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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. [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. [citation needed], In February 2011, Starr was arrested in Salt Lake City for investigation of drug possession and on an outstanding warrant from 2003. . 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. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! Mike Starr died at age 44, not too shabby. Diamond of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk suddenly "collapsed" when she died, Mike Lindell said. Ron Jeremy Found Not Competent to Stand Trial in Serial Rape Case MICHAEL STARR MEMORIAM. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home. The two will continue to share custody of Phoebe Bridgers. Work on this signature model had begun before Starr's passing, and was resumed later after his family had reached out to continue it. 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. [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. Shawn Josephson. All Rights reserved. When police arrived at the location of the call, they confirmed Starr was deceased. Mike Starr, Alice in Chains bassist and 'Celebrity Rehab' alum from 2009, was found dead on Tuesday. Their nihilistic, brooding tone and dark edge helped inspire a new generation of bands, from Creed and Godsmack to Theory of a Deadman, the Deftones and Staind, and their songs remain a staple of hard-rock radio to this day. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. He eventually died of an overdose of heroin and cocaine in 2002 while living as a virtual recluse. Mike Starr had been with Alice In Chains since they formed in 1987 and would be present through their near-meteoric rise to grunge fame. A three-song promotional EP, We Die Young, was released in July 1990, spawning the hard-rock radio hit in the title track, followed by their first full-length effort, Facelift, in August of that year. 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 . Starr said he left for a few hours because he was on Xanax and didn't have the right frame of mind. So very sad. Mike Starr of Alice in Chains at 'Sea of Sorrow' video shoot in Hollywood, 1991. Within a year, as Rolling Stone pointed out, Starr was arrested for stealing luggage at a Houston airport. ", Fellow rocker Slash from Guns N' Roses weighed in on Starr's death, tweeting, "really tragic news about Mike Starr. The interview ended with Starr apologizing to McCallum for not calling 911. 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. There were no indications of foul play, and authorities suspected Starr died of a drug overdose. I sat with the director and various crew members in a small, dim, gear-packed inpatient bedroom that served as the productions control center, where a wall-spanning grid of closed-circuit TV monitors carried static shots from different rooms. Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone died on his rise to fame when the grunge movement was first taking hold in 1990. "[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. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive email correspondence from us. Lynette "Diamond" Hardaway's pal Lindell told Insider the social media personality was not sick . Our prayers are with his family. Yet, shortly after, Starr moved back to Utah against the staff's recommendations and was playing with a new band, Days of the New. Songwriting credits on "It Ain't Like That" and "Confusion". I love Layne for the human being that he is. Share your well-wishes for Starr's friends and family in the comments. Sheens main appeal as folk hero and rock star probably rests on his loud, lively resistance to the warm, enveloping hug of Oprah. On March 8, 2011, the musician was found dead in his Salt Lake City home by bandmate Travis Meeks. If four seasons of Celebrity Rehab have proven anything, its that while opiate addicts may make great rock music, they make terrible TV. 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. The addiction literally starts up right where the person left off. The project was cut short by Gillen's death in 1993. 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. said officers responded to a call about a possible body at a residence southwest of downtown earlier in the afternoon. (thank you, Victoria!) [29] Dr. Drew Pinsky has said that Starr's death was the result of "a prescription drug overdose. 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. "Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness," he tweeted on Tuesday. McCallum was insistent that neither she nor anyone in her family blamed Starr for Staley's death. "[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. ", Meanwhile, Starr's father told TMZ that his son's death was "a terrible shock and tragedy.". [14], Starr claimed that Layne Staley saved his life when Alice in Chains was on tour in January 1993 with Nirvana in Brazil. "Well. As for Alice In Chains, the band has seen more than one of these tragedies, and there's one thing all these musicians have in common: drug abuse. 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.". And while Starr's death made headlines, as the seemingly endless relapses of other celebrities do as well, he's quick to illustrate the growing picture of treatment. [18], On September 28, 2009, Starr was arrested in Los Angeles on drug charges. Of course, the band didn't say that Mike Starr was fired because of the drugs; that was a conclusion that he'd come to on his own sometime later, according to Rolling Stone. IE 11 is not supported. The release of 1992's Dirt secured their legacy. The group opened up for Iggy Pop, Van Halen, Extreme and Poison as their song Man In The Box climbed the charts but Starr battled with drug addiction during much of his tenure in the band. 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. Mike Starr, a bassist who had appeared on VH1's Celebrity Rehab, was 44. . [5][8][6], This band gained attention in the Seattle area playing under several different monikers before they eventually settled on the name Alice in Chains, which they had taken from Staley's previous band Alice N' Chains. Starr claimed his father forced him to shoot up on the plane. Alice in Chains rose to fame in the 1990s and sang about drug addiction in various tracks such as "Junkhead," which revolved around heroin abuse. 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. "At the same time, we certainly have had some experience that in some cases some medications can be very helpful in people's recovery. This record needs changing. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. 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. Born in Honolulu, HI, Starr was the original bassist for Alice in Chains when the heavy metal band formed in 1987. 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. Starr's roommate added, "Mike was a beautiful person who was fighting to stay sober. Alice In Chains came together in Seattle in 1987, right as the local music scene was taking off with groups like Mudhoney and Mother Love Bone. 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. 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. 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. He got his hands on the rights to the 90s romantic drama. The important point is the other pieces that are at play here are both physiology and genetics. More on Crimesider February 18, 2011 - Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr arrested for unprescribed . Police do not suspect foul play, The Salt Lake City Tribune reported. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google This story is old. 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. 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. Starr battled drug addiction for years and recently appeared on VH1's 'Celebrity Rehab' and 'Sober House'. Still to this day, I don't care about them dismissing me from the band. 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 . Sympathy Ideas. The Tragic Death Of Alice In Chains' Mike Starr. [13] That same year, Starr was reportedly putting together a new band which had secured a spot opening for the band Days of the New. - Zachary & Layla 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. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. 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. 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. ", "In terms of recovery, for most that are successful, it starts with abstaining completely from the use of alcohol or other drugs," countered Lindsey. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was born in Tkaronto. If nineties rock has a sadder story than Starrs its hard to find. Romance Novelist Susan Meachen Explains Why She Un-Unalived Herself. [5] Kinney pointed at his girlfriend and said: "that's weird cause that's his sister". As Starr received it, he stared at the camera the whole time, adding, in fractured speech, Not too dignified. 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. Captain Kerry seems utterly disinterested as his staff descends further into chaos. Grief Support. Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Mike Starr and more! [5][6] The band was later signed to a record deal with Columbia Records[6] and enjoyed extensive success via record sales and radio play in the grunge rock movement of the early 1990s. 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. 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It's chronic, it's progressive and it's fatal if it's untreated," he added. Salt Lake City Police Sgt. She also told Starr: "Layne would forgive you. Pinsky said on Twitter: "Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness. Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness, he wrote. 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. Biography - A Short Wiki. Your opinion is important to us; you can find current discussions at facebook.com/peoplemag. While it's unclear how this particular reality will affect the show's tenability and ratings, even obituary headlines seemed to recognize the milestone, identifying the deceased as "Celeb Rehab. [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. Our prayers are with his family. XOXO. 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. Another fallen Soldier to addiction :(". "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.
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