Alice in Chains - Rooster [1993/03/02 @ Glasgow, Scotland]

[@richardferraro161]

How good is the drummer to be able to stay so laid back in the pocket during a live performance?!? It’s such a natural tendency to increase tempo when playing live but this guy just OWNS it. Such an unsung hero of this band in my opinion.

[@bigbillhaywood1415]

Sean is an amazing drummer. He's the hero of the unplugged show.

[@pauld9913]

I totally echo your sentiments brother

[@robwalsh9843]

None of the grunge bands had bad drummers.

[@andymcphie3008]

Black Heroin from Afghanistan to former soviet union to Scotland

[@andymcphie3008]

Black tar heroin circa 93 would have been amazing via afghanistan via former soviet union to Glasgow Scotland 1993.

[@neilmartin3220]

Layne’s voice here is just off the scale. Phenomenal.

[@shawnmarek5981]

Right?

[@RoyDumaw]

Layne's vocals was just out of this world... what a legend.

[@Wowzersdude-k5c]

One of the best rock songs ever written. The ambiance of the guitar riff puts you in the Vietnam jungle. (For those that don''t know, the song was written about Cantrell's dad's experience in Vietnam).

[@FreddyD177]

Tops war pigs imo for rock war songs

[@cl8804]

awwwww

[@lesflynn4455]

Maybe Staley's voice was something else in this recording. Fucking spine chilling. Sublime version of The Rooster. Thank god for the people who post this stuff for us all to hear.

[@cessm8329]

Well said. Imagine this recording being locked away somewhere and none of us getting to hear it. That would be terrible. Something very haunting about Layne’s voice here.

[@Huitzilopochtli526]

I remember the first time I heard "Would?" in high school. It felt like Layne's voice was reaching out from the 6th dimension. It was more human than human. One of the all-time greats.

[@cl8804]

the r00st

[@morbeed]

"the bullets SCREEEEEEAM to me from somewhere"

[@allenmichau5028]

This might be the greatest live version of Rooster I've ever heard

[@zackdupra9201]

The one in the Netherlands is great too :)

[@bradyplayz8971]

Allen Michau unplugged is amazing too

[@Jynwa14]

Check out Seattle,1992

[@ryans.4715]

Allen Michau laynes bellow comes from his nuts! Got dang man!!!

[@allenmichau5028]

@@ryans.4715 Lol yes sir!!!!

[@wonderingRonin47]

the sheer fucking power of that yeaaaaaaaaahhhh is mind blowing at 2:25

[@Huitzilopochtli526]

I read your comment before I that kicked in so I was ready, and it still blew me away.

[@allisongilbee]

It one of his best yea's imo, They could have been as big as metallic if he was still here.

[@ChrisGarcia-kt6iu]

This right here is my all time favorite AIC song.... THIS VERSION; not the original, not the one done on MTV's Unplugged and not any other. I played in a band called Triggered and this was the one of a few AIC songs I really wish we would've covered but never got around to. To you Layne, please know that you are most definitely not forgotten and no matter what anybody tries to say.... YOU ARE STILL HERE and nothing against Jerry Cantrell but no matter who he gets to front AIC they will NEVER EVER EVEN COME CLOSE TO EVERY SINGLE THING that YOU have done with AIC. And quick shout out to Susan Silver.... you ma'am are without a doubt a LIVING LEGEND and the reason why bands like AIC live on but most importantly..... your late husband. I can't, I just can't 🥹.

[@donjohnson5172]

How in the fucking hell does this not have five hundred MILLION views.

[@SM-McKraken]

You know a dude's legit when his voice is as good or better live, as it is in the studio version. God damn! RIP Layne Staley, such a loss. 😢

[@alelollipop1903]

No other band ever got through to me like Alice in Chains did.

[@daylegillespie9288]

Same

[@luckytaylor4468]

Layne Stanley’s voice is amazing no matter what

[@isabelr1973]

This people is why the Glasgow Barrowlands is considered the best venue in the world by many artists and music fans alike. Small venue, great accoustics and a massive heart. I'm so proud its my local venue. Hope to see AIC back here someday soon 🎸

[@keithdupree9339]

Wow 30 years ago ,,,,, where dies the time go ,,,,, time is so unforgiving

[@karenb724]

I know right?

[@Brett101792]

The National Library of Congress needs to preserve this

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

100% one of the greatest songs ever written and performed in rock music history.

[@dagnrl215]

The way he hits those low tone “Yeaaaa-AH”’s screams just smacks you right in the face, what a experience it was to see him live in his prime. Fuck.

[@delm2995]

I was at this gig and still got the ticket stub. Wish I could remember it 🥴

[@misstembo2000]

Awesomeness

[@amythegamer9897]

I also went to that show, absolutely brilliant gig. If only Lane Satley hadn't gone downhill so quickly after that tour.

[@bobbaxter952]

Its usually the best gigs you can't remember!! ;-)

[@PamelaSelf-m1o]

Aw Bummer

[@adamturner1563]

UNBELIEVABLE version. Celtic ambience in this one.

[@cessm8329]

2:25 I didn’t know it was possible to get goose bumps on the soles of your feet until I heard this

[@robwalsh9843]

Better than the studio version! I'm dead serious!

[@turdfergason4557]

Was gonna say the same thing.

[@Sniffles69]

The Barras is a magical place. Brings the best out of artists.

[@robwalsh9843]

@@Sniffles69 When I return to Scotland I hope to attend a show.

[@JuanmaUG]

layne is dead to

[@robwalsh9843]

@@JuanmaUG Indeed he is. But it would be nice to hear a performance at the same venue.

[@antoniovieira5838]

Stoked I found this version! I remember first hearing it & hadn't seen Layne Staley before yet, so when I finally saw him I thought "THAT amazing, powerful voice is comin from that little fellow?!?" Such an inspiration! All of them.

[@J.Diggins]

​@@chriswostmann744 5'11 = 185 cm ?? Maths ain't mathin there

[@shakeitangelable]

Jesus Layne. I miss that boy still.

[@lucianoportugal8866]

Powerfull...best vocal ever...like a thousands blades ripped my ears...

[@jaredmello]

I believe this is the version of the song which is on their best of album, and this is my favorite version of this song, studio or live!

[@jpjp9145]

If I could pick any song to go live the moment in it’d be this performance this song this day moment for moment. I wish I could have experienced what his voice sounded like live, at this time of his career at that. This guy influenced me more musically than anyone else in this world and I’m a drummer. I will always be connected to this band

[@charleysmith3870]

First time i heard this song was in Knoxville when they opened for ozzy layne was wearing a cast on his leg..needless to say they blew ozzy off the stage ! Since then one of my favorite songs and bands

[@Paul8820]

I was still a toddler when the Grunge bands first hit the seen. I wasn't able to fully appreciate their impact on the music Industry.

[@kennyfortin124]

Man how much pot were they smoking. i cant even see the performance

[@ju4n204]

HASJHAJSHKdjhkasd

[@Awakenedhearts47]

@Hassan Gianni me too, works great

[@Brett101792]

Heroin, it was heroin

[@charlesmiv3842]

@@Brett101792 mixed with pot

[@classicentertainment2416]

Damn Layne was freaking awesome and this song is amazing

[@teawithal3uml3lel3ee]

This person better never end their channel. I hope it lives on forever.

[@shawnmarek5981]

This is the only song that hit me so hard, I remember exactly when and where I was the first time I heard it. I was working for a landscaping company driving to a job site in the truck and was hooked right away! I didn’t know who it was (the band) but knew I had to find out! Told everybody about it! Pivotal moment in music history for me! Thank You for the upload! RIP LS

[@JohnSmith-bq2de]

Live sound engineers deserves a raise The guitar and drums sound nasty

[@bobbaxter952]

What a sound!!Top of their game here.

[@emreduman3787]

If aliens came to the world and asked me for an mixed mp3 CD, I would definitely write this song on that cd.

[@shawnmarek5981]

BEST Live audio I’ve ever heard. LS amazing vocals…chillz

[@xoxoluvellaa]

People say the beauty of everything fades over time and in most cases they are right. This song is the exception to that rule.

[@fishinpuddles2014]

Best version of this. Fight me

[@marfon7618]

Wow amazing performance!!

[@DontDrinkthatstuff]

This version is more haunting especially at the beginning. Layne's voice was mystical back then.

[@causeseffects6573]

holyfuck that first “aw yeah! “ thanks for uploading.

[@settecastagnesette558]

Formidabile ...sono quasi 30 anni che la ascolto e splende forte come il primo giorno

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

I was there! So many excellent concerts at the Barra's around that time. RIP Layne x FNM, Fishbone, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Joe Satriani, Black Crowes, RHCP, Seputura, Anthrax, Pantera, Megadeth, Prodigy, Ministry, janes Addiction (best show ever), Primus, Living Colour among the highlights of my early 90's barrowlands shows.

[@DeoMachina]

Am well jel, would have been learning tae read back then 😂

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

@@DeoMachina Have you been to a show at the Barras? Best venue ever!

[@christoFlair777]

This is it!! The live version of rooster!!been looking for this and where it was recorded!! Awesome and wonderful!!🔈🔈🔈🔈🔉🔉🔉🔈🔇🔇🔇🔇🔇🔇😎😎😎😎

[@robbocop33r12]

Stunning version,well it is in Scotland after all! :-)

[@luckytaylor4468]

When I am able to time travel I know where I am going

[@cessm8329]

See you there man!

[@wizza2315]

Aight bet!👍 right behind you bro

[@jobbie1kinobi]

I was at this show. If I close my eyes I’m still there.

[@Nolimitcam._]

Layne sounding like the best singer ever

[@sebastian577]

Amazing live performance of the song!

[@karenb724]

In my opinion, they always sound better live. I saw them in 1992.

[@NubletPie278]

Holy fuck that was perfection

[@aaronhamm9431]

What a voice!!!!

[@frankieagosto6391]

Not only is this a quality recording but the visuals make it that much more enjoyable

[@gonzaloNMF]

What a voice!

[@mvfchan]

Damn powerful vocals

[@margoferguson1969]

Truly one of a kind greatest vocalist to ever live I wish more people spoke about him

[@jakeevans807]

i would sell my legs to witness this live

[@conwaysdetailing387]

5:15 raw soul

[@metalmaniacc]

It's my favorite version of the song

[@brianbailey1681]

And why is this version excluded from like all streaming :(

[@JuanManuelGomezGarcia-u7d]

Llevo 25 años escuchando esto y no deja de impresionarme.

[@jimmiehultman5351]

Them boys - KNOW " HEAVY " !

[@markbowman6655]

Thanks Alice In Chains Fans II GREAT AUDIO!

[@virginiagatch6542]

Amazing.

[@Nikkimorox1]

If only they played there 3 years later, was a 13 mini munchkin in 93 so couldnt travel down from Aberdeen

[@nmsgoncalves]

that makes two of us. I was listening them since i was 11 :D

[@galenhawkins1459]

Anyone else here think Alice In Chains should have only ever done live albums? Their studio stuff is awesome, but it never had anywhere near the nuance of feeling and richness their live stuff does.

[@boberson33]

Nope. They were phenomenal in studio.

[@angelosavioti4627]

This is no reason at all, just don't listen to the studio recordings then...

[@thomaspatrickparker6648]

I'd love a live album from them. We have that compilation one but I'd like a full setlist to be released. Unfortunately they had to stop touring in 1993 because of Layne going to rehab, I'm glad they kept him in the band though. Other groups would have replaced him and kept going.

[@Brett101792]

This is one of those "you just had to've been there, man" moments

[@philipsjoberg3808]

anyone know why this song is not on spotify?!

[@frederiknielsenmusic]

Well cause Spotify is annoying

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

Mark Lanegan said it best....regardless of what state Staley was in, he would get up and fucking kill it ever single night.

[@kevincoady5248]

I love the line, they were like some apocalyptic machine every night. Said Layne was the most powerful rock singer he had ever seen. In same class as plant Mercury n Rob Halford, that is some serious company n well deserved! This is absolutely ridiculous! It’s a shame not more professional recordings of them live from this time. Almost no lallapalooza recordings or footage n he was in his prime as was band!

[@BakedNConfused]

This was a great performance . 🐔 Too bad it's not on Spotify .. 😑

[@Pingaheimer]

This is on their live album. And it sounds better.

[@toddcarter8885]

@@Pingaheimer also it’s unavailable on Spotify for some bizarre reason

[@chrisconnor8086]

this is unbelievable

[@TR-yi8up]

So is this maybe (if not AIC, but Layne, vocally) their best live performance? Every song from this set is better than the next

[@jackfolker4968]

Why is this not on this album on Spotify?????!?!?!?!

[@flectz]

this is preferable to the studio version .. love the atmosphere ..

[@wagnerbatista1601]

Layne's voice is like a deity

[@Nutshell06]

Es esta la version excluida de todas las plataformas de streaming? Live at the moore

[@Pingaheimer]

any pictures of this gig?

[@amythegamer9897]

This gig was recorded for Radio One, don't think there is any filmed footage.

[@SrawberrySunday2]

@@amythegamer9897 wouldn't it have been radio Clyde? As they used to do the recording in tye Apollo

[@thiagomontico8305]

Top... Puta sonoridade do caralho 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 sem mencionar o vocal extraordinário do Layne Staley

[@lfgamer1564]

Verdadeira lenda

[@Based_Sir887]

This version is fucking outstanding.

[@jaredmello]

Yes. This is the version from their best of album.

[@mrjiggywiggy_1582]

Does anyone know why this song is left off on Apple and Spotify on the live Album?

[@ehas90]

Ain't found a way to kill me yet Eyes burn with stinging sweat Seems every path leads me to nowhere Wife and kids, household pet Army green was no safe bet The bullets scream to me from somewhere Here they come to snuff the rooster, oh yeah Yeah here come the rooster, yeah You know he ain't gonna die No, no, no oh, you know he ain't gonna die Here they come to snuff the rooster, oh yeah Yeah here come the rooster, yeah You know he ain't gonna die, oh No, no, no oh, you know he ain't gonna die Walkin' tall machine gun men They spit on me in my home land Gloria sent me pictures of my boy Got my pills 'gainst mosquito death My buddy's breathing his dyin' breath Oh God please won't you help me make it through Here they come to snuff the rooster, oh yeah Yeah here come the rooster, yeah You know he ain't gonna die No, no, no oh, you know he ain't gonna die

[@nick1512]

I think this is on one of their CDs I have it but I can’t remember the name of the album

[@lilwrinckel9097]

The dirt album

[@BakedNConfused]

@@lilwrinckel9097 Pickle Nick 🥒 was referring to this specific live recording, not the studio version, but yeah 🤙

[@saulluviano9713]

Nothing safe - the best of the box

[@saulluviano9713]

I just came here to find this version cause it wasn't playable on the album on yt music.

[@mandyebarber3889]

Damn. How have I never heard this version?

[@jonastovar1221]

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Ain't found a way to kill me yet Eyes burn with stinging sweat Seems every path leads me to nowhere, hmm Wife and kids household pet Army green was no safe bet The bullets scream to me from somewhere, hmm Here they come to snuff the rooster, yeah Here come the rooster, yeah You know he ain't gonna die No, no, no oh, you know he ain't gonna die

[@GuamGrrl]

His voice was not of this world 🥹💔

[@BrianLatimerbnbelectricpro]

Harmonizing is mediocre but Jesus, Staley is amazing.

[@pnut91red]

Sounds good but I can't see the band. 🤔

[@Athenascars]

Pls upload moree bootleggs and vids! Thank youuuuuu

[@pedrobrito2763]

Aposto que foi o Alek q fez o vídeo de fundo!

[@austinalexander238]

Wow!

[@stevedallas3488]

So awesome I can’t stand it

[@JONINXBOX]

I was there!

[@GabrielAnnMarina]

December 2022 22

[@dead-poet]

video vertion?

[@sadeceburak9634]

yeah man

[@SpiRaLOuT2001]

NOOooOOooooo Nooo NOOooo

[@luciferskitten4587]

I thought this was in Toronto Canada!

[@jakecattoi4983]

nope. Glasgow

[@willian33266]

Eternity

[@a1saucin221]

All rise for the American National anthem

[@jerrydhx6227]

Holly shit!