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1 wrz 2021 · Rooster by Alice In Chains may have become one of the band's defining tracks, but its meaning was rooted in humble beginnings. When guitarist Jerry Cantrell found himself temporarily homeless at the start of 1991, he turned to a fellow grunge legend for help.
23 kwi 2024 · “Rooster” is a powerful, emotional song that tells the story of one man’s experiences in war and the enduring effects it had on him and his family. Its themes of trauma, resilience, and the way in which veterans are often forgotten and unsupported resonate with listeners to this day.
"Rooster" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains, featured on their second studio album, Dirt (1992), and released as the fourth single from the album on February 22, 1993. It is the fifth song on the original pressing of the album and sixth on others.
Rooster is a song by Alice in Chains, written by guitarist Jerry Cantrell for his father, who served in the Vietnam War. The song reflects his experiences, struggles and nickname as a "rooster" in the 101st Airborne Division.
31 gru 2023 · ‘Rooster’, a standout track off of the band’s seminal album ‘Dirt’, is a song that encapsulates both personal history and the collective memory of a wartime generation. At its core, ‘Rooster’ is an evocative narrative of survival.
The title “Rooster” holds a deeper significance. Some speculate that it refers to the 101st airborne, known as the “screaming eagles,” and that the Vietnamese, unfamiliar with bald eagles, referred to them as “roosters” or “chickens.”
5 maj 2022 · “Rooster” is a song by Alice in Chains inspired by the Vietnam War and the father of guitarist Jerry Cantrell. The song explores the trauma, guilt and isolation of war veterans and their families, and features a graphic music video directed by Mark Pellington.
