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. Visit Renadas Photobucket for more Layne pics.. Layne Staley It will always be touching my soul, everyone's soul who experienced some pain in their lives Rest in Peace, Layne. 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. When done, my sins forgiven? What a great person he was.". I put Above in a just sat there listening. It always makes me cry. As all of us Layne fans feel the sametheres not a song that he sings that we dont absolutely LOVE his voice in. He died from an O.D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, . 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Alone. Layne Staley ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} Layne Staley I started her up and threw whatever disc was in the CD player, on the the other seat. Layne Staley "I'm not doing well. TRAINED LAYNE STALEY, CHRIS CORNELL, GEOFF TATE He is the lead singer of a wonderful band called Alice in chains. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} The vibrato in the verses are magic. [] I know I'm near death. And I like you site here. our favorite Staley/Cantrell harmonies The songs vocal gets completely overlooked (and I get it, there are so many great ones). A toxicology report done during Staley's autopsy found that he had morphine, codeine, and cocaine in his bloodstream. Layne Staley :) His voice gives me the shivvers and aint nobody can sing like Layne Staley, or ever will. Every so often, you'd see that little glimmer.". Sludge Factory This one is dark and evil. He has suffered from drug addiction most of his life and many of the songs he wrote were about his Struggling . Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. Staley struggled for many years against depression and drug addiction, but sadly resulted in his death in 2002. 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. 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') (She's quick to note, "I don't have any magic answers. It's all there in Sap, Jar Of Flies, and the MTV Unplugged. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20, two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. Watch Intro Video. Layne Staley August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002. The choruses are easily my favorites in the AIC catalog for those expert, multi-piece harmonies. I know I have no chance. Id love to know. . /*# 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. I did crack and heroin for years. Staleys passion for music started with percussion when he was 12, and then continued with drums in his Selected Tracks: No One Knows, The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret, Keep Your Eyes Peeled 34. Layne was born August 22, 1967 and passed away on April 5, 2002 at the age of 34. After seeing some early shows ( dallas , 1990), i concluded that his voice is freaking powerful, very loud indeed. If youre not a music expert but you listen with noise cancelling headphones on, you can hear just how amazing his voice is. We think these five songs are where that distinctive connection "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. The best example of his Was Layne Staleys incredible rock voice due RIP Layne. Staley deeply saddened many people with his tragic death on April 5, 2002, while he was only at the age of 34. I would have loved to have seen him continue to down this path and really let his tone, as opposed to volume, shine.He is one of the best of all time & is so missed. How powerful was Layne Staley's Hide in anothers skin. By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. 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. C5 (Queen of the Rodeo , Bleed the Freak demo) Layne Staley forever. When the song slows downgives me chills. His body was discovered on April 20, seemingly two weeks after his death. There were reports that he would go to Toys R Us to buy games and return home, but always by himself. Featuring Kegan from Foundation Vocal. F6 (Queen of the Rodeo live) The first song he does, and I personally think you can hear he is nervous but despite that his voice comes through and he kind of flows back into it. Nancy rushed to his apartment, and when Staley didn't answer, she contacted the police. I disagree. Those were the messages in his songs, endearing him to his fans. ._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} ", What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like. . It's the worst pain in the world. Layne Staley 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. Layne Staley When Alice in Chains' first bassist Mike Starr was hanging out with Staley the day before his death the last time, as far as Staley's friends and family could tell, that anyone saw the singer alive Layne revealed that he'd seen Demri recently in his apartment. For a little peace from God you plead, and beg His range is Incredible and I get chills when I listen to it. According to Seattle Weekly , police were forced to break down Staley's door after his mother had called them to his University District apartment. Unfortunately, Staley wouldn't be long for this world. The man was just so talented. F5 (Movie appearance, Over the Edge) He had an impressive and special vocal range and besides his fascinating voice, he was also a good songwriter and performer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k. In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. and its not sickman Help? I couldnt even wait to get back in my car. Layne Staley The unplugged show is absolutely unbelievable and these acoustic versions of many of the tracks are much, much better than the originals. WebLayne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. Just go listen. Layne Staley died in April 2002. Layne Staley's Isolated Vocals From 'Would,' 'Rooster The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. I love the Mad Season songs. 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. Layne Staley WOW! Such is the tragedy of one of the most charismatic figures to colour the rock scene of the 1990s. 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. ), Press J to jump to the feed. 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. But I think I really love every song he sang. A4 (Ring Them Bells, Wake Up, Rain When I Die, Junkhead demo, Dirt, Artificial Red, Hate to Feel, Sickman, Sea of Sorrow, Hush, Hush), G1 (Rooster demo) A2 (Died) Don't try to talk about this to my sister Liz. Hair slicked back and dark glasses is how my memory will always picture Layne as. RIP Layne. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. Love Hate Love. .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} Talented, honest, funny, intelligent. From an overdose of heroin and cocaine. I don't give a f*ck if you f*cking believe me or not, dude. "He was never far from the love of his family and friends who filled his answering machine and mailbox with messages and letters. An amazing singer and songwriter. The way he finished each verse over Jerry Cantrells low vocal was a thing of beauty. No big harmony parts here, just a pair of double tracked vocals that are rich in the tone of his voice. My two favorite songs are Nutshell and I Stay Away. Layne Staley I even asked him if I could call 911, you know, and he said that if I did, he'd never talk to me again. 4. Junkhead This is one of three songs I would use as an example of the incredible harmony skills Layne possessed. ", Perhaps the most painful thing about this is that Layne's sense of hopelessness drove him to isolate even further and push away even those who loved him. F5 (I Cant Have You Blues) Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: "I saw Layne on Thanksgiving of '01 and again just around Valentine's Day when he came to see his sister's new baby. Layne Staley The Poet of Pain. Amen . Unfortunately, Staley wouldn't be long for this world. Staley deeply saddened many people with his tragic death on April 5, 2002, while he was only at the age of 34. Layne Staley died in April 2002. WebVocalist, guitarist, producer known as 'Madlock'. Really an amazing talent. Demri had a look that seemed to define the musical era, beautiful in a small-town way with her bright eyes, round cheeks, and curly hair. That said, the people who saw him deep into his addiction claimed that while Staley looked terrible physically, he was often the same smiling, lighthearted guy they remember. E2 (Frogs,A Little Bitter) Could it be Nothing Song? and Sean Kinney and become the Alice In Chains the world knows and Loves, atleast I do anyways.LoL. our favorite Staley/Cantrell harmonies I just found it recently. . [] He chose to write about it and sing about it and perform about it. For the most part, Layne kept an incredibly private and insular life in the year leading up to his death, to the point where the few times people did see him, it was a notable event that they remembered well. Hommes ability to churn out incredible rock n roll hits to go along with his impressive tenor range vocally make him one of the best frontmen in rock music. He became a much more proficient singer later on in his career, which, sadly, developed alongside his addiction. His expressed his struggles with depression and drug abuse through his chilling vocals that were equally beautiful and haunting. Tate. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. While a decade and a half has gone by since the Alice in Chains singer's passing, his iconic voice will live forever. Makes you wonder what could have been if he kept his voice on that level. Anniversary of Dems passing & a note from her Mom, Darin Lamb One of Layne Staleys Best Friends. Thanks for taking this brief but therapeutic journey with me. Then, she received a call from his accountant saying that Staley had taken out a large sum of money weeks ago and that no one had heard from him since. His yeahayeeYEEEAAAAAAHHHWWWWLIFELESSSDEAAADDDD gives me chills every time. Published. 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. Of course I didn't know he was going to die, or I would've called 911 anyways. Shame In You Go to 3:30. 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