Learn more about merges. But it comes with a price. The roots of family trauma were planted early, as Cantrell's father, a military officer, divorced from his mother when Cantrell was seven, a mere four years after meeting Cantrell for the first time. Later they struck a compromise Cantrell would play guitar for Staleys ill-fated funk-rock band, and the singer agreed to howl for the warehouse metal crew. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Alice In Chains Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Ours is a little more brooding and introspective. A five-minute video clip featuring highlights from the season's first episode can be viewed below. Sincerity in music can be difficult to portray. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Back in April 1994, Starr was sentenced to 30 days in the Houston jail formisdemeanor drug possession. Alice in Chains Mark the Latest Song Rights Sale as Estates of OG Members Cash Out Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66660320/mike-starr. Why? Starr, 43, a founding member of ALICE IN CHAINS, had been in legal trouble before in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. Search above to list available cemeteries. Verify and try again. Mat Hayward/Getty Images. March 9, 2011 7:35 am ET. Ask away and we will do our best to answer or find someone who can.We try to vet our answers to get you the most acurate answers. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [citation needed]. with Phil Anselmo and "Rooster" with William DuVall. A statement from Primary Waves David Weitzman reads: Primary Wave is pleased to partner with the estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr to honor their musical legacies as part of the classic era lineup of Alice in Chains, who created the amazing songs and records that comprise the albumsDirtandFacelift, and the acoustic EPs,Jar of FliesandSap. ". As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Within a month, Inez was playing live at a gig with Osbourne at Wembley Stadium. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Mike Starr, the former Alice in Chains bass player who went public with his drug problems on a reality TV show, has been found dead nine years after the band's singer died of an overdose. He had a real unique and powerful voice, but he had a sensitivity and touch to it as well, the guitarist remembers. By January 1993 Inez had moved on to his next project. Staley, whose aching vocals and frequently haunting lyrics provide Alice with much of its dark, dangerous sound, has been in a cast since late September, when he ran over his foot riding a three-wheel all-terrain vehicle backstage at a show in Oklahoma City. based on information from your browser. It was in this huge warehouse called the Music Bank that had fifty different rooms, Cantrell says. [8] He appears on Heart's 2003 release, Alive in Seattle, a double CD live recording that documents a 2002 concert at Seattle's Paramount Theatre. These projects represent the greatest works from one of the best artists of the iconic Nineties Seattle-based grunge era. I get more answers from a scientific view; nothing is really destroyed, it's just transformed. ). Michael Allen Inez (born May 14, 1966)[2] is an American rock musician best known for his role as the bassist of Alice in Chains since 1993. First, they contacted drummerSean Kinney, who coincidentally was dating Starr's sister Melinda at that time and had exchanged phone numbers with Cantrell's roommateLayne Staley. The band would concur and ditch their manager and sign with Susan Silver, as well as Pearl jam manager Kelly Kurtis and Ken Deans. I took a fucking long, hard walk through hell. He was the original bassist of the Seattle grunge band Alice in Chains (1987 to 1993). At the 2007 VH1 Rock Honors, Alice in Chains performed the tribute to Heart. I wanna let you guys know ive done a whole video on Alice in Chains glam metal days. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This was cut short, however, with his sudden death. Mike Starr had addiction problems, but was on the road to recovery and didn't commit suicide, two of his friends said Wednesday, the day after the former Alice in Chains bassist was found dead in a Salt Lake City house. This is a carousel with slides. The estates managing the business affairs of late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley and bassist Mike Starr have sold their stakes in the bands songs. According to Bass Player Magazine, Inez uses the following basses: They are strung with medium-gauge Dean Markley Blue Steel strings. Alice in Chains' Jar of Flies EP was released in 1994 with Inez on bass. The group also participated in the 1993 Lollapalooza Tour . We all play rock music, so there is some similarity, he continues. Answerbag wants to provide a service to people looking for answers and a good conversation. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Try again later. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. I wanted to create stuff that I could send out into the world that would hit people and give them an experience. He has written for Rolling Stone, Mojo and Q, hung out with Fugazi at Dischord House, flown on Ozzy Osbourne's private jet, played Angus Young's Gibson SG, and interviewed everyone from Aerosmith and Beastie Boys to Young Gods and ZZ Top. Dr. Drew Pinskyhas said that Starr's death was the result of "a prescription-drug overdose." This was Mike's last interview, he passed away on March 8, 2011. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Family members linked to this person will appear here. They couldn't kick Layne out he was 50% of the band. Well, the Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the Basement. His parents would split at a young age and Mike would move to Florida with his father. Starr, however, mentioned on an episode ofCelebrity Rehabthat he was kicked out of the band due to his budding drug addiction. We wanted to continue intense touring and press. Heres how it works. Starr was arrested at Houston's Intercontinental Airport while trying to check in for a flight to Los Angeles with a suitcase he had stolen from the baggage claim area. Thanks for your help! Drug-addiction counselorBob Forresthas described Starr and fellowCelebrity Rehab with Dr. DrewalumJeff Conaway(also now deceased) as having "such severe addictions.". Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In late 2002, Inez was considered to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica.[11]. Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr can be heard begging for drugs in a voicemail left just hours before his death. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He has considered Alice In Chains to be "One of the greatest bands he's ever heard" since 1991. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr was found dead Tuesday afternoon (March 8). Their lead singer, the astonishingly talented Layne Staley, passed away in 2002 after years of falling into a drug-induced shamble of decay, tooth loss, and torment, as related on Guitarworld. DuVall would go on to be made the permanent singer of the group, which has since released three studio albums with Duvall and toured extensively since 2006. After haggling over deal points with Columbia for six months, the group was finally ushered into a studio by producer Dave Jerden, who had previously worked with the Rolling Stones and Janes Addiction. The story seems to be that it just sounded good. The name came from a side project of my old group, says Staley, stroking the remnants of his blond beatnik goatee. Considered a commercial long shot compared with other local heroes, Alice in Chains signed with Columbia in 1989 after Nick Terzo, a rep involved with the bands music publishing, joined the labels A&R team. RadarOnline.com reported in early October that Starr was arrested on September 28 in Los Angeles on a drug charge. For a young rock singer enjoying the first moments of celebrity, things cant get much better. Brannigan lives in North London and supports The Arsenal. All those bands put out records around the same time, and we hadnt put one out in two years. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Hes drunk off his ass, laughing it up, trying to get in on the action while enduring some very real pain himself. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. PAUL STANLEY Blasts MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE After She Complains Of Harassment, DAVE LOMBARDO To Tour U.K. With 'Progressive Grindcore' Band EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, MIKKEY DEE Is Open To Playing With KING DIAMOND Again: 'That'd Be Great Fun For Me'. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Try again later. ", The Untold Truth Of Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Perhaps the labels most valuable contribution was providing the group with a touring bus. Inez is the only musician who has been a member of both bands. A Vietnam veterans son who cut his teeth on old AC/DC, Kiss and Ted Nugent albums, Cantrell had joined up with bassist Mike Starr and drummer Sean Kinney but couldnt convince Staley to join the group. At around this time, Inez formed the band Spys4Darwin with Sean Kinney, Chris DeGarmo from Queensrche, and Vinnie Dombroski from Sponge. Failed to delete memorial. , with whom he played from the band's formation in 1987 until 1993. Just because we play a certain breed of music doesnt mean I cant appreciate a lot of other, lighter feelings or lighter art.. Text. It came from a real place. VI. In 2019, Inez was a guest bass player on Mark Morton's debut solo album Anesthetic. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Even if I cant put my finger on it, theres an individual identity to the bands.. Their triumphs may be running concurrently, yet each band has its own soul, says Cantrell, 26, when asked about the Seattle connection. Reflecting on the creative partnership he shared with the vocalist, who passed away on April 5, 2002, aged 34, Cantrell says, Layne was just an amazing talent. In 2003, Black Label Society's Robert Trujillo joined Metallica; Inez replaced him in Black Label Society, joining for a short two-week west coast tour of the United States and a short tour of Japan for their The Blessed Hellride album. After their last live performance on July 3, 1996, Alice in Chains went on hiatus. I decided to stop because I was miserable doing it. The drug didnt work for me anymore. [4][5] Inez has earned seven Grammy Award nominations as a member of Alice in Chains.[6]. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. A system error has occurred. Inez was a guest player on "Under the Gun" from Motrhead's 2006 album Kiss of Death. Inez also appeared on the 1993 Osbourne live album, Live & Loud. Drag images here or select from your computer for Mike Starr memorial. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. A more personal downer for the band was Staleys drug abuse, which led the singer to a failed rehab visit and, finally, a cold-turkey kick of his own while reading The Bad Place, by horror novelist Dean R. Koontz. The dark, brooding side of the Seattle scene. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. WebBassist Mike Starr interview on the syndicated radio show 'Loveline' with Dr. Drew Pinsky on February 16, 2010. A music writer since 1993, formerly Editor of Kerrang! 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Alice in Chains Bassist Mike Starr's Career and DeathDays of the New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-XIhOZUcakAlice in Chains Glam Years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiHxQuveUdsAlice in Chains Facelift Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShifZejOW_I\u0026t=3sAlice in Chains SAP Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWLsGm4bR9oAlice in Chains Jar of Flies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjU0uOP0sigSIGN UP for 10 of the Craziest Stories in Rock N' Roll [Secret Playlist]: https://bit.ly/3vVPAEFHave a video request or a topic you'd like to see us cover? The estates managing the business affairs of late Alice In Chains members Layne Staley and Mike Starr sell their stakes in the bands songs. Especially when you're young. It was boring., Aside from his busted foot, Staley appears to be in fine shape these days. Web"Bleed the Freak" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains and the third single from their first album Facelift (1990). Inez toured throughout 1993 with Alice in Chains on the strength of the Dirt album. With Would? leading the way, Dirt entered stores the same week that the Singles soundtrack and Pearl Jams debut also hung in the Top Ten, following earlier chart assaults by fellow locals Nirvana and the resurrected Temple of the Dog. It came from a real place. Mike caused trouble on tour I remember hearing somewhere. WebAlice in Chains bassist Mike Starr had left the group after the release of their album Dirt and Inez replaced him. For the last four years he has been a news anchor/producer/reporter with NBC-TV affiliates in Illinois and Nebraska. Why? Weve updated the security on the site. It generally doesn't end good." Why did Mike leave Alice in Chains? However, AIC was not the first name the band had given themselves throughout their careers. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Of that time, Cantrell speaks of darkness and light, saying, "I don't know everything, and I don't necessarily subscribe to the idea of an all-knowing God sitting up on a cloud. A few feet away, taking this all in, sits Layne Staley, the troubled, enigmatic twenty-five-year-old lead singer of the Seattle hard-rock band Alice in Chains. Starr later was hired to play bass for the bandSun Red Sun, which featuredRay GillenandBobby Rondinelli, both former members ofBlack Sabbath. The movie touched on some really heavy feelings and emotions, and thats what were about, too, he says. That movies soundtrack considerably boosted the groups profile when the crunchy dirge Would? caught on. A real trouper, Staley has been performing on crutches, bellowing his cathartic anthems of despair as he hobbles around the stage. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. So Mike Starr was supposedly kicked out of the band for being an unreliable junkie but Layne was arguably worse. Starr, 43, a founding member of ALICE IN CHAINS, had been in legal trouble before in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. They released the microfish EP, and played radio festivals in the Northwest. A demo version of the song was included on the box set Music Bank (1999). On March 8, 2011, at 1:42pm, police were called to a home inSalt Lake Citywhere they found 44-year-old Starr's body. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Once the buzz began that the region was a fertile territory for new bands, talent scouts from major labels came swarming up in droves. Mike Starr, the original bassist for the band Alice in Chains, was discovered dead at home in Salt Lake City. We were going to have this band that dressed in drag and played heavy metal as a joke., As the quartet refined its musical direction, the Puget Sound scene was erupting with promising groups like the flamboyant Mother Love Bone, the hard-edge Sound-garden and the grunged-out Mudhoney. Rock Musician. where they found 44-year-old Starr's body. This particular October evening, several dominatrixes in body paint lash a patrons bare back with their riding crops, dig their nails into his shoulder blades, then pour vinegar into the wounds before rubbing honey and pillow feathers over his upper torso. Where does the band's name come from? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Layne would recall that meeting telling an interviewer when i met mike starr he was on a honda motorcycle in his bathrobe and sunglasses. WebIn January 1993, Alice in Chains was in Brazil to perform two shows at the Hollywood Rock festival. In 1995, Inez played with Slash on the Guns N' Roses guitarist's side group, Slash's Snakepit. When they asked me to leave the band it broke my heart." Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please enter your email and password to sign in. If in doubt, leave it out. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. and "Them Bones". The place was open twenty-four hours, and there were always bands playing, chicks going in and out, beer and drugs everywhere, some really wild times., Related Stories To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Founder, co-singer, guitarist, and lead songwriter Jerry Cantrelleschewed the show-offy, over-the-top guitar work of the glam era (as many of his contemporaries did), and in its place opted for pointedly constructed lines suffused with the slow, grinding loops and pedal tones of sludge metal and desert rock, such as on 1992'sDirt. This account has been disabled. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. As it stands now, Staley will be wearing the foot cast well into the new year. In 1993 he left the group. There is much speculation regarding the meaning behind the name Alice In Chains. Jerry would mention to Sean that he knew a bass player named Mike Starr to which Kinney replied thats weird because this is his sister and pointed at Melinda and told Cantrell he had played with Mike in a handful of bands since his early teen years. He was the original bassist of the Seattle grunge band Alice in Chains (1987 to 1993). You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Cantrell adds that Alices heavier sound and misanthropic attitude initially made it an outcast from the citys alternative scene: Some stuff grabs you right away; ours is really an acquired taste. The band suffered for years because of this, before recruiting new lead singerWilliam Bradley DuVall for 2009'sBlue Gives Way to Black. Please reset your password. Well, the Alice in Chains singer decided to make a return trip to the Basement. But despite the fun times and early commercial success of Dirt, Staley wont be singing any upbeat ditties in the near future. For all the albums out-of-the-box success, the making of Dirt was plagued by bad luck. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home." No advertising or spamming is permitted. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In 1996, Alice in Chains recorded their MTV Unplugged special, the first live performance the group had played together in three years. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Primary Wave Music announced that it has acquired the music rights from the estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr of the Grammy-nominated Seattle band Alice In Chains. A statement from Primary Around the same time, we went out for dinner with some Columbia Records people who were vegetarians. Make sure that the file is a photo. For Cantrell, though, this wasn't his first experience with pain not by far. Mike was ready to go home. Starr later claimed that he was fired due to his drug addiction.In 1993 he left the group. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. The band was also featured on Decades of Rock: Heart and Friends where they performed "Would?" Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. In Dallas, during a moody new song about heroin called God Smack, Staley scoots around in a wheelchair, repeatedly jabbing his arm with the microphone, simulating a junkies needle. They were snatched up within weeks. Alice in Chain's music was deeply personal and vulnerable, and a lot of that comes down to its confessional nature. He is also recognized for his work with Ozzy Osbourne from 19891993. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. WebAlthough never officially disbanding, Alice in Chains was plagued by extended inactivity from 1996 onwards due to Staley's substance abuse, which resulted in his death in 2002. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, The 100 Best Albums of 2022, In fact, hard work has been a key factor behind the rise of Alice in Chains. "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" Season 3 chronicles the patients' intensive 21-day program with both group and one-on-one therapy and non-traditional therapies like art and music. Its really messed up, held together by pins, Staley says later, cracking a small smile as he talks about visiting a specialist who works with the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team. During 1990 and 1991, Alice opened for everyone from Iggy Pop and Van Halen to Extreme and Poison, as well as slogging through a bottom-billed slot on the infamous Clash of the Titans package with Anthrax, Slayer and Megadeth. Before recording Dirt, the foursome kept busy by quietly releasing a mellow, guest-laden EP titled Sap and making an appearance in Cameron Crowes recent Seattle-based film, Singles. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. WebStarr departed the group while it was touring behind the album Dirt. In 1989, more than 50 musicians auditioned for Ozzy Osbourne's group, and Inez, then a member of the local L.A. band Skin on Skin, won the spot of bassist. ", (also now deceased) as having "such severe addictions. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Half of the bands original lineup would be lost to drug addiction and while a lot of hte focus is put on late frontman Layne Staley, today were going to take a look at the life and career of bassist Mike Starr.Born in Hawaii in 1966, bassist Mike Starr was the eldest of two having a sister who was three years younger. The biggest problem by far was Mike StSources:Alice in Chains The Untold Story, Book David De SolaGrunge Is Dead, Book, Greg PratoEverybody Loves Our Town, Book, Mark Yarm I was so high i couldnt dress myself.so i wore my bathrobe with underwear on and my sunglasses and cowboy boots on my honda motorcycle on my way to the beach. Columbia made Facelift a top priority, hoping to prove the company wasnt merely a stable for fresh-scrubbed pop acts like Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block and C&C Music Factory. ", WhenCantrell was 21 he lost his mother and grandmother, with whom he'd been living, in the same year. The 1990 album Facelift brought them into the light. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. According to former singer Layne Staley, in aRolling Stonearticle from February 1994, Starr's departure from Alice in Chains stemmed from "just a difference in priorities. ), Press J to jump to the feed. Its an amazing record.. In 1999 the band went on hiatus once again, when rumors of vocalist Layne Staley's drug abuse arose. Since the late 1980s, his career has consisted of the role of bass guitarist in popular hard rock bands. Cantrell himself, a seriously quiet and inwardly-focused kid, was president of his high school choir and performed in musicals such as Annie Get Your Gun, but always idolized bands such as AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and KISS. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Mike Starr (66660320)? [citation needed] He also briefly rejoined Ozzy Osbourne's band on the Retirement Sucks tour after Geezer Butler resigned due to the pressures of touring. Having previously written books on Lemmy, Dave Grohl (the Sunday Times best-seller This Is A Call) and Metallica (Birth School Metallica Death, co-authored with Ian Winwood), his Eddie Van Halen biography (Eruption in the UK, Unchained in the US) emerged in 2021. Starr's work is prominently featured in their albums "Facelift" (1990) and "Dirt" (1992), and the EP "Sap" (1992). Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr had left the group after the release of their album Dirt and Inez replaced him. Their lead singer, the astonishingly talented Layne Staley, passed away in 2002 after years of falling into a drug-induced shamble of decay, tooth loss, and torment, as related on Guitarworld. According to former singer Layne Staley, in a Rolling Stone article from February 1994, Starr's departure from Alice in Chains stemmed from "just a difference in priorities. In 1997 Inez played with his Alice in Chains bandmate, Jerry Cantrell, on his debut solo album, Boggy Depot. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. On March 8, 2011, at 1:42pm, police were called to a home in. Well talk about that tour later on in this video.Starr would admit that by the age of 12 or 13 he already was growing facial hair and had a mustache and would spend a fair bit of time in Atlantic City with his father. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. Failed to remove flower. This was around the same time that Cantrell met Staley and recruited him into Alice in Chains. During our set the entire crowd would chant, Slayer, Slayer, Slayer. But we figured, hey, if we could play for a Slayer crowd and not get killed, we had it made., All the hard work eventually paid off in September 1991, thirteen months after Facelift was released, the album was certified gold for selling a half-million copies, making Alice the most successful new Seattle band until Nirvana exploded. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. All rights reserved. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Bassist Mike Starr interview on the syndicated radio show 'Loveline' with Dr. Drew Pinsky on February 16, 2010. In 1983, Starr formed the heavy metal band SATO, his first group of note. Bassist Mike Starr would also overdose, in 2011. Back in April 2005, Seattle's KIROTV.com reported that Mike Starr was arrested in Seattle for vandalizing a car. The crowd response was amazing as crowd-surfing and high-decibel applause was present.". He said he recognized the man as Michael Christopher Starr and called police. Primary Wave announced today (February 7) that they have acquired the duos publishing rights and master recording income stream for an undisclosed fee. In his own plain and direct words, "I felt emotions when I listened to music. He was most often seen playing several variations of aSpectorNS-2bass guitarthrough anAmpeg SVTall-tube head and Ampeg 8x10" speaker cabinets. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. That's just the reason they gave to the public. [9], Inez also played bass and tambourine on Heart's 2004 album Jupiters Darling.[10]. Ill always be bitching and moaning about something.. Starr goes off to nuzzle his girlfriend, Kinney heads elsewhere, and Cantrell makes his way down to a tattoo and body-piercing emporium. Everybody thought I was getting the worst of the bunch, says Terzo. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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