Alice In Chains - "No Excuses" | MoPOP Founders Award 2020

[@j.christiansonsr.7285]

The Museum of Pop Culture has a lot more sense than the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

[@trevorbohn8020]

I know! They should've been inducted into the Rock Hall first year of eligibility, no questions asked. I can't believe they would induct a pop artist like Whitney Houston (don't get me wrong, I like her music too) and not induct Soundgarden, Motorhead, Judas Priest, and many more. It's disgusting, honestly.

[@luka9334]

That's true, man. AIC should have been inducted to rock n roll hall of fame a long time ago!

[@joshmenard8473]

Biggy????

[@reflectwhatyouare689]

Hell yeah!!

[@betteroffdead3012]

Indeed

[@chriskeiser5809]

Jerry up there lookin like Seattle Gandalf.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Man looks like a badass, loving this look he’s been rockin in recent times.

[@rorykennedy2767]

@@puppetmaster8551 fr he looks awesome

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@rorykennedy2767 forreal, he killin the transition to grey’d older man. Fuckin love Jerry he’s the man

[@brbosen]

hahaha best nickname a rockstar has ever had

[@estarlipp]

Seattle Gandalf, love it!😂🤣😂🤣

[@logancreed5041]

As Ive said, Duvall isnt a replacement. No one can replace Layne in Chains, but Duvall and the gang is keeping Chains going, as should be. This Fuckin Rocks. Keep It Going Gentlemen 🎸🎸🎸

[@brbosen]

I am soooo so so fucking so much grateful to William DuVall for stepping in and helping my favorite band continue to create amazing music and keep the legacy alive!

[@martinomattuzzi7031]

Only love for Alice in Chains, no matter what🤘

[@CebuShortRides]

Duvall made it possible. Man is a himself a talent and a great musician

[@chayansenshred]

@@brbosen Sooo true bro.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Duvall is not a replacement, he’s a fine addition to the legacy of an all time great band.

[@natekeightley6857]

Sean Kinney so underrated

[@23RAD]

hell yeah.he rocks so much!!!!

[@puppetmaster8551]

Easily one of the most underrated drummers ever, may not be the most technical guy out there but he writes fantastic drums for the music which matters more than anything and he’s a great performer live.

[@darrenmcmackin330]

That's true. Dude is awesome.

[@ogulcanyolcu8714]

@@puppetmaster8551 Matt Cameron and Sean Kinney are really so so underrated drummers. People don't expect from grunge musicians to be known with great skills and talent. What a shame

[@novadude75]

AIC just wouldn't have been the same with anyone else on drums besides Kinney. Sometimes things are just meant to be and you can hear it and feel it in everything they do.

[@ElHeffay1974]

You know what doesn't get discussed about this song? Mike Inez and his fantastic bass performance. He's such an incredibly solid player.

[@JetRobins]

I've always thought of Mike as a fantastic engine, keeping the rhythm going with Shane - I think the harmonies and JCs guitar get more of the commentary

[@garypearson2467]

His bass playing on this song is so iconic he is a very underrated bass player imo

[@ToolFan68]

100%

[@puppetmaster8551]

Inez is a legend and immediately has a huge impact on jar of flies right after joining the band, bigger impact on that record than Starr had on facelift/sap/dirt combined. Inez is an important part of why JoF’s is the best EP of all time, the bass in that record is soooo good

[@lucashenriquegarcia3037]

Sean's drumming really shines in this song. One of my favs.

[@grantblazer7565]

Yeah, but he def fucked the intro

[@lucashenriquegarcia3037]

@@grantblazer7565 Really? I didn't notice that.

[@jeffaxman799]

He fucked his hair cut. The intro was fine.

[@MsAb-cp9lk]

@@jeffaxman799 lol

[@jonn443]

@@grantblazer7565 , wrong. That was exactly as he recorded it on the album.

[@propjoe1060]

Alice In Chains is still one of the greatest bands on the planet. William Duvall has brought so much to the band. Love these guys. Keep it going dudes!

[@scrollkeeper6636]

Totally agree. Duvall deserves much more credit for his contributions to AiC. Filling Layne’s shoes is a near impossible task, but Duvall honors that legacy while still bringing his own unique vibe.

[@MrBeefyBeef]

Saw them live and literally cried lol, I didn't expect that without layne. One of my greatest drunken moments.

[@MrBeefyBeef]

I felt that shit in my soul

[@propjoe1060]

@@scrollkeeper6636 Yup, William is just an amazing artist in his own right. Give his solo acoustic album a listen sometime. You wont be disappointed!

[@iram5192]

@@MrBeefyBeef lol I cried too ! I live in Russia and I had to spend 40 hours on a train to see them last summer ( I'm scared of flying) When they started singing Nutshell I didn't even realise that tears were streaming down my face 😂 There were a lot of teens on that show, I had no idea that so many young kids in Russia love AiC, it was amazing, best show I've ever been on ! ❤

[@mikefawcett3355]

"and if we change; well I'll love you anyway."

[@katatonic_]

I really feel that

[@grungemetalhd1668]

Pain... just pain, I listen to Alice In Chains to keep me alive for real....

[@Erthellf]

Exactly!!

[@shanemahler6830]

It's one of my favorite lyrics of all time!

[@OcelotDAD]

This whole thing was so beautiful. AIC is so often overlooked.... I'm glad this happened.

[@sonicjet7759]

ALICE IN CHAINS ARE STILL ONE OF THE BEST GRUNGE ALTERNATIVE ROCK BANDS OF THE 1990S, AND THIS MUSEUMS HISTORY IN SEATTLE IS A GREAT TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF ROCK MUSIC.

[@andymoto9087]

Thee Greatest.

[@TheStepmonkey]

I hate how they are overlooked when they are even better than Nirvana. AIC is definitely the best band of the grunge scene.

[@friscokid21]

Jerry Cantrell is one clever as hell guitar player. His licks are always classy and tasteful.

[@spacenerd9499]

he's a legend in his own right

[@jerrysparks8781]

I miss Layne to be sure. That said, thank God for William DuVall. That guy has ably filled Layne's shoes and brought something entirely new. AIC is a good as ever.

[@memomoto990]

Imagine Layne is sitting on that chair...How beautiful this world could be.

[@wanik4]

He'd probably be pale, toothless and sickly looking, unfortunately. Sure do miss him, however.

[@MsAb-cp9lk]

@@wanik4 or he could be alive and old looking like Jerry but alive

[@thatdamnguy9566]

@@MsAb-cp9lk Well from what I’ve heard he lost all his teeth in 98 so I imagine if he was alive he would?(get it?) be missing his teeth.

[@shelleycox66]

I like to imagine Layne older, with dentures or implants, a little chunky, but recovered. 🖤🌱 And still a wiseass.

[@TheCondorjc]

Bruh Some of you fools are big haters. William has pipes! Man can hold his own in the band. Chill out, y’all. R.I.P. Layne

[@prodigal71]

Too TRUE....def a great addition to a legendary band. He's a wonderful singer, musician & performer

[@Ensource]

he hasnt gotten enough spotlight in the new AIC albums. shame

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

The audio engineer needs a raise :).

[@whirl]

i thought it sounded like ass at first but those drums really fit in well as soon as the other instruments came in. audio engineer def needs a raise

[@tomasmunoz3932]

Paul Figueroa, the engineer of the band

[@Ensource]

duvall's mic was lower than jerry's and he sounded the best. a fail

[@nachshonrorick]

Something’s strange in the stereo field - can tell who is singing and from where?

[@HojakDavidR]

Their new singer handles this acoustic classic like a veteran professional.

[@puppetmaster8551]

That’s because he is a veteran professional, he’s been active in AIC for longer than Layne was and has been playing with Jerry for 20 years now. His extra guitar was really great for their live sound too, fantastic musician and there is nobody better on the planet to try and fill the void that Layne left behind, most importantly similar to Layne he has phenomenal chemistry with Jerry which has always been the backbone of the band.

[@sarahstacy81]

Alice In Chains. Needs to be in The Rock&Roll Hall of Fame. Period.

[@brbosen]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. When I was the Best Man at my friend's wedding, he gave me an engraved flask with the following lyric on it: "You my friend, I will defend And if we change, well I love you anyway."

[@mauMauthecarabao]

That drum intro...it never gets old! RIP LS MS.

[@vibrantdragon3123]

Yeah this gives me that mtv unplugged vibes

[@puppetmaster8551]

They should really do a new acoustic show with the new lineup or at least make a new live album in general, we need a new one

[@cristianguerra7435]

Is so beautiful to be able to hear them right now, after more than 20 years, in the middle of all of this shitty music nowadays, I feel blessed right now!

[@sarahdell4042]

Obviously Layne can never be replaced, but William is such a good fit.

[@richgonzales8468]

i respectfully disagree

[@AB9_]

@@richgonzales8468 who would be a good fit in your opinion ?

[@richgonzales8468]

@@AB9_ noone

[@geopro9390]

Man, really do have to give William props, they could never replace Layne, but, I don’t think they could have gotten anyone BETTER than William!! He just slots right in, and you can usually tell it’s a new version of a band when the lead singer is replaced, but Alice is still Alice. Peace and a happy Xmas too all 🤘🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@GrayWoIf]

The most important part is not how good you can sing the most important part is how well you harmonize with Jerry that's the key to Alice in Chains that a lot of people don't get not everyone can harmonize with Jerry.

[@Ensource]

@@GrayWoIf jerry's voice has aged for the worse

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@Ensource strongly disagree there, his voice still sounds very quality. Sounded fantastic on their last tour

[@danegonzales5651]

@@Ensource nah man, just got grittier with age which is only natural. He sounds amazing

[@zeroelliott]

It takes a lot of balls to replace someone so iconic...

[@jonathandonley3299]

Alice in Chains is one of the most impactful bands of the 90's. The faces may have changed, but the sound is still as beautiful and powerful as ever.

[@hisvorpalsword]

lol... Duvall always looks like he's cold

[@joshnixon2917]

😄

[@lisafanninghowe]

Cold blooded.. lol

[@c1000101c]

3:34 - he says he's cold

[@danielleon2214]

Hes cold and its really bright

[@juancarlosgonzales1387]

Still sound good, AIC 2020

[@shelleycox66]

BIG THANKS to MoPop and Ol' Susan Silver who undoubtedly put a hell of a lot of work into getting this together.

[@javtimestwo]

30 years since Grunge arrived. Three decades. Incredible how that happened.

[@pierluigireda482]

Ok... it's without Layne. But in any case... Goosebumps. And Mr. DuVall perfectly fits into AIC. Well done guys! 👏👏👏👏

[@chrissimpson6701]

Still sounds as good as it did when it first came out.

[@richgonzales8468]

hahaha

[@grantblazer7565]

Not even close guy

[@MrAshth002]

Jerry will always look awesome. Correct me if I'm wrong but the look is just simply iconic!

[@BenjaminHalite]

Wizard mode transformation has begun

[@MsAb-cp9lk]

He is looking a little haggard, but still rocks . Needs to take better care of himself.

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@MsAb-cp9lk strongly disagree there, the dude is getting older, he is sober and takes good care of himself, just because he has a grey beard and his hair is greying doesn’t mean he looks haggard, this look is badass, looks very good for a rockstar in his mid 50s especially one who did some very hard living back in the days

[@MsAb-cp9lk]

@@puppetmaster8551 get over it , jerry looks old . End of fuckin story dude .

[@shelleycox66]

Um... he may look older but he can still get it off of looks alone. Dude is gorgeous.

[@SuperRoo_22]

"MOPAR Auto Parts Band Of The Year" 🤣 No seriously, good to see AIC getting the recognition that they deserve. Thanks for all the brilliant music AIC. 👍

[@Rick-tf4dl]

I always love the drumming in this song!!! Sound Engineer needs a pay raise this is so pure!

[@SpectorEuro4]

Mike.... What a bassist.

[@lindsayheywood7195]

Really enjoying Sean Kinney's drumming!

[@opaktip6749]

Sean is just in a league of his own... ✨

[@puppetmaster8551]

One of the most underrated drummers ever, band wouldn’t be the same without him, he’s one of the 2 founding members along with Jerry and he’s always known how to write absolutely perfect drums to match the music Jerry writes. Inez and Sean got great chemistry too, they really give the band such a great groove, whole band has awesome chemistry including Will. Anyway ya Sean is a legend, he may not be the most technical drummer out there but he writes perfect drums for the band and is a fantastic performer.

[@bigbro-rn9mi]

God I wish Layne was still with us...he'd be so incredibly proud. He's keeping an eye on you guys with a giant smile across his face.

[@blackknightstudios9958]

AIC was by far the best grunge band

[@rbuk2112]

Na not by far soundgarden right up there sorry

[@sonicjet7759]

Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees will always be the true mark of the Seattle grunge rock music history and legacy from the 1990s.

[@SuperRoo_22]

@@sonicjet7759 You could put Temple Of The Dog & Mad Season in there too.

[@blackknightstudios9958]

@@rbuk2112 true true sound garden is really good too but for me at least Alice In Chains just hits different

[@emilio6425]

I love the drums in this song and especially at the beginning. This band has the best sound I have ever heard, and they are magnificent song writers. And another thing, who writers better licks/solos.... and riffs than jerry!?

[@grungemetalhd1668]

No one writes better than Jerry Cantrell 🙏

[@beverlysmith6539]

William is talented and a great addition to the band and as long as they keep performing that will also keep Layne's memory alive because everyone will always think of him when listening and watching Alice and chains 😘

[@GrendelNin]

At first I was not actually watching the video, just listening to it and thought "huh, they may sound better then AIC". Then I looked and realized it WAS AIC playing. They just get better and better, like fine wine.

[@wickedlilthing]

Alice in Chains is forever my favorite band. Thanks MOP for giving them this award.

[@trustenbaker8766]

Guitars never grow old, but the voices do.

[@GiorgioLandois]

It's great they did it as MTV Unplugged, one of my favorites songs, a great LP/Album (jar of flies), a great Band, with the best singer of all the times💚. I hope see them live soon!!

[@lazypeon9158]

Each of them and their instruments have a completely distinct style. I love it.

[@GrayWoIf]

Imma let you finish imma let you finish but Alice in Chains had the greatest acoustic live album of all time all time!

[@garyrouleau4676]

Van Halen had these guys open for them early in their career! Nuff said! RIP EVH RIP LAYNE RIP MIKE

[@puppetmaster8551]

So did megadeth as well, those legendary bands knew they were hearing greatness when they heard AIC. Anyway if you’ve never seen it google AIC Van Halen prank, shit was hilarious, the 2 bands were pranking eachother on the tour and all the AIC boys walk out on stage in little tight Speedo’s, shit was glorious.

[@adrianoa.j.5788]

Amazing groove by Kinney!

[@chriswright9821]

Amazing job gentlemen! I’d love for AiC to do another full unplugged set and album.

[@thepaulmanator]

Those that gave this a thumbs down got "No Excuses"....

[@grungemetalhd1668]

Only 7 dislikes, 7 people are blind and deaf, the others are true fans

[@nickphillips1721]

This band has been the sound track of my life, Thank you boys, love you. Mr. Duvall............perfect.

[@drewbocop]

Love that Jerry took the lead on vocals in this, amazing performance

[@HaleysTusk]

Hope they post Metallica's acoustic cover of "Would?", one of the highlights of the entire stream.... also, would love them to post Chris Cornell's family reminiscing about knowing Alice in Chains in their youth and having to pick up this hippie kid, "Ed Vedder" from the band Mookie Blaylock to play at a gig (those who know, know ;) ). Honestly, anyone who grew up in this era, or are Grunge fans really missed out when they missed this stream, I mean, Ann Wilson sang "Rooster" ffs :)

[@tdub6106]

Lorn recently posted a cover of Would?. They did an amazing job.

[@HaleysTusk]

@@tdub6106 during the stream, Korn’s performance was my favorite cover until Metallica came through with their acoustic version. TBH IMO Metallica kind of “lost their way” in recent years for me. Their acoustic performance felt very, very genuine. First Metallica performance I truly enjoyed in a loooooong time. (To be clear, I don’t ‘hate’ them for reaping the rewards of their past accomplishments, just their newer stuff felt... recycled(?). Music can speak to the soul, their performance if “Would?” did that for me ✌🏻)

[@gacsizclickon]

I got up at 3 am to watch this stream. Was worth it.

[@mountainman4969]

@Haleys Tusk I agree with you on Metallica in my opinion 1991 was the last good album. I love how Lily started out the show for them which was great. I also want to tell you that I loved your black hole sun version. It’s awesome I play it all the time I wish you would do some more Chris Cornell and his two bands that he played with . You are a huge talent and will be great with whatever you perform.thank you!

[@HaleysTusk]

@@mountainman4969 Hi, I’m just a big fan who lucked into making Haley videos with her permission (Haley’s Tusk, ‘cause “Tusk” is already taken 🤷🏻‍♂️). BTW she’s a HUGE fan of 90’s music, she also covered Radiohead’s “Creep” with PMJ, there are videos of her singing Sublime’s “Santeria” when she was a teenager. In fact, I linked her to the stream of this event and she thanked me, cause she missed it✌🏻 Edit: She’s 19 here, a year before her Idol Season, singing Santeria at some yacht club. She also covered Zeppelin & Pink Floyd in this set, you can also find those on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2jUd3lmibuhm5Y

[@andyinoregon]

This song never had to grow on me. The first time I heard that instrumental groove followed by that incredible vocal blend I was hooked for life.

[@adamturner1563]

One of my all time favourites. Legends among us.(Rest up boys) ❌

[@karinawhitehurst7370]

The way they all come together so perfectly.💜

[@dirtcobain7777]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@nomadz3358]

Love how they switch the harmony parts, sounds awesome

[@nomesobrenome4092]

I think this live showed how good duvall is...almost everyone was having trouble singing layne's vocals (only jonathan davis was able to make a great cover)...duvall, on the other hand, does it greatly...

[@leventesipos2020]

If you are talking about the recent would performance, thats a strongly edited, processed performance

[@RojuOfficial]

@@leventesipos2020 It is still a great performance. It isn’t so edited that it sounds fake or anything. Just edited the multitracks like you would do when making an album.

[@andrade2129]

Go listen to Liv Warfield

[@vinyldiary6664]

Still one of my favorites bands ever

[@Dninny1]

They still sound incredible, after all these years.

[@45dable]

They don't lose the essence, even Cantrell planned so well the Alice's returning to assure the returning was not a failing like many other bands did.

[@roostertheguy]

Best band of all time.

[@williamseifert169]

Absolutely agree.

[@judecarpenter4407]

Def in my opinion. They touch my soul

[@elisabethar2336]

i can't express how much love i have for these guys and their music

[@TheInsanehollow]

Alice in Chains.... Legends forever...

[@fattitavedder-page589]

thank you MoPop

[@benhisted]

I just can't get over how Cantrell looks like Ron Swanson from Parks and Rec

[@rayzor1959]

does not get any better than this

[@redhotchilifan98]

Also really love everything william brings to the band

[@blakef6207]

I love WDs harmony which is the same as Laynes accept “that I know” Awesome!!!

[@ObscurelyTitled]

Perfect backdrop for the live session....i loved the Hendrix video that played there for years...here the guys carry that forward...

[@lcorderob]

I love this guys... One of my favorite bands in the world but this made me think how great did the drums sound in the MTV Unplugged!!!

[@ne2952]

My favorite band killing it like always! Love them so much 🖤🔥

[@joeyhuddleston7072]

This song hits the waterworks, everytime.

[@reflectwhatyouare689]

Sounds like the 1996 unplugged, it's beautiful!

[@kevindotson4567]

this is my favorite song, ever

[@UmaCapuleto]

Amazing as usual.

[@nursetammy74]

I'm so proud of Duvall, he's superb and filling big shoes. Much love and a shout out to him!

[@ryanu3708]

This is so special and wonderful I can't even describe.. mesmerizing.

[@Ash_Hudson]

Didn't know Trent Reznor could play drums.

[@czolgistta]

Beautiful bass guitar.

[@judecarpenter4407]

One of mikes many Warwicks

[@judecarpenter5536]

Warwick hollow body. Mike calls it one of his A basses. Lol. I'm a bass player and he is endorsed by Warwick and has a signature line of Fishman Legacy pickups. That says it all. The man is a genius.

[@Ontariosound]

Trent Reznor on the drums

[@juanrzaldivar]

Sounds awesome.

[@dirkvandermerwe6027]

Takes me way back to 1994... Still one of my favourites...

[@hernanrosales1991]

Aguante Alice in chains desde Argentina!!!!!

[@martinrodriguez4709]

Fucking A.is all I can say.duvall kills it.not Layne but does him pure justice.

[@juniorburchfield5461]

All these years and still going strong, LOVE IT

[@katatonic_]

I'm crying really heavy. Bc this remember me the unplugged

[@MrDeman40]

What an amazing way to start my Saturday :), working extra today , as a delivery driver , tis the season ... Stay safe everyone :)

[@lisakvieira9201]

Keep it going guys, brings back good memories!!😊✌

[@saymyname8925]

I always loved the harmony of AIC

[@elizabethsaliba8077]

Dont know Alice In Chains songs except Man in The Box. Been watching all these tribute bands they have some awesome songs

[@stevenmelling6068]

Mad props to the coverbands loved it all but just reminded me how amazing AIC are, seen them last year in NZ and was hands down my favourite concert I have been too, which was a surprise as I'm such a huge Metallica and Tool fan and seeing them I thought was my going be the highlight of the concerts I have been too.

[@humbertocarneiro07]

SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! Everyday it's something hits me all so cold...

[@OGGOAT23]

Everyday it's somethin' Hits me all so cold You find me sittin' by myself No excuses, then I know

[@redhotchilifan98]

One of my favorite alice songs

[@neorunner2394]

escuchar esto me hace sentir q tengo 15 años menos, larga vida a Alice in chains, Jerry Cantrell el lord de la guitarra

[@jessewalters9107]

He put some Stank on that Solo ... Beautiful

[@haikalemir2128]

legend

[@Macbap]

Great Song. Great Sound. Great Memories!!

[@BarryvanBaalen]

Man, love this song. Glad to see this!

[@zhanemolko]

Amazing!!!