Without AIC, the hall of fame will turn into the hall of shame.

Posted by Someone on Wednesday, 01/16/2013 @ 04:40am

They are one of the greatest rock bands of all-time, and there is going to be a significant effort to get them in there. But, I don't know if the types who vote on these things respect AIC enough. But, Sabbath, Skynyrd, GNR (on the first ballot), and a few others all snuck in, so AIC deserves to be in their company, no questions asked. Can't wait to hear The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here!

Posted by Sunking278 on Wednesday, 04/24/2013 @ 04:01am

One of the greatest bands of all time.... Still no one that replicates AIC! RIP Layne!!!

Posted by firefly on Sunday, 07/14/2013 @ 01:23am

Alice In Chains has always been one of my FAV bands. I think they have many things working in their favor for RRHOF.

I think they have great Innovation with the Staley-Cantrell double vocals which could change even from verse to verse. The outstanding Jar Of Flies & SAP mini CDs shows their acoustical talents & songwriting ability.

Alice In Chains will remain visible linked with Seattle greats Nirvana,Pearl Jam who will most likely be 1st ballot RRHOFers.

Throw in the outstanding comeback CD & Alice In Chains is definitely Hall worthy. I find myself humming Your Decision a few times a week. KING

Posted by KING on Friday, 01/24/2014 @ 14:43pm

Since they innovate Nu-Metal how about Doom Metal?

Posted by Ginno on Friday, 02/7/2014 @ 07:07am

If Madonna is in the HOF than AIC should totaly be in! Madonna is not even rock!WTH were they thinking! r.i.p Layne & Mike

Posted by Rob on Saturday, 02/15/2014 @ 03:56am

Nirvana is being inducted in april of this year. So im guessing by 2015 or 2016 Alice in Chains will get their chance to be in the Hall of fame. They are very inspirational. I listend to 100s bands and their is no other band like Alice in Chains. Man in the box is a masterpiece. That song alone shows the power of Layne's voice. My opinion best metal song of the 90s. R.I.P. Lanye Staley, Mike Starr, and Kurt Cobain. Your music changed my life.

Posted by SoAd x Nirvana on Saturday, 02/15/2014 @ 04:28am

No other human being has, or ever will, possess a voice quite like the legendary Layne Thomas Staley. I believe he has never got the right amount of recognition for his incredible talent, and to have Alice In Chains inducted would be one of the best ways possible to show the world's love and respect for the music and inspiration he has left behind. From time to time, I bow my head and thank god for blessing the world with such an enchanting soul who's simple, yet so powerful words are enough to keep me going when I feel as if nothing else could. R.I.P Layne & Mike.

Posted by LayneLivesOn on Friday, 03/21/2014 @ 23:08pm

Layne Staley
Mike Starr
Sean Kinney
Jerry Cantrell
the influence they had on just about every new band, at that time, was undeniable. they were extremely original. people still get confused trying to catagorize them. i believe they helped change music history forever. definitely hall of famers.
r.i.p. mike & layne <3

Posted by seattle sister on Wednesday, 03/26/2014 @ 03:08am

How about just asking the other 90's Seattle Band members if they think Alice In Chains deserves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame....they have all said at one time or another that AIC should have received Grammy's and other acknowledgments of their musical body of work all along...this was actually evidenced by an award given to SoundGarden where it was said by the recipient that Alice In Chains should be up there getting the award instead!! Check it out - it's on tape! They deserve what has long been denied them...do the right thing NOW!!

They are still playing 'live' around the world, with huge audiences turning out...and now playing to a second generation of rockers....they are proud men who play their hearts out for their fans - so step up and do the right thing NOW!!

Hey Seattle - start the ball rolling - We Are All 4 Alice. Let's do it!

Posted by YoMomma on Wednesday, 03/26/2014 @ 21:55pm

AiC? As far as influence goes, any band in the sludge metal and the post-grunge genre have no doubt been influenced by them.

Originality: I have yet to hear anyone sound quite like Staley, and Jerry's guitar creativity and his song writing abilities, in my opinion, have yet to be met since he began.

Quality of music: In my opinion, they have a very wide range of music, everything from "We Die Young", to "Nutshell", and still to "Voices". Each very different from one another, but each one of them is truly great and expresses fantastic emotion.

Were they the best of their genre? In Alternative Metal, I don't see a lot of competition.
Were they awesome live? From everything I've heard, and from personal experience, heck yeah!
Should they be inducted? Yeah, but probably once the Hall wraps their mind around the fact that Iron Maiden, SRV, and Soundgarden.

Posted by Democracy on Monday, 05/19/2014 @ 15:15pm

Its sad that Layne is gone. Such a great man with amazing talent. Music today is lost without you. I miss you Layne. May you rest in peace my brother.

Posted by PUNKrocker87 on Thursday, 05/22/2014 @ 21:49pm

Alice is by far one of the best bands of the 90s..and undoubtedly the best vocalist there is/was...Layne.. They are also completely underrated..and ignored. That is a tragedy..but introducing upcoming generations to their music is a job all who love them must do. My 9 yo grandson knows about Alice and loves Laynes voice..keeping them alive and heard...

Posted by cn on Friday, 05/30/2014 @ 16:24pm

Induct aic and Layne Staley, they are so deserving and have saved so many souls with their music and lyrics

Posted by Janet Ward on Sunday, 06/1/2014 @ 15:23pm

Induct aic and Layne Staley, they are so deserving and have saved so many souls with their music and lyrics

Posted by Janet Ward on Sunday, 06/1/2014 @ 15:23pm

Induct aic and Layne Staley, they are so deserving and have saved so many souls with their music and lyrics

Posted by Janet Ward on Sunday, 06/1/2014 @ 15:25pm

Induct aic and Layne Staley, they are so deserving and have saved so many souls with their music and lyrics

Posted by Janet Ward on Sunday, 06/1/2014 @ 15:25pm

Aic and Layne Staley deserve this so much! They have saved so many lives with their music and lyrics. I know they saved me.

Posted by Janet Ward on Monday, 06/2/2014 @ 20:09pm

Aic and Layne Staley deserve this so much! They have saved so many lives with their music and lyrics. I know they saved me.

Posted by Janet Ward on Monday, 06/2/2014 @ 20:09pm

plain and simple-

ABOUT TIME, yes!!


of course they deserve it! more than ever. they really changed and influenced music in general together.. they deserve it, layne deserves it.

Posted by ja on Thursday, 06/19/2014 @ 10:32am

Absolutelly YES!!!!

Posted by BulmaPunkRocker on Sunday, 07/6/2014 @ 23:51pm

Alice in Chains deserves to be in the Hall. Every album they made had some absolute gems of music on it.

Posted by Rita on Wednesday, 07/23/2014 @ 09:01am

RIP, Rick Parashar

Posted by Aaron O'Donnell on Sunday, 08/17/2014 @ 14:14pm

When my musically inclined nephew asked me what the 90's were like, I dug out the Dirt album and JoF LP. They perfectly capture the mood of a generation. Who would have thought that songs about opiate detoxing would be so transcendent? Those of you who doubt must have only heard Would and Man in the Box. They are the 90's and should be in. RIP Layne

Posted by Early on Thursday, 12/4/2014 @ 13:49pm

Black Gives Way To Blue isn't even close to being "essential" AIC. Jar of Flies or their self-titled disc from 1996 are far more important.

Posted by Joe Cogan on Thursday, 04/16/2015 @ 12:48pm

It would be wonderful if Alice In Chains make RRHOF first time eligible. Would be a nice headliner although Smashing Pumpkins or Mariah Carey could be 1 of the 1st time eligibles chosen. Nothing can really be said about Alice In Chains that already has been said. Layne Staley was a vocalist of the highest order. Songs like Don't Follow, Man In The Box, Rooster show his brilliant range. Jerry Cantrell boosts Alice In Chains to RRHOF. His great singing song writing and guitar playing as well as bringing back the band after Layne's death demonstrate his many talents. Alice In Chains one of the best groups I have heard. A KING salute to Alice In Chains and RRHOF soon. KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 05/12/2015 @ 22:28pm

Alice in Chains must be inducted in to the RRHOF. I can not think of a single reason to justify not having them in the Hall. Layne's vocals, that driving, powerful, punch you in your mouth sound, and what incredible harmonies. Layne and Jerry are like the Simon And Garfunkel of grunge. Their voices matched perfectly. And then the way they were able to bring it down, so far down. When listening you feel the pain, rage. and sorrow that the Alice in Chains produced with that sound , that incredible sound. Vote Them In.

Posted by August on Saturday, 05/30/2015 @ 23:34pm

AUGUST

You are right about Alice In Chains. They really were one of the greats. You could feel Layne's power and his pain in the songs. I've never heard anything like Man In The Box before or since. Alice In Chains made so many classic songs...Tough to pick a FAV. Probably 3 of my FAV Sea Of Sorrow, Down In A Hole, Heaven Beside You. I'll add Your Decision to the list. Loved the Sap & Jar Of Flies EPs.

Trying to get Duran Duran nominated this year and Moody Blues. Will make more of a push for Def Leppard and Alice In Chains in 2016. No doubt Alice In Chains will be inducted next 5 years. Pearl Jam like Nirvana will be 1st ballot in 2016-2017. Then, it should be Alice In Chains turn. KING

Posted by KING on Sunday, 06/28/2015 @ 23:52pm

I really don't think Roch and Roll Hall of Fame should just put all of these names of musicians who are not important in music industry. I do believe ALICE IN CHAINS deserve to be inducted not only because they sold millions of records, but also because of the quality of musicians AIC members are, and in this case Layne was. You will never find that powerful voice and lyrics anywhere, there was only one Layne Staley, please consider all these facts to be inducted, not only because you had a one hit wonder, and then it should be considered to be inducted, such a big mistake for the music industry.

Posted by Gissela on Friday, 09/18/2015 @ 12:26pm

Although their influence is felt throughout alt-metal (Godsmack, Disturbed, Earshot, Breaking Benjamin, countless others), the voters for the Hall of Fame will see AIC, along with Soundgarden as a secondary band behind Nirvana and Pearl Jam. I fully support the idea of AIC making it into the HOF, if only for their sheer innovative songwriting. Minor chord progressions, unusual vocal harmonies, difficult lyrical subject matter, Layne's amazing voice, Cantrell's underrated guitar skills, and a solid bottom end for nearly three decades. Even DuVall kills as a singer, handling Staley's parts with aplomb on live performances. As much as it pains me to say it, though, it's unlikely.

Posted by Kwietman on Thursday, 02/25/2016 @ 07:42am

Im Suprised that people think AiC is grunge forefather. Aic is a combination of genres put into one band, Folk, post punk, punk, funk metal, heavy metal, doom metal, grunge, indie, country, jazz and blues. They are one of the greatest bands of all time imo, but they are not forefathers or revolutionaries (well, you can call them one of the godfathers of sludge, alongside Celtic Frost, Neurosis, Die Kreuzen, The Melvins, Carnivore and Acid Bath) But yes, they should be in the Hall of Fame.

Posted by Joaquin Regala on Wednesday, 03/30/2016 @ 09:48am

I have been a HUGE fan of the Beatles and John Lennon since I was a teenager, so I never thought there could ever be another group of such talented musicians/lyricists. In my opinion, Alice In Chains is the greatest band since the Beatles. Hopefully, someday they will be recognized for their contributions to music history, not just rock history.

Posted by Maura on Sunday, 07/17/2016 @ 12:58pm

AIC kicks ass even after hardship the group kept it going and that's what it's all about 🤘🍻

Posted by Ian on Saturday, 07/1/2017 @ 04:50am

Black Gives Way To Blue

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/16/2018 @ 11:14am

Your Decision should be an essential song. I think Cantrell leading Alice in Chains post Staley's death puts them over the top. Not many groups could lose a talent like Layne and continue to march on with success. It's amazing how many great songs AIC made like STP when you start mentally listing them. HOF 2020 or 2021 seems about right. KING

Posted by KING on Wednesday, 01/17/2018 @ 07:42am

Jerry Cantrell on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

http://www.alternativenation.net/alice-in-chains-react-rock-hall-of-fame-snub/

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 05/14/2018 @ 13:59pm

Alice in chains is one of the greatest bands of the 90s. They are right up there with nirvana. So they deserve to be inducted into the rock of hall of fame. Jerry's writing and magical fingers on his guitar and layne's voice. They put out multiple amazing albums. And are still going. Even without layne, Jerry is still keeping chains alive. They need to be inducted.

Posted by Kari on Saturday, 06/23/2018 @ 22:57pm

List of members from Alice In Chains

CURRENT:

Jerry Cantrell - Vocals and lead/rhythm guitar
Sean Kinney - Drums
Mike Inez - Bass
William DuVall - Vocals and lead/rhythm guitar

FORMER:

Layne Staley (Deceased) - Lead vocals and rhythm guitar
Mike Starr (Deceased) - Bass

Yep, all six of them will get in at some point; they’ll have no problems with the Hall’s membership requirements.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 07/19/2018 @ 16:40pm

Obviously Chains was very popular in it's heyday with Facelift and Dirt. With how influential they were and how well they sold commercially at that time should get them in alone. But the fact that they had to deal with Layne dying yet years later deciding to continue on and still be successful should only cement their name in the hall of fame. All of the members should be inducted in especially William who took the hard part of replacing a beloved singer and taking a lot of heat for it.

Posted by Andrew on Thursday, 01/17/2019 @ 07:45am

Agree, Andrew. Replacement for Layne too. That's a tough job & he has excelled, IMO.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 01/17/2019 @ 16:13pm

NO ONE could truly replace Layne, but I’m lovin’ the current incarnation of AIC.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/17/2019 @ 16:31pm

Alice In Chains on the Billboard 200

STUDIO ALBUMS

Facelift - #42
Dirt - #6
Alice In Chains - #1
Black Gives Way to Blue - #5
The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - #2
Rainier Fog - #12

LIVE ALBUMS

MTV Unplugged - #3
Live - #142

COMPILATION ALBUMS

Nothing Safe: Best of the Box - #20
Music Bank - #123
Greatest Hits - #112
The Essential Alice in Chains - #139

EXTENDED PLAYS

Jar of Flies - #1

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 03/27/2019 @ 18:02pm

The fact that Alice in Chains was snubbed for the first ballot while Pearl Jam and Nirvana weren't is disappointing, to say the least. They have been commercially successful and extremely influential. Not just that but they continued after tragically losing Layne yet they still managed to be successful. The entire band needs to be inducted in Layne, Jerry, Mike Starr, Sean and especially Mike Inez and William DuVall for replacing two members that were tragically lost.

Posted by Andrew on Tuesday, 08/20/2019 @ 16:31pm

ANDREW.
Yes, I agree Andrew. The Alice In Chains group 1 of my 2019 ballot 20. It just appears to be their time. Cantrell has continued the band after Layne's death and have delivered some quality songs. I like "Your Decision". I think the Jar Of Flies probably places them over the top. It showed their talent and was very successful. Cantrell also did 1 of the great tributes at RRHOF ceremony in honor of Chris Cornell. KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 08/20/2019 @ 19:14pm

There is a 3-year pattern for Grunge bands getting nominated for the Rock Hall and they are:

2014: Nirvana
2017: Pearl Jam
2020: Soundgarden

So I don't expect Alice In Chains to get their first nomination until 2023 at least.

Posted by richie on Saturday, 10/19/2019 @ 12:10pm

So, I am at the core, a Layne Staley fan first, AIC as a result of his presence. I think Layne should be inducted post-mortem, should have already been inducted years ago. For me the jury is still out on AIC, I'm trying to stop seeing Duvall as a mimic & take the band seriously again. It's a process.

Posted by KaJo on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 05:59am

Sadly. They will not be inducted. They didn't make the cut

Posted by Neko pop on Thursday, 04/2/2020 @ 13:49pm

Jerry Cantrell was at the ceremony in 2018, so I think they'll get in at some point once the Hall is done with a few bands from the 90's who have yet to be inducted.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 04/2/2020 @ 14:18pm

These are the songs AIC should play live once they get inducted at some point.

"Man In The Box"
"Would"
"No Excuse"

If room for extras

"Them Bones"
"Heaven Beside You"

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 05/22/2020 @ 15:38pm

Personally, I wanna see Alice In Chains perform Rooster once they get inducted into the Hall. And make no mistake, they will.

Posted by John Mangee on Friday, 05/22/2020 @ 16:05pm

Alice in Chains is the greatest and best band in the world!

Posted by Ali on Friday, 07/17/2020 @ 15:21pm

https://loudwire.com/jerry-cantrell-james-hetfield-rocks-godfather/

Jerry Cantrell: Why Metallica's James Hetfield Is 'The Godfather'

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 08/3/2020 @ 10:42am

I understand R&RHoF is a group of 24 or so people that decide who gets the nod and who does not. But, these 24 people need to let the fans decide who gets nominated and who gets in. I for one strongly believe AIC is influential in every aspect. Even when the band members where not producing as AIC, they were producing with other bands. To me AIC's Dirt was the best album ever made in the 90's. Perhaps the 24 people do not like looking in the mirror when they hear that album. Induct AIC and make Seattle Great Again (SGA)! AIC surpassed Nirvana or the Foo Fighters in originality and stability in today's rock stations, what the hell do the 24 listen to?

Posted by Sludge Factory on Wednesday, 02/10/2021 @ 13:13pm

AIC were and are amazing. Amazing vocals, Amazing harmonies, Amazing lyrics, Amazing musicians and should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are still relevant and their music stands the test time. Without AIC there would be no Pearl Jam, no SoundGarden and numerous other bands. AIC created and led the path that became grunge. Jerry Cantrell is considered a guitar god, Layne's voice was like no other, William's singing is amazing and every "Layne" part of lyrics he sings pays honour to Layne while trying not to replace or exceed him. Most bands would not survive the loss of their singer but the remaining AIC members were able to revive despite their loss. They still sell out their shows, their newer music is awesome.

Posted by Lisa on Sunday, 03/14/2021 @ 14:39pm

(Totally Real) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 nominee leak: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I3VQktoCF5E

Posted by ThatRandomRaichu on Sunday, 06/13/2021 @ 08:34am

The most important rock band to come out of an entire genre of music & they're STILL not in the RnR Hall of Shame? That's a travesty & just proves that the name of this establishment should be changed! Layne, Mike, Jerry, Sean, Mike, & William deserve to be in here!!! Make it happen. Their music is pivotal & they're still making quality music today!

Posted by Sonya on Saturday, 08/21/2021 @ 00:10am

They should be featured. Y'all have already done my explaining why.

Posted by IluvAIC on Wednesday, 09/15/2021 @ 06:30am

I love AIC. They are one of my favorite bands but Layne Staley voice is amazing such control. Can't nobody yell Yeah like him. I listen to him sing all day long. Please give AIC there flowers while they still living. Give Laynes parnets his also.Mike Star. Thank you.

Posted by Neci Jones on Sunday, 10/31/2021 @ 21:11pm

They should be in for the first 4 Albums & SAP alone!? Not to mention their continued success after? WTF!?

Posted by Tim on Tuesday, 12/28/2021 @ 18:19pm

Between Jerry Cantrell and Chris Cornell the best song writers of a generation

Posted by Derek on Saturday, 01/29/2022 @ 20:27pm

Alice In Chains will enter the Top 10 in voting on Future Rock Legends once Devo, Duran Duran, and Eminem are inducted.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/23/2022 @ 08:11am

Layne Staley is one of the best or is the best rocknroll / grunge singer in the world. Honor him. Thanks

Posted by Tribute2Layne on Saturday, 06/11/2022 @ 02:40am

PearlJam but no A. I. C. ? ?????
A bunch of old ass people vote for this stuff. So many great bands will never make it because of style/or lyrical content. Even though some of these bands changed music and influenced so many more. R. I. P. LAYNE

Posted by Nicholas B on Sunday, 10/9/2022 @ 08:05am

No mention of "Grind"

Posted by Alex Stockwell on Wednesday, 11/2/2022 @ 00:37am

Nirvana : check
Pearl Jam: check
Soundgarden: check
It's time..Alice in Chains MUST be inducted. Layne Staley, one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time. Jerry Cantrell, a master rock riff creator. Do the right thing, listen to Would, Heaven Beside You, Man in the Box..and tell me why this band doesn't deserve their place in the HOF

Posted by Darrell on Saturday, 11/26/2022 @ 22:11pm

One of my favorite bands of the 90s! An absolute must have for induction but they'll probably wait for after Soundgarden and Rage are inducted

Posted by Will M on Tuesday, 01/10/2023 @ 17:15pm

They've been eligible since 2016 and haven't been inducted? There are few bands out there that can rival the impact that AIC had. DONT JUST CONCIDER....INDUCT!!!!!

Posted by DOUGLAS OGAN on Friday, 03/10/2023 @ 19:50pm

HUGE Alice fan. These guys are the Black Sabbath of the 90's. There's nothing like Cantrell's guitars, Layne's unique voice and the way Jerry and Layne harmonize with each other. Facelift, Dirt, and Jar Of Flies are 3 of the best 90's rock albums. There isn't a bad song on any of those albums. They deserve the hall.

Posted by Henry on Sunday, 08/20/2023 @ 03:16am

Alice in Chains is LONG overdue to be inducted into the RRHOF!!! I was planning a trip, but I will not contribute as long as AIC is not in. Layne Staley is THE best singer with THE best voice- EVER!! How on Earth GnR is a contender over AIC is mind-blowing! Axel and his nasel-crap voice, is a joke! Please induct AIC this uear or next, so I can travel (rent a car and hotel room) and bring my daughter to one of the important places, here in the U.S. When AIC is in, we will make the trip!!

Posted by Mary Callozzo on Sunday, 09/3/2023 @ 22:04pm

Alice in Chains has influenced several bands that came after them. Many lead singers have also come forward and named Layne Staley as their influence to sing right after they heard his voice over the radio.

They were before their time and are "evergreen". Layne himself has made a huge impact on struggles with depression and has helped many people to overcome their own battles. Battles that are NOW recognized as a disease but was not recognized as such when Layne first wrote about personal despair in fact ridiculed back then.

Alice in Chains is one of the only bands that can sing and perform better 'live' than in the studio versions. Layne and Jerry wrote music poetically and made the listener feel their music and words. Layne's haunting and powerful voice added to the emotion that people relate to automatically.

They were Grammy nominated 11 times and were considered the Susan Lucci 'joke' of nominations never winning. The harmonies of Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell are unmatched and so outstanding that their voices become one. Layne had a voice himself that was so powerful yet could sound angelic and surprisingly beautiful just listen to all their catalog.
No one can sound like him nor imitate him as most other singers have the same voice that are easily duplicated over and over by other artists.

Alice in Chains does not have one song that sounds similar in fact their catalog ranges from hard hitting to beautifully sounding music. They are extremely versatile than most. They are the last of the 4 grunge Seattle artists to be considered and it's time to add them to the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame -- where they BELONG.

Posted by Aleena on Monday, 07/29/2024 @ 13:04pm