78. Alice in Chains

Although Alice in Chains has been pegged primarily as a Grunge band, of the slew of Seattle bands AIC may have been the one that drew more from the Heavy Metal set than the rest. They were very successful, charting often despite gloomy material and a dirty Post Punk sound. Equally adept at acoustic performances, AIC was a favorite among many who followed the Alternative set. It can’t be argued that Nirvana will lead the Grunge charge for the Hall, but it shouldn’t surprise anyone if Alice in Chains will follow them in if a couple of the other Grunge acts get in.

Should Alice in Chains be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 95.7%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.6%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.1%

No opinion. - 0.2%

No way! - 0.4%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2016
Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Seattle, WA)
Why they will get in: They play the Grunge card, but there a few ahead of them for that.
Why they won't get in: Nirvana may have got in but AIC is a few spots behind on the Grunge food chain.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums: Facelift (1990)
Dirt (1992)
Alice in Chains (1995)
Black Give Ways to Blue (2009)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Man in the Box (From Facelift, 1990)
Would? (From Dirt, 1992)
Rooster (From Dirt, 1992)
No Excuses (From Jar of Flies, 1994)
Heaven Beside You (From Alice in Chains, 1995)