Layne Staley - Wikipedia
Layne 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 Alice in Chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of Seattle's grunge movement.
Layne Staley - Biography - IMDb
Layne Staley was born in Kirkland, Washington in 1967. 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. Their debut album Facelift was a hit, and featured the now-classic "Man in the Box."
Layne Staley Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life
Layne Staley was the lead singer and co-songwriter for the rock band ‘Alice in Chains.’. One of the well-known rock singers to have emerged in the 20th century, Staley became an international rock star during the ‘grunge rock movement,’ a subgenre of alternative rock music.
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Layne Staley - Grunge
Jun 14, 2022 · From rough beginnings to the deadly experiences with hard drugs that stole his prime and took his life to his final years as a recluse, these are the tragic details of one of rock history's greatest voices. Like lots of rock stars, Layne Staley …
Layne Staley: The brief life of grunge's late hero | Louder
May 31, 2014 · It was the frontman who started the avalanche in 1987 when he formed Diamond Lie with guitarist Jerry Cantrell. With a line-up completed by bassist Mike Starr and drummer Sean Kinney, and a name change to Alice In Chains, they signed to Columbia in 1989, releasing the crucial We Die Young EP the following year.
Layne Staley, Grunge Icon and Lead Singer of Alice in Chains
Apr 5, 2002 · Layne Staley was the gifted but troubled lead singer of Alice in Chains, one of the most successful and influential rock bands to emerge from Seattle‘s grunge scene in the 1990s. With his unique vocal abilities and intensely personal lyrics, Staley played a major role in propelling the band to stardom.
Layne Staley: A life in lyrics - Far Out Magazine
Apr 5, 2023 · Staley’s heroin addiction proved an insurmountable obstacle for the quartet at points, ultimately culminating in his tragic death in April 2002. Today, we’re tracing Staley’s life through six key lyrics.
LAYNE STALEY: 13 Amazing Facts About ALICE IN CHAINS' Late …
Jul 15, 2023 · Layne Staley: A Grunge Icon’s Voice That Still Echoes. Layne Staley, the late frontman of ALICE IN CHAINS, wasn’t just another rock singer. His voice, a captivating blend of raw emotion and haunting beauty, left an indelible mark on music history.
We Die Young: A Tribute to Layne Staley - Guitar World
Apr 5, 2012 · Layne Staley, the haggard, howling frontman of the hit Nineties metal-and-grunge amalgam Alice in Chains, was found dead in his Seattle condominium on Friday, April 19. He was 34. Police arrived at the singer’s longtime residence late in the afternoon after receiving a call from a relative of Staley’s, who had been unable to reach him.
What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like
Dec 29, 2020 · By the time Layne Staley passed away, the Alice in Chains singer was crippled by his drug addiction. This is what the final 12 months of his life were like.