Upchurch 'Rooster' by Alice in Chains (OFFICIAL COVER VIDEO)

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[wdntulikno]

The rooster was a nickname during Vietnam for the M60 machine gunner, and was always a target for the NVA to kill or Snuff the rooster. My father was a gunner in Vietnam and I was a machine gunner just like him during both Iraq wars. Thank you for this cover.

[raychelcaliber]

LEAVING THIS COMMENT ON THIS MASTERPIECE OF A SONG SO THAT EVERYTIME ONE OF YALL LIKES IT, I WILL BE NOTIFIED AND REMINDED TO COME BACK AND LISTEN TO IT ONE MORE TIME

[jonathanfritz]

Bro I have chills and tears in my eyes... YOU DID THIS JUSTICE... Lane is smiling down after that one... Rest in heaven LANE STALEY

[riskwithoutreward]

My Grandpa just passed, found out roughly an hour ago. I don’t post on any other social media platform, and I haven’t posted this anywhere else. He was a Vietnam translator and a very wise man. Rest In Peace Donald Norman Framstad. Thank you for your service

[carliephelps]

Layne would be so proud of you. When o first heard you sing”rooster “ and “nutshell” I knew then that you were the new Alice and Chains band. Never stop singing and rapping. The best country rapper ever existed.

[brucelindahl]

When I hear this, I think of my uncle who fought in Vietnam. He was an air Force pilot, and well, this is for you. Jeff "Mutt" Koehler, you served your country well, and I'm glad your alive to this day!

[brianbrimm]

Damn church, I love this and the nutshell cover

[ianmoone]

Most folks wouldn’t attempt to cover Layne. Dude did a fantastic job

[bayougolf]

I’d like to say something

I’m 66 years old and found this about a month ago and listen to it every day if weather is right on my back porch

When I found out about this song and Alice and chains it was awesome

When I found about this video it took me to the next level

It’s complete and along with the Vietnam area ... it’s there song ...the soldiers

Thank you for your service

The Roster will never die

[ferdsan]

I’m so sorry for sleeping on you all these years. I discovered upchurch this year and am already a fan. Keep em coming king

[WRKFRAMMO]

I’m a 60year old female and this song teleported me back in time. Thank you Mr. Upchurch.

[TheSubygirl]

Thank you for bringing this story to another generation. My dad was a door gunner in Vietnam. He didn't speak much about his time in Nam.
I did overhear him tell my brother (just as my brother left for bootcamp) He would sit on his helmet when he was in position because he would rather die from a headshot than lose his balls.

[jeremywilliams]

Literally the only person who can do a proper cover. Much love Upchurch

[downsouthgeorgiaboy]

Takes some balls to do a cover of one of the greatest songs in the world by one of the best vocalist of all time! Mad respect sir!!!

[brettbecker]

Played this song for my grandad shortly after I learned his nick name was "The Rooster" in Germany after the Vietnam War. He loves the song. Thanks Ryan.

[namkrow]

Need to get with Jerry and do a tribute album.. It would be truly amazing and well received all over the world .. Alice in Chains was such a huge part of my life... Thank you for doing this brilliant cover...

[jthizzle]

Never did I EVER believe anyone would come close to Staley! I found this 2day! Mr Upchurch, I respect u brother!

[rogercrossjr]

Perfect cover. As a combat vet fighting ptsd. Have fought addiction. Thank you for this cover brother. Its perfect. You keep killing it brother. Much love from NC.

[paulhotchkiss]

I didn't think anyone could come remotely close to Layne. I stand corrected! Excellent job, Church 🤘

[RatedRHardy]

For the love of God, Ryan, please don't ever stop singing or rapping!!