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#1. Why was the spelling “Alice N’ Chains” initially chosen instead of “Alice in Chains”?
The altered spelling was meant to soften the bondage connotations of the original name and appease parental concerns.
#2. What caused Facelift to finally gain commercial momentum?
Regular daytime rotation on MTV was the turning point for Facelift’s sales.
#3. Facelift became the first Seattle grunge album to achieve what milestone?
It was the first grunge album from Seattle to be certified gold.
#4. Which song featured vocals credited to the fictional group “Alice Mudgarden”?
The song featured members of Alice in Chains, Mudhoney, and Soundgarden, credited as “Alice Mudgarden.”
#5. Which album marked Alice in Chains’ darkest lyrical exploration of addiction?
Six of the album’s thirteen songs directly deal with addiction, making it their most thematically dark release.
#6. Where did Mike Inez play his first show with Alice in Chains?
His debut performance took place in London on January 27, 1993.
#7. Which song debuted during MTV Unplugged?
The song was introduced live during the acoustic set.
#8. Where did Alice in Chains record Black Gives Way to Blue?
The album was recorded at Studio 606 in Los Angeles with producer Nick Raskulinecz.
#9. Which song was released first digitally but was NOT the album’s official radio single?
It was released digitally and gained radio airplay before being officially designated a single.
#10. What was the Blackdiamondskye Tour named after?
It merged Black Gives Way to Blue, Diamond Eyes, and Crack the Skye.
#11. Where was Mike Starr found dead in 2011?
He was found dead at his home in Salt Lake City at age 44.
#12. Which song originated from a riff Cantrell recorded into his phone during recovery?
Cantrell sang the riff into his phone while wearing a sling.
#13. Which mockumentary was released to promote The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here?
The Funny or Die mockumentary featured band members playing fictional musicians.
#14. What Grammy nomination did The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here receive?
The nomination came in 2014.
#15. Which major sporting event did Alice in Chains perform at in 2015?
They performed at halftime between the Seahawks and Packers.
#16. Which Rush song did Alice in Chains cover in 2016?
The cover appeared on the 40th anniversary release of 2112.
