Jerry Cantrell (born March 18, 1966) is an American musician who is best known as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and main songwriter for the rock band Alice in Chains. He grew up in Spanaway, and is the oldest of three children. He grew up in Spanaway, and is the oldest of three children. The band was part of the Grunge movement and is known for the unique vocal harmonies between Cantrell and Layne Staley, and later between Cantrell and William DuVall.Cantrell also has a solo career and released the albums . [288], On May 18, 2019, it was announced that Cantrell will compose the score for Shane Dax Taylor's upcoming sci-fi film, Salvage. [92] It has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA. Cantrell's father, Jerry Sr., is a combat . "[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. I am interested in everything about music, fashion, and photography. [91] The album's fourth single, "Rooster", was a tribute to Cantrell's father. 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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. He plays with super accuracy. [26] In a 1998 Q&A, Cantrell revealed that acting has always been an interest to him. I'll take care of you like you took care of me.' 37 out of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" also by Guitar World in 2012. [176][177], On January 24, 2020, Cantrell announced that he was working on a new solo album. selling over 500,000 copies in the U.S.[134], The band released their fifth studio album, The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here, on May 28, 2013,[135] and Cantrell continued his role of main singer in the album. 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Dad Band: Directed by Ted Kamp. [232] Cantrell performed Alice in Chains' hits "Would?" [165] He also adopted Staley's cat, a female siamese named Sadie, after his death. This reflects the problems his father was working out while Jerry and his family were struggling. 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. [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 Fulton Cantrell Jr. is an American musician who is best known as the lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and main songwriter for the rock band Alice in Chains. [98] Staley rarely left his condo in Seattle,[98] but in 1998 the band reunited to record two new songs, "Get Born Again" and "Died", originally intended for Cantrell's second solo album,[72] the songs were released on the 1999 box set Music Bank. [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. He also contributed to the soundtrack of The Cable Guy (1996), John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) and Dark Nights: Metal (2018), and has made cameos in films such as Jerry Maguire (1996), Rock Slyde (2009) and Deadwood: The Movie. The band rose to international fame in the early 1990s during Seattle's grunge movement, and is known for its distinctive vocal style[10] and the harmonized vocals between Cantrell and Layne Staley (and later Cantrell and William DuVall). [298], In 2013, Cantrell played country singer Donnie "Skeeter" Dollarhide Jr. on the Alice in Chains mockumentary AIC 23. [62] Kinney and his girlfriend went to the Music Bank and listened to Cantrell's demos. [26] Cantrell's first childhood memory is meeting his father for the first time after he had returned from war when he was three years old. 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. Here is what Jerry Cantrell said about the song 'Rooster' and his father: "I remember writing 'Rooster,' I was staying over at [Chris] Cornell's place, had a little guest room at the place out in West Seattle - a tiny little room, it just had room for like a little bed, it was kind of like a converted closet, I think.. And I remember I stayed up all night - I may even have . [54] The band started playing concerts in Tacoma and Seattle with the goal of getting a record deal. On April 7th, 1998, Boggy Depot, the debut solo album from Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell was released to mixed reviews.The record was produced by Toby Wright who had helmed production duties on Alice in Chains and the album was tracked in various studios namely The Record Plant and Studio X in Seattle. He's sat in the restaurant of an airy hotel, where multiple dishes, including a vast pizza and a colourful salad are fanned . [72] Cantrell's guitar contribution gave a heavy metal edge to the band's unique grunge style. . 7 on its list of "Top 10 Underrated Guitarists",[281] and Loudwire ranked him at No. [138], In June 2017, Alice in Chains returned to Seattle's Studio X to record their sixth studio album. [117] Comes with the Fall was both the opening act on Cantrell's tour for his second solo album, Degradation Trip, and also the singer's backing band,[118] with DuVall singing Staley's parts at the concerts in 2001 and 2002. [90] The song was also featured on the soundtrack to Cameron Crowe's 1992 film Singles. [343] Cantrell founded the league to combine his love of fantasy football with the goal of helping a worthy cause. Some guys can do multiple things and maybe when I was younger I could do that, but not now. Biography Early life. His first concert after the surgery was at the Key Club in West Hollywood on July 1, 2001. [178] He started recording at Dave's Room Recording Studio in North Hollywood, California on March 10, 2020. [159] Cantrell said of the writing experience: In '98, I locked myself in my house, went out of my mind and wrote 25 songs. [275], In July 2006, British hard rock/metal magazine Metal Hammer awarded Cantrell the title of "Riff Lord" at its annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards show, held at the London Astoria. A Dad Band get together in a garage goes terribly wrong when a pair of underwear and nonsensical egos get in the way. [215] No formal albums were released by the band. Yes, Jerry Cantrell is part of Alice In Chains, one of the biggest hard rock groups of the last 30 plus years. In 1993 the musician wrote a tribute song to his father called 'Rooster' and also mentioned 'Gloria' in it. [226] On December 16, 2015, Cantrell joined the supergroup Royal Machines at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood and performed Thin Lizzy's "Jailbreak" and Alice in Chains' "Would?" Jerry Cantrell has made a career out of casting the light and the dark. Name: Jerry Worden Cantrell Death date: 28 Feb 1973 Death place: Mckinney, Collin, Texas Gender: Male Race or color (on document): Age at death: 83 years Estimated birth year: 1890 Birth date: Birthplace: Marital status: Spouse's name: Father's name: James Cantrell Father's birthplace: Mother's name: Melissa. [69] Years later, Guns N' Roses chose Alice in Chains to be the opening act of their 2016 reunion tour. 38 on its list of "The 66 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time". Cantrell was born in Tacoma, Washington, on March 18, 1966, to Gloria Jean Krumpos and Jerry Fulton Cantrell. [27] Cantrell would later pay tribute to Cornell during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on April 14, 2018, joining singer Ann Wilson for a rendition of Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun". Layne Staley was incredibly hard to work with during AIC recording their self-titled album. Joseph Richard Cantrell (L) via King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, (R) via Redmond Police Dept. 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. [32] At that time he played clarinet, and his mother was dating a guitar player who handed his guitar to Cantrell and taught him a couple of chords. Show All Dates . [166], Cantrell returned to the movie scene in 2004 to write, with the newly formed metal band Damageplan, the song "Ashes to Ashes" for the movie The Punisher. Alice in Chains lead guitarist, co-lead singer, and principal songwriter, Jerry Cantrell brought his "Brighten Tour" to The Depot in Salt Lake City. 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.". [293], In 1996, he had a cameo in Cameron Crowe's Jerry Maguire playing "Jesus of CopyMat", the CopyMat worker who helped Tom Cruise's character make copies of his manifesto. [153] The title comes from the ghost town of the same name in Oklahoma, which is the area that Cantrell's father grew up in. Their albums are Black Gives Way to Blue, The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here and Rainier Fog. 98 on the list of the "Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time" by Envision Radio Networks' "Chop Shop" guitar show in December 2008. According to our records, Jerry Cantrell is possibly single. [159], In 1998, Layne Staley almost performed live again since Alice in Chains' last concert in July 1996,[160] when Cantrell went to Seattle on his solo tour for Boggy Depot. [94], Alice in Chains broke up for six months following the cancellation of their opening act at the Metallica tour in July 1994,[26] citing "health problems within the band". [73] Cantrell also played bass on the track "Love Song", from the 1992 Sap EP. [48] Cantrell also cited Soundgarden as a big influence on him. [196], Cantrell sings background vocals and does a lead vocal ad-lib in the final chorus of "Love Is Blind" from Richie Kotzen's 2011 album, 24 Hours. Jerry was a veteran of the US Navy. [280], In 2016, Blend Guitar ranked Cantrell at No. With W. Earl Brown, Jerry Cantrell, Suzanne Friedline, Ted Kamp. [161] Cantrell reportedly asked Staley to join him onstage, but Staley declined. Towards the end of "Boot Camp", the lights on stage spelled out "CC" for Chris Cornell and "SG" for Soundgarden as feedback rang out. "[115], Cantrell met singer William DuVall in Los Angeles in 2000, through a mutual acquaintance who introduced him to Feel . He appeared with his father on the music video of Rooster. [290], In his teens, Cantrell was acting in lead roles in high school plays. Cantrell attended high school at Spanaway Lake High School,[33] and, before owning his first guitar, he was a member of the high school choir which attended many state competitions. He loves country music. That's the choice I took. The song was about Cantrell's relationship with his younger brother, David. [32] Cantrell picked it up very quickly, impressing his mother's boyfriend who suggested that she should buy her son a guitar, so she bought him an acoustic guitar. Jerry Cantrell is a 56 year old American Guitarist. 1. Before that, he had never gone on tour without it. [123] The band didn't have a record label at the time and the album was funded by Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney. [217] The following night, Cantrell joined the band to perform "Kick Out the Jams". But it's not about separating and forgetting it's about remembering and moving on. [321] Cantrell reported that breaking his hand was the worst physical pain he ever had. 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. [131] He told Guitar World, "I got deathly ill. [194] He also played guitar on Smith & Pyle's debut album, It's OK To Be Happy, released in 2008. The song was released as a single in digital platforms.[237]. [102] Their first compilation, titled "Live", was released on December 5, 2000. [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. [26] Cantrell would later name his music publishing company as Rooster's Son Publishing. In December 2005, a surgery in his left shoulder removed bone fragments and repaired cartilage. [269] The lyrics to "Black Gives Way to Blue" are printed on the base plate of the pedal. [52] While working at the store, Cantrell bought what he described as his first "real guitar", a 1984 G&L Rampage. We're just figuring out how we work as a team. [16] Cantrell was ranked at No. It was a hell of an experience. G&L Guitars makes two Jerry Cantrell Signature guitars available to the general public for purchase. I can't quantify it really in words. [170], In November 2014, during an interview on radio 95.5 KLOS, Cantrell was asked if he had any plans on doing more solo work, to which he replied: "I don't know. "I think there's overwhelming evidence that things aren't working right now. He was an accomplished musician and was able to play all stringed instruments. We did it step by step. An extremely relatable short film.Directed by Ted KampWritten by W. Earl BrownFeaturing Eric Stromer, Jerry Cantrell, W. Earl Brown, Suzanne Friedline & Ted . Tickets are on sale Friday, August 27 at 10:00 AM local time. [233], On January 16, 2019, Cantrell along with William DuVall, Pearl Jam's guitarist Stone Gossard and bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Josh Freese performed Soundgarden's "Hunted Down" at the Chris Cornell tribute concert "I Am the Highway". When she passed away, it was a really shitty time for me. [157][158] The same year of Boggy Depot, Cantrell began writing a follow-up album. [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. Jerry's tone on that one is insane. "[314] William DuVall, who performed Staley's vocals during Cantrell's solo concerts, elaborated on this emotional period saying: "I lost my grandfather in the same week, so Cantrell and I both hit the road with immense personal losses dogging us. [102] In 2001, a second compilation titled Greatest Hits was released. His place of birth is in Tacoma, Washington, the United States of America. He is best known as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and main songwriter[9] of the rock band Alice in Chains. [41] Cantrell's father played the sheriff in the music video for "Cut You In".[155][156]. I miss him tremendously. [125], About the pressure being put on DuVall for replacing Staley as lead vocalist, Cantrell said, "To put all that weight on Will's shoulders is unfair. [119][116] DuVall joined Alice in Chains as full-time lead singer during the band's reunion tour in 2006, after making his first public appearance with the band at the VH1 concert. Cantrell performed his solo material along with Alice in Chains' songs and covers of other artists such as Elton John and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Cantrell hopped on stage to close out the night with the guitar solo on "Alive". [348][349][350], Cantrell and his Alice in Chains bandmates offer special seating at their concerts for veterans from Operation Ward 57, a fund for wounded soldiers. Jerry Cantrell Net Worth, Salary, Cars & Houses. 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. Or, do you give it a shot, try something? Hi, I'm Su! In his day job as Alice In Chains' guitarist and vocalist, he's spent over 30 years engineering some of the biggest songs in rock history. [39], His maternal grandmother, Dorothy Krumpos, died of cancer in October 1986,[40] and his mother Gloria died of pancreatic cancer at age 43 in April 1987, when Cantrell was 21 years old. [32] It would not be until the age of 17 that he began seriously playing an electric guitar. [320] Cantrell also stated that he's sick of the hypocrisy that's taken over many facets of organized religion. More colors. [319] Cantrell stated, "There are two things you never want to get into a conversation or argument about: politics and religion. That's the approach we've taken for a lot of years. [84] Speaking with Spin magazine in January 1991, Cantrell confirmed that the song "Sunshine" from Facelift was written about his mother's death. [43] He noted in an interview that he was "raised on country music" as a youth and that he admires the emotion conveyed in the genre. Jerry Cantrell was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1966 and is most widely recognized as the lead guitarist, co-lyricist, and co-lead singer for the immensely popular band, Alice in Chains. [101] "She Was My Girl" from Degradation Trip was included on the Spider-Man (2002) soundtrack. [62] Kinney pointed at his girlfriend and said: "that's weird cause that's his sister". Relationships. [144], As of 2018, Alice in Chains has had 18 Top 10 songs on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart,[145] 5 No. FREE shipping. [75][76][77] Cantrell stated that it was Staley who encouraged him to sing. [321][322] While Cantrell was running full speed, his guitar player at the time, Bryan Kehoe, was also running full speed towards him and Cantrell got his pinky finger caught in Kehoe's T-shirt sleeve. Jerry was a loving father and grandfather. [303][304][305][306], Cantrell was homeless in the early '90s and lived for some time at the house of Pearl Jam's manager Kelly Curtis. [299], In 2018, Cantrell played Terry, a plumber who plays bass in a garage band in the short film Dad Band, co-starring W. Earl Brown. JERRY CANTRELL: That was the first real concert, yeah. SHARE. [313] Asked about Staley's death in an interview with MTV in July 2002, Cantrell said: "It's something I'm still dealing with, and I still think like he's here. [98], On April 10, 1996, Alice in Chains played their first concert in two and a half years for MTV Unplugged, a program featuring all-acoustic set lists. [188] Cantrell, Osbourne, guitarist Zakk Wylde, bassist Robert Trujillo and drummer Mike Bordin went to the studio and made some rough demos of those songs. [26] Jerry Sr. was the main subject of the song "Rooster", which Cantrell wrote as a tribute to his father,[27] and his mother Gloria is also mentioned by name in the song. Cantrell came to fame as a member of Alice In Chains, one of the most successful bands . Shortly after the show, Staley was found unresponsive after he overdosed on heroin and was hospitalized. [241] The second is a guitar called the 'Superhawk'. They recorded a four-song demo at London Bridge Studio. I rarely bathed during that period of writing; I sent out for food, I didn't really venture out of my house in three or four months. A lot of Alice stuff is written that way "Them Bones" is a great off-time song.[238]. retrovinylclock. There's never been any doubt about how great a musician Jerry Cantrell is, and as the main music writer for Alice in Chains, he is often credited as the father of some of Grunge's fattest . We have played with some [singers] who can actually bring it and add their own thing to it without being a Layne clone. 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. [56] Cantrell, Mike Inez and Sean Kinney also thanked Staley in the album's liner notes. [26] The family lived on welfare and food stamps. He was also living in San Francisco during that period. [61], Cantrell wanted to form a new band and Staley gave him the phone number of Melinda Starr, the girlfriend of drummer Sean Kinney, so that Cantrell could talk to him. [88] The opening track, "Brother", featured Cantrell on lead vocals. Jerry Cantrell - Biography. My band's been a harsh example of that what happens when you don't deal with it." When Jerry was a boy, he wanted an electric guitar for Christmas, but his father bought him an acoustic one with nylon strings, so there is a good chance that the D-50 was one of his very first six-strings. [39] During that time, he had a band with Vinnie Chas (from Pretty Boy Floyd), called Sinister. 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