Mike Starr, Alice in Chains bassist and 'Celebrity Rehab' alum from 2009, was found dead on Tuesday. [12] The song premiered on radio during Starr's last interview, which was for Dr. Drew Pinsky's show Loveline aired on February 16, 2010. He eventually died of an overdose of heroin and cocaine in 2002 while living as a virtual recluse. On TV. In early June of 2009, I had been assigned to write an article on Dr. Drew Pinsky and spent a few days at the Pasadena Recovery Center to observe Celebrity Rehab as it was shooting its third season. Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness, he wrote. It was just a difference in priorities, lead singer Layne Staley told Rolling Stone in 1994. The two will continue to share custody of Phoebe Bridgers. The song was featured on Alice in Chains' 2018 album, Rainier Fog. But neither death would have, or should have, surprised anyone. This is not the first death Alice in Chains has had to face in the past decade. While its unclear how this particular reality will affect the shows tenability and ratings, even obituary headlines seemed to recognize the milestone, identifying the deceased as Celeb Rehab Rocker or of Alice in Chains/Celebrity Rehab, epithets reflecting Starrs dual role in public life during his last two years alive. The interview ended with Starr apologizing to McCallum for not calling 911. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding bassist Mike Starr's death. Find an Obituary. Thursday night, at the end of VH1 Newss hour-long special Charlie Sheen: Winning or Losing It? For her, comedy is all about putting on a show and being absolutely disgusting. The bassist Mike Starr passed away at age 44, this age of death has to be considered premature.What was the cause of death? According to Starr, both Staley and Kurt Cobain gave him shots of heroin one night on tour. Prato, Greg. Tall and burly with a deep voice, Starr often performs as mobsters, police officers, blue-collar workers or tough guys. His subsequent stint staying in a sober living environment was then documented on the spinoff Sober House. And I get the sense none of them would have been quite so wounded by indignity as Starr seemed to be when I saw him. Born in Copper Cliff, Ontario, Starr was an alderman for the Oshawa City Council from . Your family misses you so much. Since then, Cantrell has always paid tribute to Staley and Starr before performing "Nutshell" at concerts. After having seen Starr and others endure some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives over hours of raw, unedited live feed, I cant say Im finding Sheen Season such a blast. Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr, who appeared on season 3 of the VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab, was found dead in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, according to reports. Love, Liz, Jess, Sam We love you, grandpa! The addiction literally starts up right where the person left off. ", TMZ, which broke the news of Starr's death, quoted his father as saying, "It's a terrible shock and tragedy.". April 2009. We might never know who was telling the truth now that both musicians are deceased, but it might be pretty hypocritical for Staley to fire anyone for their drug use. Prato, Greg. Not long after the staff informed Starr of this meeting, he gave what was probably his most memorable on-camera performance: He got up and began an ominous, silent, relentless patrol through the facilities, armored in a black leather jacket with black sunglasses perched atop his bandanna-encased head, headphones audibly blasting him into oblivion, and his slitted, unseeing eyes like a Great Whites. Obituary. Starrs former bandmates, Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney, released a statement which read: Jerry and Sean are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy and the privacy of Mikes family during this difficult time. 2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. An autopsy is scheduled to take place Wednesday. on the soundtrack of the grunge movie "Singles" in the summer of 1992, Columbia began marketing AIC to both metal and alternative fans, which greatly increased the group's fanbase. [15][16], In April 1994, Starr was arrested for drug possession at Houston's Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. Starr had been gone from the group for nearly two decades already, reportedly fired for his inability to manage his own drug habits. Michael Christopher Starr (April 4, 1966 March 8, 2011)[1][2] was an American musician best known as the original bassist for the rock band Alice in Chains, with which he played from the band's formation in 1987 until January 1993. Starr still blamed himself for Staley's death. Terms of Service apply. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! Why a Charlie Sheen Reality Show Is and Isnt a TV Third Rail. "The first thing to understand about alcoholism and addiction is that it's similar to other chronic illnesses, like heart disease or diabetes. Layne would recall that meeting telling an interviewer when i met mike starr he was on a honda motorcycle in his bathrobe and sunglasses. Shawn Josephson says. Cantrell wanted to form a new band and his roommate, Layne Staley, gave him the phone number of Melinda Starr, the girlfriend of drummer Sean Kinney, so that Cantrell could talk to him. Other songs, such as "Sea of Sorrow" and "Bleed the Freak," set out the template for Staley's emerging creative voice: a morbidly disaffected social outcast fighting to survive in mainstream society. Add a Memory. Shes so much happier now that shes undead. The biggest problem by far was Mike StSources:Alice in Chains The Untold Story, Book David De SolaGrunge Is Dead, Book, Greg PratoEverybody Loves Our Town, Book, Mark Yarm The medical examiner's office will likely conduct an autopsy on Wednesday, but the results of toxicology tests could take up to two months. Mike Starr, the original bassist in Alice In Chains who recently appeared on VH1's Celebrity Rehab, died March 8th in Salt Lake City of unknown causes. Four New Reveals From the Letter That Fired Charlie Sheen, The Argument Youre Having With Yourself About Charlie Sheen, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I wouldnt have just walked out the door., Starrs appearance on the VH1 reality show rankled his former bandmates. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or other drugs, please visit NCADD's website for information on how to get help. Shawn Josephson says o Work on this signature model had begun before Starr's passing, and was resumed later after his family had reached out to continue it. Within a year, as Rolling Stone pointed out, Starr was arrested for stealing luggage at a Houston airport. The drugs were continuing to take a toll on Starr until he was given a chance to sober up and get his life back on track in front of reality TV junkies everywhere with the third season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab. Starr Michael Starr Feb. 9, 1956 - Sept. 6, 2019 Dad, Three years without you has been three years too long. He was 44. Their song "Leather Warrior" appeared on Northwest Metalfest, a compilation album featuring various metal acts released in 1984 by Seattle label Ground Zero Records. Shawn Josephson. (VH1). SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. The project was cut short by Gillen's death in 1993. Starr stated that Staley called after him as he left: "Not like this, don't leave like this". SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. So very sad. He was arrested in Salt Lake City three weeks ago on an outstanding warrant related to an earlier drugs charge, and was also carrying unauthorized prescription medications. He was a regular cast member on The Young and the Restless and Ed, and made appearances in the films Dumb and Dumber and Billy Bathgate . [5] Kinney called Starr and a few days later he jammed with him and Cantrell at the Music Bank. Thanks to the smash success of Nirvana's Nevermind and the inclusion of the AIC song "Would?" It could have something to do with lead singers overshadowing the rest of their bands, or it could be because he'd already been kicked from the band when it happened. His life story provided a steady supply of one-liners: Heres a guy who managed to get himself kicked out of Alice in Chains for drugs; a guy who walks around with earphones blasting nothing but Alice in Chains songs; a guy who, word is, now plays in an Alice in Chains cover band playing for, like, 82 people a show, a crew member marveled as Starr sat in one screen, seemingly staring right through the camera at the peanut gallery running the show. But, one this is certain, original Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr's death was no less tragic than Staley's. We will remember him forever. Starr battled drug addiction for years and recently appeared on VH1's 'Celebrity Rehab' and 'Sober House'. Mike Starr, former bassist for Alice in Chainsand 2009"Celebrity Rehab"alum, was found dead at the age of 44 Tuesday afternoon at his Salt Lake City home. If it causes problems for your relationship, your health, or you get arrested and you continue to drink or use, it's time to get to somebody who is both trained and successfully experienced in dealing with alcoholism and addiction.". p. 218. "Grunge is Dead:The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music." When Alice N Chains fizzled out, Staley joined forces with Cantrell, who brought along his bandmates from the glam act Diamond Lie, drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Starr. The album produced a bona fide hit with a song that bore the band's soon-to-be hallmark music signature, "Man in the Box." Dr. Drew Pinsky, the host of Celebrity Rehab, responded to Starr's death with a note on Twitter that read . Starr was possibly the last person to see Staley alive, and admitted to feeling deep guilt about not calling 911 after a sick Staley had warned him against it. But as Mike Starr has shown, the reality behind this reality narrative is usually a much longer, downward arc, with few twists and turns, and a very predictable ending. In the presence of this man, with whom he had smoked crack and shot heroin for many years, Starr, the brooding, ursine figure who had just menaced the entire facility, quickly, and quite audibly, became a child. ", Meanwhile, Starr's father told TMZ that his son's death was "a terrible shock and tragedy.". In the butt. the keyword there is that he seems to be OK," Lindsey explained. Our prayers are with his family. 2023 Vox Media, LLC. Who knows? As the crew steered coverage of the unfolding events, they gave the kind of running commentary any sleep-deprived surveillance team does sometime after their 36th hour in front of a screen. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home. The seeds of the group were formed in 1986, when a then-teenage Staley quit his first group, Sleeze, and formed a new band, Alice N Chains, which followed the lead of a number of other Seattle bands at the time in mixing up the gender-bending look and sound of glam metal with the more hard-hitting sound of speed-metal acts such as Slayer. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. By far, the saddest moment I saw during Starrs time at the PRC was when, after his on-camera benzo shot, he finally did sit down for that meeting with his father, a rangy, ruggedly handsome career junkie of some 60-odd years, who seemed to show genuine concern for his son. Mike was ready to go home. Starr later claimed that he was fired due to his drug addiction. Staley became a recluse, rarely seen or heard from until news of his death emerged in early April 2002, when he was found dead of an overdose of cocaine and heroin at the age of 34, almost eight years to the day after Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain's suicide. But, of course, it's not really the doctors who are to blame; it's the disease of addiction. Biography - A Short Wiki. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Tragic Death Of Alice In Chains' Mike Starr. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, youll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. 6-Down, Five Letters: Round pink video-game protagonist. Their thoughts & prayers are with Mikes family., Dr. Drew Pinsky, the host of Celebrity Rehab, responded to Starrs death with a note on Twitter that read: Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness. "[Many people] tend to approach the issue from a commonsense perspective, and common sense says: 'If I haven't drank or used for six months or more, I should be able to go back and use a little bit like a regular person does,' " Lindsey said. Why wasn't his treatment, documented on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" and "Sober House," a success? His decomposed body was found in a Seattle apartment in April 2002. I wanna let you guys know ive done a whole video on Alice in Chains glam metal days. "For somebody who has become physically and emotionally addicted, stopping and staying stopped is the hardest thing in the world to do. The report maintains that Starr was using the drugs as part of his effort to stay clean and had been "doing a pretty good job. They got together for their first live show in three years for MTV's "Unplugged" in April 1996, an intense performance that was released on CD in July 1996. [5][7] Eventually, Staley quit the other bands he was performing with at that time and joined their band on a full-time basis. [22][23], Starr was convicted of felony drug possession in 2003, and a bench warrant was issued on August 25, 2003, when he failed to appear for sentencing. R.I.P. Melding hard-rock guitars and the sludgy grunge aesthetic of the time, AIC stood out from the pack thanks to their adoption of a more classic heavy-metal sound and intense, almost unrelentingly bleak lyrics that touched on everything from drug addiction and isolation to the plight of Vietnam veterans. Nobody laughed at Layne Staley. Yet, shortly after, Starr moved back to Utah against the staff's recommendations and was playing with a new band, Days of the New. The arrest was a felony narcotics charge. Why can't someone like Starr just stop using drugs? Alice in Chains original singer, Layne Staley, died of a drug overdose in 2002. For the Scottish rock singer, see. He eventually died of an overdose of heroin and cocaine in 2002 while living as a virtual recluse. A spokesman for the Salt Lake City Police Dept. [14], Starr claimed that Layne Staley saved his life when Alice in Chains was on tour in January 1993 with Nirvana in Brazil. I wish I hadnt been high on benzodiazepine [that night], Starr said on Celebrity Rehab. "Well. Starr had been gone from the group for nearly two decades already, reportedly fired for his. The band would concur and ditch their manager and sign with Susan Silver, as well as Pearl jam manager Kelly Kurtis and Ken Deans. It was available as a limited run only for 2015.[38]. Leaving the band didn't settle Mike Starr. We wanted to continue intense touring and press. [26][27] A public memorial was held for Starr at Experience Music Project in Seattle on March 20, 2011. Shawn Josephson. Mike Starr, the original bassist in Alice In Chains who recently appeared on VH1s Celebrity Rehab, died March 8th in Salt Lake City of unknown causes. Dr. Drew Pinsky, the producer of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" who oversaw Starr's treatment for heroin addiction in 2009, took to Twitter to mourn his former patient's death. MICHAEL STARR MEMORIAM. Mike Starr is an American character actor. [3] He was also a member of Sato, Gypsy Rose, Sun Red Sun and Days Of The New. He was born in Tkaronto. We lost a good friend of ours to that. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. Nobody laughed at any of the famous victims of that strangely nineties rock syndrome, heroin addiction, because none of them lived to see the media culture that drafted Mike Starrs epilogue. While Staley sang about the ravages of drug addiction and self-destruction ("Junkhead," "God Smack," "Sickman," "Angry Chair"), Cantrell attempted to make peace with his father through the dramatic Vietnam-themed epic "Rooster.". April 2009. That's why abstinence is the basis for most people's long-term successful recovery. Starr was arrested last month on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance. Last Tuesday afternoon, the Celebrity Rehab reality show suffered its first certified death: Mike Starr, Season 3, dead at 44. Things you buy through our links may earnNew Yorka commission. I am going to miss him greatly." Artisan News Service has posted an audio statement from Sgt. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. He said he blacked out for a couple of weeks and then his friend's body was found. Kinney joined his former bandmates in 2005 for a benefit concert for tsunami relief, and the three original members regrouped under the AIC banner in 2006 with Comes With the Fall's William DuVall on vocals. TMZ reported on Wednesday that Starr had been mixing methadone and anxiety medication just hours before his death, according to his roommate. He spoke like a 10-year-old just back from a field trip, recounting moments from his current rehab stay with the eagerness of a bounding, face-licking puppy all while his half-dad half-listened. George Santos Allegedly Took $3,000 From Dying Dog's GoFundMe, Three years after Starr left, Alice In Chains dissolved as Staley faced his own drug problems. In 1994, he was sentenced to 90 days in a Texas jail for stealing a piece of luggage at the Houston Intercontinental Airport. Here's what happened. In 1983, Starr formed the heavy metal band Sato. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. "Some people, despite the best efforts on their part and others, will die from their addiction. It features two of the group's most iconic songs: the power ballads "I Stay Away" and "No Excuses." He was 44 years old. But by 1984 Starr would end up meeting guitarist Jerry cantrell and play in a band called Gyspy Rose, which was a precursor to Alice in Chains. Starr appeared on the third season of " Celebrity Rehab " back in 2009 -- and was arrested last month for. Everything to Know About the Murdaugh Family Murders, Including Details of Allegations Against Alex, 'Full House' Cast Releases Joint Statement Honoring Bob Saget After His Death: 'We Love You Dearly', From Child Stardom to Becoming a Mom: Janet Jackson's Life in the Spotlight, From Kurt Cobain to Chris Cornell: '90s Rock Stars That Left Us Too Soon, Remembering the 59 Slain Victims of the Las Vegas Concert Massacre, 3 Years Later, Michael K. Williams, Actor Known for 'The Wire' and 'Lovecraft Country' , Dead at 54, PEOPLE Picks the Best New Books of the Week, Dr. Drew Pinsky Speaks Out on Mindy McCready's Death, Michaele Salahi Joins and Leaves 'Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew', Toni Braxton's 24-Year-Old Niece Lauren's Cause of Death Revealed, Celebrities Who've Lost Loved Ones to Coronavirus, 41 Celebrities Who Have Shared Their Miscarriage Stories, in the Hopes of Helping Others, PEOPLE's Top 10 Biggest Celebrity Stories of 2021. AIC hit the road for their first U.S. tour that year, followed by a summer swing with Anthrax, Slayer and Megadeth the next summer under the title Clash of the Titans. Kinney explained: "There's been six people in this band and that's it", and Cantrell added, "And we're all up there". Starr was 44. Selena Gomez Brings Arconia Updates Via Instagram, Do Re Mi Fa So Anyway the Von Trapps Are Prestige-TV-Dramafying Themselves. Sensing the changing times, Columbia Records signed the band in 1989 and the next year they released their debut Facelift. His parents would split at a young age and Mike would move to Florida with his father. [28] A private memorial was also held, which was attended by Starr's former bandmates Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney. Watching Sizemore at the PRC sweating, grizzled, glassy-eyed, and shaking through what he estimated was his hundredth-odd rehab stay Id have said the smart money was on him predeceasing Starr. Mike Starr, former bassist for Alice in Chains and 2009 "Celebrity Rehab" alum, was found dead at the age of 44 Tuesday afternoon at his Salt Lake City home.. Utah's Office of the Medical Examiner . [19] Starr kept this story a secret until his appearance on Celebrity Rehab in February 2010. Instead, Staley said Starr was let go for "a difference of priorities," with Starr having grown tired of touring and wanting to return home while the band wanted to do what bands do: tour. The movement Cakes da Killa, Mykki Blanco, and others started there continues today, 'Royals' Gave Lorde Her First Moment And Became A Rallying Cry, The dark pop star's arrival marked Gen Z's debut in the pop-culture spotlight, Kendrick Lamar's 'Control' Verse Reintroduced A Rap God, Producer No I.D. Former singer Layne Staley died in 2002 after overdosing on a "speedball," a mixture of heroin and cocaine. Ron Jeremy Found Not Competent to Stand Trial in Serial Rape Case Is Charlie Sheen Turning Into Saddam Hussein? This story is old. Cantrell released his solo debut, Boggy Depot, in 1998, with contributions from Inez and Kinney, but Staley was replaced by Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan on Mad Season's second album. [4] Starr briefly joined another band, Gypsy Rose, which included early Alice N' Chains producer Tim Branom on lead vocals and his future bandmate Jerry Cantrell on guitar. To anyone who has lived with one, they arent wacky, outrageous characters but an unmistakable collection of behaviors, assumptions, thought habits, speech patterns, and even syntax. explains how the MC's candor brought back hip-hop's combativeness, Bop Shop: Songs From Vagabon, Miley Cyrus, Monsta X, And More, A resurfaced indie gem, an electrifying vocal team-up, and plenty of fever-inducing dance tracks, Poolblood Enters Their Main-Character Moment, Toronto's Maryam Said channels 'My Own Private Idaho' and 'Black Swan' on their new album 'Mole', 2023 Golden Globes Winners: See The Full List, After a year without a broadcast due to controversy, the awards show returned to NBC on January 10. "[Starr's death] is alcoholism and addiction played out to its logical conclusion [when] absent recovery," he added. Even Alice in Chains singer-songwriter Layne Staley whose much longer, grislier demise ended with the discovery of his body still upright in a chair, two weeks after his death and six years after his bands last studio album got off easier than his former bandmate Starr did. Glass Onion Director Rian Johnson Is Giving Us a Knives Out-Style Mystery Every Week The release of 1992's Dirt secured their legacy. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. RIP. Former Grease and Taxi star Jeff Conaway may have stood out as the most unbearable cast member on two seasons of Celebrity Rehab, but his behavior would hardly distinguish him in the larger population of opiate addicts. Starr was unable to beat his demons despite the rehab stint. In a statement released on the Alice in Chains website, guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney asked the press for space. [25], Starr was featured in the third season of the VH1 reality television series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2010, which documented his treatment for methadone addiction beginning in August 2009 at the Pasadena Recovery Center. Starr and Cantrell left Gypsy Rose and started working in other bands. Watch videos of Alice in Chains Starr's father called his son's death "a. Kate Stanhope March 8, 2011 at 3:59 p.m. PT Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr died Tuesday in Salt Lake City . On March 8, 2011, the musician was found dead in his Salt Lake City home by bandmate Travis Meeks. He was 44. The album was influential in a number of ways. Another fallen Soldier to addiction :(". He was 44. Addiction is no joke, and we know that firsthand, Alice guitarist Jerry Cantrell said in 2010. Biography - A Short Wiki. Mike Starr died at age 44, not too shabby. Former Alice in Chains bass player Mike Starr, who went public with his drug problems on the reality TV show "Celebrity Rehab," was found dead in a Salt Lake City house, police said on Tuesday, nine years after the rock band's singer died of an overdose. Lou Gehrig had MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER STARR "Mike" Michael (Mike) Christopher Starr of Washington, D.C. passed away on July 29, 2013 at the age of 41. He did not have any information about the state of Starr's body, or who made the call. Deans would reveal in the book Everybody Loves our Town how Mike Starr posed the biggest headache to the bands future recalling Overall the guys were terrific human beings. Starr appeared on the third season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" in 2009. Starr was "mixing" the meds Monday night just hours before he died. Shawn Josephson says o . Starr played with the. The [article id="1659474"]death of ex-Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr[/article] raised a number of [article id="1659487"]questions for his fans[/article], as the loss of anyone who publicly struggled with drugs or alcohol often does. But if we start to feel a bit like were laughing at a quadriplegics attempt to go down stairs, thats understandable. But, as with Jar of Flies, there was no tour to support the album, and a long period of inactivity followed its release. The lie detector determined that was the truth. "There's hope, there's help, and there's healing.". It doesnt play anymore. Yet, shortly after, Starr moved back to Utah against the staff's recommendations and was playing with a new band, Days of the New. "Grunge is Dead:The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music." ", Fellow rocker Slash from Guns N' Roses weighed in on Starr's death, tweeting, "really tragic news about Mike Starr. Theres no use, or even merit, in chiding tabloid shows, gossip sites, pundits, T-shirt-makers, and everyone else drinking from the gushing tap of found comedy that Charlie Sheens providing, for now. He struggled with drugs during much of the past two decades, and last month was arrested in Salt Lake City after being caught with unauthorized prescription drugs. At the age of 9 his father would relocate to seattle and take his son Around the age of 11 or 12 Starr got a job at ihop as a dishwasher and used the money he saved to buy his first bass guitar and started his first band called Cyprus whose name he took from the bible. The movement Cakes da Killa, Mykki Blanco, and others started there continues today, 'Royals' Gave Lorde Her First Moment And Became A Rallying Cry, The dark pop star's arrival marked Gen Z's debut in the pop-culture spotlight, Kendrick Lamar's 'Control' Verse Reintroduced A Rap God, Producer No I.D. According to a spokesman for the Salt Lake City police department, police received a call of a possible death at 1:42 p.m. local time. This article is about the American bass guitarist. Grief Support. We love you forever. So very sad. Starr was probably the most camera-conscious member in that seasons cast and frequently complained about their intrusions. Alice in Chains Bassist Mike Starr's Career and DeathDays of the New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-XIhOZUcakAlice in Chains Glam Years: https://www. Cantrell continued to work solo, while Inez joined Slash's Snakepit, Black Label Society and the short-lived grunge supergroup Spys 4 Darwin. Starr was found dead in a Salt Lake City house on Tuesday. So very sad. Sheens main appeal as folk hero and rock star probably rests on his loud, lively resistance to the warm, enveloping hug of Oprah. Lisa Marie Presley Will Have Public Memorial Service at Graceland. "[31], In 2013, Alice in Chains drummer Sean Kinney added the initials "LSMS" on his drum kit, a tribute to Layne Staley and Mike Starr. Thats the kind of guy i want to be in a band with Prior to managing Alice in Chains Susan Silver would hear a cassette from the band see them live as well as hang out with them. "Our best and simplest definition is continued use despite negative consequence. bathed him as he died . "But addiction is chronic, progressive and fatal if untreated. So very sad. Born in Honolulu, HI, Starr was the original bassist for Alice in Chains when the heavy metal band formed in 1987. The album generated five hit singles and became a staple of the grunge movement, but the time surroundingDirt was a chaotic one for the band. [37], In 2015, a signature bass for Starr made by Spector was announced and released, the Euro4LX Mike Starr LE. Mike Starr (musician) Michael Christopher Starr (April 4, 1966 - March 8, 2011) [1] [2] was an American musician best known as the original bassist for the rock band Alice in Chains, with which he played from the band's formation in 1987 until January 1993. The Argument Youre Having With Yourself About Charlie Sheen. ", The NCADD estimates that there are more than 23 million people in the United States who are addicted to alcohol and other drugs. It was inspired by a story Staley reportedly overheard about how veal were raised in tiny spaces, and it combines his haunted vocals with Cantrell's fuzzed-out, choppy guitar. Shawn Josephson says. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. "[30] Drug addiction counselor Bob Forrest has described Starr and fellow Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew alum Jeff Conaway (who died two and a half months later) as having "such severe addictions. "It's equally important to highlight the fact that we estimate that maybe 20 million individuals and family members are living lives in recovery today.". Mike Starr, a bassist who had appeared on VH1's Celebrity Rehab, was 44. . Find an Obituary. John Starr said he was taking his son to drug rehabilitation in Seattle at the time. Right after Staley had shot him up again, Starr collapsed, but Staley revived him by giving him CPR. Our prayers are with his family. XOXO. "Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness," he tweeted on Tuesday. "Jerry and Sean are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy-- and the privacy of Mike's family-- during this difficult time. He played bass for Alice in Chains from their inception in the late '80s until 1993, when he left the Seattle grunge stars while touring. The most famous death surrounding Alice In Chains was the loss of original frontman Layne Staley. TMZ has learned. So very sad. Starr's father calledhis son's death "a terrible shock and tragedy" to TMZ, which first reported the news. The link is below in the description box. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! Former Alice in Chains bass player Mike Starr, who went public with his drug problems on the reality TV show "Celebrity Rehab," was found dead in a Salt Lake City house, police said on Tuesday . As Starr received it, he stared at the camera the whole time, adding, in fractured speech, Not too dignified. *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. A four-disc box set featuring rare and previously released AIC material entitled Music Bank was released in 1999 and a live album followed a year later. In the recent documentary "Lemmy: 49% Motherf---er, 51% Son of a Bitch," much was made of the 65-year-old rocker's seemingly consequence-free use of Jack Daniels and methamphetamine. [32][33], On September 19, 2013, Jerry Cantrell paid tribute to both Starr and Layne Staley before performing the song "Nutshell" with Alice in Chains at the Rock in Rio concert in Brazil. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. (thank you, Victoria!) The show's host, Dr. Drew Pinsky, told The Hollywood Reporter (found via The Salt Lake Tribune) that Mike Starr's recovery was going well when he left the show. [20][21] "I wish I hadn't been high on Benzodiazepine [that night], I wouldn't have just walked out the door", Starr said. [18], On September 28, 2009, Starr was arrested in Los Angeles on drug charges. "So very sad. But not before releasing one last podcast episode. But it needs, absolutely, to be managed by a physician who is both specifically trained, experienced and certified in addiction medicine. He and fellow recovering addicts Mackenzie Phillips and Tom Sizemore appeared in the eighth episode of Celebrity Rehab's fourth season to provide testimonials about their recovery to that season's patients. Metallica's James Hetfield, who himself has been in treatment for alcoholism and other addictions, was in awe of Lemmy's resilience. He was the widower of Loraine D. (Deppen) Starr since May 1997 and preceded in death by siblings Joseph, Leo, Daniel and Isabelle Starvetsky and Olga Lingle. Prior to the classic lineup of Alice in Chains forming 1987 guitarist Jerry cantrell played some demos he was working on for drummer Sean Kinney. In more recent years, he seemed to be doing well on "Celebrity Rehab" and "Sober House." As camera operators followed he stared right into their lenses at point-blank range none too concerned about breaking the fourth wall. He was, Pinksy told me, in a psychotic state, which required him to give Starr a gluteal injection of Ativan. Channing Tatum Just Might Channel Patrick Swayzes. He was arrestedon Feb. 18 for felony possession of a controlled substance after he was reportedly caught with several painkillers. Grief Support. Seattle grunge bands have had some seriously bad luck in the tragedy department, and there seem to be a few common themes running through the '90s rock scene that may have had something to do with it. If four seasons of Celebrity Rehab have proven anything, its that while opiate addicts may make great rock music, they make terrible TV. Songwriting credits on "It Ain't Like That" and "Confusion". The most surprising thing about them is how unsurprising they are, how perfectly they conform to the boilerplate. He was held at the Bauchet Street Jail with bail set at $100,000. p. 219. Largely because of [article id="1453520"]late singer Layne Staley's debilitating drug addiction[/article], in their heyday, AIC were known almost as much for their long periods of inactivity as they were for their gloom-laden, brooding music. Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone died on his rise to fame when the grunge movement was first taking hold in 1990. The album was a landmark in contemporary hard rock, mixing the over-the-top guitar heroics of the previous decade with grinding tempos. Born February 18, 1921 in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Lysak) Starvetsky. The 1990 album Facelift brought them into the light. This page was last edited on 6 December 2022, at 15:51. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. Search by Name. Investigators found the Starrs to be in possession of a syringe and balloons filled with heroin. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Police say officers have found former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr dead in a home near Salt Lake City's downtown area. According to the band's lead vocalist Layne Staley in a February 1994 Rolling Stone article, Starr's departure from Alice in Chains stemmed from "just a difference in priorities. His daughter and P.S.W. The cause and manner of death were not immediately known, according to CNN. 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In October 2017, Lost Realm Records released a 500-copy limited edition CD+DVD deluxe package of 10 songs, taken from the original master tapes and digitally remastered, and live performances by Starr's previous band Sato, titled Leather Warriors Sato Anthology 82/86; this package was dedicated to Starr's memory. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google After the disbandment of Sun Red Sun, Starr stopped playing music professionally until 2010, as his drug use spiraled out of control. They were back in March 1992 with a largely acoustic four-song EP called Sap, which featured the vocals of Ann Wilson of Heart and Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell. The group wrote several songs about it and regularly disappeared from the limelight while [article id="1453520"]singer Layne Staley battled his demons[/article]. Maury Povich Brings Chicken Tetrazzini to. Our prayers are with his family.. So what separates someone like Starr from rockers like Keith Richards or Lemmy from Motrhead, who seem to be managing their lives just fine while actively engaging in the use of alcohol and most likely other substances? Not only grunge music, but rock 'n' roll as a whole, felt Staley's death almost as heavily as Cobain's. "At the same time, we certainly have had some experience that in some cases some medications can be very helpful in people's recovery. Starrs endurance for it all finally broke on the third day I was there, when, to provoke a dramatic moment whose therapeutic merit Im unqualified to assess, the producers flew in Starrs main using buddy, who also happened to be his father. In 1993 he left the group. Michael was an attorney who was passionate about the law and socia [3] He was also a member of Sato, Gypsy Rose, and Sun Red Sun. Our prayers are with his family.. 2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. MTV, EMA and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 'As tragic as that is to watch, almost 20 million people are living in recovery,' Robert J. Lindsey says of ex-Alice in Chains bassist's death. He was sentenced to 30 days in a jail in Houston. ", Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx also took to Twitter to post the message, "RIP Mike Starr. I wouldn't have just walked out the door," a tearful Starr said last year on "Celebrity Rehab," a VH1 reality show hosted by addiction medicine specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky. [22][23] However, they stopped short of criticizing their former bandmate and expressed hope that Starr would turn his life around. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. There was no forgetting Alice In Chains from that point forward. Kurt Cobain died instantly, the world wept, his music was enshrined, and the spotlight moved elsewhere, which was more or less the same trajectory following the overdose deaths of Sublimes Brad Nowell, Mother Love Bones Andrew Wood, Blind Melons Shannon Hoon, and other musicians whose fans, friends, and families were left to grieve offstage. A demo called The Treehouse Tapes in 1988 won them a major-label deal with Columbia Records the next year. After working on their patented mix of brutish, crunching guitars and grim psychedelic blues, the group quickly stood apart from future Seattle peers by honing a menacing sound that owed more to the work of metal icons Black Sabbath and Deep Purple than the punk-derived sound of such grunge contemporaries as Nirvana and Soundgarden. They considered a number of names for their new group, including Mothra, but decided to go with Alice in Chains because Staley thought it suggested the image of a cross-dressing speed-metal band. Privacy Policy and For some people, they are able to use alcohol and other drugs with little or no consequence in their life, whether that be physically, emotionally, financially, legally or at work. "[9] Starr, however, contradicted this account on an episode of Celebrity Rehab, claiming that he was kicked out of the band due to his escalating drug use. [10][11], Starr later was hired to play bass for the band Sun Red Sun, which featured Ray Gillen and Bobby Rondinelli, both former members of Black Sabbath. Starr would end up playing with drummer Sean Kinney in the band.. Starrs early influences would be Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix with a childhood friend of Starr named Jim Hacker revealing to author David De Sola how the future alice in chains bass player was single minded with his focus in life being becoming a rockstar like Van Halen. His cause of death will be determined following an autopsy. The death on Tuesday of [article id="1659488"]former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr[/article] continued the tragic legacy of one of the most beloved bands to emerge out of the early 1990s grunge scene in Seattle. Silver loved the band but noticed the person they had appointed as their manager was dealing illicit substances and could not be trusted and could possibly land them in jail. McCallum was insistent that neither she nor anyone in her family blamed Starr for Staley's death. As he was trying to check in for a flight to Los Angeles with a suitcase that he stole from the baggage claim area, authorities at the airport searched him and found he was carrying marijuana. I was like, What if Franklin could just tell his story?. He left the group in 1993 and later played bass for the band Sun Red Sun, which also included former Black Sabbath members Ray Gillen and Bobby Rondinelli. Work on their second full-length, Dirt, began in Los Angeles on the same day riots erupted in that city, postponing the sessions for two weeks. From Clubs And Counter-Culture, A Queer Rap Renaissance Emerged In New York, A decade ago, they always seemed to be at the same parties. Troubled bassist for the American rock band Alice in Chains, the group known for songs like "Rooster" and "Would?," from 1987 to 1993. Also in the room at the same time was Kinneys girlfriend a women named Melinda. Starr's father called his son's death "a Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr died Tuesday in Salt Lake City, Utah, TVGuide.com has confirmed. 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