 Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle , Washington , in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley . The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Starr , who was replaced in 1993 by Mike Inez . 
 Alice in Chains <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>an American rock band formed in Seattle , Washington , in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley . The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Starr , <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>who</mark></a>was replaced in 1993 by Mike Inez . 
Alice in Chains an American rock band formed in Seattle , Washington , in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley . da initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Starr , was replaced in 1993 by Mike Inez .