Jerry Cantrell

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Full Name
Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr.
Born
March 18th, 1966
Height
6ft 2in
Hometown
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $35 million
Family
Jerry Cantrell was born in Tacoma, Washington, to Gloria Jean Krumpos and Jerry Fulton Cantrell Sr., a US Army veteran. Following his parents' divorce, Cantrell was raised primarily by his mother. His experiences growing up in Washington state and his relationship with his father became recurring themes in his songwriting.
Years Active
1987–present
Bands
Alice in Chains, Cardboard Vampyres, Circus of Power
Top Tracks
'Rooster', 'Would?', 'Man in the Box', 'No Excuses', 'Brighten'
Top Albums
Dirt, Jar of Flies, Facelift, Boggy Depot, Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2
Records Sold
More than 30 million
Fun Facts
Jerry Cantrell wrote 'Rooster' as a tribute to his father, a Vietnam War veteran whose nickname inspired the song's title. Cantrell's signature guitar style combines heavy metal riffing with blues influences and vocal harmonies, helping define the sound of grunge alongside Alice in Chains. In addition to his work with Alice in Chains, Cantrell has collaborated with artists including Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Heart, Pantera, Deftones and Pearl Jam.
Related Artists
Alice in Chains, Layne Staley, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots

Jerry Cantrell is an American musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist best known as the founder, lead guitarist and principal songwriter of Alice in Chains.

Widely regarded as one of the defining guitarists of the grunge movement, Cantrell helped shape the band’s distinctive sound through his heavy, melodic riffs, intricate harmonised guitar work and emotionally introspective songwriting. Alongside vocalist Layne Staley, he wrote and recorded landmark albums including Facelift, Dirt, Jar of Flies and Alice in Chains, before continuing with the band following its reunion in 2005.

Cantrell has also enjoyed a successful solo career with albums such as Boggy Depot, Degradation Trip, Brighten and I Want Blood. His influence extends far beyond grunge, inspiring generations of rock and metal guitarists.

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Jerry Cantrell is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter best known as the founder, lead guitarist and principal songwriter of Alice in Chains, as well as for his acclaimed solo career.
Dirt is widely regarded as Jerry Cantrell's defining work with Alice in Chains, while Jar of Flies, Facelift, Boggy Depot and Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2 are also considered among his finest releases.
Jerry Cantrell wrote or co-wrote many of Alice in Chains' best-known songs, including 'Rooster', 'Would?', 'Man in the Box', 'No Excuses', 'Them Bones', 'Down in a Hole' and 'Heaven Beside You'.
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