Jerry Cantrell: Creating the Iconic Sound of Alice In Chains

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  • @DeafPlatypus
    @DeafPlatypus 3 місяці тому +3810

    We're actually so fortunate to have Jerry Cantrell still making music

    • @tattoopractice
      @tattoopractice 3 місяці тому +33

      100%

    • @bmoneybby
      @bmoneybby 3 місяці тому +103

      It's so rare that someone like him isn't a self destructing alcoholic/drug addict. He's an all-time talent.

    • @jdawg3629
      @jdawg3629 3 місяці тому +73

      ​@@bmoneybbyHe went through it

    • @stevenluebbert926
      @stevenluebbert926 3 місяці тому +8

      Agreed!😊

    • @eggstu
      @eggstu 3 місяці тому +20

      Considering what his peers did, absolutely

  • @jeremyfinney7247
    @jeremyfinney7247 3 місяці тому +1690

    He’s so underrated for his vocals too. He and Layne’s harmonies are magic.

    • @PsychoMantis308
      @PsychoMantis308 3 місяці тому +29

      His harmonies with Robert are also great

    • @deadforever
      @deadforever 3 місяці тому +10

      ​@@PsychoMantis308 robert who?

    • @BUFFALO_arg
      @BUFFALO_arg 3 місяці тому +39

      @@deadforever 🤣 I think he got Duvalls mixed up.

    • @deadforever
      @deadforever 3 місяці тому +6

      @@BUFFALO_arg hahahahahaha

    • @matthewhall8790
      @matthewhall8790 3 місяці тому +12

      @@PsychoMantis308 you mean William?

  • @iPSLee
    @iPSLee 3 місяці тому +4347

    I clicked as soon as I saw Jerry Cantrell

  • @IELTSix
    @IELTSix 19 днів тому +45

    Alice In Chains has helped so many people go through their roughest days. Respect.

    • @TheresaSzukalski-h5j
      @TheresaSzukalski-h5j 7 днів тому

      I’m going thru it now o can’t stop listening to them !!’n

  • @nigelsmith721
    @nigelsmith721 3 місяці тому +1085

    I've said this a few times about this channel but it's becoming an extremely valuable archive. Artists are given a platform to actually speak about what they do in the company of an informed, intelligent interviewer who can ask questions from an educated standpoint. It's always a joy.

    • @syndrodome
      @syndrodome 3 місяці тому +9

      great channel to gain valuable information from. who better to learn from than incredibly experienced individuals, with someone who can ask them the right questions.

    • @dankowalski6925
      @dankowalski6925 3 місяці тому +13

      And Rick gives them all the space they need. I was smiling the whole time

    • @bindodundid
      @bindodundid 3 місяці тому +8

      Yeah you gotta love how beato is just a genuinely interested old guy too. He’s fun to make fun of but a real asset and cool guy.

    • @dcoff2
      @dcoff2 3 місяці тому +9

      I'm seriously hoping Rick's interviews are being archived in the Smithsonian and/or other academic libraries. The quality and choice of musicians including headliners, studio players, songwriters, producers, etc. and their obvious pleasure in doing deep dives into their catalogs, talents, collaborations, and joys of creation are unmatched-- they recognize Rick as one of them, which brings a whole other level of communication and mutual respect to the conversation. The past 50 years have seen so much evolution in all elements of producing popular music and Rick's interviews will stick around as a primary resource.

    • @frenchys_prospecting
      @frenchys_prospecting 3 місяці тому +7

      I honestly believe that Rick is the greatest interviewer of musicians. He just loves it and it shows.

  • @theossy
    @theossy 3 місяці тому +1124

    The moment Rick slaps on “Check my Brain” and they both start headbanging… pure love man!

    • @RGB06084
      @RGB06084 3 місяці тому +52

      It was almost like a Bevis & Butthead 30 seconds is what I was thinking!

    • @SecretSpots
      @SecretSpots 3 місяці тому +7

      I felt that

    • @kahmhalen4094
      @kahmhalen4094 3 місяці тому +3

      Yep

    • @kanachanwhisper7174
      @kanachanwhisper7174 3 місяці тому +22

      ​@@RGB06084so true considering that Jerry laughs like Butthead lol

    • @jaredgibson7462
      @jaredgibson7462 3 місяці тому +15

      Needs to be a gif

  • @chrisluckhardt
    @chrisluckhardt 3 місяці тому +1166

    Jerry’s riffs and melodies were the fuel that lit the fire of Layne Staley’s incredible vocals.

    • @rbnh9827
      @rbnh9827 3 місяці тому +47

      + Jerry’s lyrics and backing vocals.

    • @XxSEETH3RxX
      @XxSEETH3RxX 3 місяці тому +27

      And Jerry's vocals

    • @elponchex
      @elponchex 3 місяці тому +5

      It's kind of similar to how Marciellos riffs inspired some of Iorio's best melodies in Almafuerte. Especially on an album like del Entorno.

    • @HatchetMouth
      @HatchetMouth 3 місяці тому +40

      And AIC would also be nothing without the powerhouse rhythm sections of Sean Kinney/Mike Starr & Mike Inez. Every piece of the puzzle matters for this band to be what they are.

    • @Zempa6234
      @Zempa6234 3 місяці тому +5

      ​@@HatchetMouth
      Por eso son una gran banda hasta ahora. No los 'conocía' hasta hace poco tiempo pero hay canciones que me siguen volando la cabeza , así que seguiré a AIC y a Jerry en solitario ❤

  • @maroru7577
    @maroru7577 3 місяці тому +514

    This is what a true musician is. Humble and no ego. Talks only about his art. Refers to Layne with such love.

    • @goljom
      @goljom 3 місяці тому +17

      This is very romantic but it's not the reality, a lot of great and "true" musicians are wicked or stupid or both.

    • @justinrensel8518
      @justinrensel8518 2 місяці тому +39

      All respect to Jerry and AIC but I can't believe we watched the same interview. Jerry clearly has an ego!

    • @kevinbunn7915
      @kevinbunn7915 2 місяці тому +11

      ​@justinrensel8518 yeah I felt that too. He seemed humble for the most part, but a little ego at times...but then I thought fck it good for him. It's his music at the end of the day, he can do what he wants

    • @nedgey
      @nedgey 2 місяці тому +7

      He literally said he thinks he's better than everyone else.

    • @goljom
      @goljom 2 місяці тому +3

      @@nedgey And he's right, he's the best at being Jerry Cantrell.

  • @ianx-cast6289
    @ianx-cast6289 3 місяці тому +1347

    Rick: "How many guitars do you own?"
    Jerry: "Not as many as you think. About 150"

    • @SlapNSniff
      @SlapNSniff 3 місяці тому +35

      Exactly what I thought

    • @chiefchimp2789
      @chiefchimp2789 3 місяці тому +74

      I laughed out loud when Jerry said that. I was expecting, "maybe 15".

    • @tpxrp6244
      @tpxrp6244 3 місяці тому +25

      "And I didnt know I had that one"....amazing

    • @Pointsbeingmade
      @Pointsbeingmade 3 місяці тому +6

      😂

    • @ShawnKepner_YouTube
      @ShawnKepner_YouTube 3 місяці тому +3

      Hahahaha

  • @SkorpioMusic
    @SkorpioMusic 3 місяці тому +633

    Jerry mentioning Queensryche is just so amazing. I think Jerry is the most talented guy of the Grunge movement. Unmatched riff monster, songwriter, vocalist!

    • @rawkguy4896
      @rawkguy4896 3 місяці тому +23

      Chris Degarmo is super tight with Jerry! He played guitar on Drone and I think he has some added parts on Boggy Depot. He may or may not have been a part of his solo band at one point

    • @cascaragr
      @cascaragr 3 місяці тому +2

      never heard of him

    • @johnnytx45
      @johnnytx45 3 місяці тому +8

      ​@@cascaragrYou have now.

    • @rawkguy4896
      @rawkguy4896 3 місяці тому +10

      ​@@cascaragr Look him up now that you have. Dude's a phenomenal player

    • @trimlesscoasters
      @trimlesscoasters 3 місяці тому

      @@rawkguy4896W profile pic and album!!!

  • @Hygelac1000
    @Hygelac1000 3 місяці тому +123

    Listening to Them Bones in the same room with the source himself. Man, that's awesome.

    • @gizzad
      @gizzad Місяць тому +2

      dude, you could see rick holding back, he was HYPED!

    • @MLCrow
      @MLCrow 5 днів тому +1

      Rick was really "beato" here. The italian word "beato" means "blessed".

  • @joshstivers9042
    @joshstivers9042 3 місяці тому +59

    Listening to Cantrell talk about how to build a song is like listening to Bob Vila talk about building a house. What a craftsman, damn.

  • @TebowTheNextKilmer
    @TebowTheNextKilmer 3 місяці тому +388

    This guy is SO understated, underrated as a player and writer, and truly an American musical icon. I can't listen to him without constantly going 'Wow, that's an unbelievable musical idea executed to perfection.'

    • @msw812
      @msw812 3 місяці тому +12

      He’s really in slot of his own of mastery on creating the perfect canvas for countless legendary songs. His vocals and having the structure for other instruments to have a strong quality presence. Pure Brilliance!

    • @brentcollins9727
      @brentcollins9727 3 місяці тому +19

      How is he underrated? He’s sold millions of records and played in front of millions of people. He must be doing something right.

    • @TebowTheNextKilmer
      @TebowTheNextKilmer 3 місяці тому +30

      @@brentcollins9727 when people name the 'best' players of the last 30 years, it's guys like Morello, Slash, Hammett, Frusciante, and even Cobain and Mayer. Cantrell is better but never gets the mentions. Underrated.

    • @thomastucker5686
      @thomastucker5686 3 місяці тому +8

      @@TebowTheNextKilmer I was asking myself, how could Jerry be underrate when he is so damn great? But when you responded, I thought it was a great response. Nonetheless, a good case can be made, in the guitar community, Jerry is very well respected for his playing and especially his vocals.

    • @PerfectCircle91
      @PerfectCircle91 3 місяці тому +4

      ​@@TebowTheNextKilmer I don't know anyone who would say Cobain and Mayer are better than Jerry. If someone did say that then they need their brain checked for heavy damage. Pun intended, but seriously though.

  • @basildog007
    @basildog007 3 місяці тому +621

    Black Gives Way To Blue has been honored 🎖
    As it should.
    Thank you, Rick.

    • @Dumnonia
      @Dumnonia 3 місяці тому +23

      Great album. Would love a remaster with more dynamic range, though

    • @stevemuzak8526
      @stevemuzak8526 3 місяці тому +3

      Brilliant album.

    • @tblx2675
      @tblx2675 3 місяці тому +2

      Awesome album

    • @AndDeathForAll82
      @AndDeathForAll82 3 місяці тому +21

      It’s the aftermath of ‘Dirt’ 😢
      Amazing album, and so important.

    • @phantomflame0658
      @phantomflame0658 3 місяці тому +6

      @@Dumnonia Oh yeah same I love the album but it's compressed to oblivion

  • @0hmventures
    @0hmventures 3 місяці тому +181

    I will never forget the moment MTV debuted Man In The Box. I almost feel like that was the defining moment of my path towards being a musician. Jerry is a legend and an absolute down to earth person in real life. Alice In Chains will always be one of the greatest rock bands ever.

    • @nicolasstanley1392
      @nicolasstanley1392 3 місяці тому +7

      I remember as a 14 year old waiting all day long with MTV on in the summertime to catch that video once in a 12 hour cycle.

    • @btmac69
      @btmac69 3 місяці тому +6

      They are definitely one of the greatest rock bands in history. Their sound was so unique and when paired with the lyrics and vocals, created a feeling that was powerfully impactful.

    • @DnJar
      @DnJar 3 місяці тому

      Not even their best song they have so many way better ones

    • @SuziQ.
      @SuziQ. 3 місяці тому +1

      @@DnJar, Now they do, but that was the best on Facelift.

    • @DnJar
      @DnJar 3 місяці тому

      @SuziQ. I disagree I disagree on facelift they have some others that are much better I can't think of them right now but there's like three or four others that are much better this is not a matter of opinion it's a matter of fact it's not my fault you don't have very good hearing in your ears just because your taste is different doesn't mean anything yeah you can have your opinion the only thing is your opinion is wrong I'm a musician I'm a singer I know good from crap big difference Alice in Chains is is the stuff that's the reason why they're as popular as they have been and they still are even now today they still are step tons tons tons of other songs on there that are better it ain't like that at all is way better so is sunshine and so is a couple others I can't think of the names of way better songs you better check your hearing I'm a singer so I know what sounds better Man in the Box is okay but it got way way overrated overplayed overrated it's a good song but it's not a great song there are other songs are so much better

  • @groovelife415
    @groovelife415 3 місяці тому +84

    That man wrote arguably the best riffs to come out of the era. A true icon of the grunge era. Rick's interviews are going to go into the library of congress one day.

    • @jpgduff
      @jpgduff Місяць тому +1

      Jerry and Kim Thayil.

  • @agnezabarutanski1963
    @agnezabarutanski1963 3 місяці тому +324

    Jerry Cantrell is the perfect musician - he possesses a profound understanding of melody and harmony and musical versatility that allows him to shine both as a guitarist and a singer, gives every instrument room to breathe, knows how to write exquisit, subtle, yet powerful and intelligent lyrics, but above all, produces seemingly simple, but in fact BITCHIN' riffs that have been my soul fuel since I was a kid in the nineties. He is probably my favorite musician of the era and one of my all time favorite guitar players.
    I really hoped Rick he will do one with Jerry - and boy, did he deliver again! Kudos to the provider of by far best musical and music-related content on YT!

    • @cyanidechrist
      @cyanidechrist 3 місяці тому +5

      Well said!!

    • @SeanEnginetechnology
      @SeanEnginetechnology 3 місяці тому +1

      Very well said!
      *I spent my entire 20's learning every single note and vocal I could the days and weeks*and years* following any and every release!
      My Lord there are some powerful, truly medicinal, music throughout the last 30+ years of my life!!

    • @zyguit
      @zyguit 3 місяці тому +2

      Agreed, super thoughtful intense dude, love it

    • @moronicdooshbaggery756
      @moronicdooshbaggery756 3 місяці тому +2

      Agreed
      His riffs and solos would slowly reveal a pattern and taught me why things work and what option you can have

    • @williamparker340
      @williamparker340 2 місяці тому

      Have to say, fucking awsome artistry at its finest. Love the format.

  • @strahljd
    @strahljd 3 місяці тому +324

    I found myself tearing up around 22 minutes in when he talked about how he and Layne built their signature harmonic sound together, you could hear the emotion in his voice and you could see the look on Rick's face that he knew this was a special moment. Each one of these interviews is better than the last, and each one is perfection to begin with.

    • @or9481
      @or9481 3 місяці тому +4

      Same.

    • @SeanEnginetechnology
      @SeanEnginetechnology 3 місяці тому +10

      I'm just 2 minutes in, and I knew the instant I saw this video up I wasn't going to sleep until I had watched it, obviously!!!

    • @artandculture5262
      @artandculture5262 3 місяці тому +6

      The primary crime now is people saying everyone is an artist.

    • @Pointsbeingmade
      @Pointsbeingmade 3 місяці тому +1

      Well said im reaching this part..still😂.

    • @billkinsey2690
      @billkinsey2690 3 місяці тому

      😊​@@or9481

  • @rebeltuba9422
    @rebeltuba9422 3 місяці тому +271

    One thing that attracted me to AIC was that they're not afraid to go slow. It was those occasional slow backbeats, slow chord changes, slow-sliding melodies, perfectly parallel vocal harmonies with the slow melodies, time to let things evolve. They had the abilities to go fast and sometimes did, but not many bands have the patience to do what they do.

    • @buddythecat4675
      @buddythecat4675 3 місяці тому +16

      Absolutely, the slow thing probably doesn't get enough credit. I've always loved the plodding, menacing vibe.

    • @MickeyKriese
      @MickeyKriese 3 місяці тому +9

      It's cool that you being that up. I think the layman (non players, or people with no experience playing in a band) don't really understand how difficult it is to play slow and leave that space.

    • @TravisPacheco1
      @TravisPacheco1 3 місяці тому +3

      @@MickeyKrieseIt’s a very interesting point. I’m a drum enthusiast and goof around doing drum covers for fun. Much to my surprise, I have found it way more difficult to cover a slow groove than it is to cover a Blink 182 song because of all the space, like you mentioned.

    • @MaroonCorey
      @MaroonCorey 3 місяці тому +5

      And while Beato pointed out that they use some nonstandard time signatures, he didn't even pick up on the key rhythmic device that propels All Secrets Known at 7:45 - the use of a "two against three" polyrhythm (otherwise known as hemiola).

    • @road_king_dude
      @road_king_dude 3 місяці тому

      👏👏👏💯💯💯

  • @martinkingston1498
    @martinkingston1498 2 місяці тому +77

    The reason why Rick's interviews transcend most of what is currently available on the internet is the format. When an artist is given sufficient time to expound on their ideas, in a patient serious fashion, by a very knowledgeable fellow musician who clearly truly loves music, then they nearly always seem to open up, even if they were reluctant or somewhat guarded intitially. I believe that is why they are so enjoyable, because you really get an insight into both the creative process and what really drives that artist.

  • @leahrhude3013
    @leahrhude3013 3 місяці тому +54

    Jerry's chuckle of a laugh always brightens my day. He's such a cool dude!

  • @benjaminperez7328
    @benjaminperez7328 3 місяці тому +248

    This one is going straight to the top of Rick’s most watched.

    • @Danjoker.
      @Danjoker. 3 місяці тому +22

      Until he gets Paul McCartney

    • @toddk1479
      @toddk1479 3 місяці тому +4

      Absolutely!

    • @glenh2752
      @glenh2752 3 місяці тому +13

      @@Danjoker.or Jimmy Page

    • @khall187
      @khall187 3 місяці тому +4

      James Hetfield

    • @TitaniumTurbine
      @TitaniumTurbine 2 місяці тому +1

      @@khall187 I’m still bitter about what _Hatefield_ said about Layne Staley while on stage back in the day. He deserved every can/bottle that was thrown at him that day. I understand the bands sort of made amends but I can’t let it go. I’ve tried.

  • @tysiudamasceno
    @tysiudamasceno 3 місяці тому +266

    Hard to tell how much this guy's work was important for me throughout my life.

  • @Snoopdog333333
    @Snoopdog333333 3 місяці тому +26

    "I miss him to death" just made me cry a little bit. RIP Layne. Great interview w/Jerry!!! Love that he mentions the Ryche btw.

  • @paradiddle5150
    @paradiddle5150 3 місяці тому +187

    I'm a drummer, but Jerry Cantrell is one of my biggest idols in music.
    Thank you Rick for this interview!

    • @216trixie
      @216trixie 3 місяці тому +6

      It's okay, drummers can appreciate musicians.

    • @cwrichardson3
      @cwrichardson3 3 місяці тому +2

      But Jerry play guitar.

    • @paradiddle5150
      @paradiddle5150 3 місяці тому +4

      @cwrichardson3 I thought he played the triangle. LMAO I know he plays guitar. I'm a massive AiC fan

    • @thanevakarian9762
      @thanevakarian9762 3 місяці тому +4

      I started on drums and loved Cantrell and Laynes work so much I was like f this I’m learning guitar so I can write riffs and sing!
      Sean and both Mikes are amazing too. Sean’s drumming is extremely underrated as is mikes bass playing and bass tone

    • @paradiddle5150
      @paradiddle5150 3 місяці тому

      Completely agree. Love Sean Kinney ​@@thanevakarian9762

  • @rdog421
    @rdog421 3 місяці тому +82

    Hanging out with Jerry Cantrell and talking about his music is definitely way cooler than anything I have probably ever done

  • @CraigJensen-tq7sq
    @CraigJensen-tq7sq 3 місяці тому +137

    Don’t get me wrong, the Seattle scene gave us some great bands but Alice In Chains rules over them all as far as I’m concerned due to Jerry and Laynes abilities in weaving glorious yet haunting harmonies.
    Fantastic interview, Rick. Tank you, thank you, thank you.

    • @SS-gx7tg
      @SS-gx7tg 3 місяці тому +11

      100%. Seattle native born and raised, I am so grateful I got to live and experience the rich history of music from this (and surrounding) areas like U-men, the Melvins, Unwound, Soundgarden, Gruntruck, Tad, etc but Alice In Chains have always sat atop the PNW throne. Jerry is a rolodex of quality riffs, imo his songwriting is better now than ever. Glad Rick highlighted Check My Brain.. for anyone who thinks AiC ended w/ Layne and hasn't bothered to listen to their more recent stuff: listen to Check My Brain, Hollow, The One You Know, A Looking In View, etc, etc. William Duvall is one of the most underrated frontmen in all of rock these days, it's not even up for debate... these guys put on one seriously tight live show!

    • @doublestrokeroll
      @doublestrokeroll 3 місяці тому

      Personally they were my least favorite of all the big bands but still liked them a lot.

    • @doublestrokeroll
      @doublestrokeroll 3 місяці тому

      @@HellzDrifter He posted it as such. "as far as I'm concerned" is a statement of opinion.
      The problem is all the people who think their opinions about music are not opinions and that some bands are inherently "better" than others. I get calling people like that out, but this guy doesn't deserve your comment. His post is properly worded.

    • @doublestrokeroll
      @doublestrokeroll 3 місяці тому

      @@HellzDrifter Actually it does. It's kind of the whole point.

    • @doublestrokeroll
      @doublestrokeroll 3 місяці тому

      @@HellzDrifter What the hell are you talking about? There are no facts. Just his opinion and he stated it as such.
      "Seattle gave us some great bands..." Opinion. Subjective.
      "AIC rules over them all" Opinion. Subjective.
      "Jerry and Layne's abilities in weaving glorious yet haunting harmonies". Opinion. Subjective.
      NONE of those things are facts. They're all opinion. And him saying "as far as I'm concerned' shows he understands this.
      I don't think you do though.

  • @upat0500
    @upat0500 3 місяці тому +40

    'Three big ones from Seattle' - Heart, Hendrix and .........Queensryche. The more I watch Jerry, the more humbled I am by his candour and professionalism for his craft and musical lineage /,,/ What a guy!!

  • @cmikesmith664
    @cmikesmith664 3 місяці тому +336

    Rick, I’ve been waiting for this video. Thank you for bringing us these interviews.

    • @elponchex
      @elponchex 3 місяці тому +2

      I'm waiting for him to check out Quemado by Pez, see if he can find those chords so fast.

  • @seenproveseven
    @seenproveseven 3 місяці тому +160

    Really glad to hear him mention Mike Starr. The human side of his loss was tragic but I also felt his loss as a musician was a such a punch in the gut and maybe somewhat understated. Dude really had a unique voice as a player and really held up his side of the triangle that Jerry spoke about. Rest in Peace, Mike. 🕊️

  • @rlmccoy252
    @rlmccoy252 3 місяці тому +79

    So many of the '90s greats are already gone. We're thankful to still have him around. "I Stay Away" still gives me chills.

    • @mikebell7240
      @mikebell7240 3 місяці тому +2

      That guitar solo is crazy great song

    • @docvader82
      @docvader82 3 місяці тому +2

      Recently my son said to me, 'almost all of those grunge guys are gone'.
      It struck me that this wasn't his era, it wasn't the music of his generation, and it still struck him like that.

  • @jetydosa1
    @jetydosa1 3 місяці тому +21

    This is what effortless cool looks like

    • @gizzad
      @gizzad Місяць тому

      dud, for real

  • @TheAlexLamberty
    @TheAlexLamberty 3 місяці тому +102

    Jerry will never know how important he is to music history. I am so glad he is happy, healthy and pumping out music. Thank you beyond words, Rick.

  • @JakeNolen
    @JakeNolen 3 місяці тому +105

    Jerry Cantrell’s demeanor is so infectious - he is so professional, and yet he has absolute rockstar DNA. I love his outlook on the creative process as well as the industry itself. What an icon 🙌

    • @JojoFryrocks
      @JojoFryrocks 3 місяці тому +10

      I love his laugh, it’s so Beavis and Butthead ❤

    • @outlawNumberone
      @outlawNumberone 3 місяці тому +4

      ​@@JojoFryrocksjust wish he'd take off the sunglasses so I could look confirm that it really is my old friend Jerry !!! Love David Jenkins

  • @arigato2281
    @arigato2281 3 місяці тому +129

    One of the greatest guitar players, riff masters and music makers of a generation. One of the best music interviews for us all to understand the nuts and bolts. Keep up the great work Rick and Jerry!

  • @shilohivy4590
    @shilohivy4590 2 місяці тому +51

    Rest in peace Layne. Legendary. What a voice.

  • @erep1255
    @erep1255 3 місяці тому +163

    Can't tell you Rick how appreciative I am that you have Jerry - this guy is a national treasure! Thank you!

  • @garylayton5719
    @garylayton5719 3 місяці тому +67

    Love Jerry. One of the best songwriters of all time. When he and Layne sang in harmony it was almost haunting, very ethereal. Great interview, Rick!

  • @nitin8595
    @nitin8595 3 місяці тому +76

    As a huge Alice in Chains fan, this is such a treat. Thank you Rick 🫡

  • @mikeburns99
    @mikeburns99 3 місяці тому +65

    I wonder how Jerry feels when he hears Layne? They made some timeless art for generations to enjoy. This episode brings me some joy

    • @johngerson7335
      @johngerson7335 3 місяці тому +12

      Not trying to be a smart-aleck, but I'd suspect he feels most all of them to some degree at those moments, from abject sadness & rage to pure joy & gratitude.

    • @docvader82
      @docvader82 3 місяці тому +4

      I was thinking that as soon as the vocals to Them Bones kicked in.

    • @TitaniumTurbine
      @TitaniumTurbine 2 місяці тому +1

      @@docvader82 The first time I ever heard AIC was as a kid playing “ATV Offroad Fury”. Doing freestyle tricks while getting some air with “Them Bones” blasting was a feeling like no other, no matter how minor/petty that sounds… especially when playing/listening to it during a hurricane in Florida before the power goes out. lol Come to think of it, the entire ATV/MX game series had a five star soundtrack.

  • @htDiablo
    @htDiablo 3 місяці тому +177

    What an honor, to be able to interview Jerry. Such a legend and just a cool guy. I envy Rick.

    • @lastfirst3512
      @lastfirst3512 3 місяці тому

      Envying another man at your age is wild hahaha

    • @YettiManChannel
      @YettiManChannel 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@@lastfirst3512Not so wild. We all have people we look up to in a big way and who wouldn't envy someone making a whole bunch of money to sit and and chop it up with some of the best musicians/producers, etc. What a great life he must have.

  • @markaprill6501
    @markaprill6501 3 місяці тому +113

    I’m from Seattle I was telling a kid wearing an Alice In Chains T Shirt how I saw them live in the early 90s at a bar and this kid was so impressed. Alice was by far my favorite local band and back then that was saying something.

    • @klm4446
      @klm4446 3 місяці тому +7

      That's an awesome story! My teen son walked in one day while I had AIC Unplugged on UA-cam. He stopped and said, "Who is that?" I was so stoked to say, that's Layne Staley and AIC. He said he asked because he thought he kind of sounded like Kurt. I think all kids today should know AIC as well as they know Nirvana and Kurt. I force fed him every AIC song and performance that I could. They've gotta live on. I made both my sons watch AIC Live at the Moore and Unplugged. I wish I could've seen them live, so bad, but I was too young to travel and go to concerts at the time and my friends had bad taste in music and weren't into them. So great that you got to see them!

    • @michaelwhitaker9147
      @michaelwhitaker9147 3 місяці тому

      Haha same here man

  • @OmarMyWords
    @OmarMyWords 3 місяці тому +20

    If I see any Cantrell content, or even any AiC content, I immediately click. And Jerry NEVER disappoints. He is such a great interviewee, mostly just because he seems like such a likeable, approachable guy. Love the video! Love AIC.

  • @njmetfan
    @njmetfan 3 місяці тому +214

    Jerry is MY guitar hero!!!

    • @nonamenoone1484
      @nonamenoone1484 3 місяці тому

      Hell yeah man!

    • @grayesmith9774
      @grayesmith9774 3 місяці тому +1

      No!! He's MINE!!!

    • @njmetfan
      @njmetfan 3 місяці тому +2

      @@grayesmith9774 🤣🤣🤣 We gotta figure out a way to share!!

  • @martymiller9514
    @martymiller9514 3 місяці тому +92

    It's refreshing to see the real thing once in awhile. That was terrific, Rick.

    • @maxmordon7295
      @maxmordon7295 3 місяці тому +1

      And it's great to listen to Real Thing... just as the rest of Facelift, too. :V

  • @carlr2259
    @carlr2259 3 місяці тому +34

    I know Jerry. As a friend he’s top notch. One of the most loyal and supportive dudes on the planet.

    • @Carmella64
      @Carmella64 3 місяці тому +3

      One of those rare genuine souls. You’re very fortunate to be in his midst. ☺️

  • @cadehowell2162
    @cadehowell2162 4 дні тому +1

    Never watched this podcast before in my life. First episode ever. I came here because i saw jerry cantrell!!!!!. This is one of the best interviews/ podcasts I've watched.

  • @EastTXTomandCandy
    @EastTXTomandCandy 3 місяці тому +24

    I loved the sound of this guy’s guitars and vocals since Facelift dropped and I picked it up on CD and got the free VHS tape along with it lol - thank you so much for interviewing him!

  • @davidburns862
    @davidburns862 3 місяці тому +83

    His ability to describe or relate his views or ideas on everything from stories to how a song is created makes so much sense to me when he’s explaining it in interviews. His playing is the same way in his songs. Total low key genius.

  • @JimReuterskiold
    @JimReuterskiold 3 місяці тому +79

    This is the first extended interview with Jerry that I have encountered. He's just as deep and interesting as I hoped.

    • @tblx2675
      @tblx2675 3 місяці тому +30

      Check out his Icons episode on Gibson TV if you haven’t already.

    • @klm4446
      @klm4446 3 місяці тому

      ​@@tblx2675Was going to say this. Excellent interview.

    • @kanachanwhisper7174
      @kanachanwhisper7174 3 місяці тому +2

      Such a soulful person

  • @DM-il1hf
    @DM-il1hf Місяць тому +4

    We had mutual friends & used to shoot pool back in the day & it always blew me away how focused he always was.
    This was before cell phones or small recorders so there were times where an idea would pop into his head & he’d rush out & down the street to a studio to capture the idea. He’s misunderstood in a big way. People think he’s distant or snobby but it’s really just focused & introverted.

  • @psychodogstudios
    @psychodogstudios 3 місяці тому +10

    I was fortunate enough to be able to play with Jerry Cantrell one time. Was able to tell him how much of an inspiration he's been for me as a guitarist and songwriter. He's such an incredibly creative songwriter. A generational talent.

  • @MrDevins
    @MrDevins 3 місяці тому +34

    The joy in Jerry at the end describing the guitarists who influenced him (and how and why) is so genuine. I hope Jerry knows how much he touches us the way Angus, Jimmy, Jimi, Tony, and David touched him.

  • @sharoncarlisle9453
    @sharoncarlisle9453 3 місяці тому +51

    Jerry Cantrell is a legend!! Glad you got to interview him. I really enjoyed it.

  • @matthewmagda4971
    @matthewmagda4971 3 місяці тому +68

    This is a dying breed - musicians that have a sound, longevity, relevance and work ethic doing rock music. It's basically Jerry Cantrell, Zakk Wylde and maybe only one or two others.

    • @TheJewHunter1488
      @TheJewHunter1488 3 місяці тому +14

      Dave mustaine for sure

    • @CHodgy
      @CHodgy 3 місяці тому +3

      Ian Thornley from Big Wreck.

    • @dprice81
      @dprice81 2 місяці тому +5

      King Gizzard and the wizard lizard

    • @willylowman99
      @willylowman99 2 місяці тому +1

      @@dprice81hipster junk.

    • @CHodgy
      @CHodgy 2 місяці тому +2

      @@dprice81 Awesome band! I just played their records last nìght

  • @dananthony6258
    @dananthony6258 3 місяці тому +83

    This was my Jerry growing up. Alice in chain was the sound track of my youth. I still can’t believe he’s on the show right now. ❤❤❤

  • @greatprominent
    @greatprominent 3 місяці тому +17

    The interviews on this channel are unbeatable. I am amazed that you got Thayil/Novoselic/Jack Endino, Matt Cameron and Rob DeLeo but this is like the holy grail. I really wish you could've gotten to interview Mark Lanegan while he was alive. Still, my favorites all seem to come through your studio. So grateful for you Rick. Try to get Ben Shepherd on!!! Gotta complete the Soundgarden cast!

  • @ChrisLT
    @ChrisLT 3 місяці тому +98

    My favorite player to come out of the grunge era. Jerry rules.

  • @atlogik
    @atlogik 3 місяці тому +21

    7:40 Jerry just jamming to his own riff is just pure gold. What a legend.

  • @mountainhobbit1971
    @mountainhobbit1971 3 місяці тому +47

    listening to this makes me really miss bands like Mother Love Bone and the Screaming Trees...and movies like Singles. That was such a unique time.

    • @Carmella64
      @Carmella64 3 місяці тому +3

      LOVE Singles. ❤️

    • @docvader82
      @docvader82 3 місяці тому +2

      I was in college when all this broke huge. It was basically the soundtrack to the most important 6-7 years of my life.

    • @CHodgy
      @CHodgy 3 місяці тому +1

      I have the Singles soundtrack in my car...in CD form. Download what??

    • @MLCrow
      @MLCrow 5 днів тому

      Ouchh...the movie Singles sucked so f.....g much. Such an atrocity (except the parts of the bands performing), awful movie. I would go back in time just to prevent such a movie to be made.

    • @CHodgy
      @CHodgy 4 дні тому

      @@MLCrow Talking about the soundtrack, not the actual movie.

  • @chrislaform211
    @chrislaform211 3 місяці тому +41

    All I can say is thank you Rick. This is as close to Christmas as it comes.
    Jerry has always been a massive inspiration.

  • @mbk6080
    @mbk6080 3 місяці тому +30

    Riff lord. Genius with lyrics. Glad he is here to make music❤️🤘🏻

  • @plutoniumchaser
    @plutoniumchaser Місяць тому +4

    Jerry and Rick, thanks so much. From a guy who can’t play a lick of music but “feels”and remembers the early 90’s like it was yesterday it means so much. Keep recording and making new music.

  • @chrismcgady4978
    @chrismcgady4978 3 місяці тому +46

    The synchronized head bobbing at 8:00 is awesome!

    • @kanachanwhisper7174
      @kanachanwhisper7174 3 місяці тому +2

      It is so wholesome

    • @ulrikmurer2431
      @ulrikmurer2431 3 місяці тому

      So great 😊

    • @badmotorbreath5206
      @badmotorbreath5206 3 місяці тому +1

      Agreed and I’m guessing every single viewer including myself was nodding along. Impossible not to!

    • @SuziQ.
      @SuziQ. 3 місяці тому

      16:20 is better.

  • @souflikar6702
    @souflikar6702 3 місяці тому +67

    Rick always has the best and most interesting questions when he interviews.

    • @jonesonearth
      @jonesonearth 3 місяці тому +15

      because he isn't a journalist with journalistic interest, but a musician

    • @SuperRoo_22
      @SuperRoo_22 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@jonesonearthGreat comment. He understands who he is interviewing. Rick is awesome. 👍😎

  • @tucko11
    @tucko11 3 місяці тому +28

    My favorite singer/ song writer / guitarist

  • @wrecklessfilmsofficial
    @wrecklessfilmsofficial 2 місяці тому +15

    Alice's self titled album is an unsung masterpiece. Their most unique stuff. Its unmistakably them.

  • @I_Am_Dread
    @I_Am_Dread 3 місяці тому +20

    Jerry and Alice In Chains are a gift to all music fans.

  • @ricktheexplorer
    @ricktheexplorer 3 місяці тому +6

    This interview was a Masterclass. It has helped me tremendously in my path forward in music. A collector of riffs; the best guitarist in distortion we ever had. Thank You, Jerry Cantrell, Alice in Chains is timeless, and I still listen almost every day.

    • @SuziQ.
      @SuziQ. 3 місяці тому +1

      I listen every day. I can’t say that about most other musicians. I have an 8 hour Jerry/AIC playlist. Yes, some songs are on it multiple times.

  • @drummerboycroy
    @drummerboycroy 3 місяці тому +58

    So grateful that Rick decided to follow this path in his life. I honestly have never seen anyone as gifted as an interviewer.
    It’s like his career as a musician was training for pulling experiences and discussions out of other musicians in a way that I don’t believe many, if any others could have matched.
    Just extraordinary. Every single conversation.
    If you or anyone you love is a musician, please subscribe so he can keep doing this. Thank you.

  • @jeffjfindley4802
    @jeffjfindley4802 3 місяці тому +47

    Layne could obviously never be "replaced", but the fact that they carry on and manage to make material that sounds like AIC is incredible, and a testament to the prowess of this man.

    • @dedespedida4515
      @dedespedida4515 2 місяці тому +2

      And Duvall is such a good fit, he is a character made with AIC material imho.

    • @sumo-ninja
      @sumo-ninja 2 місяці тому +5

      AiC is my favorite band of all time. Period. I want to like the Duvall stuff but I just can't. His vocals stick out like a sore thumb. The music is good and it makes it worse to me because when you imagine Layne singing it it would be epic. I don't mind that they continue to make music and I'm glad they're happy doing it but it's not AiC.

    • @jadanblue3927
      @jadanblue3927 2 місяці тому +1

      @@sumo-ninja 100% agreed. Wish they would have searched longer to find a better lead singer who captured the base AIC "sound" (referring to Layne's vocals + Jerry's guitar tone + Sean's drum sound). Its very rare and difficult but AC/DC, Genesis and maybe Van Halen (although Roth was better than Hager in my humble opinion).
      Nevertheless, I am extremely grateful Jerry stuck it out and is still going. The music is still amazing (even if we can agree William's singing is not anyway as good as it was in the Layne era). Maybe someday AIC will find a proper replacement of Layne but the friendships and connections are so deep I doubt it (Jerry and William have been friends since the mid-late 90's I think)

    • @MLCrow
      @MLCrow 5 днів тому

      DuVall has no charisma imho. You can be the best singer in the universe (just saying) but if you're not charismatic it doesn't really work. Layne had it all.

  • @24TV1
    @24TV1 3 місяці тому +78

    My all-time favorite songwriter. I've been excited for this interview. 🤘🏻

  • @easyeddie2377
    @easyeddie2377 3 місяці тому +63

    Jerry is the riff monster with such amazing melody. It warms my heart to see AIC and the solo work all continue to shred. So glad to see him on your channel, Rick!

    • @christophertaylor9100
      @christophertaylor9100 3 місяці тому +5

      I cannot understand how he can get such a beautiful melodic sound with so much distortion and dissonance.

    • @SJ-ty5rw
      @SJ-ty5rw 3 місяці тому

      He has some good riffs .. but to be honest a lot of his stuff came from Tony Iommi . Just one example listen to the riffs in the song Angry Chair , then listen to certain riffs in Into the Void . His whole bending riff style was influenced by Iommi .

    • @TitaniumTurbine
      @TitaniumTurbine 2 місяці тому

      ⁠​⁠@@SJ-ty5rw What’s your point? All musicians are influenced in one way or another by other musicians. Otherwise genres wouldn’t exist. That being said, stating “a lot of his stuff came from Iommi” is objectively false. It’s evident that other bands influenced his style as well, including but not limited to Metallica, Iron Maiden, Soundgarden and Mudhoney.

  • @timmorin1966
    @timmorin1966 3 місяці тому +26

    Dude is such a talent. Love his perspective about not looking too far ahead or too far behind and trying to just stay in the now.

  • @thegunzrock
    @thegunzrock 2 місяці тому +1

    How can u NOT love Jerry Cantrell!!! God what a great musician and person!!! Thank you SO much for this interview Rick!! ❤️❤️

  • @jerrysparks8781
    @jerrysparks8781 3 місяці тому +25

    Greatest riff lord of them all. He wrote the soundtrack to my life since 1990

  • @jamesanderson9191
    @jamesanderson9191 3 місяці тому +43

    Now, this is something we need to hear. Real honest talk about life and music and how they meld. Thanks, Rick. As always, professional as hell

  • @francescoometto519
    @francescoometto519 3 місяці тому +12

    I am speechless… my musical hero! Thank you
    Jerry and thank you Rick for this valuable interview

  • @drewingersoll606
    @drewingersoll606 Місяць тому +2

    Great Interview. I have to say he looks in damn good shape for having navigated some insane work schedules and career spots. Good for him.

  • @910rick
    @910rick 3 місяці тому +10

    Listening to him talk about Layne was so beautiful. I don’t think anyone wishes he were still around as much as Jerry.

  • @Wagefreedom
    @Wagefreedom 3 місяці тому +9

    'I don't write all the time, but I collect all the time.' Imo a lesson there for all artists.
    Ran into him a few times in Seattle in the early 90s and I'm still very grateful that I was able to thank him in person for what he's added to my life.

    • @DM-il1hf
      @DM-il1hf Місяць тому

      You took me right back to the 211 Club in Belltown. 💜🤘🍺

  • @matthewmesser
    @matthewmesser 3 місяці тому +42

    I’m 36 years old and Alice In Chains has been my all time favorite band since I was in the first grade. My cousin used to come stay with us for the weekend and he would bring his cds and he brought Facelift one week and I was blown away then like the next week he brought Dirt and to this day there’s never been an album that comes even close to that album. I still listen to something off that album almost everyday.

    • @vegan.atheist.weirdo
      @vegan.atheist.weirdo 3 місяці тому +3

      You've given me a chuckle. I was 18 when I bought _Facelift,_ and 20 for _Dirt._ The thought of a couple of first graders getting into _Dirt_ almost seems like child endangerment, it's so dark. What a picture that is. 🤣

    • @WaspHokie
      @WaspHokie 3 місяці тому

      🤘🏻Who’s your number 2?

    • @SludgeMan90
      @SludgeMan90 3 місяці тому +1

      Im 34. My mother played facelift for me while I was in the womb.

  • @dynamicphotography_
    @dynamicphotography_ 3 місяці тому +27

    Rick, you are the best. We appreciate these special interviews you are doing. These have been amazing and listening to Jerry Cantrell is an absolute treat!

    • @PeterAnthonyG
      @PeterAnthonyG 3 місяці тому +4

      @@dynamicphotography_ this is hands down, the best channel on UA-cam.

  • @davejohnson6702
    @davejohnson6702 2 місяці тому +4

    rick cant seem to get that grin off his face. he’s definitely enjoying this interview awesome job again Rick.

  • @ZenYokel
    @ZenYokel 3 місяці тому +166

    Worked his show last Friday in San Diego. We passed each other walking and I said "What up, Jerry?" He gave me a slight nod through his sunglasses and kept going... coolest moment ever. Thankful for all the music!

    • @allisongilbee
      @allisongilbee 3 місяці тому +15

      That is fucking cool!

    • @RileyChambers-gw7vd
      @RileyChambers-gw7vd 3 місяці тому +4

      So awesome 😎. At least he acknowledged you. He's our Hero from way back. Very intelligent and he has kept us wanting more and more of his of his Villified Ways. He's Genius and stayed humble and the coolest guy on the Planet Earth 🌎

    • @JackPeloquin
      @JackPeloquin 3 місяці тому +3

      Nice that you talked to him like a hood.

    • @SuziQ.
      @SuziQ. 3 місяці тому +1

      I was at that show. Almost front row. I will probably never return to that venue. Jerry usually plays the HOB, downtown. It’s a much better venue for sound.

    • @FOASIS
      @FOASIS 2 місяці тому

      Teh ghey 🤦

  • @Max-Quest
    @Max-Quest 3 місяці тому +10

    Jerry and Alice got me through a lot of rough times in my life. I owe Jerry major gratitude. I thank him every day for how his music helped me.

  • @V101991
    @V101991 3 місяці тому +14

    4:37
    'Jerry, that is so cool' (About the Check my Brain riff).
    'It is, yeah'.
    LEGEND.

  • @BlackofAzur
    @BlackofAzur 3 місяці тому +5

    Jerry Cantrell is so consistent, everything he has put out as such a vibe to it

  • @nicolasaloni4282
    @nicolasaloni4282 3 місяці тому +68

    Thank you Rick and THANK YOU Jerry!!!!

  • @PedalboardoftheDay
    @PedalboardoftheDay 3 місяці тому +45

    One of the best interviews I've ever seen with a rockstar.

  • @patriciamcgrath1289
    @patriciamcgrath1289 3 місяці тому +42

    Jerry is so generous and articulate in telling of his experience. And Rick is his perfect interviewer. So thrilled with this! 💘

    • @frederickschmidt8723
      @frederickschmidt8723 3 місяці тому +1

      Rick is super bitchin! Huge sense of wonder with that cat!

    • @bsnyder624
      @bsnyder624 2 місяці тому

      Generous to who? Because it sure wasnt to paying Layne and Mikes rightful estates for their contribution. Why do you think they sold their catalog of music.

  • @christhechrisallen
    @christhechrisallen 2 місяці тому +1

    This is peak. So good. Jerry Cantrell, Trent Reznor, and Tom Morello were my musical heros growing up. Rick, you are doing such a huge service to the history of music with these incredible interviews. Thank you!

  • @igorscheffer1312
    @igorscheffer1312 3 місяці тому +55

    Yes finally the Jerry interview. One of the greatest news of the year!🎉❤🎉

  • @DamonLaRiche
    @DamonLaRiche 3 місяці тому +9

    One of the greatest musicians in this planet! I love you Jerry!!! Keep writing amazing music

  • @gutekzpoligonu
    @gutekzpoligonu 3 місяці тому +45

    I almost broke my hand when I saw Jerry with Mr. Beato - this is How quick I hit the link!

  • @wetsand7379
    @wetsand7379 23 дні тому +1

    Jerry Cantrell is my favorite guitarist. Appreciate this interview!

  • @brooksanderson1791
    @brooksanderson1791 3 місяці тому +33

    16:20, watching two old guys head-bang warms my heart.

    • @MLCrow
      @MLCrow 5 днів тому

      They are not old, they are differently young 😝

  • @pmaloney666
    @pmaloney666 3 місяці тому +44

    absolutely love Jerry's solo stuff.

  • @chrisc4264
    @chrisc4264 3 місяці тому +13

    Jerry Cantrell is such a great musician but he's an even better guy it seems by all accounts. Thank you Rick for this interview.

  • @bettastorms1462
    @bettastorms1462 3 місяці тому +7

    I miss living in Seattle. It was a great time back in the day. Lots of great music.