RIP bro. 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. The very first time I heard Layne sing was back at the Music Bank.He was singing a Blondie song and was in a band called Sleaze, then Alice N Chains with Nick Pollack, James Burgstrom, and Johnnie Bakolas(sorry if spelling is wrong).Later to join Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr(R.I.P. There's a trope that rock stars overindulging in bad behavior and harmful drugs "think they'll live forever." Laynes voice always did & still does make me cry. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} The cracks & lines from where you gave up they make an easy man to read . Hide in anothers skin. Cant hide sick ones youre weeding Were All Alone just breaks my heart, but I do love it. Thanx to Ricki from theLaynestaley.co.uk Fan Site for bring this post to my attention. Most of the time when we praise an artist we talk in terms of era or genre. Voice type: Low tenor Sung vocal range: F2-B5 Total vocal range: G1-A6 Significant high notes: A6 ( False Alarm live) G6 ( False Alarm live) F6 ( Published. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. Really an amazing talent. He lived in a condo right smack in front of everyone, in the University District. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} . From an overdose of heroin and cocaine. 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. Aside from pure volume, I think Layne's voice was powerful for its raw emotion. 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. WebHe also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Most people call this his golden period. In Laynes case, its one of the best voices in musical history. ), Press J to jump to the feed. April 5, 2020 marks the 18th Anniversary since Layne Staleys death. E2 (Frogs,A Little Bitter) Selected Tracks: No One Knows, The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret, Keep Your Eyes Peeled 34. It was originally posted at therangeplace.forummotion.com but now you have to join there to read anything. B2 (Angry Chair, Bleed the Freak, Love, Hate, Love, No Excuses). Staleys passion for music started with percussion when he was 12, and then continued with drums in his My two favorite songs are Nutshell and I Stay Away. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k. "I never wanted [the public's] thumbs' up about this f*cking drug use," he said. F2 (Frogs,We Die Young, Sickman) ._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} RIP Layne. Such a shame to have lost such a talent. "He was never far from the love of his family and friends who filled his answering machine and mailbox with messages and letters. Down in a Hole, Rooster and Nutshell specifically are spectacular. Were All Alone just breaks my heart, but I do love it. . 7 y Layne Staley always had an incredible rock voice, but it was an untapped reserve until he learnt to sing. 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. F5 (Movie appearance, Over the Edge) . I know I have no chance. Keeping the songs in the upper fourth octave is an intentional signature sound of AiC, going up to the fifth octave would really change the vibe of their sound. Its cool to find other web masters out there who have put time and effort into keeping the music and the story alive online. Love Hate Love is probably my favorite example if his vocal strength. Anyway, his great voice still living among us and that video is my tribute to him.Playlist:00:00 I cant remember00:17 All alone00:24 Rosster (Demo version 1991)00:31 We die Young00:38 Grind00:45 Brother00:56 Dont follow01:03 No excuses01:17 Bleed the freak01:24 X-Ray MInd01:31 Them bons01:39 Love, hate, love01:45 Man in the box01:51 Dont follow01:59 Wake up02:06 Am I inside02:14 Am I inside02:24 Am I inside (Live)02:34 Confusion02:41 I cant remember02:52 X-Ray mind03:05 Rooster03:22 Bleed the freak03:31 I know something03:40 Sea of sorrow03:49 I stay away03:59 Love, hate, love04:08 I cant remember04:19 Long gone day04:27 Confusion04:34 Artificial red04:41 Sunchine04:48 Confusion04:57 It aint like that05:04 Junkhead05:14 Down in a hole05:24 I know something05:32 Them bones05:30 Would05:46 Love, hate, love05:56 We die Young06:04 Dont follow06:12 Dirt06:21 Rooster06:32 Artificial red06:49 Sea of sorrow06:59 Hate to feel07:15 Sea of sorrow07:22 Rain when I die07:40 Wake up07:47 Real thing07:54 King of the kats08:11 Lifeless dead08:19 Social parasite08:25 I cant have you blues (demo)08:36 Bleek the freak08:45 Rooster08:52 I cant remember09:15 Man in the box09:25 Love, hate, love09:42 Junkhead09:50 Im above09:57 Dont follow10:04 Wake up10:13 Lip lock rock10:22 - Whatcha gonna do (Demo)10:28 Sickman (Alice in Blunderland)10:36 Bleed the freak10:45 I cant have you blues10:54 Lip lock rock11:01 Queen of the rodeo (Alice in Blunderland)11:09 - Queen of the rodeo (Music Bank Disc 1)11:20 Fat girls11:27 Over the edge11:33 Fat girls11:40 Over the edge11:47 Fat girls11:53 - I cant have you blues (demo)12:00 Over the edge12:07 Lip lock rock12:18 Whale and wasp12:25 Down in a hole12:35 Sludge factory12:42 Artificial red12:53 Nutshell13:01 Love song13:09 Would13:17 Would (live)13:25 Rain when I die13:33 Real thing13:41 Rooster (demo 1991)13:52 Bleed the freak14:01 I cant remember14:09 Love song14:19 Iron glam14:26 King of the kats14:34 Love song14:42 Fat girls14:49 False alarm (Seattle, WA - live)15:08 Sorry, I dont know the song name.15:14 Killing yourself15:23 Dont follow ", 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. According to Seattle Weekly, police were forced to break down Staley's door after his mother had called them to his University District apartment. 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. And I like your site here. She will know it sooner or later. For many fans, Alice in Chains epitomized the musical movement we now call "grunge." . Love Hate Love. His yeahayeeYEEEAAAAAAHHHWWWWLIFELESSSDEAAADDDD gives me chills every time. In 1988, Layne Staley met Demri Lara Parrot, a model who would eventually become a grunge icon. On October 29, 1996, she passed away due to inflammation of the heart caused by a previous overdose, according toFind A Grave. The choruses are easily my favorites in the AIC catalog for those expert, multi-piece harmonies. 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. Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. Layne so trapped by his pain. Most vocalists find their range and stick to i.t and diversify by adding power in that range. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} 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.". Layne Staley August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002. Rushmore of vocalists, but his raw emotion, subtle nuances, and vocal range make him arguably one of the best ever. For me there are two that I can literally listen to over and over. Staley struggled for many years against depression and drug addiction, but sadly resulted in his death in 2002. You can get lost in his voice and u can cry when u hear the lyrics. 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. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} I love you!) It ain't no joke. "This f*cking drug use is like the insulin a diabetic needs to survive," said Staley in a portion of the interview published by Blabbermouth. Check it out, heres the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GAEFTeWko. 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') Such a tormented, talented soul. He is the lead singer of a wonderful band called Alice in chains. Could it be Nothing Song? /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/There is "acoustic" recording of his voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k.