Icons: Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- In the latest episode of “Icons”, Gibson TV sits down with one of the most iconic rock musicians of our generation, Jerry Cantrell to learn about his early years in Spanaway, Washington and the birth of the Seattle sound. The show takes a deep dive into his 30-plus year career in music as the guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter of Alice In Chains, and as a solo artist.
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Cantrell’s career outside of Alice in Chains has consisted of two solo albums and contributions to major film soundtracks. Jerry’s first solo album, Boggy Depot, was released in 1998, followed by his second album Degradation Trip (2002). In addition to his solo artist work, Jerry Cantrell has released music on soundtracks for several films including Spider-Man, The Cable Guy, John Wick 2, Last Action Hero, and The Punisher.
Learn about his growing up around music, his love for Willie Nelson, Elton John and Ace Frehley's Gibson Les Paula and how these artists were influential in his own songwriting for Alice in Chains and his solo projects. Watch as Jerry discusses his first guitars, the legacy of Alice in Chains, restarting the band and how it was Layne who convinced him to sing for Alice in Chains in the first place. We also get some insight into what it was like being in a band during the explosion of the Seattle Grunge scene in the late 80s as well as stories on how songs like 'Rooster' and 'Man in the Box' were written, and what really happened during the MTV Unplugged recording.
Chapters:
0:00 Growing up around music and first guitars
7:06 Country music & meeting Willie Nelson
10:00 A Love of Elton John - clip
12:02 Wanting to play drums & singing in a choir
17:38 Meeting Pantera & Dimebag Darrell in Cardi's
20:11 Jerry's G&L guitars
22:22 Meeting Layne & the guys from Alice in Chains
25:24 Creating Alice in Chains
31:15 Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone & explosion of the 80s Seattle music scene
35:45 Recording 'Facelift', 'Man in the Box' & arguing with record labels
38:27 Becoming friends with Eddie Van Halen
42:00 Jerry's stolen EVH guitars
45:41 The Singles soundtrack & writing 'Sap' & 'Jar of Flies'
48:59 Writing 'Dirt'
52:35 Writing 'Rooster' For His Father
56:02 Why Alice in Chains had two singers
58:48 Writing 'Heaven Beside You' & 'Grind'
1:00:20 Turning down MTV Unplugged
1:02:29 Hiatus, a solo career 'Boggy Depot & 'Degradation Trip'
1:04:31 Alice in Chains without Layne, 2005 Tsunami Relief Benefit, William Duvall joining
1:08:31 Recording 'Rainier Fog'
1:10:07 The torture of writing riffs
1:11:55 The legacy of Alice in Chains
1:14:10 Following your heart
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it's weird seeing an interview where someone isn't getting interrupted every millisecond. All interviews should be like this, good job on Gibson's part
this doesn't even seem like an interview, just a good ol' storytelling scenario that we all enjoy
its such a great style of interview, edited out the interviewer and questions
Absolutely agree, it’s perfectly executed. More interviewers in other industries should follow suit.
Agree do I my Lord
The only time you should be able to hear the interviewer is when they ask a question, everything else should be nothing but the person being interviewed
It's disgusting AIC isn't in the Hall of Fame.
J. Christianson Sr. It’s a bit of a corporate institution it’s run as a business. It’s really not that legit or cool. All the best 👍
totally. It took them almost forever to include The Cure for example. If Alice In Chains ever gets there it would be perfect
Yep. and Soundgarden
He's still got a lot of years ahead of him and will continue to make great music. His career is still active and although he is HOF- qualified, there's no need because he's still active and relevant. He's an automatic shoe-in, but not retired yet. HOF in 10 or 15 years, and we're all looking forward to the music he will make in the meantime.
they are in the Hall of Fame to the people, don't need any corporate body affirmation
I love how all the adults in his life were so supportive when he was a kid. So many creative kids are stifled and made to conform.
Right Mr. Hall sounds like a badass! Lol my kinda teacher. Lol
yeah! We could have been rock stars too!
WOW very true
Yeah but if your kid isn't any good why would you give false hope? That's even more detrimental. When you have a kid with talent you nurture it but most people wanna be rich and famous but lets face it, most people are idiots and will be 'normal' in life and that's fine too
Wish I would have been gifted a guitar at 7 instead of a risky bet on sports.
Nothing will ever beat Jerry and laynes harmonies. Best band to ever have walked this earth. :)
AGREED!!!!
I wouldn't argue with that. I carved their name into my arm when I was 15, and I like them even more 27 years later.
Agreed
William does such a great job with it also. Seeing them live and feeling the frequency was perfect. I didn’t want it to end. Wish they could have play for another hour.
@rexhorning7228 u appreciate that live Jerry takes much more lead - on original AIC songs Layne sung. He should also do the lead on Rooster would love to hear it.
They are really great.
Whoever took over the Gibson CZcams channel direction: Give them a raise.
Agreed. This was especially well done. I dig your channel too man. Keep up the good work👍
I think this wad filmed years ago.
CIRCLE OF TONE. They need to get that guy to oversee the making of the guitars themselves, because they are still overpriced and riddled with QC issues
@@auntjenifer7774 No, if you listened at the end Jerry says they've been together for 33 years became a band in 1987 also he was getting ready to turn 54 and he was born in 1966. So it was early this yr before all of the mask wearing and Jerry's birthday is in March.
So to answer your statement, NO, it was filmed in 2020. Have a great Day!
NMJ plus rainier fog references
''everybody gives me everything for free when i can totally afford it but when i couldn't nobody gave me anything'' is a great quote
It's the truth though. That's how it works. It's mind boggling. When you're hungry and have that fire in your stomach you get spit on. Ehh... Perhaps the songs are better for it.
Adam Sandler said the same thing in a movie once
To play devils advocate people are more likely to trust you with something if they know you can hold your own
Thats far to true and very twisted as a concept. I got lucky with an aic fan that give me his aic tour shirt for free.😎😱
Janimizer5150 wow you got a like from gibson
Jerry was quoting Edward Van Halen
Never slagged Layne off once. What a solid dude.
Why would he they were best friends?
@@oscarHarrison-pp3ky There was addiction issues and gigs lost among other things which caused resentment. With time it's easier to just let it go and remember the good. They sure did have something special.
I think that when you have a best friend, when there were times of great challenge and frustration, even anger, a suddenly that friend is gone all the frustration is gone too. You'd give anything to have them back, but you can't and the things that you remember (unless you're jaded and can't forgive) are the good. That's what remains. You remember their smile, voice, the good times, the love. You bury everything else with them. That said, I watched a lot of these interviews, and this one is definitely one of the best.
@@1satisfiedmind for sure... one of the best interviews no doubt.
Jerry is a legend. Unbelievable songwriter.
If that's his house, that record collection is amazing.
I thought that too what a vinyl wall
The room and wall is crazy!! WOW!!
Indeed, they could have hours of more footage just going through that collection....
I was thinking that same thing. But whoever owns that collection of albums has got an amazing collection of music!
U think he is proppin` up in someone else`s house ? haha
of course those r his LPs !!
Jerry and Layne harmonizing together is heavenly.
For sure
your mum heavenly
@@sm3thy71 My mum would beat your candy ass. Watch yourself kid.
@@warweaponx6629 whoa man! shiver me timbers!
Yea its okay
I thought this would be good but I was blown away. Just listening to Jerry uninterrupted telling his story in this format, couldn't ask for better.
Thanks for watching!!!
Excellent, I watched 2 more Gibson TV episodes after Jerry. Really well done.
Well I bet the guys got a lot to say after all this time
@@gibsonguitar great interview! I love not hearing the interviewer at times.
Same. Wow.
Jerry is one of the most influential musicians of the '90s and can probably walk into any coffee shop and not be noticed. His solo stuff is the real deal man. Such a talented legend!
Mad respect for all who have the gift,and craft,
Hey! Jeff Hanneman right? On and on south of heaven 🤓🤘🏻
anybody who hasnt listened to AT LEAST Degredation Trip is missing out
Why would that make a difference if someone in a coffee shop didn't notice him?
Can confirm. He came into my bar the other night and I thought he looked familiar but didn't recognize him.
Jar Of Flies is such a huge album for me, even if it is just an EP. I could listen to it all day long.
ON REPEAT.
One of the greatest albums ever written. Probably my second favourite only next to Days of the New's green album
i like sap better
It's an unbelievable set of songs, the way the songs flow is superb production.
Jar is the story of my youth... more so than dirt. Every song is just perfect ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank God Layne talked Jerry into singing more. Layne's voice made these great songs perfect, but Jerry's harmony and lead vocal parts make them immortal.
Agreed. The harmonies really made them stand out.
Long ago, I read Jerry saying he has an unremarkable voice. It's true that his voice is not one-of-a-kind, not nearly as unique as Layne's. But he has a nice, warm, soft voice, and he sings in a truthful way, sort of the way he plays guitar. It might have something to do with his country roots. So it totally made sense that he sing, and there was a really nice contrast between their respective voices and singing that made them sound better together. The sound of them is like drinking chili pepper laced hot chocolate. Jerry was the chocolate. 😂
@@Gomba13 Cantrell doesn't have a Southern Hospitality charm laced voice - the fuck man? They're rugged as vocalists, smooth BUT LOL Country roots? Conservatives as a Country majority demographic still hate this band and in no way find them listenable. Have you ever cleaned out your ears ONCE in life?
@@murk4552 Jerry grew up listening to country thanks to his parents. He has talked about how he enjoys that style of music and how there is truth in their lyrics and how he enjoys their storytelling songs. Country music is in his roots, he grew up with it, and it's noticeable in some of his guitar work and it's also inspired his songwriting style. Maybe read slower next time. Nowhere does Gomba13 say Jerry has that country style of singing, nor do they say AIC or Cantrell's work is made for conservatives.
Ain't that the truth. I haven't followed in years, but I have listened to some of their new stuff, but, honestly, to me, that's the definitive sound of Alice in Chains. Even off one of their more recent songs there's a point where the dual vocal harmony was so eerily close (more than normal) to Layne and Jerry that it gave me goosebumps.
I wanna check out his damn vinyl collection behind him.
Hell of a collection!
Hell yes!!
..definetely would be diggin' it too
thats not his house, at least I don't think it is.... Jerry gave a tour of his home in Oklahoma and there was nothing like the room he is in on that tour.
@@monicajean37 .. or he likely has more than one home
“I still never heard someone who sounds like him and I never will”. That’s so true. Layne had such a powerful and unique voice. He was one of the greatest. It’s been 20 years already that we lost him, but he will be forever missed.
Always seems to work out that way doesn't it
I knew there would be people who would watch an hour and sixteen minute video on Jerry and all they would comment on is Layne and how they miss him...
@@quadbox Well, you're just assuming it. I left other comments on this video as I was watching it, about his solo career (which I'm a huge fan), about the new Alice in Chains records. This is just one comment that got some likes and it's showing up better than others. But it's easier to judge people without knowing, isn’t it?
@@LuanaLevenhagen Assuming what? You literally wrote it. I saw another you wrote about Layne too. But that's not the point. Personally, I wish people would let us celebrate Jerry without having to bring up the tragedy of Layne. He is an important part of Jerry's story, but not one that needs to be dragged up on every freaking occasion. Let the man live.
@@quadbox You assumed that I only talked about Layne after watching the whole interview, which is not true. You only found another comment of mine that had some likes and because of that it was easier to find, but I also left comments talking exclusively about Jerry solo career and how I was happy with the new record. Now, I don't see the problem to also comment about Layne in a interview that Jerry himself talked several times about him and Alice in Chains early years. I'm a huge fan of Jerry, his solo work and the new lineup of AIC and the last 3 records. Saw them live twice. I don't go talking about Layne in everything they do or post. But Layne was a fundamental part of Alice in Chains and there's nothing wrong to talk about him and remember him even after all those years. Also, lots of bands end up after the singer dies, so that's why I talked about in the other comment that I was glad they didn’t. Now I know that there are people who only talk about Layne and don't show interest for AIC and Jerry new stuff, but I'm not one of them.
This is proof and a great example of how deeply talented people are still "real people" and how they come from real places and real situations. What an awesome story. I very much enjoyed this. Thank you.
Its amazing how many interviewers have an inflated ego over the questions they ask. I mean I appreciate good questions, but its not about you!
Jerry’s MTV cribs is my favorite… he’s just a farm boy living his dream, hardworking and humble
Did you think they were fake people?
That's Hollywood's people.
This is onlyyy proof, that we all possess talent. It comes to some for certain things Mucha easier than others,that's for sure. But enthusiasm and how bad you want something...it's everything.the only thing when it comes to doing whatever it is that one does that brings joy
who knew talented humans were human i thought they were genetically engineered by aliens
Jerry Cantrell is a bad ass.
90's beast.
BigBoss1982 *1989-♾ beast.
@@Rubenbauer80 why 1989? AIC blew up in 90's
Jerry is most certainly a bad ass 🤘🏽
True that
To me, Jerry Cantrell is the definition of a Rock n Roll legend!
what's great is that he has the decency to stick around instead of checking out early the way so many others did. what a shame.
Definitely
Not sure, but his mother was a fox.
Well i would say your very delusional, hed been NOTHING without Layne staley, PLUS HE TREATED HIM LIKE SHIT towards the end when Layne needed him, HE KNOWS THAT! And to be honest I don't care for people like that AT ALL... PICKEM UP WHEN THEIR DOWN DOWNER THAN DOWN and how do they repay him, by dropping him like shit!
@@dameinoferrall2400 we saw que
Jerry doesn't overplay in songs. He always puts the exact piece of guitar in it that it requires.
That clip of Layne recording vocals while Jerry was holding the lyrics for him, so effortless. What a voice!! What a loss!! Damn...
Jerry and Laynes harmonies are the best of the best.
Jerry’s voice sounds so simple and pure, while Layne’s was so ragged and powerful. They were perfect for each other.
Without Jerry Layne was too much, for sure. Best of the best
Unparralleled in rock music!
they (harmonies)are haunting, ugly, rotten but they're best of the best agreed.
Ansofuckinglutely. Your mom was gorgeous Jerry. Bless that your mom’s boyfriend was aware of your brewing talent...
Great uninterrupted interview. This is what us fans want, no annoying interviewer just the maestros of their trade telling their story in their own time. Thank you.
I wouldn't mind Howard Stern interviewing him.
@@brucelee4996 it would be Howard talking for an hour
I admire professional musicians but I also admire media people whose job it is to interview them. The true professionals among them are those who know how to make them talk all while making the conversation about the musician and taking up as little room in it themselves as possible. It's fine to see and hear the interviewer, as long as they are professionals. I do have a few favourite interviewers, you see and hear them but all they really do is highlight the interviewee. Not all interviewers are annoying as you say.
Most definitely! Don't even bring up Howard Stern. It's disgusting that whole interview. I didn't no Metallica did that to Layne at a show. Karma comes back around, James had to go to rehab just recently. It can happen to anyone, it doesn't pick favorite's. Never condemn addict's you have no clue the hell they're in. Your not yourself, your not ok.
@@packpock4369 true facts. Addiction has destroyed many gifted people. The most fortunate may survive but be forever scarred.
Dude I love the story about how they made Layne jealous enough to join the band by auditioning other singers. Priceless
The MTV unplugged set is why I'm watching this video. I recently discovered it and it's sent me down this Alice in chains rabbit hole. It's one of the best live performances in music history along with queen live aid. Seeing Layne sing with that type of emotion and soul was just incredible.
Down in a (rabbit) hole
@@brandonromano315 well said 🤝
It is one of my favorites and you could tell it is special for them too because it was a different type of performance and it was their first performance in like 1 or 2 years.
@@malcorub It's crazy they were that brilliant after a couple of years off.
Welcome
I've always said that Jerry Cantrell is the secret weapon that all other grunge bands lacked, and I still stand by that. Not that I don't love the other grunge bands, but what Jerry brings to the table is so unique and special.
Despite the era, I never really felt like Alice and Garden were grunge... Something about them eclipsed that genre. Too heavy (Alice)... Too complex/proggy (Garden)...
AIC was not grunge! They had a much darker and heavier sound. But at the same time had the best duo of vocalists! They made the most amazing music together! RIP Layne Staley! Your amazing voice will always live on!
Tim Hauck "AIC was not grunge. They had a much darker and heavier sound." The dark/heavy sound IS grunge. "Man In The Box" is as perfect an example of the grunge genre that you could ever find.
He's far more than the secret weapon. Jerry has always been the main force in AIC. He wrote 90% of the material and is the biggest component of their sound.
Yes! Jerry has just got it. Idk what "it" is but he's got it.
This could be another 3 or 4 hours and I'd probably still want more.
Agreed
Agreed
Same!
Dave Rossi yeah, I was bummed when it was over.
+1
Not only is Jerry an absolute Masterclass Musician, he's also the coolest Cat ever. One of the absolute GREATS!!!
For some reason he reminds me of Tom Petty. Except his hair is longer
Why do you call him a cat
@@wm1573 slang
@@TSPH1992 lmao
@w m A "Cool Cat" is an individual who is at ease and is self assured. It's slang that has become part of American culture that started in Black culture and was associated with early Jazz musicians..
It's great that he remembers, and pays tribute to his high school music teachers. Such respect.
The solo to Nutshell is one of the most expressive and heart wrenching solos I've ever heard.
I'm glad they included it.
Jar of Flies is a masterpiece.
It rips me to shreds every time I hear it!
Samuel Chimmins Real musicians and music fans know better
check out the live version of Nutshell which they dedicate to Vinnie Paul. Goosebumps
@@RyanLBrown9396 what's that supposed to mean?
When I first heard and read that people thought it was their best album I was like, huh!?!... probably because I was still so in love with Dirt, but now I agree, perhaps because I've mellowed with age, idk.... but Nutshell is probably the saddest thing ever recorded, and quite possibly the most beautiful
“Hey, I’ll check out 10 minutes here.”
1 hour 15 min later...
Same.
Me too babe!
Yup, wanted a quick glimpse then found myself eating dinner and watching the whole thing.
Yep
Same here...
I love this interview format! Its really like hearing Jerry just telling personal stories with a kick ass soundtrack, which is what im here for. Such a gifted, and i still think underrated musician, but at the same time such a relatable human being.
Thanks for watching!
Jerry’s a songwriting genius.
"We all start out emulating something...
And if you're lucky enough you become yourself."
And I love his closing comment too.
I agree truly great outlook and advice.... great interview
True.
.....are you THE adam jones of tool? just curious
The harmony of Jerry and Layne's voices together is what made Alice In Chains unique, imo. Their secret weapon.
Hands down perfect harmonics man. Sounded heavenly
Correct
Nothing quite like it before or since
Layne had the weirdest harmonies he picked some weird notes but wow he was amazing it's what made them . Seattle sound with that harmony is insane !! It is what had set them apart
I do find myself making mistakes on who is singing. Kind of like I did with the Beatles .
Alice in chains is the greatest band ever to come out of seattle they should be in the hall of fame their music means so much to so many people
This is the best interview ever. I was so heartbroken & teary towards the end when Nutshell started playing. Jerry Cantrell & his music has inspired me in ways I can't even begin to describe. AIC has helped me get out of my bed & live. My heart heals and breaks every time I listen to AIC because I know how special they really are. RIP Layne & Star. Jerry Cantrell is really the backbone of the band and his contribution is worth all the gold in this world. Thank you for this interview.
Truly an Icon & I’m glad to able to call him a Friend!! F#$k Yeah JC...
Thanks for watching Brother Rex!!!!!
So cool you commented on a fellow musician. Thank you for all you've provided to the metal community. Long live Pantera and AIC!
Right on Rex. Hope all is well in these dark times. Much love
Rex is an incredible bass player. Revolution Is My Name is an absolute monster 4 string masterpiece
You are a badass Rex! Pantera's Legacy is none other then the cream of the crop. You are the shoulders that the metal world is standing on now brother!!!!
That wall of vinyl; Jesus Christ, that's impressive
I couldn’t stop staring at it!!!
Could feed your eyes on that all day 😂
JEEEEEEEEEEEEESUS CHRIST!!!! Deny your maker
It's a god like collection
Plot twist...its wallpaper 😂😂😂
"You start out by emulating something, and if you're lucky enough, you become yourself"
Really profound statement by jerry cantrell
The best that ever came out of Seattle. One of the best interviews I've ever watched.
Thanks for watching Austin!
Wasn't QueensRyche from Seattle?
@@ascension6699 Don't know, but they don't hold a candle to Jerry Cantrell and AIC.
@@austinnasset288 guess you never listened to operation mindcrime live
@@ascension6699 I've seen them live 3 or 4 times years ago at concerts where they were openers. They sucked at every show. If they were comparable to Alice in Chains, they would be compared to Alice in Chains. It has never been said or written, and never will be, that Queensryche is one of the top rock bands of all time. One in a hundred people couldn't even tell you the name of a single song of theirs. Of course they have fans, but comparing them or trying to put them in the same category as AIC is like comparing Bob Dylan as a vocalist to Robert Plant.
The quitting college move was metal AF.
Nah that was punk...him thinking his band mates didn't play good enough was metal lol
Grunge as hell
Jerry's and Alice in Chains story told by Jerry... this has been one of the most Honest interviews that I have seen in a while. No fluf , filler or BS. His genuine and humble demeanor speaks volume about his character. An inspiration for anyone. Thank you Gibson and Jerry Cantrell.
agree 100%
Truly an immaculate interview. This is how you do an interview.
👍
Sitting here realizing I've been smiling pretty much the whole time I've been watching. Bc I'm thoroughly impressed with his composing and Layne's voice. Also, I find stories of people going from obscurity to legendary fascinating!
I teared up when Jerry spoke about putting himself in his father's shoes for the song rooster. "Could I have done any better" hit me like a ton of bricks.
Jerry looks now, exactly like his dad did in the vid for Rooster. Its crazy
@@chaunybuck6065 sure does, have a safe Thanksgiving!
Rooster was the quintessential song of the early 90’s. Never knew the meaning, I was just a young teenager, but man I loved that song. Now it’s so clear and pure
I teared up multiple times through this interview. xoxo
How Amazing is that House??
I'm really glad Alice in Chains did't end up after Layne's passing. It was never the same, of course, but they made great records and I was able to see them live twice and at first I was skeptical but It was really really great and I'm just happy these amazingly talented people are still creating great music
I wish the same could be said for soundgarden. What a waste of kim thayil, Ben shepherd and matt camerons talents
That first triple set reunion tour was a great performance and probably most engaged & emotional I’ve ever seen an entire theater, artists & audience both. Quite an experience.
Mike Inez is an awesome bassist. I just wish Mike Starr would've beat his demons and joined them for a reunion. He was a wild man onstage!
Still commenting about Layne 🤣
@@quadboxforever
Cantrell has inspired me more as a musician than anyone else I think, he is really overlooked. Thanks for this video.
I just watched the hour long Gibson interview with Cantrell. Very interesting.
Couldn't agree more. Just an incredible musician and songwriter.
This was so cool, Couldn't stop watching.. How could anyone give this a thumbs down??!!. Would love to just sit and chill listening to some music stories while listening to some killer Rock music..
Jerry is such a Badass ❤️😎
@@wiseguy9202 so freaking awesome ❤❤❤
He's a riff god.. & his TONE
Jerry C, I don't think, has any idea how much of a badass we think he is.
Most GOOD musicians don’t hold their self in high esteem.
If you watch interviews of Chris Adler, Scott Weiland, Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, etc., they’re normally fairly humble and just want to talk about their love for music and their lives around it.
Patrick Bateman that’s pretty hardcore to say dude..I’ve read and saw documentaries of the guys saying they would go buy Layne’s condo and even stand and yell for him but he shut them out. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE Layne..he is my favorite member, along with Cantrell. It does suck that he had to be found in such a manner...damn..I’m so sorry Layne. Imagine how they might feel js
Agreed.
@Patrick Bateman Sounds really racist.
Patrick Bateman that’s not even accurate, you sound like an idiot and a racist. Layne wouldn’t accept help from anyone in the band. Layne Jerry Sean and mike loved each other, those guys were brothers
Jerry brother you are a riff lord don’t get it twisted you’ve inspired so much neck pain
I’m sitting here with hot water bottles and morphine patches my necks shot😂😂😂❤❤❤
He is a legend. I have listened to AIC and his solo work since 1992. What a great interview.
Everything that's wrong with interviews today was seemingly fixed in this one.. no obnoxious, overly pretentious host interrupting every 5 seconds, just Jerry telling it like it is.
absofuckinglutely
Yes! I couldn't agree more.
Fr I watched the whole thing
his house, his rules..... Jerry is a quick thinking speaker & storyteller...and so cool & down to earth, someone you could have some pretty deep conversations with.
Todd Swartz I could’ve listened to hours more of it forreal
There is nothing more inspiring than seeing someone that has chased their dream and nailed it.
No doubt.
He’s one reason I have so many great musical memories of the 90’s.
I love this interview. It's all about music, friendship and bonds it creates, and these are the values that last longer than one's life. Jerry knows it best. Luckily nobody asked him questions about addictions and cancelled gigs. In the end it's the music that matters the most. All Alice guys are not only my favourite musiscians but also the most beautiful souls in the music world 🖤
Addiction is everywhere. No need to address it here.
The canceled gigs were hard on we who wanted to see them live. They didn’t show up to 5 shows I had tickets for. It took over 30 years for me to see them.
Gained huge respect for Gibson with this video. Not once did I feel like I was being "pitched" a Gibson. It was all about the history and background of an Idol of mine. It's awesome that he's now a Gibson artist, but it's just one piece of a big, complex artist's puzzle and life story. Mad props to Gibson for this - very classy.
Thank you for watching
Jerry left G&L!?
My prize guitar is a 57 Les Paul jr. Electric with no serial number, it was one of the prototypes. Mars music is selling one for 10 grand, mine is beat up so prolly only worth a couple grand but I want to be buried with it.
Nik C he’s had Gibson’s in his arsenal
Just as long. Maybe the deal with g&l inhibited promo shots with his Gibson’s but if you’ve seen aic live you’ve seen st least a couple Les pauls come and go through the set.
If Jerry's guitars were any heavier he would have fell through the stage. All hail the Riff Lord.
All Hail!!!
You saw my post saying this exact quote didn't you...😎
HAIL!!!
Hail 🙌
Just imagine if Dio Black Sabbath made an album with both Tommy and Jerry. The Riffazord would be created
With out any doubt a legend... This group of guys saved me more then once. Thank you for the years of amazing music, your talent will never fade..
Jerry "You Know" Cantrell
The worlds a much better place with Jerry Cantrell in it.
Truth👍🏽
What really lept-out to me was his complete and utter loyalty to Layne. Not ONE word of gossip, negativity or any even 'veiled' allusion to Layne's problems. Chapeau, Jerry. What a wonderful guy you are.
Yes!
I agree
Guess you didn't watch unplugged...lol just kidding
@@evilmachines9929Ha! Yeah. Of course I did. But here's what I mean: I saw AIC four times live with Layne. And that's what I'm talking about ... extreme restraint even when he (Jerry) was quite angry. I saw the second to last show Layne ever did, 7/2/1996 opening for KISS. You could cut the tension with a knife and Jerry was clearly furious, but ... no disparaging remarks or press interviews that I know of.
I guess, if you don't consider Jerry's passive aggressive decision to continue on as AIC with a shitty, new singer.
1. aw. his mom was beautiful.
2. it's a sin that AIC isnt the Music Hall of Fame. they are SO underrated, especially Layne's voice. he was a beast.
a magical, talented, gorgeous beast. god, I miss him. ❤
3. is that Jerry's home? it's so beautiful and cozy.
U got that EXACTLY right about Layne!!!!!!!!
@ 10:45 mark -- I really hope Jerry knows that this is how WE feel about his music. It goes far beyond our regular abilities to express, and can hit a person extremely hard, in good ways and bad. AIC is very important to me.
I've always felt like Jerry is criminally underrated, but reading all these comments and realizing so many people feel just like me about this guy really fills my heart with joy.
He is when it comes to all time greatest lists and shit like that, but no one I've ever talked to had anything but love for his playing.
I love the fact that this is about the artist and mentioning another brand is not a marketing "no-go" zone. It's just an authentic story. Thanks Gibson!
Yea man,you nailed that on the head...why I love these interviews.
Yeah I thought the same. Maybe all the "psychological consequences" the pandemic is bringing forth are kind of making those boundaries go and let the artists express themselves without self-censoring somehow.
Well, he does start by saying he wanted a Les Paul and cringed at everything else he got! 😉
This made me want a G&L for sure.
Great in-depth interview. Love how Jerry speaks with so much passion, and detailed history on his music journey. He really is an inspiration. Just a beautiful soul!
My respect for señor Cantell increased by 9000
*Cantrell
Riff Lord, Sir Jerry Cantrell, can play any riff from an Alice record and time travel back to that time of creation.
I have the utmost respect for Jerry. So level headed and went through such an amazing journey putting out this beautiful music, and he's so humble about the creation process and wanting everyone who was involved to get their dues.
I can see why he loved Layne so much, Layne having been there for Jerry at such a crucial point. What they created together was fookin magic, and Starr, and Kinney, and Inez...
We got from Alice what we got because they poured every ounce of their soul and energy into it... As a fan I couldnt be more grateful for all these guys.
My band had the privilege of touring with Jerry for a couple months during the Degradation Trip era. The dude overflows with the most down-to-earth kindness you'll ever encounter. Such a generous and gracious host. Icon is an understatement!
Thats amazing. Really, as a guitar player I am continuously listening and learning from jerrys work. I'm glad he is finally getting his recognition. Many of us in his alice days did not realize he actually sings in most of their catalog. And jar was mostly his work in terms of arranging composing, it was his baby. But so many of us singled out layne because he was the face of this band. I guess thats like the Beatles having the face of Lennon. So most of jerrys recognizable success came after aic disbanded and he finally stepped out of the shadows and produced boggy and his solo masterpiece d trip. As jerry now has toured and played with all his lengdary guitar 🎸 heros, he earned the right to be seen as an icon. But through all that he is so grounded, humble, and continues to thank those who put him there. That you got that chance to tour with him, thats incredible. An experience you'll always be grateful for and can relive in your mind as you grow older. As a musician thats priceless. I hope you still perform yourself as being a musician is an phenomenal 🎁 one must share with the 🌎. Good luck to you, keep rockin😎
What was the name of your band
@@BrosepherStoned I fronted Mad at Gravity.
@@JLynnJohnston Degradation Trip is one of my favorite records of all time, totally underrated. What an experience that must of been.
I saw that tour in Glasgow and the support band was comes with the fall who also played as Jerry's band if I remember correctly. Did your band do the US tour?
That footage of Layne tracking We Die Young is gold!
Jerry and Layne singing together was pure magic
36:19 the outtake of Layne on We Die Young is priceless. It's like his vocal comes in a bucket drawn from inside a deep well.
@Jerry Cantrell I'm doing lusciously, tootsie-wootsie. How are you today, Nona Weissbaum? I read the De Sola biography last Spring.
@Jerry Cantrell I jamma lamma'd in tha subway. I rule. What did you do?
"Jerry, we'd like to sit and talk with you about your entire life for a few hours. Here's the most uncomfortable chair we could find..."
Hahahahaha
@Gage Allen damn you, sir, you beat me to the punchline
@Gage Allen damnit. I had that locked and loaded. Fine. You win this time.
"Lol."
Sit in the god am chair jerry
His house, his chair.
And this is why we shouldn't cut music programs from public schools. We should actually make them mandatory.
In the interview, Jerry said rocking out in music class was a huge joy and shaped the direction he went in.
Well said. You saved me the trouble of saying it. 👍🏽
He is one of the best songwriters that have ever existed, a true legend💗
Probably one of the most honest interviews I’ve ever watched. Cantrel is a solid dude and I loved the stories of his path through life.
So underrated. This guy is a living legend. Can't even imagine how his life was tough and he still managed to get where he is today. Time passes and Jerry is becoming classy, but his tone still remain powerful and kickin. Thank you, Gibson!
Arthur i agree with you. He is so underrated. I remember in my teen years when i first heard AIC it didnt get me at the time. Now many years later i think this guy is one of the best guitarrists ever. He plays with feeling, his guitar tone is amazing, heavy, huge. One of my heroes.
Gibson TV feature him in his own episode, along side Bob Rock and Tony Iommi… let alone the fact he is widely celebrated and respected, especially amazing for a musician who plays such dark and non-mainstream music. So no, not underrated, but legend, yes.
@@amifterbifty I kinda disagree. Just look at Nirvana and how they made success, Alice In Chains deserves the same recognition, and don't forget about how much shit they went on Clash of Titans tour, no band in the planet were so persistent to make a full tour with everyone throwing shit at them. Also, I say underrated because the newest albuns are criticized by a lot of people that say "no Layne no Chains". This is so disrespectful for his work and they can't accept the fact Cantrell is the soul of the band. Not to mention his solo stuff, which speaks a lot and not everyone knows. So for me yes, underrated.
Arthur some good points there - depends how you look at it really.
@Arthur True. They’re new stuff is actually good but when you’ve had THE Layne as your lead singer in the band nothing can come close. But I think if Duval had always been the lead singer then people would love their new stuff.
So fitting Layne's generosity and human nature with Jerry would lead to AIC.
bigblocklawyer 🖤
At the very end, he said, “I’m gonna be 54 next month,” which means this was filmed in February 2020. Right before the pandemic hit and the world changed.
if that's his house, that room looks sick. what a legend.
Dude, Jerry's memory is impeccable
All Hail the King!
yup.
Jerry is the reason I started playing.
indeed!
The King is Chet Atkins, stop slandering Chet Atkins with your comment
@Orphan Twin Not even top 100,000 guitar players, Go look up Jerry Reed and then come back and say this guy is the best, come on.
Dude... this guy is so freakin cool. Ive watched this entire interview, and its explained so much, like how they all truly got together, or like hiw and why their Sap Ep came to be, and his relationship with his father, and how he rebuilt the relationship back by seeing things thru his dads eyes. What i wouldnt give to be around their age, in Seattle, back during this big music explosion, with my guitar.
Во это да! Никогда, невидел такую огромную коллекцию виниловых пластинок! 😊 🎸🔥
He's so down to earth. It really broke my heart that some of the people he talks about having these amazing relationships with (Layne, EVH, Chris Cornell) are people who have passed.
And Dime...
Love you, Jerry!
Woah
Love your profile pic hahah
My parents got me an Ibanez rg electric guitar for my 15th birthday because I had been playing there copy of Metallica black album non stop and after seeing Brandon Lee playing a black fender in the crow I wanted to play guitar. Then when I heard Alice In Chains I was hooked Jerry is one of my top favorite guitar players
This is one of my all-time favorite interviews . Jerry is the most humble guy , been pretty much through everything and still is so down to earth, soft spoken and just an allround top guy.
A rock god, because he is a good human being.
He's such a good guy.
David G ikr
Actually he was a dick to someone i know
I can't believe he's not married with children.
@@monicajean37 Now is your chance!
"Everybody gives me everything for free now when I can totally afford it, when I couldn't afford it nobody gave me anything" 00:40:45
God damn, that's deep.. I love all Jerry's stories of friendship and gratitude
Dave grohl said the same thing
It's not deep.
Thats life for many folks out the in the US. When your young just strting out especially with kids and need money we scrape by. We save for retirement and have wealth when all the kids out of the house. But I think to really appreciate what you have in life, you need to work for it
The wealthy and famous all say that.
Strange definition of deep, I’ve heard dozens of people make this observation, it’s more common knowledge than deep
He is the type of guy you want to sit and have a beer with and talk music all day.
That wall of albums 😲🤤
The most underrated hard rock/metal guitarist of all time. There. I said it.
Jerry is a quintessential renaissance man. He said the music he’s makes in Alice belongs to anyone who listens to it, too. In all my life there are no other songs I have so deeply felt, lived and carry on with more than from Alice In Chains - thier music/videos take me back, move me forward and rock it back again. I’m with you guys til the end.
Same here bro..til the end
Christopher Strebeck: The lyrics, vocals, guitars, drum and bass lines. Thete will never be another! AIC til The End! (Likewise)
Me too
Shawn Patricio We’ve were young during a time music was changing. The emotion. I’ve never read words like that before. Lyrics that hit that hard. Backed by riffs made my hair stand and my skin crawl. I was young at the right time. The time when Alice In Chains and Soundgarden change music forever. I rock them when need to connect with those time. To remember when I was so young and free. Cursed and broken. Today, I am because I never gave up on that lifestyle: Love Hate Love, Brother! Thanks for writing, Shawn!
Love this and such an amazing story. I’ve read their books, saw their concerts and interviews, seen them live and this is one of the best. Love them always, miss Layne too. Jerry is a master at what he does. What a gift to the musical world ❤️
Thanks for watching guys!
Props to this documentary.
It told Jerry's compelling story for anyone who really loves this band. It doesn't ignore the very often (sometimes unfairly) overshadowing that is Layne, it gives a fresh look into the other member(s) of Alice In Chains. Take a moment to think about this.
If it was Cantrell that had died, how much of an impact would that have made to the soul of the band as well?
Jar of Flies , In my opinion is the greatest LP ever recorded.
It's been my email for 17 years
You're right! .... and that's really the LP where AIC really reached their highest point in both ways: spiritually and musically! ....
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At 8 songs, it's an EP/LP hybrid. It's my favorite too. I love that they ended the interview with Nutshell playing in the background.
can't forget Def Leppard Hysteria, that's got to be the best rock album of the 80's
Cantrell is the David Gilmore of the grunge era. His ability to get the most out of each note..to make you feel each note, to not burden the ear with superfluous filler.... Gilmore and Cantrell are very similar in this regard... maybe that's why they are 2 of my top 5 favorite guitar players.
I totally agree!! I talked about that with a friend of mine last time I saw Alice!!
I always likened him to Iommi - a genuine fountain of heavy riffs.
Definitely agree. I’ve teared up on three guitar notes or riffs/solos that I can recall in my life. Jerry’s solo on whale and wasps, Gilmores on mother and pages riff on ten years gone.
They are two of my favorites as well. The absence of notes is what is memorable.
It’s funny you say that because I was talking about how I worship music and to me Gilmour is the Father, Jerry Cantrell is the Son, Layne is the Spirit, Cornell is the Angel and Vedder is the Prophet. That’s my godhead
Them Bones is the greatest opening track of all time.
You know you're in for something special when it hits.
Jerry is such a cool and humble man. I really enjoyed this interview and am happy to say I've been a fan of the band ever since I first heard them
AIC should be in RRHOF already.
Absolutely
Totally!! It’s a crime that they’re still not in there!
Doesnt matter. RRHOF has lost any and all credibility and meaning it once had.
You are 100% correct it’s time to start pressuring those assholes come on Janet Jackson??? Let’s get it done.
RNRHOF doesn't even really matter in grand scheme of music anymore. I think someone as humble as him realizes it and knows what his contribution to music is and has been. AIC are bad ass and they don't need RNRHOF to tell them so.