Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Dies

[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.

[Bill86]

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]

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*

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.

Originally Posted by tobii3

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.

One word..."Disco"
Oh yeah, another... "Punk"
We might include Boy Bands but those will never die as long as there are teeny-bopper girls.

[Jbailey]

Originally Posted by tobii3

That and sales of flannel shirts and Chuck Taylor's ended overnight.

Chuck Taylor's were popular before grunge and will continue to be.


Very sad news Andy.

R.I.P. Mike Starr

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Jbailey

Chuck Taylor's were popular before grunge and will continue to be.

This.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by tobii3

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.

Are you posting this while standing in line for your Bon Jovi tickets?

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Are you posting this while standing in line for your Bon Jovi tickets?

[markem]

To get back on track, this is sad news and my condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans.

Just because someone doesn't particularly care for a genre of music doesn't mean that they have to be disrespectful in a thread like this.

Originally Posted by Stephen

Are you posting this while standing in line for your Bon Jovi tickets?

Well, let's see here, another dead grunge musician who's only claim to fame was a few years in the spotlight - almost 20 years ago.

As for the grunge scene?

The style did not evolve out of a conscious attempt to create an appealing fashion; music journalist Charles R. Cross said, "Kurt Cobain was just too lazy to shampoo,"

Enough said.

So, How many grunge bands are still together, Stephen? Any idea?

Layne Staley OD'd in '02....Mike Starr in '11.....their last album was 16 years ago (not to mention Mike Starr LEFT the band in 93)

Where's the E*Trade commercial for ""let me show you my shocked face".

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by tobii3

As for the grunge scene?

The style did not evolve out of a conscious attempt to create an appealing fashion; music journalist Charles R. Cross said, "Kurt Cobain was just too lazy to shampoo,"

The problem is, Charles R. Cross (who's a hack by the way), and apparently you, are too dense to get what was going on. The, "grunge" scene was everything 80s, "glam" rock wasn't (which was an overbaked version of late 70s arena rock). It walked up, kicked it in the balls, and flipped it the bird.

Seriously?

Originally Posted by tobii3

So, How many grunge bands are still together, Stephen? Any idea?

Layne Staley OD'd in '02....Mike Starr in '11.....their last album was 16 years ago (not to mention Mike Starr LEFT the band in 93).

How does that even remotely judge what they did when they were together making albums? Those Beatles, they must suck because their last studio album was released in 1970 (after they broke up) and all four members were still alive a decade after. Even up until late 2001 three of the four were still alive and active in the music industry. How about Led Zeppelin? They must suck too, since they last released a studio album 31 years ago and three of the original members are still alive and involved in the music industry.

Originally Posted by tobii3

Where's the E*Trade commercial for ""let me show you my shocked face".

Here's a nickel; go buy yourself a clue (or a thrift store flannel shirt if you so desire).

[Starscream]

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.