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 for its brutal realism. Alice in Chains – Rooster Lyrics - Genius Alice In Chains - The Rooster
"Rooster" by is a deeply personal tribute written by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell for his father, Jerry Cantrell Sr., who served two combat tours in the Vietnam War . Released in 1993 as the fourth single from their breakthrough album Dirt , the song explores the psychological scars of war and the difficult transition back to civilian life. The Meaning of "Rooster" Cantrell Sr
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". Directed by , the music video is noted