<Tr> <Th> Past members </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Layne Staley </Li> <Li> Mike Starr </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> Layne Staley </Li> <Li> Mike Starr </Li> </Ul> <P> Alice in Chains is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley . Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993 . After Staley's death in 2002, William DuVall joined in 2006 as co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist . The band took its name from Staley's previous group, the glam metal band Alice N' Chains . </P> <P> Although widely associated with grunge music, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal elements . Alice in Chains has released six studio albums, three EPs, three live albums, four compilations, two DVDs, 31 music videos and 31 singles . The band is known for its distinctive vocal style, which often included harmonized vocals between Staley and Cantrell (and later Cantrell and William DuVall). Cantrell started to sing lead vocals on the 1992 acoustic EP Sap, and his role grew in the following albums, making Alice in Chains a two - vocal band . </P>

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