Mike Inez

Mike Inez (born May 14, 1966) is an American rock musician best known for his role as the bassist of Alice in Chains since 1993. He is also recognized for his work with Ozzy Osbourne from 1989-1993. Inez has also associated with Slash\'s Snakepit, Black Label Society, and Heart. He is of Filipino descent.\n', ' Mike Inez began his career in music by playing guitar and saxophone. Since the late 1980s, his career has consisted of the role of bass guitarist in popular hard rock bands.\n', ' 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. Within a month, Inez was playing live at a gig with Osbourne at Wembley Stadium.[citation needed]\n', '