Grammy-Nominated Guitarist, Music Producer & Songwriter; Lead Singer & Founder of Alice in Chains

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jerry Cantrell Biography

Jerry Cantrell is prominently recognized as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and main songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains. He has also established himself as a solo artist with albums such as "Boggy Depot" (1998), "Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2" (2002), "Brighten" (2021), and "I Want Blood" (2024). Cantrell's contribution to the music industry was acknowledged by Metal Hammer in 2006 when he was named "Riff Lord." Furthermore, Guitar World Magazine acknowledged his talent for guitar playing by ranking him 38th in their "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time" list in 2004, and 37th in their "Greatest Guitar Player of All Time" list in 2012. His guitar solo in "Man in the Box" was ranked No. 77 in Guitar World's "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" in 2008.

Over the years, Cantrell's work with Alice in Chains has merited nine Grammy Award nominations. Additionally, he has contributed to soundtracks for films such as "The Cable Guy" (1996), "John Wick: Chapter 2" (2017), and "Dark Nights: Metal" (2018). Cantrell's presence in the film industry extends beyond his music contributions, having made cameo appearances in films like "Jerry Maguire" (1996), "Rock Slyde" (2009), "Deadwood: The Movie" (2019), and "Sinners" (2025). Alice in Chains was signed to Columbia Records on September 11, 1989, and was selected as the opening act for Guns N' Roses during their 2016 reunion tour. As a testament to their success, Alice in Chains has sold over 20 million records worldwide, with over 14 million in the US.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/03/2025.

Jerry Cantrell Videos

Jerry Cantrell on meeting Layne Staley, forming Alice In Chains

Jerry Cantrell on meeting Layne Staley, forming Alice In Chains

Watch Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains tell the full story of how he met Layne Staley and how Alice In Chains was formed, and how Layne ALMOST never...

Jerry Cantrell & Tyler Bates interview

Jerry Cantrell & Tyler Bates interview

Off the Record with Jerry Cantrell | American Songwriter

Off the Record with Jerry Cantrell | American Songwriter

Jerry Cantrell joins American Songwriter's Joe Vitagliano for this exclusive interview in Nashville to chat about Alice in Chains and his new solo...

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