Alice N' Chains

For the later grunge band, see Alice in Chains.
Alice N' Chains
1987 promo photo, from left: Nick Pollock, James Bergstrom, Layne Staley, Johnny Bacolas
1987 promo photo, from left: Nick Pollock, James Bergstrom, Layne Staley, Johnny Bacolas
Background information
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresGlam metal[1]
Years active1986–1987
SpinoffsAlice in Chains
Spinoff ofSleze
Past members

Alice N' Chains was an American glam metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1986 by former members of Sleze. Toward the end of their run as Sleze, discussions arose about changing their name to Alice in Chains.[2] However, due to concerns over the reference to female bondage, the group ultimately chose to spell it as Alice N' Chains.[2] They performed under this moniker over about a 12-month period and recorded two demos before breaking up on friendly terms in 1987.[3] One of its members, Layne Staley, ultimately took the name that he and his former bandmates had initially flirted with when he joined a different group a few months later that became known as Alice in Chains.

  1. ^ Ramirez, Carlos (January 2010). "Top 10 Musicians with Hair Metal Pasts". Noisecreep. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Greg Prato (2009). "Dark, black, and blue: Soundgarden, Alice in Chains"". Grunge is Dead:The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music. ECW Press. pp. 215–216. ISBN 978-1-55022-877-9.
  3. ^ Boehm, Mike (May 15, 1992). "MSM: Newest Vein of Gold in Seattle's Hard-Rock Quarry". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 5, 2011.