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. 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. He sang effortlessly and it came out better live than in studio every time. function(bids) { Layne and Mark Lanegan Discussed Collaborating, We talked about [working together] from time to time, Mark Lanegan told CDNow in April 2002. pubID: '434bb5e4-3704-4b75-b36c-785a444462bd', Sadly, Starr would be the last person to see Layne alive. I heard the "daughter" rumours many times and knew they were unfounded. Following a long battle with addiction, the icon tragically passed away at 34 years old on April 5, 2002, in his Seattle apartment. Surprisingly, Nickelback and Jerry Cantrells live rendition of It Aint Like That one of Alice in Chains most underrated songs is truly wicked. Theyre all about the hell that you go through when you get addicted I didnt want my fans to think: Well, he writes great songs, and he does heroin. This photo was obviously taken in 94/95. MCFLY! ", What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like. !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"); She said after most of the crowd left at night Layne was still there, and she wanted to go swimming so Layne followed her to the pool. "name": "Home" Vocalist Jonathan Davis hits his target with startling accuracy. Yet, for the last year of his life, almost no one visited Staley in this apartment, and he rarely left. I thought he was a handsome beautiful man going through hell on earth. Friends comment that after Demri died, Layne was put on suicide watch for 24 hours.Demri Parrott was buried at the Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA. In 1987, Diamond Lie officially became known as Alice in Chains. Information. Staley's body was sitting upright on his couch. I also ate too much cake and pie. Staley mightve lived a longer life than his counterpart but there are many who feel that he was also the better vocalist. Everything. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Star Trek Actor Reveals His Humiliating Experience Working With The Seinfeld Actors. But that was contingent on him having the energy and focus to be able to work, and I guess that didnt materialize., 5. Bob: Your Moms worried, man. According to his mother, he entered rehab ten times. If I would, could you? In 2020, Metallica performed Would? for the Museum of Pop Culture. GRAVE PLEASURES Names Everything You'll Need, Do Not Sell My Personal Mark Lanegan and Mike Inez also went to Laynes home and bang on his door trying to see him. 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. She had three younger brothers, Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy and David J.M. Layne Staley, Picture taken in 2001. However, his body wasn't discovered until April 20, two weeks after the singer had passed away from an overdose. He adopted her and her birth name became Demri Lara Parrott. 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. 6. (half sibling). 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. 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. He took great care of his cat? Policy ", 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. In 2014, their present vocalist, Daria Nookie Stavrovich, was attacked. var googletag = googletag || {}; Phil Anselmo and Duff McKagan are no strangers to strife. Also, this dude has a lot of spelling mistakes in this article. Staley was known for his harmonizing style and tenor singing. Taproot were recording a new album with Alice In Chains producer Toby Wright in 2002, and wanted Layne Staley to sing on a song, according to Mark Yarms book Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge. Sean Kinney, for example,remembers trying to contact him three times each week. It's the worst pain in the world. He was joined by artists like Russian Circles Mike Sullivanand Mutoid Mans Stephen Brodsky. adServer: 'googletag', StarrplayedLexxi Foxxs pink bass guitar. When he's not writing, he's probably wondering how Frank Dux got 52 consecutive knockouts in a single tournament. Hes the reason I started singing. Therefore, it seems only natural that Sully Erna has covered AiC at other concerts. .addService(googletag.pubads()); It became an even bigger success than their previous album selling over 6 million copies in the US. Required fields are marked *. No one can talk about the grunge movement without mentioning the name of Layne Staley. "@context": "http://schema.org", Nutshell is perhaps one of the greatest songs ever written. Advertisement. Whats going on. Did this encounter happen on the moon while the queen was blowing you. Layne Might Have Considered Fronting Audioslave. Demri was well known and had numerous friends that she touched with her charismatic and enchanting personality. I think if people want to know more details they should watch an AIC documentary that talks about things with more respect. I know why youre here. The exception is "Them Bones" for which Welsh mimics Alice in Chains' style. Well-known vocalist and lyricist, Layne Staley had a net worth of almost $5 million dollars when he passed away in 2002. In this time many friends have walked away and a couple flat out betrayed me. But because of Staleys drug addiction, the band couldnt do much to tour or support the sales of Dirt. The Seattle City Orchestra also participated in the event. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/", Even sadder, Seattle Weekly says Staley's death contributed to the reversal of an encouraging decline in drug overdoses in the Seattle area. As a recovering addict, a huge fan of Laynes and someone whos lost their teeth to addiction I find this article pointless. 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. Both men have admirably helped others overcome their addictions as well. His unfettered drug use and his severely poor oral hygiene made his teeth rot and fall out. "itemListElement": [ Maybe I will join him soon. Even Laynes mother, Nancy McCallum, has taken the stage to sing her sons material. Frontman Mikael kerfeldt revealed to Spin that Alice in Chains may have been his biggest inspiration from the 90s. He lived in a condo right smack in front of everyone, in the University District. Two weeks after they began to work together, Alice NCahins morphed as Staley joined Cantrell and they rebranded their project to Alice in Chains. Fans everywhere rejoiced when August 22, 2019, was declared " Layne Staley Day" by Jenny Durkan, the now-former mayor. really, dude? A glam band is basically a rock band that imitates the flamboyant stage persona of David Bowie, Slade, and other rock bands that wore makeup. ,{ Aug 28, 2018. Layne Staley, lead singer of Alice In Chains performing on MTV Unplugged in 1996. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/category/rock/deep-cuts/", 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. Layne should be remembered as an artist who encouraged wakefulness: Wake up, young man. He was somehow able to bear it and succeed to live a long prosperous life, but most are not so lucky. 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. He had just gotten pretty much the entire Nerf arsenal, so we went to war. Really.. 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. Despite the efforts of friends and family, he did not return to rehab. Krist Novoselic brought him food, hoping he could save him after losing Kurt Cobain. Layneclaimed that Mad Seasons first concert was completely improvised and preceded by only one rehearsal. "He looked like an eighty-year-old version of himself, and it was frightening. demri4ever, Other Works In his lastinterview months before his death with Argentinean journalist Adriana Rubio, Staley admitted that he knew he was on his way out. There were reports that he would go to Toys R Us to buy games and return home, but always by himself. Risk factors include intravenous drug use, and electronic pacemakers). .defineSizeMapping(mapping1) The estates of Layne Staley, and Mike Starr, original members of Alice In Chains, sold a stake in their publishing and master income rights Al Seib/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images . "@type": "ListItem", What did I miss? 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. According to Ultimate Classic Rock, his 6'1" body weighed only 86 pounds, and in one of his hands was a syringe loaded with heroin. In 1998, Staley contracted gangrene as a result of his declining lifestyle. In 1986, Sleze became Alice NChains. "I changed my number. On this TOP LIST video, we'll be looking at the CRAZIEST and MOST IMPOSSIBLE Layne Staley vocal lines. Layne felt conflicted about ending up addicted like his father. For Layne it was drugs, for me its self harm, for others its alcohol or gambling or whatever. Hes known as the grunge version of Kurt Cobain. These are serious topics and not things to be taken lightly and obviously a lot of fans are sensitive when you talk about them. Nick is a Senior Staff Writer for Ned Hardy. I hadnt seen him in a couple of years and wasnt prepared for it. 1. On April 4, 2002 Starrs 36th birthday Layne told him that he had received the omen of a visit from his deceased ex-fiance Demri Parrottthe previous evening. In the live acoustic performance below, Stainds Aaron Lewis hits one out of the park. Your email address will not be published. He never made it, so Chris Cornell went and got the job.. She was tiny, dark-featured, with long dark hair and dark eyes.Demri attended at a high school in Arlington, Washington, and dropped at her Junior year (Grade 11) when she was 16. 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 It was written by Jerry Cantrell. 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. apstag.fetchBids({ .addService(googletag.pubads()); Layne touches my soul with his voice, when I blast AiC with my good quality speakers I will just lie on my bed and I feel it so deep. He started singing with a rhythm band and was playing drums by the time he was twelve. This eerie and bewitching footage of Cornell performing Mad Season's "River of Deceit" with Temple of the Dog in 2016 will make you want to purchase a time machine and a ticket to NYC: "My pain is self-chosen. } His teeth probably werent in great condition but there were still intact at the time. When she struggled with addiction she ended up homeless, often couch surfing from place to place and staying with different friends and family before moving on, and carrying most of her valuable things in her suitcase.Demri also suffered endocarditis (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium, that can be caused by a bacterial infection. Unplugged video on YouTube, and Layne had the sides, and bottom. Forcing a goodbye. This beautiful song, which features Elton Johnon the piano, is simply sublime. apstag.init({ And anyone who spent an hour with him could feel his sincere kindness. I am and always will be a big AIC fan and thankful for the music that Layne gave us. He smiles with his eyes. Although he was a bit insecure so was I at the time. See Shannon Elizabeth Now at 49. Lanagan had to remain in a Canadian hospital for a while to see if his arm would heal. Mark Lanegan stated: He [Layne] was the most singularly impressive hard rock singer I would ever hearHerightly described AiC as being like some massive apocalyptic machine onstage.In 2020, Mark covered Brother with Nancy Wilson and Liv Warfieldand Nutshell with Maggie Bjrklundfor the Museum of Pop Cultures celebration of AiC. Have I run too far to get home? . Staley was known to regularly use cannabis, heroin, cocaine, crack and morphine. HELLO! Bandmate Mike Starr was the last to see Staley alive and wished that he had called 911 to save Staley. [] Just because he was isolated doesn't mean we didn't have sweet moments with him.". Nursing can destroy your back for sure. Layne and Mike Starr were watching television on April 4, 2002, the day before Staley died of a heroin overdose. timeout: 2000 }, .addSize([0, 0], [[300, 250], [336, 280]]) [] He chose to write about it and sing about it and perform about it. Make today Layne Staley Remembrance Day by listening to these 15 touching tributes. Layne Staley was engaged to Demri Parrott (1992 - 1994).. Layne Staley was in relationships with Debby Brawford (1988), Simone Starr, Kristen Pfaff and Tabitha Soren.. About. Needless to say, we missed the game and kept pretty much everyone else from watching it as well., That day we were talking and he said he had gotten a call from the old Rage Against The Machine members and they were putting together a new project, and they wanted him to audition. Write about his positive beautiful soul or do not write anything! 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). You sound like a good soul. Whatever Happened to Tiffany Brissette, Vicki From 'Small Wonder'? Aug 26, 2018 10:20 AM. (5) He owned a cat named Sadie. In 1984, he joined a group of high school students in a band called Sleze, which made a cameo appearance in a low-budget public access documentary called "Father Rock.". Since 2006, vocalist William DuVall has served as Alice in Chains full-time frontman. When you hear it, you know exactly who it is. Those were the messages in his songs, endearing him to his fans. Curtains drawn, now its done. } Yeah, I believe in inner peace, yeah. If only he could have followed his own advice. Fans everywhere rejoiced whenAugust 22, 2019, was declared Layne StaleyDay byJenny Durkan, the now-former mayor of Seattle. Tom Morello later claimed that he had no recollection of ever speaking to Staley about auditioning for Audioslave, so this could be a case of Gallagher misremembering the conversation, and it having more been about Staley considering the idea of calling up the former Rage Against The Machine members. Lead singles Grind and Heaven Beside You reached the mainstream rock Top 10; the latter peaked at No.6 on the alternative rock chart. I never wanted to end my life this way. Photographer Paul Hernandez . For many fans, Alice in Chains epitomized the musical movement we now call "grunge." In 1993, Mike Starr was replaced by Mike Inez. After eventually signing with Columbia Records, they released Facelift which was a huge hit, and got nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song "Would?". He had expressed the desire to complete a book and a solo project. Mad Seasons bassist, John Baker Saunders, had already passed away in 1999. Your California Privacy Rights } Birth Name: Layne Thomas Staley Date of Birth: August 22, 1967 Place of Birth: Kirkland, Washington, U.S. Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. . } ver: '1.0', Layne: Nothing. "name": "10 Surprising Stories About Layne Staley’s Reclusive Years" Merging the hard-hitting riffs of California's metal scene with the vulnerability and depression of the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle-based quartet created music that was heartfelt without being angsty and tough without being hilariously macho. The bands second album came out in 1992 and it was called Dirt. ", 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. Their international fame also enormously contributed to their wealth. She was even planning to meet with one of the supervisors there to map out a new line of treatment for her son. He weighed 80-some pounds and his health was deteriorating. Some of his favorite subjects include sci-fi, history, and obscure facts about 90's television. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_top_1', [[300,250],[336,280],[728,90],[970,90],[970,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-1') Of course I didn't know he was going to die, or I would've called 911 anyways. On October 29, 1996, she passed away due to inflammation of the heart caused by a previous overdose, according toFind A Grave. After all this time, I often wish he could be given a hug & told he was truly loved, thank you so much. 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. So lucky a big AIC fan and thankful for the music that Layne gave Us long..., 2002, the now-former mayor of Seattle probably werent in great condition but are. She had three younger brothers, Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy and David.. 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