Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains on the chaos of recording of "Dirt"

Watch Jerry Cantrell recount the chaotic and intense events that shaped the recording of “Dirt,” Alice in Chains' iconic album, during the time of the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles. Watch the FULL Jerry Cantrell Icons episode HERE:    • Icons: Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains   In this excerpt from Gibson TV’s Icons, Jerry Cantrell shares how the early recording sessions for Alice In Chains’ iconic album “Dirt” were interrupted by the eruption of riots following the Rodney King verdict. Watch as he recounts the band facing a city in chaos, and how he and his bandmates made a harrowing escape through the streets of LA, navigating fires, looting, and unrest before retreating to Joshua Tree to continue writing and recording the album which solidified them as one of the most iconic bands of the Grunge era and beyond. Jerry reflects on how these tumultuous events marked the beginning of “Dirt,” blending the album's intense, raw energy with moments of what he said was real beauty. He describes the unique mix of heavy, ugly sounds with a softer, more melodic side that became the hallmark of Alice in Chains. Don’t miss this incredible behind-the-scenes story about the making of one of rock’s most influential albums and watch the full episode on GTV now. 📼 Related Videos To Watch Next: ▶ Watch the FULL Jerry Cantrell Icons episode HERE:    • Icons: Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains   ▶ Jerry Cantrell "Wino" Les Paul Custom :    • Jerry Cantrell "Wino" Les Paul Custom   ▶ The Collection with Kirk Hammett:    • The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica   Find Your local Gibson Dealer: https://www.gibson.com/en-US 📩 Get Gibson guitar news before ANYONE else: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonNEWS 📱Follow Us On Social Media For The latest Guitar Gear! ▶   / gibsonguitar   ▶   / gibsonguitar   ▶   / gibson   🔔 Subscribe To Our Channel:    / @gibsonguitar   SHOP GIBSON BRANDS https://www.gibson.com/ https://www.epiphone.com/ http://www.kramerguitars.com/ http://www.steinberger.com/ https://www.krkmusic.com/ https://www.mesaboogie.com http://www.maestroelectronics.com ABOUT GIBSON BRANDS Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 127 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including    / @officialepiphone  , which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, and KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands.