This was.. something like I never head before. And while he will be forever remembered for his long and storied musical career, the last year of Layne's life depicts him as a very different person, whose traumas and issues with addiction had fundamentally changed the musician so many people knew and loved. ._1aTW4bdYQHgSZJe7BF2-XV{display:-ms-grid;display:grid;-ms-grid-columns:auto auto 42px;grid-template-columns:auto auto 42px;column-gap:12px}._3b9utyKN3e_kzVZ5ngPqAu,._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px}._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP:before{content:"";margin-right:4px;color:#46d160}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{display:inline-block;word-break:break-word}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-weight:500}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-size:12px;line-height:16px}._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-weight:400;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-top:13px;margin-bottom:2px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO ._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;margin-right:4px;margin-left:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y{border-radius:4px;box-sizing:border-box;height:21px;width:21px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(2),._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(3){margin-left:-9px} I think Rain When I Die and Love, Hate, Love really showcase the power he had. I believe there used to be more to the study but this was all I found so enjoy. There's a trope that rock stars overindulging in bad behavior and harmful drugs "think they'll live forever." Staley struggled for many years against depression and drug addiction, but sadly resulted in his death in 2002. Tate. Don't try to talk about this to my sister Liz. 7 y Layne Staley always had an incredible rock voice, but it was an untapped reserve until he learnt to sing. . 4. He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. Rushmore of vocalists, but his raw emotion, subtle nuances, and vocal range make him arguably one of the best ever. The Poet of Pain. Amen . Yet, for the last year of his life, almost no one visited Staley in this apartment, and he rarely left. In his lastinterview months before his death with Argentinean journalist Adriana Rubio, Staley admitted that he knew he was on his way out. In aRolling Stone profile of the band, while Alice in Chains are playingWhirlyBall,a combination of lacrosse, basketball, and bumper cars that only rock stars can ever dream of enjoying, "Staley [bows] out to play video games on his portable Sega system.". He didnt loose any range, he doesnt sound like he got any serious vocal issues throughout his career, one of the most (vocally speaking) healthy vocalists in rock history. It's the worst pain in the world. Such is the tragedy of one of the most charismatic figures to colour the rock scene of the 1990s. The scene they found there was a harrowing one: brown heroin stains leading from the bathroom to the living room, stashes of cocaine and crack pipes around the house, the TV on and flickering. Were All Alone just breaks my heart, but I do love it. In Laynes case, its one of the best voices in musical history. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. No reason to analyze it; Layne was Layne its that simple. Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. :) His voice gives me the shivvers and aint nobody can sing like Layne Staley, or ever will. Staley's incredible vocal is the most impressive element about the classic, flexing his incredible range while playing pied piper down the path of broken dreams and depression. When done, my sins forgiven? But plenty of grunge's big acts loved metal's hard-hitting underground, few more so than Alice in Chains, whose syrupy riffs and outright aggression earned them an opening spot on 1991's Clash Of The Titans tour alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. ", It was well-known that Layne Staley was a lover of video games and would often disappear to play games throughout Alice in Chains' recording process. If I ranked these this would be my number one favorite Layne Staley vocal ever. In fact, unbelievable harmonies throughout each part of the verses. He certainly lost power over the years though. Id like to hear which songs or videos you think he sounds the most powerful? He lived in a condo right smack in front of everyone, in the University District. He inspired many artists and there have been many bands that have written and recorded songs dedicated to Laynes memory. ._1QwShihKKlyRXyQSlqYaWW{height:16px;width:16px;vertical-align:bottom}._2X6EB3ZhEeXCh1eIVA64XM{margin-left:3px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;padding:0 4px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;margin-left:0;padding:0 4px}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:14px;padding:0 4px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH,._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{display:inline-block;height:16px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-body);border-radius:50%;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;width:16px}._2cvySYWkqJfynvXFOpNc5L{height:10px;width:10px}.aJrgrewN9C8x1Fusdx4hh{padding:2px 8px}._1wj6zoMi6hRP5YhJ8nXWXE{font-size:14px;padding:7px 12px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y{border-radius:20px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:hover{opacity:.85}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:active{transform:scale(.95)} Mad Season | Mark Lanegan - Vocal Cover. Layne was a god. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. But I think I really love every song he sang. Most of the time when we praise an artist we talk in terms of era or genre. Not to mention hes a pretty damn good guitarist as well. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} When I listen now, I hear more pain than ever in his voice and Im probably not the only one that it makes feel a sadness. Associated Acts: Alice in Chains (1987 - 2002), Mad Season (1994 - 1997), "Alice N' Chains" (1986 - 1987; the band evolved from a group previously called 'Sleze') For more than 30 years, those harmonies have made the hair on the backs of our necks stand up and goosebumps climb up our forearms. Those were the messages in his songs, endearing him to his fans. F5 (I Cant Have You Blues) In a profile on Staley from The Seattle Times, his mother Nancy said that her final memory of her son was him holding his nephew while visiting his family in February 2002. Many outsiders looking in at grunge claimed that the movement glamorized drug use, promoting the concept of art and addiction being intertwined via their lyrics and the growing concept of "heroin chic" that was popular in '90s fashion. Most vocalists find their range and stick to i.t and diversify by adding power in that range. I've never see such raw power before, what do you think? Visit Renadas Photobucket for more Layne pics.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GAEFTeWko. Such a shame to have lost such a talent. You can reach him via Twitter, where he is known to tweet out upcoming interviews to gather questions from fans that have the chance to be included in the interview and podcast. It was originally posted at therangeplace.forummotion.com but now you have to join there to read anything. Jerry if a true friend should have more than wanted that also. The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. The most powerful performance from Layne is when he and AIC did the unplugged show and played Down in a Hole. He was 34 years old. WebLayne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. After seeing some early shows ( dallas , 1990), i concluded that his voice is freaking powerful, very loud indeed. The vocal harmonies between Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains are some of the most recognizable in all of rock music. [] He still managed to smile. His range is Incredible and I get chills when I listen to it. This is how harmonies are done, kids. He was a much improved & consistent singer at that time, and I think he actually thrived in an acoustic setting where he didn't have to compete with loud instrumentation. January 31, 2019. They broke the mold after him!! Layne Staley was been one of the most beutiful man and singer in the world,like a Kurt Cobain,you now. According to Seattle Weekly , police were forced to break down Staley's door after his mother had called them to his University District apartment. His yeahayeeYEEEAAAAAAHHHWWWWLIFELESSSDEAAADDDD gives me chills every time. According to a statement by former Taproot drummer Jarrod Montague republished by THEPRP, Layne's mother told the band that when he died, he had Taproot's demo of their track in his CD player. Love, Hate, Love & Confusion. [] Just because he was isolated doesn't mean we didn't have sweet moments with him.". . Alone. Song and video. Not to mention hes a pretty damn good guitarist as well. Before he became a singer he has been in 3 other bands (Ibex, Sour Milk Sea, and The Hectics). Layne Rutherford Staley (22 August 1967 - 5 April 2002) Vocal Range: E2 - A5. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Unfortunately, Staley wouldn't be long for this world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Someone finally did a study on Laynes vocal range.. pretty interesting stuff..by someone who actually took the time to do it right and KNOWS what their talking about..Its really nice to see that people still care and that people see the genius in Layne that I personally saw the first time I heard him sing live. You can get lost in his voice and u can cry when u hear the lyrics. and Happy Birthday, my friend! So unfair. "He looked like an eighty-year-old version of himself, and it was frightening. According to The Seattle Times, shortly after Staley's death, his mother Nancy began receiving donations and letters from fans all around the world struggling with addiction. Layne Staley was the ultimate example of a rock 'n' roll tragedy a star whose incredible talent and creativity was cut short by an addiction that eventually grew out of his control. Especially when Layne uses his extremely powerful voice. Ill probably never get over how tragic the lose of Layne was to the world..and we lost him far before he took his last breathe. I put Above in a just sat there listening. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Mad Season, Layne's side projects/art, Jerry's solo work. Dope sick hurts the entire body.". In 2002, the acclaimed frontman died at the young age of 34, shocking the world and sending the band in turmoil for years. Total vocal range: G1-A6, A6 (False Alarm live) From an overdose of heroin and cocaine. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But while many singers attempted to sound more broken than the rest during grunge's heyday, Staley could unfortunately back up the emotion behind his music. WebLayne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002) [2] [3] was an American singer and songwriter who was the original lead vocalist of the rock band Alice in Chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of Seattle 's grunge movement. F5 (Movie appearance, Over the Edge) 4. Someone feels what I feel when listening to Wake Up and River of Deceit . What a great person he was.". Alone. Published. Laynes voice always did & still does make me cry. . WebLayne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002) [2] [3] was an American singer and songwriter who was the original lead vocalist of the rock band Alice in Chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of Seattle 's grunge movement. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. All text content on this website is copyrighted by . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All text content on this website is copyrighted by Barbara Dearaujo Text and comments may NOT be reproduced on or offline with out permission. We think these five songs are where that distinctive connection Other people try to do these and sometime with success but I think maybe it was a combination of innate ability and just amazing vocal tone that makes his stand out from everyone elses. Love Hate Love is probably my favorite example if his vocal strength. My two favorite songs are Nutshell and I Stay Away. The band's unique sound staccato rhythms, throbbing groove riffs, and alternating guttural and harmonized clean vocals made the album pretty perfect for a Layne Staley guest spot, and according to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, Staley was enthusiastic about recording the vocals, though he asked that producer Toby Wright come alone because he "wasn't looking or feeling great, and he didn't want to be seen.". There are so many songs to choose from but these two really stand out for me. This would be the singer's home for the next five years leading up to his death. It almost makes me cry at times to know that we no longer have this wonderful, beautiful talented Layne here with us. An amazing singer and songwriter. And I like you site here. Am I Inside Black is all I feel, so this is how it feels to be free One of the most haunting lyrical and vocal performances of Laynes career. ._9ZuQyDXhFth1qKJF4KNm8{padding:12px 12px 40px}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM,._1JmnMJclrTwTPpAip5U_Hm{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:4px;text-align:left;margin-right:28px}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM ._24r4TaTKqNLBGA3VgswFrN{margin-left:6px}._306gA2lxjCHX44ssikUp3O{margin-bottom:32px}._1Omf6afKRpv3RKNCWjIyJ4{font-size:18px;font-weight:500;line-height:22px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line);color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);margin-bottom:8px;padding-bottom:8px}._2Ss7VGMX-UPKt9NhFRtgTz{margin-bottom:24px}._3vWu4F9B4X4Yc-Gm86-FMP{border-bottom:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line);margin-bottom:8px;padding-bottom:2px}._3vWu4F9B4X4Yc-Gm86-FMP:last-of-type{border-bottom-width:0}._2qAEe8HGjtHsuKsHqNCa9u{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);padding-bottom:8px;padding-top:8px}.c5RWd-O3CYE-XSLdTyjtI{padding:8px 0}._3whORKuQps-WQpSceAyHuF{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon);margin-bottom:8px}._1Qk-ka6_CJz1fU3OUfeznu{margin-bottom:8px}._3ds8Wk2l32hr3hLddQshhG{font-weight:500}._1h0r6vtgOzgWtu-GNBO6Yb,._3ds8Wk2l32hr3hLddQshhG{font-size:12px;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._1h0r6vtgOzgWtu-GNBO6Yb{font-weight:400}.horIoLCod23xkzt7MmTpC{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:#ea0027}._33Iw1wpNZ-uhC05tWsB9xi{margin-top:24px}._2M7LQbQxH40ingJ9h9RslL{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon);margin-bottom:8px} Thanks for taking this brief but therapeutic journey with me. The songs vocal gets completely overlooked (and I get it, there are so many great ones). In many ways, Nancy is still haunted by her son's addiction addicts and fans send her letters all the time but she also sees Layne's lyrics on the subject as helpful and prophetic. .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} If youre not a music expert but you listen with noise cancelling headphones on, you can hear just how amazing his voice is. "I never wanted [the public's] thumbs' up about this f*cking drug use," he said. aic live, aic live video, Layne Staley, Videos, vocal range. C5 (Lip Lock Rock, Ya Yeah Ya, Sickman live, Queen of the Rodeo live at the Marquee (Dallas) 1990, Whatcha Gonna Do) Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: We Die Young This song was the first thing you heard when you listened to Facelift. Nancy rushed to his apartment, and when Staley didn't answer, she contacted the police. [] I know I'm near death. [] He chose to write about it and sing about it and perform about it. Layne Staley died in April 2002. "I saw Layne on Thanksgiving of '01 and again just around Valentine's Day when he came to see his sister's new baby. As all of us Layne fans feel the sametheres not a song that he sings that we dont absolutely LOVE his voice in. Staleys passion for music started with percussion when he was 12, and then continued with drums in his According to Seattle Weekly, police were forced to break down Staley's door after his mother had called them to his University District apartment. Keep it up. But I wanted to shed some light on one of my all time favorites. He wouldn't answer the door or take calls. The choruses are easily my favorites in the AIC catalog for those expert, multi-piece harmonies. Selected Tracks: No One Knows, The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret, Keep Your Eyes Peeled 34. Mad Season | Mark Lanegan - Vocal Cover. ", Jeff Gilbert, an editor at Seattle music magazine the Rocker, said that when Layne approached him on the street toward the end of his life, he looked bad physically but seemed aware emotionally. I love you!) Layne Staley, who rose to prominence with Alice in Chains, one of the forerunners of the Seattle grunge scene throughout the late 1980s and into the first half of the 90s, had a voice like none other and is often overlooked as merely a The Sound Vapors Podcast was launched in November of 2018 and listeners can hear interviews with some of their favorite musicians, actors, actresses and people in the world of sports. Layne was a beautiful, tortured sole. You can follow me on TwitterandInstagram let me know what some of your favorites are. Now I can grow a beautiful shell for all to see. (River of Deceit) He didnt need to grow a thing. Its cool to find other web masters out there who have put time and effort into keeping the music and the story alive online. Amazing. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. So crazy, so crazy, so crazy LAYNE WAS EVERYTHING BUT CRAZY. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k. On October 29, 1996, she passed away due to inflammation of the heart caused by a previous overdose, according toFind A Grave. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} Wake Up The first time I heard this song, I just came out of a Best Buy with the Mad Season disc in my hand. Anniversary of Dems passing & a note from her Mom, Darin Lamb One of Layne Staleys Best Friends. "Junkhead" From its stuttering opening notes, "Junkhead" is heavy blues. According to Therapeutic Health Services, which runs the organization, Nancy sees the fund as a means of "partnering with Layne on the next step in his work. Layne however in the early days constantly pushed hard on both spectrums of his range with massive volume. It ain't no joke. WebAll together, The Four Pillars of Singing offers a total of 32 vocal workouts with 64 different options to explore and train your voice. . . Like many Layne vocals, there is a fifth in there that gives it a ghostly feel. Pick at me slow, pain fiend Rise from the dirt Im in. I couldnt even wait to get back in my car. He simply was beautiful inside & out. Thanx to Ricki from theLaynestaley.co.uk Fan Site for bring this post to my attention. The best example of his These days, many believe that grunge killed heavy metal outright, the former's ferocious honesty instantly silencing the latter's superficial love of girls, drugs, and soft-boil satanism. Layne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. WOW! Speaking during a February 2010 episode of Loveline, Mike said, "I was with him all that day on my birthday trying to keep him alive. In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. Well it appears the link no longer works so Ive posted the study into this post. I never wanted to end my life this way. Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: He is the lead singer of a wonderful band called Alice in chains. Sound Vapors was founded by Tommy Marz. According to an interview with Staley's stepfather Jim Elmer inDavid De Sola's bookAlice in Chains: The Untold Story, Layne seemed to be in high spirits even toward the end of his life: "He was smiling, he was talkative, so there's a good sign that either he was doing better or he was trying to do better, that there's a more hopeful thing as compared to 'We're going to lose him in two days' or something like that. Sort of heartbreaking to listen to that song (and all of Unplugged) now, seeing as he suffered in ways we cannot imagine in the years that followed. I did crack and heroin for years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tags:
Some of the notable songs include the Staind song Layne, Colds 2003 The Day Seattle Died, Shadow by Theory of a Deadman and Zakk Wyldes song Layne from his band, Black Label Society. It was a warning.". I have to agree that Bleed The Freak is great. Tate. And while much of Alice in Chains' appeal can be credited to the swampy, languid riffs of guitarist Jerry Cantrell, even more of the band's uniquely powerful sound is owed to the vocals of original lead singer Layne Staley. Original Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr spent the day before Layne Staley's death Starr's birthday, in fact hanging out with the singer at his University District apartment. The reasons why have been well documented but today Id like to remember his iconic voice and some of his brilliant performances. Nutshell is beautiful, esp. In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. However as one pretty deep dude once saidYour pain is self chosen. A lot of iconic musicians have a certain look by which they are remembered. By the time he passed away on August 5, 2002, the singer was physically and emotionally crippled by his addiction to heroin, as well as his use of other drugs. I agree, it's a shame cause you can see that he became more proficient in music itself and ideas, but his vocal itself never was as amazing as in '90 - early '91 again. Watch Intro Video. I'd much rather have him alive and not talking to me than to have lost such a great human being [] a great friend. and its not sickman Help? Voice type: Low tenor Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. I'm telling you: Demri was here last night. ", Nancy makes a specific point of mentioning that although her son had become withdrawn from the public, he was available for those close to him. He was 34 years old. very, very powerful. Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. "I know I'm dying," he said in a portion of the interview reprinted byMTV. We think these five songs are where that distinctive connection Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. He died from an O.D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, In 2002, the acclaimed frontman died at the young age of 34, shocking the world and sending the band in turmoil for years. B2 (Angry Chair, Bleed the Freak, Love, Hate, Love, No Excuses). Unfortunately, Staley wouldn't be long for this world. He was one of the few singers that sounded just as good with a big harmony piece as he did with a single tracked vocal. He has suffered from drug addiction most of his life and many of the songs he wrote were about his Struggling . As Layne Staley's health deteriorated, he became less interested in being social or recording with his band. ", What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like. She was even planning to meet with one of the supervisors there to map out a new line of treatment for her son. Layne however in the early days constantly pushed hard on both spectrums of his range with massive volume. when he sings why you act crazy, not an act maybe no other singer I have heard can do what he can do. But somehow, out of Layne's story grew a bloom of hope for artists in the same position. (She's quick to note, "I don't have any magic answers. River Of Deceit Not only one of the most beautiful songs to come out of the 1990s but one of best Staley performances. The unplugged show is absolutely unbelievable and these acoustic versions of many of the tracks are much, much better than the originals. ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px}
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