On the one hand,we have seen that Layne ultimately succumbed to what he described as an infection, not a phase. Nevertheless, the brutal honesty of his music is reported to have discouraged listeners from making a big mistake by indulging in illegal substances. So two weeks later [our mutual friend] was having a Super Bowl party. Corey sang Man in the Box with the support of Dave Navarro, the recently deceased Taylor Hawkins, and Chris Chaney for the Museum of Pop Culture. !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"); .addSize([0, 0], [[320, 50]]) { . 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. She then went to the High school of Performing Arts in Jacksonville, Florida.Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; This photo was obviously taken in 94/95. According to The Untold Story, Demri's mother Kathleen Austin has heard Mike Starr's story and believes her daughter visited Staley "to be there with Layne as he's doing his transition." Layne Staley refused medical attention the day before he died Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Sylvia, hoping you are feeling better. He was somehow able to bear it and succeed to live a long prosperous life, but most are not so lucky. I hadnt seen him in a couple of years and wasnt prepared for it. "I changed my number. "He looked like an eighty-year-old version of himself, and it was frightening. Layne was so beautiful inside and out, despite what his drug use did to his physical body. googletag.cmd.push(function() { I never wanted to end my life this way. asi: 'theadengine.com', Staley's body was sitting upright on his couch. Dont be surprised to find yourself singing along by the end. . { I dont know why Im writing this on an article that no one will probably ever read or respond to this comment, but yeah. Well-known vocalist and lyricist, Layne Staley had a net worth of almost $5 million dollars when he passed away in 2002. As Layne Staley became more and more engulfed by his addiction to heroin, many of those around him began to see him as a withdrawn and tragic figure, but the last time his family saw him alive was actually in a rather sweet and good-humored capacity. And the other guy is John Baker Saunders, who died in 1999. Help Wanted | Advertising Info | Contact Us, Privacy googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_top_2', [[336,280],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-2') Despite his numerous attempts to get clean, Staley's body was discovered in his Seattle condo, with toxicology reports finding his death was the result of an accidental overdose. Since Layne Staleys death, rockstars such as Stone Temple Pilotslate frontman Scott Weiland and the deceased Linkin Park heroChester Benningtonhave stepped up with rock withAiC. 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. 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. Mastodons Brann Dailor also took part in an impressive cover of Rain When I Die from Dirt (1992) for Two Minutes to Late Night. Make today Layne Staley Remembrance Day by listening to these 15 touching tributes. Even sadder, Seattle Weekly says Staley's death contributed to the reversal of an encouraging decline in drug overdoses in the Seattle area. The wholesome 55-year-old rocker and former child model is a true inspiration. This led to the rumor that Staley had totally lost all his teeth, although this was not the case at the time. var googletag = googletag || {}; Layne didn't have any kids. Staley was playing video games while they talked, and pretended to listen according to Forrest. This recording hails from Stone Sours EP Meanwhile in Burbank (2015). apstag.fetchBids({ demri4ever, Other Works Thankfully, the brave and daring singer has long since recovered. I am so sorry for your pain & sadness. In this time many friends have walked away and a couple flat out betrayed me. On this TOP LIST video, we'll be looking at the CRAZIEST and MOST IMPOSSIBLE Layne Staley vocal lines. Wright contacted Staley shortly before his death and Staley agreed to record the song, privately in a studio in Seattle. } 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. Suzi, I agree with all of these comments. { Aaron hasbeen performingAiC songs for a lifetime. I agree 100%.Layne was definitely the heart of the band. Her memorial service took place on November 2 at Neighborhood Christian Center and donations were made to Harborview Adult Medicine Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation, Harborview Medical Center (Seattle). 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. And just a great person. }); Risk factors include intravenous drug use, and electronic pacemakers). "name": "10 Surprising Stories About Layne Staley’s Reclusive Years" We have been focusing on covers by well-known bands and artists, as opposed to fan videos. 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). RIP dear one. She said she believes her daughter was there that night to be there with Layne as hes doing his transition., 10. The fact that Phil is accompanied by Alice in Chains' Mike Inez and Jerry Cantrell contributes to the magnetism of this stellar recording. "@context": "http://schema.org", Dec 12, 2020 0 Layne Staley's final Detroit concert with Alice In Chains took place on June 28, 1996 at Tiger Stadium opening for the reunited original KISS lineup. Information You sound like a good soul. Im missing 5 teeth and the rest hurt even years after I stopped my candy bar addiction. According to David de Solas book Alice In Chains: The Untold Story, Layne Staley believed that the ghost of his late girlfriend Demri Parrott visited him just days before his April 2002 death. Or pull off my skin and swim to shore. 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 ). She features in the cover of Mad Season 's "Above". She met musician Layne Staley of Alice in Chains at a store called "Saturdays" where she was working, in 1988. You can find Suicide Silences version of Alice in Chains Them Bones as a bonus track to No Time to Bleed (2009) on iTunes. Forrest says that Staleys mind clearly still worked but that he was a million miles away., Bob: Hey Layne. }, On October 29, 1996, she passed away due to inflammation of the heart caused by a previous overdose, according toFind A Grave. I thought he was a handsome beautiful man going through hell on earth. Their international fame also enormously contributed to their wealth. In 1993, Layne Staley actually sang Opiate with Tool. Layne's departed friend Mark LaneganofScreaming Trees clarified that Layne, like Kurt Cobain, genuinely believed that he would overcome his drug habit. You can find Layne "writhing in the ghost of a song. googletag.enableServices(); 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. 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. He also played in several "glam bands" during this time. 3. Although he wasnt as famous as Cobain, he was still a major figure in the Seattle grunge scene. He said he would like to settle down at some point in time but, sadly, his future path never became paved. ,{ Ethnicity: Danish (paternal great-grandmother), English, Scottish, German, Swiss-German, remote Italian/Venetian, possibly Irish Layne Staley was an American musician. I am a nurse for many years now, age 72. Neither Demri's mother nor Layne's stepfather have been able to confirm that. Mad Season was an American rock super group formed in 1994 as a side project of members of other bands in the Seattle grunge scene (Layne was the lead singer with Pearl Jam's guitarist Mike McCready, drummer Barrett Martin of Screaming Trees and bassist John Baker Saunders). | His teeth probably werent in great condition but there were still intact at the time. "That's what his music was about," she said. American Singer Layne Staley was born Layne Rutherford Staley on 22nd August, 1967 in Kirkland, Washington, USA and passed away on 5th Apr 2002 Seattle, Washington, USA aged 34. "position": 2, Layne is one of my favourite singers ever, next to Kurt Cobain and Chester Bennington, RIP to all three of them (and Chris Cornell, Andy Wood, Mike Starr, the list sadly goes on). The Seattle City Orchestra also participated in the event. According to Mark Lanegan, one of those times Staley came to his apartment, minutes after completing rehab, just to get high again. Most of the time it wasn't necessary. "itemListElement": [ Layne felt conflicted about ending up addicted like his father. 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.". Since 2006, vocalist William DuVall has served as Alice in Chains full-time frontman. The two were watching the show Crossing Over, on which a medium claimed to speak to audience members' dead relatives, when Staley said, "Demri was here last night. Layne's step father says that his tooth loss started in either 1995 or 1996 and was a gradual process. Like Layne, Phil is one of the most soulful metal singers in history. Anyone with good taste in music will tell you: "When everyone goes home, I'm stuck with Layne Staley." dawn to dusk. Add to this the death of Demri, these losses are so painful, yet, sadly the medicine he used to try and numb the pain, only engenders more pain and more suffering by stealing your gifts and dimming your spirit. That was the last public performance that Staley ever did. Staley mightve lived a longer life than his counterpart but there are many who feel that he was also the better vocalist. They kind of meshed the darkness from some of the more extreme metal bands I was listening to at the time with that melodic sense. 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 think everyone has some not so good coping mechanisms. Parrott had died in October 1996. Coincidentally, his daughter Zoe Jane was born on Laynes death day. "@type": "WebPage", Did this encounter happen on the moon while the queen was blowing you. Who better to pay homage to Layne Staley than his comrade Chris Cornell?! It was already established by 1996 that Layne Staley had been smoking crack, in addition to the myriad of other drugs he was also using. Cantrell was homeless at the time, so Staley invited him to spend the night. We were running around like two little kids! See Shannon Elizabeth Now at 49. .addSize([0, 0], [[300, 250], [336, 280]]) Things really started to happen for them in 1989, with huge amounts of record labels interested in signing them. } He couldnt even ingest food fully at this point and survived off of supplements. Most of her friends described her as a very sweet and beautiful person, kind, peaceful and artistic.She met musician Layne Staley of Alice in Chains at a store called "Saturdays" where she was working, in 1988. his gentle and kind vibe and his unmatchable talent. On January 28, 2001, he saw Layne again at a Super Bowl party. Do you really have nothing better to do than shit on the dead? I already had depression and cPTSD from growing up with an abusive father. According to a statement by former Taproot drummer Jarrod Montague republished by THEPRP, Layne's mother told the band that when he died, he had Taproot's demo of their track in his CD player. Layne was very into his artwork during his later years, frequently buying art supplies that were scattered around his home. I don't give a f*ck if you f*cking believe me or not, dude. 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. Cantrell was just starting out as a songwriter, but Staley saw his potential and the two became friends quickly. From that arose the Layne Staley Memorial Fund, a way to help those dealing with addiction to pay for treatment services. He weighed 86 pounds at the time of his death, despite being over six feet tall. By contrast, Them Bones is the killer opening to Dirt (1992). 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. RIP Layne. I got the most beautiful, warmest hug from your mom.. just kidding, it was a blow job. 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. Sadly, Staley's vocals never got recorded, though he was interested in the project right up until his death. The pain is more than you can handle. There were even rumors that Alice in Chains got signed with Columbia Records after Nirvanas Nevermind album became a big hit. .defineSizeMapping(mapping1) 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. By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. He wouldn't answer the door or take calls. } He needs his hands and arms. Scroll to continue reading. Those obsessed about Laynes teeth should go to dental school then. Alice In Chains' late leader Layne Staley tragically lost his fight against addiction on April 5th, 2002. [] I know I'm near death. 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. He said he was going back to treatment and then going to LA to do the audition in a couple of months. Its a shame we lost him as early as we did. 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. Layne likely started using heroin due to the double influence of his father and Demri Parrott, his fiance. Nutshell is perhaps one of the greatest songs ever written. "@type": "ListItem", In his lastinterview months before his death with Argentinean journalist Adriana Rubio, Staley admitted that he knew he was on his way out. Bandmate Mike Starr was the last to see Staley alive and wished that he had called 911 to save Staley. He was joined by artists like Russian Circles Mike Sullivanand Mutoid Mans Stephen Brodsky. The Tool frontman has joined Alice in Chains onstage during other shows. I also think that devoting a whole article to Laynes teeth decay is not necessary. Layne Staley, lead singer of Alice In Chains performing on MTV Unplugged in 1996. I literally watched him start and finish but the in between was just spectacular!!!! Throughout their career, Alice In Chains sold over 14 million records in the U.S. and more than 30 million records worldwide. Respect his memory!!! 255. Gallagher had been friends with Staley since 1986, even living with him and Sleze bassist Mike Mitchell for a period in the 80s. Sadly, Starr would be the last person to see Layne alive. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/category/rock/deep-cuts/", People can be morbid and ignorant. What counts most, however, is that it clearly comes from a place of compassion. He adopted her and her birth name became Demri Lara Parrott. She said he looked like a kid again, and at that moment there was no darkness in his life. Your talking about an angel on earth. "@type": "WebPage", His father left Layne when he was young but later made it a point to find him when he was rich and successful and used him to acquire heroin for his own addiction. Nirvana's Kurt Cobain had committed suicide exactly 8 years earlier. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_anchor', [[728,90],[320,50]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-6') Although Layne Staley appeared to be in poor health at the time, he was excited about the show and showing off his softer side. I can get by without them. I know he was joking, but I dont like to hear stuff like that. "@type": "ListItem", Tribute concerts have been held all over the world in Laynes honor. "Layne" is the tenth track on Black Label Society'sHangover Music Vol. I am 36 now and know them all. | Birth Name: Layne Thomas Staley Date of Birth: August 22, 1967 Place of Birth: Kirkland, Washington, U.S. Rest In Peace Layne I Love You. Im telling you: Demri was here last night. Demris mother, Kathleen Austin, heard this story from Mike Starr after Laynes death and relayed the story to David de Sola (and it was corroborated by Jason Buttino). MCFLY! Parrott, Laynes fiance, also introduced him to heroin and never became sober herself, making it very difficult for Layne to do the same, even when he was in rehab. Layne: Nothing. As such, it might not surprise some to learn that Layne Staley was actually planning to record guest vocals on a song with alternative metallers Taproot for their 2002 album Welcome. } ", 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. It was a warning.". Although Layneeventually isolated himself from society, he was loved by many. I had the most beautiful experiences of meeting him a year before his death at a gas station store. He was self-conscious about his teeth at this time. I'd much rather have him alive and not talking to me than to have lost such a great human being [] a great friend. And while he will be forever remembered for his long and storied musical career, the last year of Layne's life depicts him as a very different person, whose traumas and issues with addiction had fundamentally changed the musician so many people knew and loved. pubID: '434bb5e4-3704-4b75-b36c-785a444462bd', 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. His voice will already make me feel a way that I cannot put into words. He never made it, so Chris Cornell went and got the job.. Zack de la Rocha had quit Rage Against The Machine just a few months prior, and his bandmates were looking for a new singer. These drugs were often combined in speedball. Now you hear me for the things I see. Fans can also find Lewissinging Rooster with Godsmacks Sully Erna, for example. Korns guitarist Brian Head Welch told MusicRadar: Laynes voice was just incredible he was the whole package. Welch named Alice in Chains Facelift (1990) as one of the records that changed his life. You addJerry Cantrell to the mix. Opeths Would? should be on every metalheads playlist. "item": { | For many fans, Alice in Chains epitomized the musical movement we now call "grunge." He gave the most best sincere hug I havent felt since. Mastodon brings their unique and refreshing energy to the acerbic hit Again, which first appeared on Alice in Chains (1995). Speedball is a term used for intravenous drug use, particularly the simultaneous use of cocaine and heroin. There's a trope that rock stars overindulging in bad behavior and harmful drugs "think they'll live forever." Can you try to talk sense to him?, Forrest agreed to, and he and Frusciante visited Staley at his Seattle condo. Post Malones Rooster also shatters expectations. He was beautiful and soo very talented. As Layne sat there and Ann was swimming, a huge meteor went over them and it lit up Laynes face. ], 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.". How We Use Your Data 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. "name": "Home" Maybe I will join him soon. She was interested in philosophy and poetry, and loved to collect vintage clothes, make decoupage, write poetry and play in front of the camera. They also had to change some lyrics on the songs so his lips wouldnt be so evident. I honestly believe that was the twist of a rumor. Im not religious, but I do think we are souls and energy and are so much more than our bodies. .addService(googletag.pubads()); The coroner believes he died on April 5th, the same day as Kurt Cobain eight years before. .addSize([990, 200], [[728, 90], [970, 90], [970, 250]]) He is stunning still! 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. (2021 Update), Whatever Happened To Erika Andersch, Diamond From 'American. Terms and It looks like he lost most of his front teeth by April 10, 1996. 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. His unfettered drug use and his severely poor oral hygiene made his teeth rot and fall out. The same applied to his work with the supergroup Mad Season. Layne Believed Girlfriends Ghost Visited Him Just Prior To His Death. The frontman, who is known for his work with Alice in Chains, was born on August 22, 1967, in Kirkland, Washington. In 1998, Staley contracted gangrene as a result of his declining lifestyle. In 2009, the band released their first album without Layne,Black Gives Way to Blue. Hes known as the grunge version of Kurt Cobain. ", 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. After all this time, I often wish he could be given a hug & told he was truly loved, thank you so much. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I got as far as he was the grunge version of Kurt Cobain. Its time to wake up. He explained his position to Revolver: I never glorify drugs in my lyrics. A toxicology report done during Staley's autopsy found that he had morphine, codeine, and cocaine in his bloodstream. 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