Jerry Cantrell

Alice in Chains Guitarist and Vocalist

Jerry Cantrell is an American musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and main songwriter for the rock band Alice in Chains. Born on March 18, 1966, in Tacoma, Washington, Cantrell's career took off in the late 1980s when he formed Alice in Chains with vocalist Layne Staley. The band became one of the most notable groups from the Seattle grunge scene, achieving widespread acclaim with albums like "Facelift," "Dirt," and "Jar of Flies." In addition to his work with Alice in Chains, Jerry Cantrell embarked on a solo career and released his debut album "Boggy Depot" in 1998. His solo work continued with the ambitious project "Degradation Trip," which was initially released as a single album in 2002 and later reissued as an expanded two-volume set, "Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2," that same year. Cantrell's style is marked by his distinctive guitar playing, evocative songwriting, and haunting vocal harmonies. He remains an influential figure in rock music and continues to contribute to its evolution both as a solo artist and with Alice in Chains.