Sadly, Staley's vocals never got recorded, though he was interested in the project right up until his death. Legendary Alice In Chains and Mad Season singer Layne Staley died 16 years ago today (though we'll publishing this a few hours before the official April 5th date). He said he was going back to treatment and then going to LA to do the audition in a couple of months. Mark Lanegan and Mike Inez also went to Laynes home and bang on his door trying to see him. .addSize([990, 200], [[728, 90], [970, 90], [970, 250]]) .addSize([748, 200], [[728, 90]]) Maynard James Keenans voice is simply golden in the following 2015 performance. Throughout their career, Alice In Chains sold over 14 million records in the U.S. and more than 30 million records worldwide. According to several biographies, he knew by the time he was nine years old that he wanted to be a signer. Layne felt conflicted about ending up addicted like his father. really, dude? Aug 26, 2018 10:20 AM. Photographer Paul Hernandez . var mapping2 = googletag.sizeMapping() This bold personality is still mourned. .addSize([0, 0], [[300, 250], [336, 280]]) Krist Novoselic, Mark Lanegan, Mike Inez & Sean Kinney Tried To Help Layne. "@type": "BreadcrumbList", Respect his memory!!! ,{ After eventually signing with Columbia Records, they released Facelift which was a huge hit, and got nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song "Would?". Its time to wake up. He explained his position to Revolver: I never glorify drugs in my lyrics. "name": "10 Surprising Stories About Layne Staley’s Reclusive Years" Layne and Mike Starr were watching television on April 4, 2002, the day before Staley died of a heroin overdose. "@type": "WebSite", Whatever Happened To Megan Berwick, Z.Z. It was part of Layne's. var googletag = googletag || {}; Zakk Wylde is one of the coolest and most talented menin metal. 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. Maybe I will join him soon. I also ate too much cake and pie. Starr died that night for roughly 11 minutes. "That's what his music was about," she said. Im so sick of the crap talk everywhere after all these years. The autopsy report indicated that Staley had died from a mixture of heroin and cocaine a speedball, as described above. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_top_1', [[300,250],[336,280],[728,90],[970,90],[970,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-1') Both men have admirably helped others overcome their addictions as well. I got as far as he was the grunge version of Kurt Cobain. Most of the time it wasn't necessary. In 1987, Staley met Jerry Cantrell at a party. After his death and all this time later people are still interested in Laynes, teeth, gangrene and other lies. In the past few years and especially the last two, I have become so depressed and the pain is so uncontrollable that I have wished I knew where to get heroin. Would? was penned by Jerry in response to the death of Mother Love Bones Andrew Wood: Am I wrong? I told him that John had gangrene once. Rachael Leigh Cook Says It Was A Huge Mistake To Pass On This Superhero Movie, Leonardo DiCaprios Worst Movie Is So Terrible It Has a 0% Rotten Tomatoes Score, This Rock Icon Was On An Episode Of DS9 And Many Star Trek Fans Had No Idea, The True Story of Why James Cameron Tried To Disown His First Movie, 5 Highly Underrated Futurama Episodes That Many Fans Have Overlooked. The overall result of Welsh's effort is both hilarious and spooky. "name": "Deep Cuts" You addJerry Cantrell to the mix. The guitarist in Alice in Chains, Jerry Cantrell, has mentioned that he tried to get Staley to help many times, but it always seemed like his efforts were futile. More from Nick. 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. Help Wanted | Advertising Info | Contact Us, Privacy NIRVANA WAS GRUNGE! In this time many friends have walked away and a couple flat out betrayed me. "I saw Layne on Thanksgiving of '01 and again just around Valentine's Day when he came to see his sister's new baby. 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.". Laynes step father says that his tooth loss started in either 1995 or 1996 and was a gradual process. Sully Erna told Rolling Stone: When Dirt came out, the thing did not leave my CD player. In regard to Layne, he continued: Ive never heard someones voice hit tape like that. There were reports that he would go to Toys R Us to buy games and return home, but always by himself. Your talking about an angel on earth. By now, all these years later, only positive things should be posted in memoriam of Layne. The gifts he gave to this world and the legacy hes left are far beyond his suffering and loss of teeth because of it. The host focuses on a section of his studio `gallery and makes references to those who have `crossed over.He also conducts one-on-one sessions with audience members and celebrity guests., While watching Crossing Over, Layne turned to Mike and said, Demri was here last night. HELLO! Just- ugh! The one person that would know for sure is his mother, who declined . If you are interested in promoting your band/music email altnationadvertising @gmail.com, 10 Surprising Stories About Layne Staleys Reclusive Years, Why Stone Temple Pilots May Not Make Rock Hall of Fame (But Should), Dave Grohl Reveals Parallels Between Kurt Cobain & Amy Winehouse, Megan Fox Humiliating Boyfriend Video Calls Leak, Chris Hemsworth Wife Drops Miley Cyrus Bombshell, Elvis Star Austin Butler Was Rushed To Hospital. They have both fought for their sobriety. ", 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. This Founders Award event included all-star musicians like Billy Corgan and Krist Novoselic, who used to bring Layne food. It looks like he lost most of his front teeth by April 10, 1996. Look at Layne, looks much fuller bodied & healthier. 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. According to a Facebook memorial post by early collaborator Tim Branom that was reprinted in Alternative Nation, "In the end, almost no one could contact Layne. "item": { AIC was grunge personified and its frontman, Staley, is also famous. 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.". Forrest had gained a reputation at the time as being someone who could communicate with addicts, he had helped Frusciante get clean in 1997. Layne Staley dies Niels Van Iperen/Getty Images On April 5, 2002, Layne Staley took a speedball a combination of cocaine and heroin and passed away (via Diffuser ). These are serious topics and not things to be taken lightly and obviously a lot of fans are sensitive when you talk about them. his gentle and kind vibe and his unmatchable talent. Anyone with good taste in music will tell you: "When everyone goes home, I'm stuck with Layne Staley." 42. 4. Please write about his beautiful heart what he gave and still gives. RIP dear one. "@context": "http://schema.org", Thankfully, the brave and daring singer has long since recovered. (5) He owned a cat named Sadie. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/category/rock/", No one can talk about the grunge movement without mentioning the name of Layne Staley. Layne Staley, Picture taken in 2001. And when it comes to final photos of Layne, the story is set up until 1998 with some photos available on the internet, but it is public knowledge and confirmed by his own mother that there is 01 unpublished picture taken from Layne in February 2002, only 02 months before his death However, this photo remains unavailable to the public. Layne Staley dating history Relationships. For Layne it was drugs, for me its self harm, for others its alcohol or gambling or whatever. I can get by without them. I know he was joking, but I dont like to hear stuff like that. This nu-metal band was founded in 2002 in Moscow. .addSize([748, 200], [[728, 90]]) "name": "Rock Features" Beginning at 8:37 of the video below, you can seeJinjers frontwoman, Tatiana Shmayluk, drop in to steal the show during Man in the Box. Later in the year, Suicide Silences Mark Heylmun returned to Slay At Home for an awesome cover of Sepulturas Refuse / Resist with Incites Richie Cavalera, Abysmal Dawns Eliseo Garcia, and our very own Frank Godla. "@type": "ListItem", Im just a singer. | When you hear it, you know exactly who it is. This eerie and bewitching footage of Cornell performing Mad Season's "River of Deceit" with Temple of the Dog in 2016 will make you want to purchase a time machine and a ticket to NYC: "My pain is self-chosen. 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. She was adopted by her stepfather, Stephen John Parrott. Bob Forrest & John Frusciante Visited Laynes Home. Who better to pay homage to Layne Staley than his comrade Chris Cornell?! He said he would like to settle down at some point in time but, sadly, his future path never became paved. Zack de la Rocha had quit Rage Against The Machine just a few months prior, and his bandmates were looking for a new singer. Maybe heroins cool., To this day, viewers remain in awe of Laynes miraculous ability to put on an unforgettable show no matter what physical ailments plagued him. Korns Would? is the incredible cover that you were not expecting. Layne didn't have any kids. Bob: Your Moms worried, man. His death was ruled accidental. She had three younger brothers, Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy and David J.M. The photos were taken on February 26, 1997, when he and the other members of Alice in Chains attended the Grammy Awards.. Staley became more reclusive after this appearance, barely leaving his Seattle condo from 1997 until his body was found on April 19, 2002. Layne Was Going To Record With Taproot In 2002. Well-known vocalist and lyricist, Layne Staley had a net worth of almost $5 million dollars when he passed away in 2002. 1. .addService(googletag.pubads()); MCFLY! ALICE IN CHAINS' LAYNE STALEY Passed Away 20 Years Ago Today: These Are Some Of The Best Tributes, PERIPHERY Names The Video Games They Played While Recording Their New Album, These Are The 10 Best MOTRHEAD Deep Cuts, Eight Old-School Death Metal Bands That Need To Release A New Record, Wanna Survive Doomsday? }, in 1999 and my kids 1 an adult 1 a teenager and 1 10, have grown up and love the music I treasured while growing up, fuck his appearance, his teeth or even his addictions, which is as I know , an unbelievably hard struggle for anyone, He had a voice that cannot be replicated, a message behind his lyrics and a way to drae you into the meaning and the soul if every word he said, anyone who doesnt see that should just fuck off cuz 1 day youll be in dentures or whatever and not so pretty, as life slowly kills us all, but only the good die young. . ", 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. Official Sites, Dark features (eyes and hair) and very long hair, She is not, as widely but wrongly believed, the woman on the cover of. I heard the "daughter" rumours many times and knew they were unfounded. pubID: '434bb5e4-3704-4b75-b36c-785a444462bd', Demri was in and out of the hospital for the last couple of years of her life.At the time of her death, she was clean, but for her last hours, she was at a friend's house, who took her to Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, Washington, and recognized too late that she wasn't doing well on the pills she'd ingested. }); On January 28, 2001, he saw Layne again at a Super Bowl party. Whatever Happened to Katrina Johnson From Nickelodeons "All That"? His unfettered drug use and his severely poor oral hygiene made his teeth rot and fall out. I hadnt seen him in a couple of years and wasnt prepared for it. In 1987, Diamond Lie officially became known as Alice in Chains. One of the most amusing moments in David de SolasAlice inChains: The Untold Story (2015) is when Layne began to sing this song in the manner of Ethel Merman without apparent cause. In 1984, he joined a group of high school students in a band called Sleze, which made a cameo appearance in a low-budget public access documentary called "Father Rock.". All the same, Laynewas hurt by the fact that he was treated like an object on a daily basis as a consequence of his fame. I am so suicidal now that I am at the point where I dont care if I die, even if I die like Layne. This photo was obviously taken in 94/95. Theyre all about the hell that you go through when you get addicted I didnt want my fans to think: Well, he writes great songs, and he does heroin. googletag.enableServices(); If I would, could you? In 2020, Metallica performed Would? for the Museum of Pop Culture. [] Just because he was isolated doesn't mean we didn't have sweet moments with him.". Do Not Sell My Personal His distinct and grimy vocals brought life to their music. At the same time, it is glaringly obvious that Laynewas a fighter. I miss this dude even though I never met him, I miss his contribution. (A couple of the videos on our list were recorded for this MoPOP special.). Stone Sours CoreyTaylor has covered songs by Alice in Chains on several occasions. "I'm not doing well. ", 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. While late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley was largely reclusive during his later years, the legendary singer considered fronting the band that later became known as Audioslave in January 2001, according to Staleys friend Morgen Gallagher, who talked to Alternative Nation in August 2015. Do you think that almost hit us, Ann? Information. His voice was perfect in every way. Following a long battle with addiction, the icon tragically passed away at 34 years old on April 5, 2002, in his Seattle apartment. As a result, there is a last photo that was published in 1998 and one final photo that was taken in 2002, just weeks before his death. He returned to consciousness in Laynes presence. "I never wanted [the public's] thumbs' up about this f*cking drug use," he said. In addition, Demri had a cardiac pacemaker in her heart. He gave the most best sincere hug I havent felt since. I think everyone has some not so good coping mechanisms. Im not religious, but I do think we are souls and energy and are so much more than our bodies. My privacy is raked. That said, we think that the following version of Would? is especially dynamic: Watch James join Alice in Chains onstage at Germanys famous Rock am Ring festival in 2006. Repeating in my head. So two weeks later [our mutual friend] was having a Super Bowl party. hp: 1, Mastodon brings their unique and refreshing energy to the acerbic hit Again, which first appeared on Alice in Chains (1995). The coroner believes he died on April 5th, the same day as Kurt Cobain eight years before. "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. For many fans, Alice in Chains epitomized the musical movement we now call "grunge." This recording hails from Stone Sours EP Meanwhile in Burbank (2015). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I already had depression and cPTSD from growing up with an abusive father. However, it is even more heartbreaking when one considersLaynes high level of self-awareness: And you must change patterns all we trained. T urning the steering wheel hard to the right and stomping his foot on the gas, Alice in . Nonetheless, this clip by Steve Welsh, an Australian YouTuber, is so spot-on that it's shocking:Welsh performs snippets from each song on Dirt, minus "Iron Gland," as if they had been authored by different bands. Yet, these innovative Swedes managed to put an original twist on Would? while remaining true to its disturbing and trippy essence. Oh, I'm just biding my time till I wave goodbye. Dont be surprised to find yourself singing along by the end. Love you Layne , I think the loss of arm rumor was just that a rumor. When layne turned 8 vowed that he was going to become a famous rock and roll singer so his dad would see him on the cover of a 9 Benjamin Harrison Worked at Apple (company) Author has 146 answers and 117.7K answer views 4 y Related What do you feel was unique about Layne Staley's voice? Forrest says that Staleys mind clearly still worked but that he was a million miles away., Bob: Hey Layne. A combination of poor hygiene, nutrition, and drug use had left his teeth in poor condition. Nancy was even working in a treatment center the day Staley died and it was her intervention that led the police to find the singer's body. He told her as a kid that he excelled at swimming, he said I loved to dive into water. He said the water felt like a whole other world. I am bringing my kids to alice in chains on sat oct 8th 2022 at the xfinity cnter, still an amazing band , although, and as I taught my kids about music while they were growing up, it still isnt the same without that amazing voice and personality he put into a show, I graduated H.S. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/", Sylvia, hoping you are feeling better. googletag.pubads().disableInitialLoad(); I don't wanna see people anymore and it's nobody's business but mine.". 255. On October 29, 1996, she passed away due to inflammation of the heart caused by a previous overdose, according toFind A Grave. Though never verified, there have been rumors that Layne worked on a home demo called Everyday that he planned on sending to Jerry Cantrell, possibly as late as 2002. She was tiny, dark-featured, with long dark hair and dark eyes.Demri attended at a high school in Arlington, Washington, and dropped at her Junior year (Grade 11) when she was 16. Alice in Chains original 1987 lineup consisted of Layne, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Starr, andJerry Cantrell the singer and guitarist who remains largely responsible for the bands unique sound. He has stated that he and Alice in Chains dealt with painful emotions in order to make it easier for listeners to deal with their own memories. Demri Murphy moved around to different high schools in the 1980s. I hope I see less articles like this and more that focus on the talents and positive qualities of Layne and what he gave the world. 2. Smoking crack leads to tooth decay and gum erosion because its acidic when mixed w/ saliva. Every so often, you'd see that little glimmer.". Since 2006, vocalist William DuVall has served as Alice in Chains full-time frontman. Layne was super special , May he be loved and remembered for his contributions and May his death be a lesson, may it have meaning, may it please help others to never pick up. } This would be the singer's home for the next five years leading up to his death. Opeth released this recording on their EP Burden(2008). According to Mark Lanegan, one of those times Staley came to his apartment, minutes after completing rehab, just to get high again. There were even rumors that Alice in Chains got signed with Columbia Records after Nirvanas Nevermind album became a big hit. The last time I saw Layne and the last picture we have of him is holding baby Oscar. } Thus,Duff McKaganfilled in for him. .defineSizeMapping(mapping2) The Hungarian band Ektomorf puts a brutal spin on We Die Young. While this interpretation is bound to be polarizing, it definitely is a lot of fun. }, Layne didnt get in, but sat in a chair sipping a beer. Some of the artists that have performedAlice in Chains material includeIn Flames, Daughtry, Khemmis, Breaking Benjamin, Machine Head, Incubus, Sophia Urista, Fishbone, Shinedowntogether withSeether, Benighted in Sodom, etc. I had the most beautiful experiences of meeting him a year before his death at a gas station store. Now I can grow a beautiful shell for all to see. Can you try to talk sense to him?, Forrest agreed to, and he and Frusciante visited Staley at his Seattle condo. This classic from Jar of Flies (1994) has been covered by countless artists. Staley mightve lived a longer life than his counterpart but there are many who feel that he was also the better vocalist. Birth Name: Layne Thomas Staley Date of Birth: August 22, 1967 Place of Birth: Kirkland, Washington, U.S. On April 4, 2002 Starrs 36th birthday Layne told him that he had received the omen of a visit from his deceased ex-fiance Demri Parrottthe previous evening. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_content_1', [[336,280],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-3') Hes the reason I started singing. Therefore, it seems only natural that Sully Erna has covered AiC at other concerts. }); I know why youre here. Phil Anselmo and Duff McKagan are no strangers to strife. Cantrell was just starting out as a songwriter, but Staley saw his potential and the two became friends quickly. .addService(googletag.pubads()); How We Use Your Data He had expressed the desire to complete a book and a solo project. Alternative Nation published a similar article in September 2014, but we are now publishing a new version with a couple of new stories. Layne had two arms at his time of passing. .defineSizeMapping(mapping1) According to Ultimate Classic Rock, his 6'1" body weighed only 86 pounds, and in one of his hands was a syringe loaded with heroin. Of course I didn't know he was going to die, or I would've called 911 anyways. If you arent familiar with the subject, and you dont bother to properly research it, do the Internet a favor and DONT WRITE ABOUT IT. Although theother songs on our list are covers, Zakk Wylde's original tribute "Layne" is certainly worth your ear: "Nothing's pure, nothing's real. In 1996, the band reunited to perform for MTV Unplugged in New York. Surprisingly, Nickelback and Jerry Cantrells live rendition of It Aint Like That one of Alice in Chains most underrated songs is truly wicked. About Us | Contact | Privacy Policy | Fact Checking Copyright 2023. I just try to console people.") In the mid-1980s, he fronted the glam metal band Sleze, then formed Alice in Chains (then called Alice n' Chains, ala Guns 'N' Roses) with guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr & drummer Sean Kinney. !function(a9,a,p,s,t,A,g){if(a[a9])return;function q(c,r){a[a9]._Q.push([c,r])}a[a9]={init:function(){q("i",arguments)},fetchBids:function(){q("f",arguments)},setDisplayBids:function(){},targetingKeys:function(){return[]},_Q:[]};A=p.createElement(s);A.async=!0;A.src=t;g=p.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];g.parentNode.insertBefore(A,g)}("apstag",window,document,"script","//c.amazon-adsystem.com/aax2/apstag.js"); There were rumors that Staley lost an arm to gangrene, but there is no photographic evidence of this injury. ,{ I knew him ,through HIS music struggle and pain I can still FEEL HIM every time i listen HE WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST EVER! How dare you! The lead singer from Alice In Chains will blow your . 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