Directed by , the music video is noted for its brutal realism. Alice in Chains – Rooster Lyrics - Genius
The song famously repaired the fractured relationship between father and son. When Jerry Sr. first heard it, he was moved to tears and told his son, "You got too close—you hit it on the head". Alice In Chains - The Rooster
Cantrell Sr. served with this division. Their "Screaming Eagle" patch was often misidentified by the Vietnamese as a chicken, leading to the nickname "Chicken Men". Directed by , the music video is noted
The title refers to Jerry Cantrell Sr.’s childhood nickname, given to him by his great-grandfather because of his "cocky" attitude and hair that stuck up like a rooster's comb. The term also has military connections: Alice In Chains - The Rooster