Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, there's so many great songwriters, and also a really healthy, diverse mix of styles," Jerry explained. "That was the music that was on the radio, you know. Jerry tells Q104.3 New York's Out of the Box with Jonathan Clarke that just like Metallica's James Hetfield, Elton's music has been with him since he was a kid it's part of who he is. He previously contributed to Alice In Chains' comeback ballad "Black Gives Way to Blue" in 2009 and personally congratulated Jerry on his new rendition of "Goodbye." But of particular note is the album's tribute to Elton John with its final track - a cover of 1971's "Goodbye."ĭespite his status as a pop icon, Sir Elton is one of modern rock music's greatest advocates. Jerry calls on a handful of special guests on Brighten, including Duff McKagan, Greg Pusciato, Gil Sharone, Abe Laboriel Jr. And while it took him a long time to get started on the record and more than a year to complete it (thanks to the pandemic), Brighten delivers on all levels, from haunting ballads to massive, sludge-loaded riffs. The LP is Jerry's first solo effort in 19 years. Alice In Chains guitarist and co-founder Jerry Cantrell released his long-awaited and highly-anticipated fourth solo album, Brighten, last month.
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