Alice in Chains are one of the mainstays of the famous Seattle grunge scene. Along with Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Soundgarden they helped change rock music forever when they blasted on to the scene with their 1990 debut Facelift. After their lead singer Layne Staley died of a heroin overdose in 2002 everyone thought that was it, including the band. A few years later the stars aligned and Alice in Chains were brought back to life with the help of new lead singer William DuVall. Now their hometown of Seattle are recognizing them as the trail blazers they are.
We’re excited to announce that we are being honored at this year’s @MoPOP Founders Award on December 1, 2020. The nonprofit museum’s annual fundraiser will be streamed free to the public, featuring special performances by us, & many more. https://t.co/qLEuMQX7R6 for more info. pic.twitter.com/6yFRM1toi5
— Alice in Chains (@AliceInChains) September 30, 2020
Normally there would be a big gala and a bunch of people would be on hand for something like this, of course in 2020 that’s impossible. This year the event on December 1st will be an online stream, but Alice in Chains will perform and there will be a line up of youth musicians covering some of the band’s hits.
