Gold-certified alternative rockers Sponge have unveiled a music video for their cover of “No Excuses” by grunge legends Alice In Chains. That rendition first appeared on Sponge‘s covers album “1994“, which saw a release last month.
Taproot vocalist/guitarist Stephen Richards guests on this take, with Drew Fortier having overseen the below video. Richards has ties to both Sponge and Alice In Chains, with Sponge drummer Dave Coughlin having also served time behind the kit in Taproot. As for Alice In Chains, the band’s late vocalist Layne Staley was originally set to guest on a Taproot song just prior to his untimely death.
Richards commented of this cameo:
“I remember hearing that the guys were doing an AIC cover and although Vinnie‘s a better vocalist, I know my harmonies and TOLD them I’m doing Layne‘s part, haha. The video was cool, easy and covered the artistic mind on one side, and the backdrop of all of our musical collaborations at the loft. So fun being a part of this track with Sponge. (and glad they listened to my decision, haha).”
Sponge vocalist Vinnie Dombroski added:
“We made an anything goes video to one of our all-time favorite band’s jam! Having Stephen Richards on the track and vid blows the collective Sponge mind!”
“1994” also features covers of Stone Temple Pilots, Oasis and more.
