[33][36], Cantrell picked up a guitar for the first time when he was in sixth grade. [298], In 2013, Cantrell played country singer Donnie "Skeeter" Dollarhide Jr. on the Alice in Chains mockumentary AIC 23. His father is an Army veteran, and his mother was an amateur organist and melodica player who worked as an administrative assistant for the Clover Park School District in . [294] Cantrell said about the film; "I get more people coming up to me telling me my line. "[312] "The shows I played between the time I got the word about Layne and Layne's funeral were very important to me in terms of being able to continue on. [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. Before that, he had never gone on tour without it. The first is a Rampage model which is very similar to the instrument most closely identified with Cantrell, known as the "Blue Dress Rampage" for having an image of a vintage pin-up girl wearing a blue dress, which Cantrell taped to the top of his first guitar. By The Big Dad. [321] The injury caused the remainder of Cantrell's solo tour to be postponed. [62] The band had names like "Mothra", "Fuck" and "Diamond Lie",[63][65] the latter being the name of Cantrell's previous band. He appeared with his father on the music video of Rooster. 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. [308] Alice in Chains also paid tribute to Cornell on the one year anniversary of his death on May 18, 2018. It's completely a reunion because the three of us who're left are back together. 1. [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". [49], In 1985, Cantrell was going to winter semester of college,[50] but he decided to quit it and moved to Dallas, Texas, to join a band with a couple of friends. [223] Cantrell alongside Pearl Jam's Mike McCready and Soundgarden's Chris Cornell, also played guitar for Heart's hit song "Barracuda" with Ann and Nancy Wilson at the ceremony. Jerry Cantrell father's name is . 1), selling 61,000 copies in its first week of release. Also, Jerry plays like a machine. Downing, David Gilmour, Nancy Wilson,[45] and Eddie Van Halen as major influences,[46] as well as Elton John[47] and bands Fleetwood Mac,[47] Heart[45][48] and Rush as his early songwriting idols. [73] The album, which received better critical reception than its predecessor, featured two singles, "Anger Rising" and "Angel Eyes", and the track "She Was My Girl" was included on the Spider-Man soundtrack. [66][63][67], Cantrell attended a Guns N' Roses concert at the Seattle Center in 1988,[68] and took an Alice in Chains demo tape to give to the band. [217] The following night, Cantrell joined the band to perform "Kick Out the Jams". He met Axl Rose after the show and gave him the tape. Cantrell was named "Riff Lord" by British hard rock/metal magazine Metal Hammer in 2006. We're just figuring out how we work as a team. Jerry Cantrell has made a career out of casting the light and the dark. [70], Alice in Chains' final demo, The Treehouse Tapes, was completed in 1988 and found its way to the music managers Kelly Curtis and Susan Silver, who also managed the Seattle bands Mother Love Bone and Soundgarden, respectively. and "Man in the Box". [232] Cantrell performed Alice in Chains' hits "Would?" [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. His father is an Army veteran, and his mother was an amateur organist and melodica player who worked as an administrative assistant for the Clover Park School District in . [82] Their debut album, Facelift, was released in 1990 and has been certified double-platinum by the RIAA, selling over two million copies. Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. was born on March 18, 1966, which makes his age be 54 years old as of 2020. [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. Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Jerry Cantrell in 2023. In Alice in Chains, Cantrell was responsible for such hits as the intensely personal "Rooster," and on this, his sophomore solo outing, Cantrell . [26] In a 1998 Q&A, Cantrell revealed that acting has always been an interest to him. That's me trying to put myself in my dad's shoes and experience, or at least kind of . Jerry's patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to his twenty-first great-grandfather, John Cantrell. Can't wait to see it!". If he showed up at all, it was around 1 or 2am and he would be high as. Jerry Cantrell doesn't need a lot to keep him satisfied. In a 2015 interview with Loudwire discussing five of his essential guitar albums, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said about Cantrell: Cantrell did the harmonies with Layne, and they were haunting, especially on Dirt. Cantrell has been most famously seen playing a G&L Guitars' Rampage model. [88] The opening track, "Brother", featured Cantrell on lead vocals. 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The song was released as a single in digital platforms.[237]. Mark Kozelek was cast instead. 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His dad owned an insulation company in Dallas, Texas. Growing up, Jerry had a strong relationship with his mother, while his relationship with his father was strained. [citation needed], In a May 2001 interview with Metal-is.com, Cantrell revealed that he had written four songs for Ozzy Osbourne. [231], On December 8, 2017, Cantrell joined The Hellcat Saints (a supergroup featuring members of The Cult, Velvet Revolver, Weezer and Apocalyptica), to open for Jane's Addiction at the third annual Rhonda's Kiss benefit concert at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. He was also living in San Francisco during that period. [265] He has most recently been using a signature amp called the, 'JJ100' made for him by Friedman Amplification. 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. [52] While working at the store, Cantrell bought what he described as his first "real guitar", a 1984 G&L Rampage. [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. He is well known for founding the rock band . Jerry Cantrell is a music icon that has been a member of Alice in Chains. He grew up in Spanaway, and is the oldest of three children. Cantrell's father, Jerry Sr., is a Vietnam Vet with PTSD and every fourth of July would go berserk and chase the neighborhood kids with a meat clever for shooting off fireworks. [63] Diamond Lie gained attention in the Seattle area and eventually took the name of Staley's previous band, Alice N' Chains, and was quickly renamed as Alice in Chains. The EP also features Mark Arm of Mudhoney and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, who appeared together on the song "Right Turn", credited as "Alice Mudgarden" in the liner notes. Cantrell wrote the lyrics from the perspective of Keanu Reeves' title character. [41] Cantrell's father played the sheriff in the music video for "Cut You In".[155][156]. This amp is known for its simplicity. Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. (born March 18, 1966)[1] is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. FREE shipping. He is the son of Gloria Jean (Krumpos) and Jerry Fulton "Rooster" Cantrell, Sr. His father is from Atoka, Oklahoma. His father is an Army veteran, and his mother was an amateur organist and melodica player who worked as an administrative assistant for the Clover Park School District in Pierce County, Washington. "When I was a little kid, I'd always tell her, "I'll be famous and buy you a house and you'll never have to work again. We're not interested in stepping on [Staley's] rich legacy. Cantrell performed his solo material along with Alice in Chains' songs and covers of other artists such as Elton John and Creedence Clearwater Revival. The song's inspiration comes from songwriter and guitarist Jerry Cantrell 's father. One night at a party in 1987, he ran into Alice in Chains' future guitarist, Jerry Cantrell. They never could find anything wrong with me. Family: His father is a Vietnam veteran; Jerry dedicated the song "Rooster" to him. Jerry was a veteran of the US Navy. 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 . [54] The band started playing concerts in Tacoma and Seattle with the goal of getting a record deal. Find relevant music gear like microphones, guitar rig, amplifier setup, effects pedalboard, software, keyboards, and other instruments and add it to Jerry Cantrell. Jerry's paternal grandfather was Herbert Franklin Cantrell (the son of Fred Carl Cantrell and Delphia Blanche Campbell). 1. SHARE. He also has a solo career and released the albums Boggy Depot in 1998 and Degradation Trip Volumes 1 2 i . 77 on its list of "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" in 2008. [345] In 2018, Cantrell named the league's trophy after his friend Vinnie Paul, who had died recently. Jerry endures the weather. The band rose to international fame in the early 1990s during Seattle's grunge movement, and is known for its distinctive vocal . [254][255] Also a Gibson Custom Shop Jerry Cantrell SG,[256][254] a 1952 Goldtop Les Paul,[257] an Ernie Ball Music Man EVH[258][259] that was a gift from Eddie Van Halen in the 1990s, but has been stolen from Cantrell,[260] a dark blue Mosrite Ventures model,[261] a Dean Michael Schenker USA V,[262] and Dean Soltero guitars. [338], On April 12, 2004, Cantrell and his then-band Cardboard Vampyres performed at a benefit concert for Sweet Relief, a nonprofit organization that helps needy musicians cover medical expenses. Jerry's tone on that one is insane. [62] Kinney pointed at his girlfriend and said: "that's weird cause that's his sister". [173] Cantrell said in a statement: "I really dug John Wick and have always admired Keanu's work. When Jerry was in sixth grade, his mom was dating a guitar player who taught him a couple of chords. His parents divorced at the age of seven his parents divorced, leaving him and David to be . [89] The album's lead single, "Would? 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1994,[92] becoming the first ever EP and first Alice in Chains release to top the charts. Riverside Municipal Auditorium - Riverside. [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. 2006", "ALICE IN CHAINS Joined By SMASHING PUMPKINS, SCREAMING TREES Singers At L.A. Tour Opener", "Watch Phil Anselmo, James Hetfield Sing "Would?" Music video of Rooster first week of release digital platforms. [ 237 ] and the... 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