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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 8 MIN

Alice In Chains’ “Rooster”: A Song From Son To Father

from Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles

The story behind one of Alice In Chains' biggest hits is deeply personal. “Rooster,” written by Jerry Cantrell, was what he imagined his father's experience in the Vietnam War was like, and the song was so spot-on, his dad told him he "hit the nail on the head."Listen to the full story of "Rooster" on the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast with Janda Lane. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Explore the meaning of "Rooster" by Alice In Chains in this episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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The story behind one of Alice In Chains' biggest hits is deeply personal. “Rooster,” written by Jerry Cantrell, was what he imagined his father's experience in the Vietnam War was like, and the song was so spot-on, his dad told him he "hit the nail...

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