Would?

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Would? is a song by Alice in Chains, written by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell as a tribute to his friend Andrew Wood, lead vocalist of Mother Love Bone, who died in 1990. Cantrell sings the verses of the song, while Layne Staley sings the chorus. The song first appeared on the soundtrack to the 1992 film Singles—where the members of Alice in Chains make a cameo appearance—and later appeared on the band's second studio album Dirt, also released in 1992. "Would?" was released as a single and peaked at No. 31 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1992, at No. 19 in 1996, and in 2019 the song peaked at No. 15 on the Hot Rock Songs chart after it was featured in the trailer for the season 2 of the Netflix show The Punisher. The song was included on the compilation albums Nothing Safe: Best of the Box (1999), Music Bank (1999), Greatest Hits (2001), and The Essential Alice in Chains (2006). An acoustic version performed on Alice in Chains' MTV Unplugged in 1996 was released in a live album and DVD. In 2009, "Would?" was named the 88th Best Hard Rock Song of All Time by VH1. 


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1999
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Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr (who was replaced in 1993 by Mike Inez). more »

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Band Origins
"Would?" is a song by the American alternative metal band Alice in Chains, which was formed in Seattle in 1987 during the grunge movement.
Release Date
The song was first introduced to the public in 1992 as a part of the soundtrack for Cameron Crowe's film "Singles."
Album Debut
"Would?" was later included as the opening track on Alice in Chains' second studio album, "Dirt", released on September 29, 1992.
Song Highlight
The song features a distinctive guitar riff and a powerful vocal performance from lead singer Layne Staley.
Chart Performance
"Would?" helped propel Alice in Chains into the mainstream, peaking at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Tribute
The song was written by the band's guitarist and co-vocalist Jerry Cantrell as a tribute to his friend Andrew Wood, the vocalist of Mother Love Bone, who died of heroin overdose in 1990.
Music Video
The music video for "Would?" won the award for Best Video from a Film at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics address issues of drug addiction and disillusionment, which mirror the struggles experienced by members of the band, particularly lead vocalist Layne Staley who eventually died from drug-related issues.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Would?" was performed during the band's MTV Unplugged concert in 1996 and was included in the subsequent live album.
Cultural Impact
Today, "Would?" is widely recognized as one of Alice in Chains' best songs and it continues to be a staple of alternative rock radio. It encapsulates the zeitgeist of the grunge era and has been covered by numerous artists, attesting to its enduring influence.

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