Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Dies

Starscream · 03-08-2011, 08:04 PM

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 · 03-08-2011, 08:09 PM

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 · 03-08-2011, 08:16 PM

sad news

MajorCaptSilly · 03-08-2011, 08:30 PM

Terrible news. I thought he was in recovery.

MCS

03-08-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011...in-chains-dies

Sad. One of the great bands of the 90s.

One of my favorites. I wish the band could have (can't find the words) made more albums.

icehog3 · 03-08-2011, 08:36 PM

Truly a shame, he was a troubled soul, but with a heart of gold when he was clean. R.I.P. Mr. Starr.

Stephen · 03-08-2011, 08:59 PM

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.

Bill86 · 03-08-2011, 09:08 PM

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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.

Stephen · 03-08-2011, 09:34 PM

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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*

03-09-2011, 06:56 AM

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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.

Starscream · 03-08-2011, 09:11 PM

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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.

Ogre · 03-08-2011, 09:02 PM

Damn, That sucks!!!!!

icehog3 · 03-08-2011, 09:14 PM

AIC was my second fave after Soundgarden.

MedicCook · 03-08-2011, 09:21 PM

AIC had some of the best vocal harmonies with Layne & Jerry.

RIP Mike.

icehog3 · 03-08-2011, 09:36 PM

I love what Dave Grohl did after Cobain decided to kill himself, though...Foo Fighters rock.

Stephen · 03-09-2011, 05:39 AM

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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.

BeerAdvocate · 03-10-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I love what Dave Grohl did after Cobain decided to kill himself, though...Foo Fighters rock.

Courtney killed Kurt!

03-09-2011, 07:35 AM

so sad, RIP.

icehog3 · 03-09-2011, 08:26 AM

I love metal, hard rock, classic rock, I've got it all. And I loved AIC and Soundgarden. I like Pearl Jam and some Nirvana too. That's my opinion.

I understand that my opinion is opinion, not fact.....but that concept is apparently lost on some people.

HollywoodQue · 03-10-2011, 04:59 PM

We've lost a great guy. RIP

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Dies 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 sht. All were great, down to earth guys. Sad news indeed. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"*

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Dies Truly a shame, he was a troubled soul, but with a heart of gold when he was clean. R.I.P. Mr. Starr. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark! Last edited by icehog3; 03-08-2011 at 08:44 PM.

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Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Dies 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.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Dies AIC was my second fave after Soundgarden. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Dies AIC had some of the best vocal harmonies with Layne & Jerry. RIP Mike. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Dies I love what Dave Grohl did after Cobain decided to kill himself, though...Foo Fighters rock. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Dies I love metal, hard rock, classic rock, I've got it all. And I loved AIC and Soundgarden. I like Pearl Jam and some Nirvana too. That's my opinion. I understand that my opinion is opinion, not fact.....but that concept is apparently lost on some people. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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