Rooster - Alice in Chains - (Acoustic Cover) by Sterling R Jackson

[@matthamlin6889]

Best "Rooster" cover I've ever heard.

[@freedomunleashed7937]

Not even close imo, this dude hits far deeper, more grit & soul

[@donna3465]

Definitely

[@minharotinadebobeirakaraok6296]

me too , this guy is just playing with his soul and guitar... AMAZING!

[@shaneoneill7680]

The wrong chord ruins it for me

[@yanivgluck9549]

He's great but I miss the bass guitar...

[@Javiwah]

10 years later this still incredible cover

[@SterlingRJackson]

😊

[@marting9041]

X2

[@Quothula]

yeah, same. 2021, just found it, bloody incredible! saw a comment on a recent vid and just had to find it!

[@GeorgeCoggins]

20223 and still goin strong im legit impressed

[@rgraptor2542]

TOOL. THE COMPUTER SCREEN. I LOVE THIS DUDE ALREADY.

[@rgraptor2542]

Gave me goosebumps.. Wow!

[@_Schreintime]

Seth Hollis I was going to comment on this too.

[@yurinogueira2947]

my ovaries exploded and I'm not even female

[@caminossuizos]

It was the first thing I noticed! haha

[@Srvwh]

If Layne and Chris Cornell had a love child...

[@estaldodelkuajalde]

More like Layne and Stone Gossard

[@BeauJustin]

Damn dude, your falsetto. You have mad talent.

[@connormatthews522]

When I try to sing this, literally no sound comes out, my falsetto can't touch such high notes lmao

[@jackmurphy8696]

Did you get there yet? Im trying myself not sure it sounds any good. cant imagine doing chest voice with some of these parts

[@djgreyo1]

why dont this guy have a record deal yet

[@matthewmartinez5021]

Because he has talent...

[@djgreyo1]

Matthew Delgado ha thats very true ,but very sad

[@susansimpson72]

x

[@susansimpson72]

GEORGE BLACK fucking right

[@used_tissue3536]

GEORGE BLACK because if you dont have the looks, the right music genre and age to attract enough revenue for record companies(pop music), you have to rely on EXCEPTIONAL talent, i mean pioneering the fields of untouched planes of creativity. This guy is a talented singer/guitar player, however these abilities are only a vessel/tool to express creativity/art. Now im not saying this guy isnt creative, but he's gotta be making exceptional original music/art to "get a record deal" or "make it".

[@adilea76]

Layne would be proud

[@pjm5729]

I mean if layne used a shit ton of autotune then yeah I guess

[@donna3465]

Hell yeah, he would.

[@abovebiscuitcrumbs]

the fact that you have tool as your computer background makes you 10x more my hero than you were before

[@patrickstar6247]

10 years later and I’m still coming back to this incredible cover 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@voyagevines]

I don't know why this is being recommended to me 10 years later, but I absolutely loved it

[@kevincifuentes7718]

I've seen the other cover "Show Me How To Live" and this dude is the only guy I've ever seen to emulate Chris Cornell's or Layne Stanley's voice. Seriously.. Most epic shit I've ever seen.

[@blacklightburns100]

Alice In Chains should have hired you !! :D

[@susansimpson72]

Andras Polle for real i could handle this cat

[@addminimal]

I wonder if they've heard of him...

[@kidbogus3731]

By far the best rooster cover I've heard, I think layne would be proud

[@AmberMoore-bd2ie]

There will never be a better cover of this. Makes me feel some kinda way.

[@melonhead49]

Musical from 20 years ago = One hell of a Musical era!

[@danozdirect3749]

The goat rooster cover Had it in my play lists for 13 years I was blown away first time i heard it Still in the same lane 🤟🤟🤟

[@SyTheMetalhead]

Dude that is insanely brilliant, you have a perfect voice to cover Layne's songs and that is coming from someone who has covered many Alice In Chains and Mad Season songs, keep up the awesome work :)

[@kylegrimm4490]

Heard this over 10 years ago and go back every so often to hear this cover.

[@Enthos2]

This is probably edited to shit but these vocals are un. fucking. believable.

[@IHaveAPodXTLive]

Enthos2 Layne's vocals were edited to shit.

[@brunostefanno6370]

teu cu

[@shaycormacc]

IHaveAPodXTLive His live vocals were still amazingly done.

[@DreamingisGoated]

Shay Patrick Cormac someone knows good movies like boondock saints

[@KillDozer44]

get out

[@fjrocker9310]

What a powerful voice. keep it up, bro..RIP LAYNE u will never be forgotten.

[@adamJKpunk]

Nailed it.

[@ISAAKKUSH]

What a voice! What a sound! I'm speechless...

[@stevehamilton7629]

Don't listen to the Haters bro. You F-n' Rock! Great cover! Keep on keepin on !

[@BrentJamesDriscoll]

I gotta say man.... that is so incredible. I've never heard someone's voice be so close to Layne's.

[@blitzkriegBosegeist]

Ain't found a way to kill me yet Eyes burn with stinging sweat Seems every path leads me to nowhere Wife and kids household pet Army green was no safe bet The bullets scream to me from somewhere Here they come to snuff the rooster Yeah here come the rooster, yeah You know he ain't gonna die No, no, no, ya know he ain't gonna die Here they come to snuff the rooster Yeah here come the rooster, yeah You know he ain't gonna die No, no, no, ya know he ain't gonna die Walkin' tall machine gun man They spit on me in my home land Gloria sent me pictures of my boy Got my pills 'gainst mosquito death My buddy's breathin' his dyin' breath Oh God please won't you help me make it through Here they come to snuff the rooster Yeah here come the rooster, yeah You know he ain't gonna die No, no, no ya know he ain't gonna die

[@MaximustheMerciful66]

For all those who wish him to sing in another style or variety, singing the song this way would nothing but honor Layne, AIC, and those many artists from the 90's and elsewhere who opened up and let it fly. This is a great rendition of a killer track. If you want originals, stop looking up the songs from your past and find another forum. KZbin is a wide open for musical exploration. Phyllotaxismusic, thank you for delivering the best cover ever I have ever heard for "Rooster".

[@katherandefy]

Gorgeous. Layne had that kind of sensitivity too. Beautiful cover. Thank you.

[@joshuavance1654]

This is the best Alice in Chains cover I have heard

[@tito1rocks]

Awesome voice, the effects complete it too, perfect cover.

[@MrDylan0666]

wow... i did not expect your voice to sound like that.. really good

[@griso321]

Nice cover man!! Also, fantastic Tool wallpaper you have there :)

[@kevinwatling4284]

If that wasn't one of Alice in Chains strongest songs, and probably a big part of their show, I'm sure they would be honored to have you open the show with that by yourself. You do that song huge Justice brother....... Really.....!

[@xGMAN712712x]

Love that 10000 days tool background on tha computer!

[@marcoz6023]

we need more soulful music like this, great job brother

[@codyhenry3491]

My man great work. The vocals is on point you respectfully sound like Layne Staley. If you become big for a fact I'll buy your music. :) R.I.P. Layne Staley. Greatest Grunge vocals ever.

[@susansimpson72]

Cody Henry damn fucking A

[@codyhenry3491]

Susan Simpson they've should audition him for the part :)

[@susansimpson72]

Cody Henry hell yeah at least show Layne some respect

[@Mzlanders]

Best cover of this song KZbin has to offer. Hands down.

[@pappoblues89]

Te felicito loco!!!! lo llevas en la sangre al Grunge y a Layne!

[@PackardDog]

Was in Biloxi MS in 92, first time I heard this song. You just brought me back. Thank you.

[@alexvonvarrick]

WOOOOOW! This is awesome!And those of you, who wanna play smart and criticise: step in the ring and do it better! I checked out your channels and you're full of it...Think ybout it, if you're completely happy and satisfied with your life, you have no need to judge,criticise or be a smartass....

[@zak9129]

Goose bumps, tears and smiles, thank you, beautifully done.

[@SterlingRJackson]

@MrUbercool12345 Yeah, it kinda did. But I tried desperately to learn other ways of trying to hit these notes. If you try hard enough, without killing yourself, you can learn other ways of using your voice that you never knew were possible. I'm still learning completely new things all the time.

[@kaylahertwig403]

Who are u

[@kaylahertwig403]

Who are u?

[@climberjde]

I have heard a thousand covers and am a musician myself with 40 or so youtube covers. You have the most amazing voice I've ever heard (listened to half a dozen of your covers). Your vocal control is what my voice sounds like in my head. It must feel amazing. It is awe inspiring and frustrating as hell to listen to. Why are you not famous?

[@brocks4998]

Layne and Jeff would be proud man, great cover

[@sweatshirt029]

jeff?

[@devinmetalfreak]

Tell me you meant to say Jerry?

[@asmaasarbeet6332]

devinmetalfreak his name's jeff :lol:

[@tetojam]

Oh boy!!!! keep on screaming please!! you are a BEAST!!!

[@iselgarelbal4886]

to be perfect just a candle on your micro.Congrats...:)

[@pencap914]

This was added 6 years ago and I just now came across this!? Excellent cover, excellent song. 👍🏼

[@akilahshani]

Christ, your voice is phenomenal. I'm in love with the rasp.

[@daelinproudmore5068]

This is pure gold! Best rooster cover i've heard. You captured all the important points with the right tone and delivery.

[@jbinpo]

fucking amazing. I got chills.

[@aruchman]

Really amazing - I cannot tell you how blown away I am by this cover. I have never said this before - this is the best cover I have ever watched. Love it!

[@esellanta]

Great cover dude, IMO i think it would sound better w/o the voice effect. Do a raw version...i like dirty vocals. Still though diggin' your stuff. Keep it up.

[@kayla5130]

I am absolutely in love with Alice In Chains and it is pretty amazing how much you sound like Layne Staley in this cover!

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

I usually sing this to myself when I'm pheasant hunting and he usually isn't going to die.

[@ESPSJ]

Man I love this cover. I remember watching it years ago and I have never forgotten about it. I love how much control you have over your vocals. Makes me wish I could sing haha.

[@broadbin]

Why wasn't he auditioned for the new AIC singer....???

[@TheFelonizedkriminal]

because his voice is suppofiscial not his voice. its been computer managed . gurranteed!..... nice setup thou ! ( as in all the equipment) on his voice again? I believe its called electrically managed synthetic or EMS>>> check his down in hole video .. you can hear a lot of reverb and echo within the laid down recorded vocals on the track........ bit like Ciara in a hip hop video .. if u get my drift.. but saying all this . great rendition and I do enjoy listening ... coz I fuking love this track ! 10/10 for effort!

[@broadbin]

+dazza pool it was just an overstated compliment as this rendition is awesome. singing live in an arena is different ball game,

[@TheFelonizedkriminal]

true its good man... and im glad u listening , AIC one of the most underated bands in my opinion specially where im at .. :-)

[@broadbin]

+dazza pool Yes the very first time i heard rooster, it was goose bumps all over man.

[@carlossantino3969]

broadbin I'll bet they didn't want to get someone who actually sounds exactly like Lane Stanley so they went with that waste of space that they have now because they could fire that guy and have this guy to be in the band and I'll bet the crowd would motherfuckin flip and cry for Joy if this guy was to open his mouth they would motherfuckin thank God he's in the new front man in AIC

[@snarkybu42]

Shivers…. Holy shit bro… absolutely beautiful

[@3WordsToSay]

Can you do some Tool covers? :D

[@JamieKeatley]

Yeah, do it! :D

[@chasgibbs4672]

How am I just now hearing this cover. Holy shit man. You crushed this.

[@sinkler123]

If i close my eyes i forget its a cover and start to wonder if they ever did an MTV unplugged session for this song... ^^ amazing.

[@eloylopez9834]

Dan Inbari they did

[@no.5429]

New fan, huh?

[@z74birdman]

After listening to this a few times the " original mtv unplugged" version doesn't sound as good as it use too and its one of my fav mtv unplugged songs. Not many times a cover surpasses or is better than the original...This time it is !!!! Outstanding job. This guy should have a recording contract with that type of talent.

[@ellzietwinkle1089]

No this guy should keep putting out his own independent music ❤. He will do much better outside the industry.

[@nikitarage4236]

Sounds like there's a lot of sound manipulation or adjustments ... Or it's the echo... I'd love to hear you w out the fancy mic. But good job

[@Rozq]

Sorry to say this but your comment is just plain stupid. What fancy mic do you have in mind, lol! Would you like him to use a headphone mic or what. Yes he added some echo in the mix so what. Also he is playing and singing at the same time. That should count too...

[@troyoobrien]

Rozq It sounds really auto tuned

[@alfiekleiner4889]

Troy O'Brien Guys, it's just reverb...

[@wilhemheider]

Yes.. And a Little Delay ;)

[@yanhus]

Troy O'Brien Yes it is really autotuned ^^

[@CH1NOBL]

Anytime this plays I get the nostalgia. Roaming the humid crisp night with my partner in crime.. I raise my glass to you Vic.. May you raise more mischief in heaven than you did here on earth! Miss your spiced laughter boi..

[@smurfinit48]

Wow, you sound almost identical to Layne.

[@caseyboone71]

smurfinit48, I have to respectfully disagree he made it his own and sounded bad ass.

[@ricardopereira7817]

Top 5 stars, clap clap clap. Very, but really very very god. Congratulations, its not easy to me cry with one cover.

[@MrJuliesguy]

My sister died from cancer

[@brianmaccarthy2557]

What the fuck does that have to do with this song or this cover?

[@MrJuliesguy]

Nothing really, I just thought of it because once when I was 5 she told me she was going to get a rooster and name it Alice, so I always thought Alice Cooper was a rooster and that AIC wrote that song and it gave my sister cancer, I get this weird vibe that you as well will have cancer, anywho...

[@MrJuliesguy]

She was 28, she had a cleft palate and blond hair

[@caryroberts6748]

It’s 2023 and I’ve barely stumbled on this , wow . Fantastic rendering of this piece.

[@RodrigoLopesFx]

TOOL

[@Roffeu]

Probably the best voice I've heard on youtube.

[@rjonzen34]

synthesized...enough said

[@devpuri1713]

Lol piss off hater.

[@yogipigui]

You have a point

[@ertonyrn]

lots of effects.. still good

[@rjonzen34]

Dev Puri glad you liked your own comment :)

[@devpuri1713]

rjonzen34 haha glad you noticed ;)

[@IncliningPizza]

Holy shit, man! I'm a musician, and this is probably the most impressive cover of this song I have heard done by anybody. You are blessed to have that trademark Staley-snarl in your voice. :)

[@PopeJackI]

Day-um, son!!! You know how to bring it!!! Straight up haunting.

[@shyamvk]

had chills when i listened to this one, hair is still standing on my neck and arms..... such a joy to listen to. i only listen to this version now. it pretty much destroys anything else. Keep singing, brother. you have a god given gift, don't waste it........

[@guilhermeandrade6991]

Sou brasileiro "I'm Brazilian" e adoro seus videos! faz cover das bandas que mais gosto, e ainda faz com muita qualidade !!

[@dumudingirenki]

Still my favourite cover of this song. Listen to this weekly 🤷‍♂️💪🙌

[@SterlingRJackson]

Thanks Jake 😊

[@Rockon771]

Nice tool wallpaper. Also, amazing cover man, you have an awesome voice. Keep it up!

[@seankelly5906]

I remember watching this when i was 12, 6 years on and it just gets better! Such a voice and bursting with talent! I would buy his album..

[@travischaddock4826]

this should be in the billions of views. this dudes great

[@SterlingRJackson]

Thanks Travis

[@isabeladf]

omg my ears are so pleased now

[@kat1york]

I close my eyes for a moment and in that moment, Layne is back. Thank you...🎧

[@plazmikpond]

2021, almost 11 years later- and this still holds up as the best covers of this song on KZbin... And in general.

[@SterlingRJackson]

Thank you 😊

[@MistaChristafuh]

Wow, vocals are great. Has that rugged voice like Layne did.

[@dieHasser]

Seriously dude. You played this song better than anyone ive ever known or could ever dream to play myself. Kudos

[@makemarker]

Great cover and great voice, one of my favorite AIC songs.

[@jamcoulter4343]

This is absolutely amazing, oh my god.

[@kimoliver2853]

Wow! Not just anyone can do this song justice but you my friend have and then some ......best cover I've heard and I've heard many

[@ivanstephan4324]

It sounds so so great... It is just perfect

[@zainaku]

I came to your channel for the MJK covers, but damn you nailed this

[@guilhermeguimaraesviali7062]

Very good. Layne lives forever!

[@jeremydavis7993]

still, after all this time this is mesmerizing. you have to think that Layne would approve

[@DavidRodriguez-mp9nh]

Your version is powerful. It is on constant play for me. Brilliant channeling and we benefit. Thank you!

[@annandmusic]

Wow, not only have you got an awesome voice, but also a good taste of music :) ! I had to subscribe. Keep going :D !

[@m1stermaster]

This is honestly one of the best covers of anything I've seen on KZbin, it's so perfect and amazing

[@cassidymattson4175]

Holy shit dude. Holy shit. You're incredibly talented.

[@epicdeuce]

Oh dude you nailed it. Most guys would kill to have what you got!

[@hendrikreber4577]

Great vocal.. i like it

[@buddymack]

I say you did one hell of a job on this cover. While other might judge the pitch of your voice of the equipment and the how you mixed it, it was worth watching. Unfortunately, everyone is a pro at giving feedback but most don't have the balls to put themselves out there on video. I enjoyed your enthusiasm and energy on the song. Keep it up!

[@kevinleavy4736]

are you blcking kidding me? ....Dude! hands down the best cover EVER! Amazing brother ! you will be famous before its over! thanks .

[@mdis401mm]

Dans l'esprit de Layne, bravo ! Good voice 🫡

[@vikasbahuguna7590]

This is one of my favourite Alice in Chains song. Great and best cover in youtube for sure !! You did justice to Layne's Voice :)

[@tgolden5]

Wow!!!! Major props, that was simply Awesome!