 14 Shades of Grey. Staind is an American Hard rock group from Springfield, Massachusetts, including lead singer/guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Jar of Flies is a studio EP, released on January 25, 1994, by the Seattle, Washington grunge band Alice [53] Other bands that have been inspired by Alice in Chains include Nirvana, Taproot, Puddle of Mudd, Smile Empty Soul, Creed, Nickelback, Cold, and Tantric. In sramanic philosophy Nirvana (निर्वाण| Nirvāṇa; निब्बान Nibbāna; Prakrit: णिव्वाण Taproot is a four-piece Nu metal group from Ann Arbor, Michigan, that has toured with bands such as Korn, Deftones, Staind Puddle of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Smile Empty Soul is a Post-grunge band from Santa Clarita, California. Creed was an American Rock band from Tallahassee, Florida that became popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in Hanna Alberta by Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and then-drummer Cold is a American five-piece Post-grunge / Alternative metal band based in Jacksonville, Florida. Tantric is a Post-grunge band from Louisville Kentucky. The group has released three Studio albums since 2001 although their most recent effort [19] Metallica, who originally influenced Alice in Chains, in turn said they always wanted to tour with the band, citing Alice in Chains as a major influence on the vocal melodies for Metallica's eighth studio album St. Anger. Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. St Anger is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on June 5, 2003. [19]

Band members

Former members

Touring musicians

Discography

Main article: Alice in Chains discography

Studio albums

EPs

Awards and nominations

Awards

Year Award Category
1993 MTV Video Music Awards Best Video from a Film – "Would?" from Singles[16]

Nominations

Year Award Category
1991 MTV Video Music Awards Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Video – "Man in the Box"[54]
1992 American Music Awards Favorite New Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist[55]
Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "Man in the Box"[13]
1993 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – Dirt[56]
1995 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "I Stay Away"[57]
1996 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "Grind"[58]
MTV Video Music Awards Best Hard Rock Video – "Again"[59]
1997 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "Again"[60]
2000 Grammy Awards Best Hard Rock Performance – "Get Born Again"[61]

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  40. ^ Well Worth The Trip. Roadrunner Records UK (2002-12-24). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Retrieved on 2007-12-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways
  41. ^ a b Hay, Travis (2005-02-21). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Alice in Chains owns stage in tsunami-relief show full of surprises. Seattlepi. nwsource. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the
  42. ^ a b c Metallica man joins Alice in Chains. Rolling Stone (2006-06-09). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Retrieved on 2007-11-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the
  43. ^ The Essential Alice in Chains. Aliceinchains. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of
  44. ^ Harris, Chris (2006-02-23). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Remaining Alice In Chains Members Reuniting For Summer Gigs. MTV. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal
  45. ^ Alice in Chains Will 'Definitely Possibly' Release Studio Album In 2008. Blabbermouth.net (2007-11-14). blabbermouthnet is a Website dedicated to heavy metal and Hard rock news as well as Album and music DVD reviews Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Retrieved on 2007-11-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal
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  48. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Degradation Trip Review. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
  49. ^ Burrows, Alyssa (2002-05-17). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley dies on April 5, 2002.. Historylink. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
  50. ^ VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists. Rockonthenet. com (2000). Retrieved on 2008-01-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army
  51. ^ D'Angelo, Joe; Vineyard, Jennifer; Wiederhorn, Jon (2002-04-22). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. MTV.com – "'He Got Me To Start Singing': Artists Remember Layne Staley". MTV. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration
  52. ^ Snierson, Dan (2004-05-07). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Layne Staley gets Born Again. Entertainment Weekly. Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated as EW) is a Magazine published by Time Inc Retrieved on 2007-01-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King
  53. ^ 1991 MTV Video Music awards. Rockonthenet. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
  54. ^ 19th American Music Awards. Rockonthenet. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
  55. ^ 35th Grammy Awards - 1993. Rockonthenet. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
  56. ^ 37th Grammy Awards - 1995. Rockonthenet. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
  57. ^ 38th Grammy Awards - 1996. Rockonthenet. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
  58. ^ 1996 MTV Video Music Awards. Rockonthenet. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
  59. ^ 39th Grammy Awards - 1997. Rockonthenet. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
  60. ^ 42th Grammy Awards - 2000. Rockonthenet. com. Retrieved on 2007-12-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.

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