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Alice in Chains Alice in Chains is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney,[1] who recruited bassist Mike Starr[1] and lead vocalist Layne Staley.[1][2][3] Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993.[4] After Staley's death in 2002, William DuVall joined in 2006 as co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. The band took its name from Staley's previous group, the glam metal band Alice N' Chains.[5][2]