ALICE IN CHAINS Issue Statement On Passing Of Former Bassist Mike Starr
March 8, 2011, 13 years ago
ALICE IN CHAINS have issued the following brief statement regarding the death of former bassist Mike Starr who died at the age of 44 in his Salt Lake City, Utah home earlier yesterday afternoon (March 8th) at 1:42 PM.
"Jerry (Cantrell) and Sean (Kinney) 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 and prayers are with the Starr family."According to The Salt Lake Tribune, police do not suspect foul play in the death of Starr.
The medical examiner's office will likely conduct an autopsy today says Reuters, but the results of toxicology tests could take up to two months.
Starr appeared on Alice In Chains' most successful albums including the band's debut Facelift (1990), Sap (1992) and Dirt (1992). Starr later played bass for the band SUN RED SUN, which featured Ray Gillen and Bobby Rondinelli, both former members of BLACK SABBATH. The project was cut short by Gillen's death in 1993.
Starr appeared on the third season of Celebrity Rehab back in 2009 - and was arrested last month for felony possession of a controlled substance. Salt Lake City cops say he had 6 Xanax pills and 6 Opana (painkiller) pills when he was busted.
