He certainly lost power over the years though. And just a great person. Such a tormented, talented soul. 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. 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. From that arose the Layne Staley Memorial Fund, a way to help those dealing with addiction to pay for treatment services. Layne was born August 22, 1967 and passed away on April 5, 2002 at the age of 34. ", However, like many of the things that seemed to make him happy, video games became an escape for Staley, a way to put his mind to something that didn't wear too hard on his emotions. Voice type: Low tenor 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. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} A2 (Died) 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. No reason to analyze it; Layne was Layne its that simple. our favorite Staley/Cantrell harmonies 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. 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. From an overdose of heroin and cocaine. ._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)} We think these five songs are where that distinctive connection 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. Mad Season | Mark Lanegan - Vocal Cover. I can feel his pain; he was the poet of pain. Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. Layne Staley However as one pretty deep dude once saidYour pain is self chosen. His range is Incredible and I get chills when I listen to it. Contributors: MTR, Flyin Brian, Johnny Crunch & Blake The Snake, For more on Alice In Chains You can check out our interview with, Layne Staley: 1967-2002 Twelve Great Vocal Performances, Interview: Jack Hues From Wang Chung To His Debut Solo Album Primitif, Interview with Mike Inez of Alice in Chains | SoundVapors. ._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 believe there used to be more to the study but this was all I found so enjoy. It will always be touching my soul, everyone's soul who experienced some pain in their lives Rest in Peace, Layne. This is how harmonies are done, kids. 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. Well it appears the link no longer works so Ive posted the study into this post. Alone. I know I have no chance. He has suffered from drug addiction most of his life and many of the songs he wrote were about his Struggling . It's too late. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} There is this song stuck in my head but I cant remember the name and the lyrics wont come out the only way I can explain it is circus music..? . ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} HD] Layne Staley Vocal Range (G1 Love, Hate, Love & Confusion. Layne was a god. Layne however in the early days constantly pushed hard on both spectrums of his range with massive volume. He was 34 years old. WebHe also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Layne Staley Vocal Range Study was originally posted at therangeplace.forummotion.com but now you must join to read it so Ive posted it here so everyone can read it. . (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. . His voice so pure, so haunting then, now & forever . E2 (Frogs,A Little Bitter) Bleed the Freak by A.I.C. /*# 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. This would be the singer's home for the next five years leading up to his death. He was 34 years old. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Layne Staley But I think I really love every song he sang. Layne was a beautiful, tortured sole. I personally love the whole Madseason album and pretty much every song on Dirt by AIC. The control and power of his voice is incredible. All I can think if is yayheeee its driving me crazy, also I dont think it went super mainstream.. idk, It got to be Junkhead, the live version. Layne Rutherford Staley (22 August 1967 - 5 April 2002) Vocal Range: E2 - A5. I just found it recently. He died from an O.D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, It's amazing that this song is based on several words which are repeated all the time and when listening to it your heart is being torn apart And you cannot stay indifferent hearing "We're all alone", you cannot. I just found it recently. 4. WebAll together, The Four Pillars of Singing offers a total of 32 vocal workouts with 64 different options to explore and train your voice. My two favorite songs are Nutshell and I Stay Away. E5 (Sickman) C5 (Queen of the Rodeo , Bleed the Freak demo) The best example of his B2 (Angry Chair, Bleed the Freak, Love, Hate, Love, No Excuses). [] Just because he was isolated doesn't mean we didn't have sweet moments with him.". ", 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. 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. and many others Probably I should mention every Layne's song as these mentioned are probably my favourite ones OMG I'm also impressed by the song "All alone". In 1988, Layne Staley met Demri Lara Parrot, a model who would eventually become a grunge icon. and its not sickman Help? Staley struggled for many years against depression and drug addiction, but sadly resulted in his death in 2002. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} 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. ._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} [] He chose to write about it and sing about it and perform about it. It almost makes me cry at times to know that we no longer have this wonderful, beautiful talented Layne here with us. "I know I did my best or what I thought would be right," he said. It's the worst pain in the world. Aside from pure volume, I think Layne's voice was powerful for its raw emotion. Layne Staley performances The most powerful performance from Layne is when he and AIC did the unplugged show and played Down in a Hole. 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. Just go listen. One is coming up later and one I want to acknowledge here. Tone was much more consistent. While a decade and a half has gone by since the Alice in Chains singer's passing, his iconic voice will live forever. 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. The best example of his tonal power is probably Love, Hate, Love. As Layne Staley's health deteriorated, he became less interested in being social or recording with his band. "He was never far from the love of his family and friends who filled his answering machine and mailbox with messages and letters. Its cool to find other web masters out there who have put time and effort into keeping the music and the story alive online. . It ain't no joke. 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. 4. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Visit Renadas Photobucket for more Layne pics.. Layne however in the early days constantly pushed hard on both spectrums of his range with massive volume. . Vocal "I'm not using drugs to get high like many people think. 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 Tragic Death Of Alice In Chains' Layne Staley According to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. our favorite Staley/Cantrell harmonies >>>Wake Up slow suicides no way to go . Watch Intro Video. 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. (She's quick to note, "I don't have any magic answers. After seeing some early shows ( dallas , 1990), i concluded that his voice is freaking powerful, very loud indeed. All blooming life youre feeding. 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. Its pure, clean sonic goodness streaming right off Layne's vocal chords. Was Layne Staleys incredible rock voice due But Layne Staley's final interview reveals that he was no longer using heroin for pleasure, but simply because he was so addicted to it that he couldn't possibly stop. I just try to console people.") It was originally posted at therangeplace.forummotion.com but now you have to join there to read anything. Vocal Yet, for the last year of his life, almost no one visited Staley in this apartment, and he rarely left. According to Seattle Weekly, police were forced to break down Staley's door after his mother had called them to his University District apartment. A toxicology report done during Staley's autopsy found that he had morphine, codeine, and cocaine in his bloodstream. So crazy, so crazy, so crazy LAYNE WAS EVERYTHING BUT CRAZY. WebLayne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. Layne Staley died in April 2002. 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. In Greg Prato's bookGrunge Is Dead, his mother Nancy described him as a "video game freak," while Tad Doyle of the seminal Seattle band Tad describes how Alice in Chains would have his band on their tour bus "playing video games and listening to music. And I like you site here. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. According to Seattle Weekly , police were forced to break down Staley's door after his mother had called them to his University District apartment. 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The way he finished each verse over Jerry Cantrells low vocal was a thing of beauty. C5 (Lip Lock Rock, Ya Yeah Ya, Sickman live, Queen of the Rodeo live at the Marquee (Dallas) 1990, Whatcha Gonna Do) Layne Staley HD] Layne Staley Vocal Range (G1 7 y Layne Staley always had an incredible rock voice, but it was an untapped reserve until he learnt to sing. Sludge Factory This one is dark and evil. The Poet of Pain. Amen . As all of us Layne fans feel the sametheres not a song that he sings that we dont absolutely LOVE his voice in. Rushmore of vocalists, but his raw emotion, subtle nuances, and vocal range make him arguably one of the best ever. 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. Its so well put together from a vocal perspective. Layne Staley Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: Staley's body was sitting upright on his couch. Rooster is a bit different because the guitar riff is not itself acoustically. From an overdose of heroin and cocaine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k. Great harmonies. 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. Although over time he became a master of tonal control which I think is why early songs sound harder but later songs sound more complete. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. Layne Staley was been one of the most beutiful man and singer in the world,like a Kurt Cobain,you now. Layne Staley Featuring Kegan from Foundation Vocal. and Sean Kinney and become the Alice In Chains the world knows and Loves, atleast I do anyways.LoL. RIP bro. For many fans, Alice in Chains epitomized the musical movement we now call "grunge." aic live, aic live video, Layne Staley, Videos, vocal range. The most powerful song to my mind is Wake Up from "Above", and the most painful I also appreciate Layne's vocal skills in "Man in the box", "Rain when I die", "would?" Layne Staley I love the Mad Season songs. Tate. There were reports that he would go to Toys R Us to buy games and return home, but always by himself. In 2002, the acclaimed frontman died at the young age of 34, shocking the world and sending the band in turmoil for years. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. He pushed a lot, and it gave him a ton of grit and volume in his early days. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The choruses are easily my favorites in the AIC catalog for those expert, multi-piece harmonies. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tags: . Selected Tracks: No One Knows, The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret, Keep Your Eyes Peeled 34. 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 "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. ._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ{border-top:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-lineColor);margin-top:16px;padding-top:16px}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN{margin:0;padding:0}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN ._2btz68cXFBI3RWcfSNwbmJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:21px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;margin:8px 0}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN ._2btz68cXFBI3RWcfSNwbmJ.QgBK4ECuqpeR2umRjYcP2{opacity:.4}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN ._2btz68cXFBI3RWcfSNwbmJ label{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN ._2btz68cXFBI3RWcfSNwbmJ label svg{fill:currentColor;height:20px;margin-right:4px;width:20px;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._4OtOUaGIjjp2cNJMUxme_{-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._4OtOUaGIjjp2cNJMUxme_ svg{display:inline-block;height:12px;width:12px}._2b2iJtPCDQ6eKanYDf3Jho{-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto}._4OtOUaGIjjp2cNJMUxme_{padding:0 12px}._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:unset;line-height:16px;text-transform:unset;--textColor:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor);--textColorHover:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColorShaded80);font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--textColor);fill:var(--textColor);opacity:1}._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F._2UlgIO1LIFVpT30ItAtPfb{--textColor:var(--newRedditTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor);--textColorHover:var(--newRedditTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColorShaded80)}._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F:active,._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F:hover{color:var(--textColorHover);fill:var(--textColorHover)}._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F:disabled,._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F[data-disabled],._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F[disabled]{opacity:.5;cursor:not-allowed}._3a4fkgD25f5G-b0Y8wVIBe{margin-right:8px} I think I Stay Away is incredible throughout, and esp. According to an interview she did withThe Seattle Times, Nancy was working the front desk of a rehab clinic on the day that Layne passed away. Layne Staley Vocal Range Studywas originally posted attherangeplace.forummotion.combut now you must join to read it so Ive posted it here so everyone can read it. Layne Staley was definitely a way more talented singer. F2 (Frogs,We Die Young, Sickman) I never wanted to end my life this way. I love the Mad Season songs. Based on this show you could make the arguement that some of AIC songs were detrimentally overproduced I cant even listen to the standard versions of these tracks anymore. [] He still managed to smile. The voice Alice In Chains' frontman lives through this dude. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} I Stay Away This song is combination of what I just said. Sadly, Staley's vocals never got recorded, though he was interested in the project right up until his death. It was a short song in time but it was full of that raw emotion and power that Layne showed us at the beginning of Alice in Chains career. 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. TRAINED LAYNE STALEY, CHRIS CORNELL, GEOFF TATE I have to agree that Bleed The Freak is great. Today marks the 16th anniversary of Layne Staley 's death. He lived in a condo right smack in front of everyone, in the University District. His aw yeahs are classic Layne Staley. He became a much more proficient singer later on in his career, which, sadly, developed alongside his addiction. What are your favorite Layne songs be it on Madseason or AIC? She was even planning to meet with one of the supervisors there to map out a new line of treatment for her son. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. Layne Staley Layne Staley vs Kurt Cobain Such a shame to have lost such a talent. Were All Alone just breaks my heart, but I do love 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. On October 29, 1996, she passed away due to inflammation of the heart caused by a previous overdose, according toFind A Grave. In fact, unbelievable harmonies throughout each part of the verses. 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. January 31, 2019. 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. It was a warning.". Layne Staley "I know I'm dying," he said in a portion of the interview reprinted byMTV. Down in a hole and theyve put all Not to mention hes a pretty damn good guitarist as well. His body was discovered on April 20, seemingly two weeks after his death. I believe he took vocal lessons from Maestro David P. Kyle, who also taught Geoff Tate and Ann Wilson. He simply was beautiful inside & out. I disagree. ", What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like. "He looked like an eighty-year-old version of himself, and it was frightening.