Met him in a cafe, such a sooooo nice dude. He has that rockstar vibe, but no rockstar attitude

Sean Kinney is real. Down to earth, humble, and a terrific drummer. The backbone of AIC.

"We're in no hurry. We're not a pop act." Love that. I thought 5 years was a long time to wait for a new Chains album, but if the next one is as good as Rainier Fog, I will gladly wait.

All of the trolls who say shit like, "they suck without Layne" need to listen to what his dad said. Everybody who knew and loved Layne is proud of them for moving on and both keeping the legacy alive while also creating great new music.

Such a good drummer...such a good band.  Sean K. seems like a real humble dude.  He's seen a lot, and been through a lot.  This interview was very insightful.  The rock and roll lifestyle isn't for the weak-kneed .  I appreciate his candor and humility.  I've always liked that Sean K. doesn't play a big kit.  He keeps his kit small and sound big.  Always playing what the song needs.  Whether heavy or with a swing to it.  Good grooves.  Anyway, I enjoyed this and am looking forward to hearing the new album.  Glad to know that I'm not the only one that digs this band.

Damn, I always liked Sean but now I realise just how cool a guy he really is....(not to mention he is one of the best drummers ever).

Sean is so humble, bless him...

In my (old man's) opinion, Mr Kinney is the best of all the Seattle drummers.  And these other drummers are amazing, too!  But Kinny stands out as the most "musical", the most tasteful (who knew a rock drummer could be tasteful?) of drummers, whose every fill adds to the song being played.  I hear no rock drummer ego in his work, no "look at me", no tiresome show of flashy technique.  Instead, I hear a man whose goal is to make a tune sound better,  to support and contribute to the song.  I'm surprised this isn't discuss more, and more respect given to him.  I worked for years as a drummer way back in the day, and I greatly admire his musical sense and restraint, which is a LOT harder than you might know.  God bless him.

Probably the most overlooked drummer of the era.

Of all the popular grunge bands of the time, Sean was my favorite.

Very imaginative, creative player, with excellent sound and technique.

I love the fact that Sean says that they make music for themselves and it really is a blessing when other people like it too. I feel that is the essence of the artistry of song. It is the part of you that will live forever.
Seems like the bands that make it for decades and continue to have hits even as they go through the changes of life understand this. Glad to see that AIC gets it.

AIC are hands down one of the best bands ever. Massive talent...Massive calatog....not a weak song in their entire body of work.  Fortunate to have seen them several times with Layne and several times with William.  Nothing but respect

Sean is so mega intelligent and real.  He is intellectual and hilarious while keeping a sober face.  I loved him in the Nona tapes!  I love him for his spirit, his tenacity and his heart.

I've always liked all the members of the band. They are all humble people and great people! Thank you for continuing to make music, and to carry the legacy! It's one of the greatest bands ever, who have always remained true to themselves, and to the fans! Respect \m/

Sean Kinney,  is the reason i strarted to play drums ...

Such an underrated drummer!

Sean is such good vibes

Just amazing. Sean is so down to earth, even to this day he is so grateful for all he has been given. At one time, looking into the past, we had no idea if this band would survive, the death of layne... i mean how do you come back from that???😲💖😭  but although jerry is credited for putting alice back on the map with black gives way, and he does have every right to take his props from that and the addition of duvall, sean is the real hero for the rebirth of alice with that stellar concert for tsunami victim in 2007. He is the one who called and organized that!!!! And without that show, alice would not exist anymore. Also he got jerry clean in 2003. No way jerry would be equipped to do new music if he was laying in a coffin next to layne and he was def headed in that direction. So sean, the guy sitting out of focus in the back, banging the kit is the real hero for reviving this dying band.  He is strong, and his that courage,  to know what needs to be done, he is jerrys right arm, he is always there, shinning on. Thats god for you, working through others, and you know layne had a hand in that!!! Thank you for this great video from an amazing drummer, a humble human being, who tends the stay in the shadow. But we know just how critical he is to keeping alice alive!!!  Love you sean, thank you for your support, and being there for jerry and Mike they are so blessed to have you.  Ps and thanks for liking my hat when i met you, hopefully, i will get a chance to tell you that again someday!!!😎🤣💖

I'm 15 now, been listening to Alice in chains since I was legit in the womb lol

I really appreciate the props! I hope you all kept watching when I did the video tour of the pop-up Museum with their long-time manager Susan Silver. I had the privilege of talking to Layne Staley's dad along the way.

I remember Sean as the “MY GUMS ARE BLEEDING!” guy.