Mike Starr (musician)

Michael Christopher "Mike" Starr (April 4, 1966 – March 8, 2011) was an American musician. He is best known as the playing bass guitar in Alice in Chains. 

Starr was an original member of Alice in Chains since they were formed in 1987. Starr left Alice in Chains in 1993. According to the lead singer Layne Staley, that was "just a difference in priorities. We wanted to continue intense touring and press, Mike was ready to go home."

Starr appeared on the VH1 television series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2010. 

Police found Starr dead on March 8, 2011. Dr. Drew said that Starr's death was caused from "a prescription-drug overdose."

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