An exhibition at the Hammer Museum shows why. By Siddhartha Mitter A jury found them guilty of conspiring as part of a crew to steal art, sports memorabilia and artifacts from smaller museums.

Numerous bands have named Alice in Chains as a significant influence, including Metallica, Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold, Queens of the Stone Age, and many more — even Elton John claimed to be a fan.