Jerry Cantrell : iSOUND.COM™

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Born: 1966 03 18

iSound Site: www.isound.com/jerry_cantrell

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Artists:
Days of the New
Godsmack
My Sister's Machine
Vision of Disorder
Candlebox
Creed
Foo Fighters
Bush
Primus
Pearl Jam
Pantera
Temple of the Dog
Mad Season
Soundgarden
Creed
Chris Haskett
Josh Homme
Jim Martin
Adam Jones
Fu Manchu
White Zombie
Genres:
Alternative Metal
Post Grunge

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	Boggy Depot Released: 2008

Biography

Position: Lead Singer, Lyricsit, Lead Guitar

Member since: 1987

Jerry Cantrell, undoubtedly the best guitarsit of the 80's and 90's was born March 18, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington. Jerry's father, Jerry Senior, fought in the Vietnam war and left Jerry just his mother for a part of his childhood.

And yes, the song "Rooster" was written by Jerry about his pop.

Jerry first picked up a guitar around age of 13 and has his roots in many small Seattle bands. Jerry than became friends with former bassist Mike Starr, who in turn introduced him to drummer Sean Kinney (who was dating Mike's sister). Jerry and the other guys first me Layne at a party and decided to create Alice In Chains in 1987. During recording for the first major album, Jerry was the main songwriter for the band. Jerry's mother, a pianist, died after the release of "Facelift."

Alice in Chains got a chance to open up for Van Halen in September of 1991. This is when the ever famous "skydiving incident" took place, where Jerry, went skydiving with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth and was barely able to get his parachute open. Jokingly "missing my chance at rock immortality." Still touring with Van Halen, Jerry goes hunting with his brother, and forgets that November only has 30 days, missing the concert on December 1. For a day Jerry Cantrell was beleived to be a missing person and got the fliers to boot. The next day he returned and received a calander as a gift from Columbia records.

The ever interesting Jerry Cantrell lost power at his house around the time of the "Jar of Flies" album. Being out in country and needing transport, Jerry tries to open his garage door, but since it's electrically controlled cannot. Jerry writes 20 new songs and nearly starves to death when his electric can opener stops functioning. A few days later, the local Ski Patrol came to his rescue.

After the release of Alice in Chains' "Alice in Chains" album, Jerry went off on his own and released a very good solo CD, including some appearances of his Alice in Chains band mates.

Bio written by: riff_master

Artist Forum


Discussion Topic	Creator
layne vs jerry who had more influence in band & elsewhere? who had the stronger singing voice? anything else u guys can come up w/...	aic_no1

Replys	Listener
I believe, that both Layne & Jerry had a big influence in AIC. The reason why I say that, is because of Jerry's guitar playing, and Layne's vocals. As far as singing goes, Layne beats Jerry by a long shot!	riff_master
This is the kind of contest that is completely pointless. You can't compare them, it's impossible. Both were equally as important, you couldn't have the band without both.	big-k
exactly. each were as important as the other, but as for the voice thing laynes is better by miles. i mean miles. he has one of the best voices of all time. although jerrys got a good voice. not the amazing layne thouhg.	CrazyGNRfan
I believe that without any of the band memeber, Alice in Chains would not have ever been what it was...I am a big fan of layne's and it was so tragic what happened to him, and jerry is so fortunate to still make kick ass music!!	Amberly
yea. i think we all agree with out layne or jerry alice in chains wouldn't have been alice in chains. layne staley is my all around favorite musicion of all time though. jerry is great though too. both amazingly talented people and really cool guys at that. R.I.P. Layne	CrazyGNRfan
You can't compare Layne and Jerry, they both influenced the band, but Layne had a better singing voice	Soulcollect13
Stayley had more influence but I love Jerry Cantrel's CD. Both are good!	jacchris
jerry is the man, layne is the legend.	LifelessDead