R.I.P. Mike Starr

Mike Starr, 1966-2011

 photo courtesy of MTV.com

Mike Starr, former bassist and one of the original members of Alice in Chains, passed away March 8, 2011. He was found dead in Salt Lake City, Utah, after police responded to a call of a possible death at a residence.

The cause of death was not immediately available.  Starr was 44.

Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell (guitar) and Sean Kinney (drums) have released the following statement:

"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. Their thoughts & prayers are with the Starr family."

Mike has been battling drug addiction for a very long time, even during his stint with Alice in Chains.  The bassist was even featured in a reality show, "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" in 2010.

R.I.P. Mike Starr... we, AIC fans, are seeing this as a mini Alice in Chains reunion with Staley.... so have tons of shots and beers for us!  Wherever you guys are, I know you are both at peace.

Sad day in music industry today....
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DCVince