Dont Follow This song is here because when the second half of this song starts, we are treated to one of the most purest, rawest Layne vocal ever put down on tape (see above for the other). Junkhead This is one of three songs I would use as an example of the incredible harmony skills Layne possessed. 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. It was a warning.". 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. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}.icon._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;vertical-align:middle;padding-right:8px}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} Tone was much more consistent. 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. D5 (Over the Edge demo, I Cant Have You Blues) The Tragic Death Of Alice In Chains' Layne Staley For a little peace from God you plead, and beg C5 (Queen of the Rodeo , Bleed the Freak demo) Layne's full-throated crowing and pained howls expressed a pained sense of humanity that many young listeners embracing the jarring nuances of the '90s after emerging from the pastel shallowness of the '80s felt down to their bones. ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} Total vocal range: G1-A6, A6 (False Alarm live) E5 (Queen of the Rodeo, Bleed the Freak, Love Song, Sickman, Fat Girls demo, Sickman live) very, very powerful. He certainly lost power over the years though. He had gained a mastery of his voice without the strain he once used to hit those highs. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} And just a great person. Selected Tracks: No One Knows, The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret, Keep Your Eyes Peeled 34. [] Just because he was isolated doesn't mean we didn't have sweet moments with him.". Sound Vapors was founded by Tommy Marz. The interaction was mixed: According to David de Sola's book, Layne was in a sour mood and got into an argument with Mike over his use of benzodiazepine. ._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 just try to console people.") 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. ", 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. B2 (Angry Chair, Bleed the Freak, Love, Hate, Love, No Excuses). Perhaps closest to Layne Staley in the 12 months before his death was his mother, Nancy McCallum, who had always been there for her son and helped him seek out treatment for his addiction. There are so many different registers used in this song. Down in a hole and theyve put all In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. I think its pretty obvious that he kicks serious ass! "He was never far from the love of his family and friends who filled his answering machine and mailbox with messages and letters. His body was discovered on April 20, seemingly two weeks after his death. 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. ", Because of this, Staley was disgusted by heroin's effect on his life and that he didn't want Alice in Chains' fans to think it was cool. performances 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. "The life of an addict. I have to agree that Bleed The Freak is great. Of course I didn't know he was going to die, or I would've called 911 anyways. As Layne Staley's health deteriorated, he became less interested in being social or recording with his band. Id love to know. This was.. something like I never head before. . His voice so pure, so haunting then, now & forever . 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. F5 (I Cant Have You Blues) I Love You, Layners! "I never wanted [the public's] thumbs' up about this f*cking drug use," he said. 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. He was very honest with people about the effects of drug use, urging them not to follow in his footsteps. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. Voice type: Low tenor Sung vocal range: F2-B5 Total vocal range: G1-A6 Significant high notes: A6 ( False Alarm live) G6 ( False Alarm live) F6 ( In 2002, the acclaimed frontman died at the young age of 34, shocking the world and sending the band in turmoil for years. There are so many songs to choose from but these two really stand out for me. . 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. /*# 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. Really an amazing talent. 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. WebAll together, The Four Pillars of Singing offers a total of 32 vocal workouts with 64 different options to explore and train your voice. The choruses are easily my favorites in the AIC catalog for those expert, multi-piece harmonies. The pain is more than you can handle. No big harmony parts here, just a pair of double tracked vocals that are rich in the tone of his voice. He died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia as a result from HIV/AIDS I didn't know vocal range mattered in rock music. and Sean Kinney and become the Alice In Chains the world knows and Loves, atleast I do anyways.LoL. AMEN. You can follow me on TwitterandInstagram let me know what some of your favorites are. Layne Staley was definitely a way more talented singer. 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. Don't try to talk about this to my sister Liz. Layne Staley 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. The reasons why have been well documented but today Id like to remember his iconic voice and some of his brilliant performances. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All text content on this website is copyrighted by Barbara Dearaujo Text and comments may NOT be reproduced on or offline with out permission. Layne Staley [] I know I'm near death. WebAll together, The Four Pillars of Singing offers a total of 32 vocal workouts with 64 different options to explore and train your voice. Just go listen. Was Layne Staleys incredible rock voice due "Junkhead" From its stuttering opening notes, "Junkhead" is heavy blues. Stick black dress doll with pin. Layne Staley R.I.P. In fact, unbelievable harmonies throughout each part of the verses. Layne Staley died in April 2002. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} He has suffered from drug addiction most of his life and many of the songs he wrote were about his Struggling . . ._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 agree, it's a shame cause you can see that he became more proficient in music itself and ideas, but his vocal itself never was as amazing as in '90 - early '91 again. Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. The Sound Vapors Podcast was launched in November of 2018 and listeners can hear interviews with some of their favorite musicians, actors, actresses and people in the world of sports. Check it out, heres the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GAEFTeWko. One day, Nate Burch, one of Robert Lunte's students from Seattle, came to the lesson with an old coffee stained piece of paper that had a hand written, transcribed lecture from Maestro Kyle on it. "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. Talented, honest, funny, intelligent. All blooming life youre feeding. An amazing singer and songwriter. Well it appears the link no longer works so Ive posted the study into this post. E5 (Sickman) Sort of heartbreaking to listen to that song (and all of Unplugged) now, seeing as he suffered in ways we cannot imagine in the years that followed. 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. He pushed a lot, and it gave him a ton of grit and volume in his early days. Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. Bleed the Freak by A.I.C. 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) Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. Layne Staley vs Kurt Cobain Dope sick hurts the entire body.". WebWatch this video to learn how I went from less than octave of range to the seriously pro voice you'll hear in my "before and after" section - using the killer vocal blueprint and free Vowel Modification Layne Staley - Vocal Cover. The stones in their plaaaaaeeeaaaeeeace < this last word is dragged out for 4 seconds, and not in some off key high pitched or screamed vocal. (i.e. He stays fairly consistent in the range he is in throughout the song and pushes them to the absolute max. Layne Staley look up the Mad Season Live At The Moore performance of "Lifeless Dead" and you can get a good feeling for how loud he could be when pushed. "I know I'm dying," he said in a portion of the interview reprinted byMTV. By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. Thats the only one I can think of where he goes yayheeeee. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L-gMvlM2k. 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. By the time he passed away on August 5, 2002, the singer was physically and emotionally crippled by his addiction to heroin, as well as his use of other drugs. Most people call this his golden period. 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. He was 34 years old. Post by falsetokaiba onMar 26, 2020 at 3:44pm. From an overdose of heroin and cocaine. Love, Hate, Love The mark of 4:25 of this song always amazed me. In the grunge era, his voice is already on the Mt. Rushmore of vocalists, but his raw emotion, subtle nuances, and vocal range make him arguably one of the best ever. Especially when Layne uses his extremely powerful voice. A toxicology report done during Staley's autopsy found that he had morphine, codeine, and cocaine in his bloodstream. Layne Staley died in April 2002. TRAINED LAYNE STALEY, CHRIS CORNELL, GEOFF TATE HD] Layne Staley Vocal Range (G1 I have to agree that Bleed The Freak is great. G6 (False Alarm live) I love the Mad Season songs. Like many Layne vocals, there is a fifth in there that gives it a ghostly feel. All text content on this website is copyrighted by . He died from an O.D and was found on the couch 2 weeks later, Aside from pure volume, I think Layne's voice was powerful for its raw emotion. Most vocalists find their range and stick to i.t and diversify by adding power in that range. 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. ), Press J to jump to the feed. >>>Wake Up slow suicides no way to go . Love Hate Love. It was originally posted at therangeplace.forummotion.com but now you have to join there to read anything. He was one of the few singers that sounded just as good with a big harmony piece as he did with a single tracked vocal. Pick at me slow, pain fiend Rise from the dirt Im in. So crazy, so crazy, so crazy LAYNE WAS EVERYTHING BUT CRAZY. It always makes me cry. But I think I really love every song he sang. You can reach him via Twitter, where he is known to tweet out upcoming interviews to gather questions from fans that have the chance to be included in the interview and podcast. F6 (Queen of the Rodeo live) I Stay Away This song is combination of what I just said. 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. Such is the tragedy of one of the most charismatic figures to colour the rock scene of the 1990s. Layne Staley This is a song about pain . Was Layne Staleys incredible rock voice due Love Hate Love is probably my favorite example if his vocal strength. After seeing some early shows ( dallas , 1990), i concluded that his voice is freaking powerful, very loud indeed. If I ranked these this would be my number one favorite Layne Staley vocal ever. Vocal I did crack and heroin for years. And I like your site here. Voice type: Low tenor Sung vocal range: F2-B5 Total vocal range: G1-A6 Significant high notes: A6 ( False Alarm live) G6 ( False Alarm live) F6 ( Laynes voice always did & still does make me cry. The vocal harmonies between Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains are some of the most recognizable in all of rock music. Great harmonies. 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. Today marks the 16th anniversary of Layne Staley 's 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. Layne Staley Layne Staley August 22, 1967 April 5, 2002. His death was ruled accidental. Watch Intro Video. 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. 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. Jerry if a true friend should have more than wanted that also. One is coming up later and one I want to acknowledge here. our favorite Staley/Cantrell harmonies Today marks the 16th anniversary of Layne Staley 's death. Were All Alone just breaks my heart, but I do love it. ._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} Yet, for the last year of his life, almost no one visited Staley in this apartment, and he rarely left. 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. Its cool to find other web masters out there who have put time and effort into keeping the music and the story alive online. . ", 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. It will always be touching my soul, everyone's soul who experienced some pain in their lives Rest in Peace, Layne. 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. Published. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} 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. I think Rain When I Die and Love, Hate, Love really showcase the power he had. Heres twelve of my favorite vocal performances Layne Staley put on a studio recording starting from earliest to latest: We Die Young This song was the first thing you heard when you listened to Facelift. B5 (Movie appearance) lyrics are disturbing to most, but this has got to be the most emotion/passion put into a performance, EVER. Thanx to Ricki from theLaynestaley.co.uk Fan Site for bring this post to my attention. I love you!) Layne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. 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?" "I changed my number. He had an impressive and special vocal range and besides his fascinating voice, he was also a good songwriter and performer. @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} By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. What a great person he was.". Layne Rutherford Staley (22 August 1967 - 5 April 2002) Vocal Range: E2 - A5. . Rushmore of vocalists, but his raw emotion, subtle nuances, and vocal range make him arguably one of the best ever. 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". WebLayne Staley was the frontman of Alice in Chains, rock band that became famous in early 90's during Steattle's grunge movement. On October 29, 1996, she passed away due to inflammation of the heart caused by a previous overdose, according toFind A Grave. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20 , two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. Layne was a beautiful, tortured sole. I ripped off the cellophane and had it open as I was getting in. WebVocalist, guitarist, producer known as 'Madlock'. Staley deeply saddened many people with his tragic death on April 5, 2002, while he was only at the age of 34. According to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. Id like to hear which songs or videos you think he sounds the most powerful? Visit Renadas Photobucket for more Layne pics.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GAEFTeWko. He weighed 80-some pounds and his health was deteriorating. C5 (Lip Lock Rock, Ya Yeah Ya, Sickman live, Queen of the Rodeo live at the Marquee (Dallas) 1990, Whatcha Gonna Do) Despite Staley having a better vocal range, Cobain will always be remembered as the face of 90's rock. 5 Layne Staley Vocal Performances The last time I saw Layne and the last picture we have of him is holding baby Oscar. Layne however in the early days constantly pushed hard on both spectrums of his range with massive volume. ", Jeff Gilbert, an editor at Seattle music magazine the Rocker, said that when Layne approached him on the street toward the end of his life, he looked bad physically but seemed aware emotionally. 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. I know I have no chance. Sound Vapors is an online music, and entertainment site designed to bring readers closer to bands/artists and the music they create. Thanks for taking this brief but therapeutic journey with me. Your mouth takes on my grin He wouldn't answer the door or take calls. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20, two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. As all of us Layne fans feel the sametheres not a song that he sings that we dont absolutely LOVE his voice in. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} 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. The best example of his tonal power is probably Love, Hate, Love. Layne Staley forever. Tate. 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. I think I Stay Away is incredible throughout, and esp. 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. Alone. 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..?

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