Layne always wanted to sing when he played his drums, so his groupies told him that he should sing instead. D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, when his body began to decompose. But while i identified with cobains depression, i identified with staley for his inability to keep his addictive demons at bay. Layne thomas staley born layne rutherford staley, august 22, 1967 april 5, 2002 was an american musician best known as the original lead singer and cosongwriter of the rock band alice in chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of seattles grunge movement, becoming known for staleys distinct vocal style and tenor voice as well as the harmonized vocals. Layne staleys decomposed body was found by his mother and stepfather on april 20, 2002 it was estimated that he passed away approximately two weeks earlier on april 5, 2002. Original alice in chains frontman layne staley passed away 15 years ago today, his demise sadly coming as no great surprise to those who knew him. Tra le stelle del grunge layne staley e stato una delle piu brillanti. Where can i find these sunglasses that layne wears. All you have to do is click download for android or download for ios button and youre all set. We have even fought hard to defend your privacy in legal cases. After his death, staleys mother, nancy mccallum, formed the layne staley fund, a charity she set up with the support of jamie richards, a drug and alcohol counsellor within the seattle area. Layne staley died from a mixture of heroin and cocaine laboratory results determined the singer died april 5, 2002, according to a spokesperson for the king county medical examiners office, the same day fellow grunge pioneer kurt cobain committed suicide in 1994. Layne staley celebrity profile check out the latest layne staley photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
Alice in chains singers legacy lives on through music. The funeral of layne staley was held eight days after his body was found on april 28, 2002 at the kiana lodge in poulsbo, washington. Mad season was an american rock supergroup formed in 1994 as a side project of members of other bands in the seattle grunge scene. Alice in chains singer layne staley wanted to join audioslave.
He is the lead singer of a wonderful band called alice in chains. Layne staley kept a dead puppy at his side while recording. Entrevista rockline 22061998 jerry cantrell e layne staley. Layne has really touched my life in such a positive way.
You probably already knew that but here are seven interesting facts you may not have known about the late layne staley. Apr 21, 2002 staleys fiancee, demri parrott, died of a drug overdose in 1996. The last home of layne staley alice in chains singers last days. The lasting legacy of alice in chains downer masterpiece. Died is a song by alice in chains and the final one recorded with vocalist layne staley before his death in 2002.
For jerry cantrell, talking about the past is beyond old. For such a quiet person, he was so excited about having a child. Alice n chains disbanded and staley joined a funk band afterwards. Layne thomas staley august 22, 1967 april 5, 20022 was an american musician who served as the lead singer and colyricist of the rock group alice in chains, which was formed in seattle, washington in 1987 by staley and guitarist jerry cantrell. I dont know if this is true but look at this layne staley quote. I feel like he is a kindred spirit i revel in his talent, his curiosity, his humor, and his ability to make something beautiful and beneficial out of his struggles. Although layne, tremion, and dervin 2015 claim that. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from layne staley at the discogs marketplace. I love their boots and their smiles are so bright and healthy.
Layne staley was an amazing singer, he really belt it out. Like kurt cobain, staley had a big impact on me in the early 1990s. Apr 05, 2017 original alice in chains frontman layne staley passed away 15 years ago today, his demise sadly coming as no great surprise to those who knew him or had followed his career. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. All layne staley canvas prints ship within 48 hours, include a 30day moneyback guarantee, and arrive readytohang with preattached hanging wire.
Layne thomas staley, singerguitarist, born august 22 1967. The bands principal members included guitarist mike mccready of pearl jam, lead singer layne staley of alice in chains, drummer barrett martin of screaming. Jul 24, 2015 layne s longtime friend morgen gallagher revealed the details to alternative nation, focusing on early 2001. Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. Aug 14, 2017 layne staley was an amazing singer, he really belt it out. Vk is the largest european social network with more than 100 million active users. Dragi beda mialy duzy wplyw na moja prace do konca zycia, bez wzgledu czy biore czy nie. Aug 21, 2017 the annual layne staley tribute show took place over the weekend, and the show ended with a performance of temple of the dogs say hello 2 heaven, which paid tribute to staley, chris. Since today is iggy pops 73rd birthday born april 21, 1947. He has suffered from drug addiction most of his life and many of the songs he wrote were about his struggling. May 23, 20 for jerry cantrell, talking about the past is beyond old.
Aug 05, 2016 alice in chains were easily the most morbid band of the grunge era. The song was included on the compilation albums music. Needless to say, erna was upset when he heard the news on the radio saturday see layne staley, alice in chains singer, dead at 34. Laynes legacy years go by, and something comes up, and there he is all over again. It was estimated that he passed away approximately two weeks earlier on april 5, 2002.
Sep 28, 2017 the bus driver was the driver for alice in chains during that last round of dates. Layne thomas staley born layne rutherford staley august 22 1967 april 5 2002 was an american singersongwriter who served as the lead vocalist of the r my tribute to one of the greats of music, layne staley. I received some new pictures from one of the moderators at the layne staley forum, nicole. This is demri and one of her best friends fabiolaadorable. The band needed a guitarist so staley asked jerry cantrell to be a sideman for the band. Layne staleyhow have i never seen this pic before now. So, layne traded in his drum set for a microphone and delay. The bus driver was the driver for alice in chains during that last round of dates. Layne thomas staley born layne rutherford staley, august 22, 1967 april 5, 2002 was an american musician best known as the original lead singer and cosongwriter of the rock band alice in chains. Staley was found dead two weeks later, surrounded by intravenous drug.
Lead singer of alice in chains, layne staley was one of the most influential vocalists of the grunge boom. Why alice in chains jerry cantrell wont play any unleaked. About a year before his untimely death in 2002, original alice in chains vocalist layne staley wanted to audition for a band featuring former rage. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness. Find highquality layne staley stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Entrevista rockline 22061998 jerry cantrell e layne. Born layne thomas staley on august 22, 1967 in kirkland, washington, his interest in music started at a very young age and he always dreamed of becoming a singer. Jerry cantrell remembers layne staley performing in a. The band rose to international fame in the early 1990s during seattle s grunge movement, and became known for staleys distinct vocal style and. Alice in chains singer layne staley wanted to join.
Jun 11, 2011 home \ layne staley his voice range studied tweet someone finally did a study on laynes vocal range pretty interesting stuffby someone who actually took the time to do it right and knows what their talking aboutits really nice to see that people still care and that people see the genius in layne that i personally saw the first. Apparently, layne staley wore gloves on stage because he couldnt shoot into his. Top 30 quotes of layne staley famous quotes and sayings. Some songs i wont even like at first but when i go to relisten to them, im blown away. Layne staley was alice in chains original frontman and the genius behind some of their biggest hits like rooster, man in the box and would. The annual layne staley tribute show took place over the weekend, and the show ended with a performance of temple of the dogs say hello 2 heaven, which paid tribute to staley, chris. Layne thomas staley born layne rutherford staley august 22 1967 april 5 2002 was an american singersongwriter who served as the lead vocalist of the r my tribute to. Download microsoft skype empresarial basic from official. While he was recording died and get born again layne. Buy layne staley canvas prints designed by millions of independent artists from all over the world. Apr 05, 2002 explore releases from layne staley at discogs.
Alice in chains were easily the most morbid band of the grunge era. Layne staley, alice in chains this week marks 14 years since alice in chains frontman layne staley was found dead. Set up in 2002 and closed in 2010, the fund helped many seattle users through their own serious drug problems, and raised money by holding memorial. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Limited edition 2017 layne staley tribute show tshirts, hoodies, and posters. The song was included on the compilation albums music bank 1999 and the essential alice in chains 2006. We are one of the few services online who values our users privacy, and have never sold your information.
Cara mastrey if you are in an unsigned rock band please contact arts publications. The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. After all, when his band of a quarter century, alice in chains, finally released its fourth lp in 2009, journalists and fans alike seemed. High quality layne staley inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. I guess youd call her demris rock in a crazy world.
Nov 18, 2012 layne staley s decomposed body was found by his mother and stepfather on april 20, 2002. Singer for the grunge band alice in chains who died at thirtyfour of a drug overdose. Apparently, layne staley wore gloves on stage because he couldnt shoot into his arms or feet anymore because they were fucking rotted away. The funeral of layne staley was held eight days after his body was found on april 28, 2002 at the kiana lodge in poulsbo, washington 14976 sandy hook road northeast poulsbo, wa 98370. You can get lost in his voice and u can cry when u hear the lyrics. Kurt and i werent the closest of friends, but i knew him well enough to be devastated by his death. He was telling me crazy stories about them all, but the darkest was about layne staley. Layne thomas staley was an american musician best known as the original lead singer and cosongwriter of the rock band alice in chains, which rose to. They found that biography, personality, educational values. Layne staley of alice in chains at lollapalooza, waterloo, new jersey, july get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images short hair layne staley smiling white tshirt lollapalooza 1993 earring sunglasses my sexy man oh how gorgeous he was. Tamara a his music, his art, his genius, his work helps me. I hadnt seen staley in a couple of years and wasnt prepared for it. According to a recent biography of the band, virtuoso vocalist layne staley achieved the brooding tone of the album partially by creating a disturbingly macabre environment in the studio. Lyrical themes of death and drug abuse permeate the bands 1992 classic, dirt.
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