Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Found Dead
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Topic: Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Found Dead
Posted By: Stooge
Subject: Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Found Dead
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2011 at 2:38pm
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Found Dead
- Mar. 8, 2011 http://www.tmz.com/2011/03/08/mike-starr-alice-in-chains-bassist-celebrity-rehab-dead-salt-lake-city-utah-felony-possession-painkiller/" rel="nofollow - TMZ.com reports that former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr died in Utah. Starr's body was found in a Salt Lake City home today. Cops say they were called to the house at 1:42 p.m. Police do not suspect foul play. Starr was 44 years old. Mike's dad tells TMZ.com, "It's a terrible shock and tragedy." Starr was arrested last month for felony possession of a controlled substance. Salt Lake City police said he had several painkillers on him when he was arrested. Starr was featured as a cast member of the third season of the VH1 reality series "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew". Hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, the season consisted of eight episodes that followed the real-life experiences of celebrity patients undergoing detoxification and treatment at the Pasadena Recovery Center. Starr, a founding member of ALICE IN CHAINS, had been in legal trouble before in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. His past charges include DUI, reckless driving, and various drug charges. Back in April 1994, Starr was sentenced to 30 days in the Houston jail for misdemeanor drug possession. Starr was arrested at Houston's Intercontinental Airport while trying to check in for a flight to Los Angeles with a suitcase he had stolen from the baggage claim area. Authorities searched him and found he was carrying marijuana. Starr's February 17, 2011 mug shot (courtesy of Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office)
This is from a few days ago, but I just learned of this now. He apparently had a rough time after his years with AIC. RIP ------------- https://armchairmaestro.com/" rel="nofollow - My Music Blog |
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Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2011 at 2:47pm
Sometimes drugs can really mess people up. Sad news.
It seems the early incarnation of Alice in Chains fueled each others bad drug habits. ------------- http://www.lyngby-boldklub.dk/" rel="nofollow - Forever TRUE - Forever BLUE! https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2011 at 5:26pm
Definitely a shame. Drugs really can often lead to bad news.  R.I.P. ------------- Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
Posted By: Prog Geo
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2011 at 6:29pm
Exactly! ------------- Inexistence is the true normality. |
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Date Posted: 11 Mar 2011 at 12:15am
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Posted By: Metal 4 the Main
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2011 at 9:40am
| I think the frame of mind that produces unique music has a weakness for drugs and their effects. Shame |
Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2011 at 10:17am
That's definitely true in some cases, notably with jazz innovators Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. Then again, there are other artists, like Frank Zappa, who were very much anti-drugs and would never touch the stuff. ------------- https://armchairmaestro.com/" rel="nofollow - My Music Blog |