Jerry Cantrell talks to Dean Delray about the story behind Alice in Chains' hit song 'Rooster'. Jerry is best known for being in the rock band Alice in Chains as their lead guitarist, co-lyricist cum co-lead singer. He's said he admires the emotion in country and even considers himself 'half-Yankee and half-redneck.'. has had the nickname 'Rooster' since childhood because of the way his hair stood on end in his youth. He also has a solo career and released the albums Boggy Depot 1998. Trust me, as a vet who served in the 101st, this song became our unofficial anthem. All three meanings perfectly describe Jerry Cantrell Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Sadler Cantrell. But there is still little doubt that, with this album, Alice In Chains was a blazing a trail for the deluge of change that was about to come to the music scene. Jerry was aged 31/32 during his 'Degradation Trip' so it could. Release Date: OctoFeatures glow in the dark accents on the album cover. Though Alice in Chains ultimately returned with guitarist-vocalist Jerry Cantrell and new member William DuVall sharing vocal duties, Staley remains a beloved figure in. Cantrell wrote this song to honor his father by telling a little story about his service in the Vietnam War.

Unfortunately, Staley wouldn't be long for this world. He is best known as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and main songwriter of rock band Alice in Chains. Jerry was an easy child, who rarely cried and would be easily consoled with some sort of noisemaking toy. (born March 18, 1966) is an American guitarist who is best known as the lead guitarist and main songwriter for the rock band Alice in Chains.

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