Alice In Chains - The Rooster Info

Directed by , the music video is noted for its brutal realism. Alice in Chains – Rooster Lyrics - Genius

"Rooster" by is a deeply personal tribute written by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell for his father, Jerry Cantrell Sr., who served two combat tours in the Vietnam War . Released in 1993 as the fourth single from their breakthrough album Dirt , the song explores the psychological scars of war and the difficult transition back to civilian life. The Meaning of "Rooster" Alice In Chains - The Rooster

"Rooster" was a common nickname for M60 machine gunners because the muzzle flash resembled a rooster's tail. Composition and Emotional Impact Directed by , the music video is noted

Cantrell Sr. served with this division. Their "Screaming Eagle" patch was often misidentified by the Vietnamese as a chicken, leading to the nickname "Chicken Men". The Meaning of "Rooster" "Rooster" was a common