googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_content_1', [[336,280],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-3') In Greg Pratos Grunge is Dead, Laynes mother Nancy revealed that Layne was a video game freak. He had a big screen TV, 5 games 5 different gamers. Now I can grow a beautiful shell for all to see. googletag.enableServices(); Following a long battle with addiction, the icon tragically passed away at 34 years old on April 5, 2002, in his Seattle apartment. In many ways, Nancy is still haunted by her son's addiction addicts and fans send her letters all the time but she also sees Layne's lyrics on the subject as helpful and prophetic. Layne Went To A House Party And Hung Out With Ann Wilson, In the Heart book Kicking and Dreaming, Ann Wilson revealed that Layne attended a party at her home around 1999. Lois, Your email address will not be published. NIRVANA WAS GRUNGE! Publicity Listings Forrest had gained a reputation at the time as being someone who could communicate with addicts, he had helped Frusciante get clean in 1997. Although touring was not always possible with Layne, as long as he was in the building, even crutches failed to pose an obstacle to his charisma. The first time its on record of someone seeing him with next to no teeth was in late 1997. Risk factors include intravenous drug use, and electronic pacemakers). Anyone with good taste in music will tell you: "When everyone goes home, I'm stuck with Layne Staley." The gifts he gave to this world and the legacy hes left are far beyond his suffering and loss of teeth because of it. From 'Salute Your Shorts'? We are really really lucky people Ann. I miss this dude even though I never met him, I miss his contribution. 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. 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. "@type": "ListItem", really, dude? { Wright contacted Staley shortly before his death and Staley agreed to record the song, privately in a studio in Seattle. I know I have no chance. On April 19, 2002, Staleys accountants notified his agent that he had not withdrawn any money for a few weeks. Krist Novoselic brought him food, hoping he could save him after losing Kurt Cobain. We cannot move on from this section without addressing the nagging, meme-culture question that we know is on your mind: What does Corey Taylor think [about Layne Staley]? During a Q&A at the RiffCenter in Columbus Ohio, Corey Taylor said: Layne Staley is still one of the greatest fucking singers that ever lived. Corey confessed that there is probably not a day that passes when he neglects to listen to AiC Its still just that good.. Alice in Chains lead singer Layne Staley who was widely known for his distinctive vocal style and voice, as well as his incredible harmony with guitarist Jerry Cantrell in the band, had a tragic passing because of his drug addiction which wasn't an uncommon cause of death back in the day. And Layne Staley was one sweetheart of a person who you could really see his weakness for his addiction and how much it appeared, from a distance, that he was not gonna survive it. 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. In an interview that has been called into question,Layne allegedly told journalist Adriana Rubio: "I know I'm dying." Photographer Paul Hernandez . Rising through the rainier fog." "He was never far from the love of his family and friends who filled his answering machine and mailbox with messages and letters. Metal Injection. Sylvia, hoping you are feeling better. According to an interview with Staley's stepfather Jim Elmer inDavid De Sola's bookAlice in Chains: The Untold Story, Layne seemed to be in high spirits even toward the end of his life: "He was smiling, he was talkative, so there's a good sign that either he was doing better or he was trying to do better, that there's a more hopeful thing as compared to 'We're going to lose him in two days' or something like that. He and Laynewere two of the defining voices of their generation. 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. 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. Tribute concerts have been held all over the world in Laynes honor. For example, "Down in the Hole" is executed in the manner of Whitesnake. There were even rumors that Alice in Chains got signed with Columbia Records after Nirvanas Nevermind album became a big hit. In his lastinterview months before his death with Argentinean journalist Adriana Rubio, Staley admitted that he knew he was on his way out. In the past few years I have lost my career (I was a nurse) due to a back injury and I have had two back surgeries and now potentially need a third. How We Use Your Data Although he wasnt as famous as Cobain, he was still a major figure in the Seattle grunge scene. In 2014, their present vocalist, Daria Nookie Stavrovich, was attacked. By early 2001, it had been a couple of years since he had seen his old friend, so he was very surprised when he ran into him at a party. Late Alice In Chains singer Layne Staley was reclusive his his final years prior to his 2002 drug overdose death, but stories have surfaced over the years about collaborations he discussed, his. I am a nurse for many years now, age 72. 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. Laynes voice will live in each of our hearts as long as we listen to his uniquely soulful voice. 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. Krist Novoselic, Mark Lanegan, Mike Inez & Sean Kinney Tried To Help Layne. Frank Micelotta/Getty. These are the last know published photos of Layne Staley alive.. .addSize([990, 200], [[728, 90], [970, 90], [970, 250]]) Layne and Mark Lanegan Discussed Collaborating, We talked about [working together] from time to time, Mark Lanegan told CDNow in April 2002. | Although Layneeventually isolated himself from society, he was loved by many. Whatever Happened To Tonya Knight, Gold From 'American Gladiators'? "item": { As Layne sat there and Ann was swimming, a huge meteor went over them and it lit up Laynes face. I agree 100%.Layne was definitely the heart of the band. But by the end of his life, Layne Staley was not only aware that his drug use had screwed up his whole world, but that he wouldn't be around much longer. 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. The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. I just try to console people.") googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_sidebar_1', [[300,600],[300,1050],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-7') ", document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); He lived in a condo right smack in front of everyone, in the University District. There were rumors that Staley lost an arm to gangrene, but there is no photographic evidence of this injury. Surprisingly, Nickelback and Jerry Cantrells live rendition of It Aint Like That one of Alice in Chains most underrated songs is truly wicked. His parents separated when he was just seven and he had to grow up with his mother and stepfather Jim Elmer. And it took. The exception is "Them Bones" for which Welsh mimics Alice in Chains' style. 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. .addService(googletag.pubads()); Layne: Nothing. Those obsessed about Laynes teeth should go to dental school then. She had three younger half-brothers from her mother's side, Devin Remme, and Derek and David Murphy; and a younger half sister from her biological father's side, Christa Dougherty. In a very much quoted part of an interview he said he had no woman, no kids and nowhere he could truly call home. AIC was grunge personified and its frontman, Staley, is also famous. "That's what his music was about," she said. He was self-conscious about his teeth at this time. Clearly, Layne was beyond gifted with talent, and the disease of addiction loves to destroy those most sensitive and vulnerable among us; Layne was haunted by demons and I personally feel he was too intelligent and sensitive to survive this sometimes cruel and unforgiving life. In the live acoustic performance below, Stainds Aaron Lewis hits one out of the park. simplerGPT: true, 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. Vocalist Layne Staley was writer or co-writer for eight of the twelve tracks on the record and upon its November 1995 release, the eponymous record debuted at No.1 on Billboard. I did crack and heroin for years. [] He still managed to smile. Don't try to talk about this to my sister Liz. 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. This would be the singer's home for the next five years leading up to his death. The last time I saw Layne and the last picture we have of him is holding baby Oscar. The bands second album came out in 1992 and it was called Dirt. Neither Demri's mother nor Layne's stepfather have been able to confirm that. Whats going on. In 1998, Staley contracted gangrene as a result of his declining lifestyle. Despite the efforts of friends and family, he did not return to rehab. 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. About Us | Contact | Privacy Policy | Fact Checking Copyright 2023. "name": "Rock Features" 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. ,{ Her cause of death was an acute intoxication and the combined effects of opiate, meprobamate and butalbital. In 2006, James Hetfield,Robert Trujillo, Sean Kinney, and Jerry Cantrell gave a beautiful rendition of the song at the MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert. 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. Nursing can destroy your back for sure. Lead singles Grind and Heaven Beside You reached the mainstream rock Top 10; the latter peaked at No.6 on the alternative rock chart. At least, I believe it to be. I'm telling you: Demri was here last night. Their international fame also enormously contributed to their wealth. Smoking crack leads to tooth decay and gum erosion because its acidic when mixed w/ saliva. Yep. Left you here alone? Whatever Happened to Katrina Johnson From Nickelodeons "All That"? Official Sites, Dark features (eyes and hair) and very long hair, She is not, as widely but wrongly believed, the woman on the cover of. } Vocalist Jonathan Davis hits his target with startling accuracy. 42. In AIC, Staleys voice was the one that everyone heard. Thinking about both of them yesterday and. Layne likely started using heroin due to the double influence of his father and Demri Parrott, his fiance. We were running around like two little kids! Johns a guitar player. Can you try to talk sense to him?, Forrest agreed to, and he and Frusciante visited Staley at his Seattle condo. ", 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. Coincidentally, his daughter Zoe Jane was born on Laynes death day. "I changed my number. Layne was very into his artwork during his later years, frequently buying art supplies that were scattered around his home. HELLO! How lucky are we to have seen that? Ann responded that it was beautiful, and Layne retorted, Do you have any idea how rare it is for a meteor that big, and that bright, to come that close to us? I still cry about him. Watch these three parties treat fans to Man in the Box in 2017. She said he looked like a kid again, and at that moment there was no darkness in his life. Your California Privacy Rights My privacy is raked. 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. Nick is a Senior Staff Writer for Ned Hardy. googletag.pubads().refresh(); var mapping1 = googletag.sizeMapping() U CAN FEEL HIM THE LIGHT AND THE DARKNESS ITS REAL JUST AS WAS HE. Even Laynes mother, Nancy McCallum, has taken the stage to sing her sons material. She was even planning to meet with one of the supervisors there to map out a new line of treatment for her son. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Star Trek Actor Reveals His Humiliating Experience Working With The Seinfeld Actors. ", 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.". Perhaps the most tragic part of this was that the bassist, worried by Staley's appearance, tried to call 911 for his friend but the singer declined. 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. I'd much rather have him alive and not talking to me than to have lost such a great human being [] a great friend. Layne was even wearing a Metal Gear Solid video game shirt in his final public photo from Halloween 1998. "name": "Home" "position": 2, He needs his hands and arms. Heroin is the ultimate seducer, a devil in disguise, a great friend in the beginning and the worst enemy later on. Suzi, I agree with all of these comments. "@type": "WebPage", And anyone who spent an hour with him could feel his sincere kindness. He couldnt even ingest food fully at this point and survived off of supplements. How close do you think that was to us, Ann? There's a trope that rock stars overindulging in bad behavior and harmful drugs "think they'll live forever." }); In 1986, Sleze became Alice NChains. It was a warning.". }); "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. schain: { Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiancee of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. 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. 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. Have I run too far to get home? Date of Death: April 5, 2002 Place of Death: Seattle, Washington, U.S. Idk why even after all these years later i cant come to terms that hes gone. I wish you so much more & hope you can overcome all of the trauma you have come across. ], 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. .addService(googletag.pubads()); The frontman, who is known for his work with Alice in Chains, was born on August 22, 1967, in Kirkland, Washington. He had expressed the desire to complete a book and a solo project. Look at McCready, he didn't look like that in 2001. Birth Name: Layne Thomas Staley Date of Birth: August 22, 1967 Place of Birth: Kirkland, Washington, U.S. Aaron hasbeen performingAiC songs for a lifetime. I am 36 now and know them all. In 2020, Suicide Silence joined us as part of our Slay At Home festival. "@type": "BreadcrumbList", A moment before, Staley had revealed: "My liver is not functioning and I'm throwing up all the time and sh*tting my pants. Now you hear me for the things I see. I honestly believe that was the twist of a rumor. He smiles with his eyes. 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. 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.". Similarly, you should check out a clip of when Steel PanthercalledMike Starr onstage in 2010. Help Wanted | Advertising Info | Contact Us, Privacy Dont be surprised to find yourself singing along by the end. Thankfully, the brave and daring singer has long since recovered. Speedball is a term used for intravenous drug use, particularly the simultaneous use of cocaine and heroin. I already had depression and cPTSD from growing up with an abusive father. These are serious topics and not things to be taken lightly and obviously a lot of fans are sensitive when you talk about them. "@type": "ListItem", Layne Considered Sending A Demo To Jerry Cantrell. 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. 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). Fans can also find Lewissinging Rooster with Godsmacks Sully Erna, for example. } People can be morbid and ignorant. He said he was going back to treatment and then going to LA to do the audition in a couple of months. Staley's body was sitting upright on his couch. She Played Nadia In American Pie. R.I.P Layne Stanley, forever your fan! The song is so great that even Layne Staleys mother knew that it would become a sleeper hit upon hearing it for the first time. Layne Staley once said: "When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself." 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. Tribute concerts have been held all over the world in Layne 's honor. Required fields are marked *. Our paths crossed in the most common way. As Layne Staley's health deteriorated, he became less interested in being social or recording with his band. Artists can fall into the trap of melodrama when working with this beloved song. Conditions. Yeah, I believe in inner peace, yeah. If only he could have followed his own advice. The one person that would know for sure is his mother, who declined . 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. But that was contingent on him having the energy and focus to be able to work, and I guess that didnt materialize., 5. Go take your last speedball! According to several biographies, he knew by the time he was nine years old that he wanted to be a signer. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_top_2', [[336,280],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-2') Just- ugh! ", What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like. I dont give a fuck if you fucking believe me or not, dude. This nu-metal band was founded in 2002 in Moscow. } How could you beat the unlikely combination of Godsmacks Sully Erna and the prettiest glam band known to humanity,Steel Panther?! If something could take away this physical and emotional pain for five minutes all I do is cry. In 1996, the band reunited to perform for MTV Unplugged in New York. He adopted her and her birth name became Demri Lara Parrott. He was addicted to heroin for nearly the entirety of his adult life. His voice will already make me feel a way that I cannot put into words. He felt guilty about this for the rest of his life until he too died of a drug overdose some years later. Layneleft behind many unfinished plans. So two weeks later [our mutual friend] was having a Super Bowl party. Grow up ! He weighed 86 pounds at the time of his death, despite being over six feet tall. 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.". 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