Alice In Chains Release Statement on Mike Starr’s Death

by Ryan Minic | Mar 9, 2011

Alice In Chains have issued a statement on the death of original band bassist Mike Starr, whose body was found in a Salt Lake City home yesterday.

“Members of Alice in Chains are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy – and the privacy of the Starr family – during this difficult time. Their thoughts & prayers are with the Starr family.”

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