Definitely. Always love hearing Jerry talk about Layne. I've heard interviews in the past where Jerry described Layne instilling confidence in him about his singing abilities. I've also heard Jerry talk about Layne's growth as a guitar player and how much he's improved when he was active in AIC.
Layne is the rare personality type that has no ego and lifts those around him up. Seems like the type that chooses to see the good in everyone until they stop giving him reason to. Jerry was always blown away by Layne’s signing so I imagine, a compliment coming from him of all people about singing, probably had more impact. Very cool story
I am a huge AIC fan from day 1, and i'm also a taxi driver in Minneapolis. I had the pleasure of giving Jerry and the guys a ride from sound check to a titty bar, then they called me for a return trip to the club (First Avenue) for the show, and he put me on the guest list for the show. It was one of the greatest nights in my life. Jerry is one of the nicest famous people I have met, he also told me the Van Halen story, funny to hear it here again.
that's so cool. I would LOVE an opportunity like that. My brother was in the same gas station after their 2006 (I think that was the year anyway) Sturgis rally show at the Buffalo Chip. He was bummed he couldn't get outta work and after work and a few beers he made his way to the gas station where they were just leaving.
I saw them in Denver in Sept. 2018. I'm in a wheelchair and my wonderful wife made me a sign to hold that read "Sitting in my angry chair" We got into the front row right in front of Jerry and a few songs into it he pointed at me and said "We're going to play that for you a little later" Us and everyone around us went nuts. A couple songs later it came up and Jerry turned around and pointed at me and said "here you go" Mike Inez came over and gave me a nod and a huge grin. William saw me and tossed me a pick, one of three we got that night. One of the best nights ever. Super cool guys.
+Harry Haller Yeah, not flashy with his money either. He and his dad built a very modest ranch in Oklahoma, very basic, nice, but subdued. Nothing like what you see asshats like P Diddy or Kanye living in.
“When you have nothing, nobody will give you shit. When you have everything, like I have, everybody gives you everything for free. It should be the other way around” Well said, so true 😩
Thomas Lewis Two awesome fans were able to help Jerry find the guitar. Both saw it on a Craigslist and an eagle-eyed fan spotted it because Jerry's guitar was unique from the others made. They contacted him and he was finally reunited with it. He played Rooster on that guitar and dedicated it to the two fans!
I was pumped to see van halen in 91. Alice opened for them and I was hooked. Layne tore that show up. He was healthy at the time and on top of his game. I was so blessed to get the osee them live before layne died. Cant say the same for nirvana
I have read/heard about the EVH story and the 5150 heads and stacks in at least 3 interviews. Just shows how much it meant to him. Jerry you are so cool and chilled out......
I find the story about the evh musicman guitars kinda fishy. At least he had 5 of them, including the goldtop. He only has 1 now. My guess is he sold them.
Jerry is the man. In my opinion, one of the living great guitarists who is probably under valued for his contributions to rock and music in general. About 2 years ago, I had two guitars damaged by water in the basement. Before that, I hadn't played guitar for about 6 years. Recently, I picked up a Fender CD-60 SCE just so I could relearn how to play nutshell, down in a hole, and all the other songs I loved playing by popular bands from the early to mid 90's. I really hope AIC makes it to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame someday. They've weathered the storm and kept it together better than most bands that have known tragedy.
I swear every Jerry Cantrell interview starts with him telling the story about how he thought he got a Les Paul for Christmas. Also great to hear he got the stolen guitar back in later interviews.
Jerry Cantrell seems like the nicest dude you'd ever want to meet. Poor guy spent a lot of time homeless and staying with friends. That would fuck up a lot of people.
To whom it may concern. GIVE JERRY HIS GUITAR BACK . I also had my favorite guitar stolen, it was a black B C Rich Bitch. I ordered it , they didn't have any black ones at the time they just came out. Sooo long ago.
He did actually get his guitar back about a couple years ago. Two guys saw it for sale online, tracked it down, bought it and gave it back to Jerry. There is a video of him in some concert where he tells this story and plays Rooster with this guitar and dedicates it to those two guys as a way of thanking them. You can find it on RU-vid.
I saw him in charleston at the music farm awesome show comes with the fall opened up and William played their entire set with Jerry old ozzy drummer and Robert Trujillo great show
Coolest of the Cool !!! Seems to always lift up the ones he's speaking of, putting them in a pedestal. So rare in this all about me, me, me society !!!
“Senator don’t love no drug program ; been a coke head for thirty years. Senator don’t love no women ; he prefers young boys in leather !” I emulate this
Jesus his laugh is infectious and hilariously sinister but playful! LMAO! I absolutely adore Jerry. Great guitar player, highly underrated songwriter, overall just cool ass dude, and shit hot sexy! Wish I could meet him once. Just once.
Even though you pulled your comment I will respond because it made it to my Inbox.. First it IS a joke to begin with..I still enjoy AIC (or I wouldn't have watched this!) Second (for those of us who WERE around back then (cough, cough, wheeze) It WAS a BIG deal in metal when Metallica ALL cut their hair at SAME time!...well Lars was going bald even then...Bwahaha...but M was at AIC acoustic MTV gig and Jerry and Mike both had written on their guitars ABOUT that joke...so laugh and live longer...
Watch jerry with his water bottle he starts subconsciously I believe he fingers just start to assume the position like he is playing his guitar 😂too funny I think jerry can't be without a guitar. Note he did finally get his stolen guitar back because a die hard fan tracked it down and made sure it was returned to him.
the guitar is now back with Jerry. 2 fans were able to track it from a listing on Craigslist. They compared the listing with Jerry's old photos with the guitar. They reached out to Jerry and was able to get back his guitar. He was able to show one of the fans who helped find it all the dings and scratches on the guitar. Jerry even dedicated Rooster to the 2 fans.
@@kaijucifer3544 He fucked many women and this is well known. Not like I said I had a relationship with him. I'm one of many many many that has been with him.
But he never mentions how big of an influence the first King's X album was on the creation of AIC, does he? He also never mentions on being extremely controlling on Layne Staley, which ultimately led to Layne isolating himself even more and worsening things out. Thanks douchebag! Next!
Ultimately, it was Layne's choice to isolate and become the addict that he became. Layne had a lot of demons. Can't say for sure that Jerry was one of those demons.
@@lisafanninghowe He, as an adult, has the right in choosing whatever the fuck he chooses to do with his life. The one who DOES NOT have the right to be overbearing, controlling and trying to dictate every aspect of the guy's life is Jerry Cantrell. If you never met any "suffocating" friends like that, please do not comment on the subject, comment only on subjects you have experience with.
Dude is a bad ass on guitar. Played for one of the best bands in the 90s. Alice and Chains fking rock. I know a guy in a local band around here in Indiana, Dude sounds just like Layne. He should br fronting Alice and Chains. I shit you not. I can hook em up for a fee. Would totally pay off and better than the black dude they have in the band today, That guy can sing, but he isn't Alice and Chains, They should have taken the time to really search for the right guy. I know the right guy, I state my fking life on it. They would be right back where they were with this dude... And he doesn't do drugs!
Huntarius I think he was the crown jewel of the 90s movement...his musicianship/songwriting...his lyrics are brilliant and his guitar productions are brilliant
Who says? He's got a HUGE band...I know starving artists that are equally as talented (not to undermine Jerry's talent, he's great) and they are barely recognized. "criminally underrated" I think not.
@@DaveTaste Yeah, he is; people always like to attribute Alice's success and greatness solely to Layne. You see comments all the time from people saying that the band should have called it quits or called themselves something different when Layne left, or that they never listen to the new stuff since Layne died. Those people are all conveniently ignoring though that Alice was always Jerry's baby and that he was always the creative force and magic behind it.
Jerry Cantrell.A dude that didn't let fame get to his head.Awesome guitarist.You won't hear any band sound like aic.Just like you wouldn't another sound like black Sabbath.If you do it was after the fact.
Osiris Salgado Honestly AiC was the Black Sabbath of the 90s, and if they weren't, they were damn close! Both bands are just so fucking great at what they do
I saw AIC opening for Van Halen in 1991. Sadly I didn't comprehend their sheer awesomeness at that time but I still remember Mike Starr writhing around flat on his back onstage while he ripped the bassline to Man In The Box as if it was yesterday!
+SombraPiloto holy shit! Same thing with me dude. Back in 1992 AIC was opening for Ozzy and I wish I could go back because I was there to see Ozzy. Dammit!!!
Me to, saw them open for Ozzy. Didn't really know who they were, but I thought they sounded great for what Ozzy have them with the sound system (lacking some power on the sound system)
Jerry's one of the coolest, most down-to-earth guitarists in music, During the 1990's Seattle music scene Jerry and Alice In Chains were equally matched creatively with other Seattle based bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Sound Garden as well as with national oriented bands like Guns N' Roses. It was a pivotal time in the history of rock music and guitarists like Cantrell rode the crest of the waves.
Haha I think you're being too kind to those other bands you mentioned Terrance Hill. Personally on the creativity meter only Soundgarden came close, then Nirvana (who had other strengths) and a distant fourth Pearl Jam.
@@paulsontag9233 all 4 bands of the seattle had there own agenda and uniquie sound, all of them contain an element that resonated with millions of kids wanting answers and something to believe in, even GnR held a high flag of solitude and answers to those who lost hope in life, all of there music and lyrics will live on forever
I have a lot of respect for Jerry. He seems like a nice guy. He never put Layne down for having demons. RIP Layne. Jerry and Layne were great at singing together they were compliment each other in that aspect. I love hearing stories like this especially about past AIC tours.
