* Seattle, Washington-based band formed in 1987 originally known as Diamond Lie.
* Lineup: Layne Staley (lead vocals), Jerry Cantrell (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mike Starr (bass), Sean Kinney (drums).
* 1989: Debut album, "Facelift,"released on Columbia Records.
* Gained popularity with hit singles "Man in the Box" and "Sea of Sorrow".
* Album achieved double-platinum certification in the US.
Rise to Stardom and "Dirt" (1990–1993)
* Alice In Chains' second album, "Dirt," released in September 1992.
* Featured hit singles "Would?", "Them Bones", and "Angry Chair".
* Album explored themes of addiction, depression, and alienation, resonating with a wide audience.
* Certified quadruple-platinum in the US, establishing the band as a prominent grunge act.
Mainstream Success and Later Albums (1993–2002)
* Third studio album, "Alice in Chains," released in 1995.
* Debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
* Album produced hit singles "Grind" and "Heaven Beside You".
* Despite commercial success, band faced challenges due to Staley's heroin addiction and internal conflicts.
* 1996: "Unplugged" live album featured acoustic versions of band's songs.
* 1999: "Nothing Safe: Best of the Box" compilation released.
* 2002: First post-Staley album "Black Gives Way to Blue" released with new vocalist William DuVall.
Tragedy and Hiatus (2002–2005)
* April 2002: Layne Staley found dead from overdose, leading to hiatus for Alice In Chains.
* Band briefly reunited in 2005 for benefit concert, performing cover songs with various vocalists.
Revival and Recent Activity (2005–Present)
* 2006: Alice In Chains reunited with lead vocalist William DuVall.
* Released two albums with DuVall: "Black Gives Way to Blue" (2009) and "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" (2013).
* Continued to tour and release new music, gaining positive critical reception.
* 2018: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
* 2019: Released sixth studio album, "Rainier Fog".
Alice In Chains' rise to fame was characterized by their distinct musical style blending heavy guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics. Their success paved the way for other grunge bands and made a lasting impact on the music scene of the 1990s and beyond.