Layne Staley

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Layne Staley

voc, g, 1967-2002 US, Kirkland, Washington
Singer / Musician / Composer / Songwriter of Alternative and Rock
A.k.a. Layne Thomas Staley

Layne Thomas Staley (August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002) was an American musician who served as the lead singer and co-songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains, which he founded with guitarist Jerry Cantrell in Seattle, Washington in 1987. Alice in Chains rose to international fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s. The band became known for his distinct vocal style, as well as the harmonized vocals between him and Cantrell. Staley was also a member of the supergroups Mad Season and Class of '99. By mid-1996, Staley was out of the public spotlight, never to perform live again. Staley also struggled throughout his adult life with depression and a severe drug addiction, culminating with his death on April 5, 2002.

Instruments

Vocals
Guitar
Acoustic guitar

Genres

Alternative
Rock
Spoken Word

Plays With

Alice In Chains

Alice Mudgarden

Class Of '99

Mad Season

Band Members

External Links

Home Page

Wikipedia

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