On this episode, Scott sits down with the influential and dynamic guitarist who helped shape the sound of the ‘90s — in his second time on Lipps Service — Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains! Jerry shares some behind-the-scenes details from recording his new album, I Want Blood, including exploring spoken word and finding new avenues for creative processes. Later on, the two get into the early days of Alice in Chains, how Jerry met Layne Staley, and the recording process of Jar of Flies. Beyond Jerry’s early career, they discuss Jerry’s touring with Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde, being friends with Eddie Van Halen, and writing music with Chris Cornell. The episode wraps up with Jerry listing his favorite films, albums, and underrated bands. Tune in for this insightful interview with the one and only Jerry Cantrell!
CREDITS (Instagram handles)
Host @ScottLipps
Edited by @toastycakes
Music by @Robby_hoff
Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Catching up
01:40 - Touring with Zakk Wylde and Ozzy Osbourne
03:19 - Eddie Van Halen stories
06:22 - Writing “Nutshell”
08:27 - 'Jar of Flies'
11:20 - Writing with Chris Cornell
12:48 - Features on the new album
14:50 - Camaraderie in Seattle
16:26 - Grunge
17:14 - Getting back to solo music
20:19 - Early music inspirations
22:28 - Meeting Layne Staley
28:13 - Finding the Alice sound
31:54 - Nirvana and the scene
33:45 - Story behind “Rooster”
38:00 - Revisiting records
39:26 - Writing songs
45:38 - Finding his voice
49:31 - Economics
54:09 - Favorite albums
55:26 - Top 5 films
57:25 - Underrated bands
58:28 - Upcoming tours and cities