Alice In Chains - Bleed The Freak (Official HD Video)

[@sasha219]

To this day Layne has been blackballed by the music industry. The year he died the music award shows excluded him from the ending tributes to musicians who had passed that year. He was a phenomenal talent and because of the issues that plagued him throughout his life (and ultimately ended up being the longest suicide in history) he was swept under the rug. Yes Kurt was just as talented and even shared the same issues as Layne, but history paints these individuals in separate lights. Layne became (re)addicted following an injury. It was how he coped with the silver tongued industry. Such a similar story these days, yet no one wants to give Layne the respect he deserves officially. Never forget the lengendary Layne Staley.

[@sosukeaizen1902]

Marsha Patterson that’s ridiculous they excluded him from the tributes

[@DEATHREAPER1252]

Marsha Patterson only wrong statement you made was layne and Kurt just as talented, layne surpassed Kurt by far in every aspect of the word

[@sasha219]

@@DEATHREAPER1252 agreed!!!!!

[@stefaniecarter3721]

Never forgotten🌞

[@BodaciousCake]

No disrespect Cobain, but I just can’t hold Kurt up to the same light as Layne.

[@theoutsiderspost4982]

When you are so good, your live version beats your studio version.

[@RayvennlY]

I always thought this when listening to Layne

[@winnie6203]

@@RayvennlY me too!!! Insane 🖤

[@NickFouladi11]

Insane how much better this song is performed live than the studio version.

[@nataskara1975]

thinking the same thing lol

[@Gobearfoot_]

By a mile

[@fredjasper7378]

Real vocals. Real instruments. Real talent.

[@JoeyJoJoJrShabbado]

For real

[@mypetblackhole5793]

That's one thing missing these days The Music.

[@andreasopel8445]

real pain

[@biankacosma]

Real music. Real feelings. Real effort. Real humans

[@ariel-u7y]

Fr im tierd of seeing ai "art" ​@@biankacosma

[@Necronette665.99]

I'd rarely seen my dad cry, Jimi Hendrix, and Andrew Wood were two other times. My dad is 73 now and I recently played some of Layne's isolated vocals for him. We both agreed that it was one of the most moving experiences either of us had ever had. He's in late stage Parkinson's but for decades we were concert partners seeing over 600 shows together. My dad is the greatest father the world has ever known and although Parkinson's takes and takes until there's nothing left to take, we definitely LIVED.

[@ado011235]

I heard mary jane helps with Parkinson's. Did he try it?

[@KinoRunner_]

I hope you can share times like these together to the very end.

[@Necronette665.99]

@@KinoRunner_ thanks love, as a matter of fact we did more isolated vocals last week...we chose The Scorpions! Jesus tits it was beyond the beyond. Because unlike all other band's multiple back up singing or at least moments of harmonizing, Klaus Meine does ALL the vocals in The Scorpions, no one else utters a sound. "No One Like You" "Still Loving You" "The Zoo" & "Make it Real Not Fantasy" we played and his voice is unreal.

[@KinoRunner_]

@@Necronette665.99 You're both rocking over there :)

[@mikeking9015]

That's cool man , give ya pops a hug for me me and mine rocked a few times 2😢

[@malcolmsmith3590]

He was untouchable at this point in his career. Nobody and i mean nobody had his range and power. He hits every note absolutely spot on. All of these sound better than the studio version. Such a shame heroin took him. Easily one of the best vocalists of all time and the best vocalist in the grunge era.

[@floridanaturally]

Well said

[@Ryansilver-w7z]

🤪(Christopher Joseph Cornell

[@cecilyjsmusicvideos7619]

Fully agree. Layne's loss (but also gift) was so huge. I don't think he gets what he deserves. He and Alice are so good!

[@karolinakira8576]

@@Ryansilver-w7z don't compare two gods

[@Ryansilver-w7z]

@@karolinakira8576 😎 But Chris is my relative

[@ChipmunkAsylum]

You don’t listen to Alice in Chains, you FEEL Alice in Chains.

[@skullettrump3424]

Absolutely

[@savinpetru6512]

Well said bro

[@kevintunaley5079]

And Experience Tool. But yes to Feel AiC !

[@Gill5336]

You are right my friend!!!

[@royalnass1029]

one of the best bands of all time

[@amberwhibley7139]

This version is haunting. There's something about the moment when the instrumentals settle and Layne's voice echoes. Sends chills down my spine!

[@nadiamaria41]

The vibrato and his masterful tone changes are just haunting. Cantrell’s harmonies too-just can’t live without AIC

[@999metalhead7]

Only at The Moore. I would give almost everything to have been there.

[@amberwhibley7139]

@Jerry Cantrell If you were the real Jerry Cantrell you sure as hell wouldn't be talking to random fans on KZbin. What are you playing at man?

[@amberwhibley7139]

@Jerry Cantrell Any chance you could add me from your Instagram page instead? That would reassure me 🙂🍰

[@hyper127tree]

Hells yeah

[@G00dK1dMaadC1ty]

Love you layne i quit heroin because of you. You saved my life. I hope you rest in peace now

[@Lily-gs9iv]

Best comment here

[@Smauczeq]

Maybe he couldn't help himself but he had managed to save many others 🧡

[@theberg988]

I listened to down in a hole during my withdrawal period in rehab on loop. It’s like he was there singing right to me. 15 years on opiates, with my last 2 shooting Fent. Clean now on Subs.

[@theberg988]

@somerandomname5981 I keep lowering them. I was on 3 8mg at first. 1 a day now sometimes skipping a day and doing 4mg. I went down to 2 mg and went back after 2 days of stopping. A little too early for that. Keep it up man, I’m trying to get there too. I hate taking them because there’s no reward like drugs. Lol

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

@@theberg988 try Kratom if getting off subs is hard, it’s still not a good addiction but much more mellow

[@michaelgarvey8388]

can we take a moment to appreciate what perfection on stage looks like, no fancy effects or clothes, just 4 guys, masters in their craft... gives me chills...

[@ronalddonlogin]

They were one band that sounded even better live. Layne’s voice rips your soul right out of your body.

[@danpayton3387]

Real music

[@TheStepmonkey]

@@ronalddonlogin Exactly

[@TheStepmonkey]

Yea, these guys are geniuses together

[@richardseidler7438]

He sung with his soul and heart,God given talent for sure.

[@rafaelc2029]

Jesus. His voice was insane during this period. Talented dude man... RIP

[@luiznunes1404]

It was insane till the day he died. Even without teeths and fucked up by drugs, he still had fire in his voice.

[@janelle009]

@@luiznunes1404 Exactly! He was better than the rest in his genre and time despite multiple addictions and even without most of his teeth. It sucks heroin got him by the balls and he couldn't make it out alive. His music speaks to many. It definitely did for me. I hit my 5 years in Oct 💚

[@armyvet8279]

@Janelle-Congrats on 5 years sobriety! God bless you.

[@Snowlys]

@@luiznunes1404 idk man. He kinda sounded strung out.

[@jacobstuart3966]

His voice was always insane

[@revilhunter]

Can we take a moment to appreciate Mike Starr's amazing bass playing?! absolute legend

[@robbanjohansson9078]

Thanks

[@hexadecimal973]

@tek merion ?

[@southsidemichael386]

Right??? This whole line up was beyond kick ass

[@TheGreenTuna]

His bass lines are extremely tasteful and always fit perfectly. One of the most underrated bassists ever in my opinion.

[@_louise666]

William falando inglês KKKKKKKKKKK foda dimais, Mike toca muito

[@maryt3995]

When Layne hits those high notes on, "I can't remember," it gives me the shivers.

[@DEEZEEMTB]

Layne at his peak was untouchable……such a force

[@michaeldonahue7801]

at his peak.......in my mind he never got the chance....dude was amazing

[@Diane-ig9mt]

His was a powerhouse!

[@TheStepmonkey]

His voice was always in it's peak

[@rainstand2772]

I think he was the last true like divine singer he had a voice and talent that was just unworldly and couldn’t be copied or mimicked

[@Danlovestrivium]

Its so ironic. At his peak, he was untouchable. At his peak, he was his most vulnerable.

[@lovingklimt]

And this was a live recording. Real talent.

[@SDCB754]

Haha I love that they used a live recording as their official music video for this song, really shows how amazing Layne was :)

[@stefaniecarter3721]

The best

[@sasha219]

Most ppl praise the MTV unplugged video. What most ppl dont realize is by the time they recorded Unplugged, Layne was in the depths of his addiction and had already lost most if not all of his teeth. Layne had final say on the editing of the footage. He did not allow close ups of his mouth and edited out shots of him seemingly asleep between verses. While I do agree that AIC Unplugged is historic I can only imagine how magnificent it would have been if his voice was as powerful as it is in this video and having all of his teeth. In Unplugged you can see Layne struggle to make the powerful vocals as he did in this Bleed the Freak taping.

[@aarong18317]

I know right, remember when artist had talent, its considered crazy to be able to play live with your own voice.

[@devinfrickinmmmmmmmmmmm632]

@@sasha219 you can also tell with the sunglasses. He wore them so people wouldn't see how bad heroin made his eyes look. Same thing for the rooster video

[@danas3765]

Layne and Jerry’s harmonies here are fkn incredible! And Layne’s voice echoing in this performance is beautifully haunting.

[@danas3765]

@Jerry Cantrell thanks. If you are who you claim to be, can you answer a question? Mark Lanagan described in his book how you both got wasted and ended up crashing at his place. You asked to borrow something from his collection and never returned it.... what was it?

[@clownchaostime3024]

Chill bumps... that is what a performance like this creates. Chill bumps. I once heard a person describe AIC music as hauntingly beautiful. Absolutely perfect description.

[@leahflower9924]

As a woman I'm wondering why Jerry Cantrell was prettier than me some people have all the luck 🤷

[@Living_Dead_Girrl]

Jerry wasn't harmonizing on this track in this performance nor the studio recording. This is all Layne. Always has been.

[@Missy_561]

Easily best two voices that harmonize such a privilege to be able to experience this in my childhood and adolescence the nineties were an amazing time for this music so much talent idk that anyone will ever touch AIC but I just know the music takes me back I wanna go back

[@jocelynlewis1843]

I saw Alice in Chains in 1993. I'm 46 now. Seeing Layne and the band was a religious experience. I'm so thankful for the experience. Rest in Paradise Layne.

[@derekgiordano5378]

One of their most underrated songs. Layne was an incomparable talent.

[@Frogleaner]

I know something (bout you)

[@charlesdjones1]

I was looking for it... "underrated" that is 😂😂. History isn't partial, songs become whatever they are to people.

[@starvingvulture876]

​@@Frogleanersomeone had to say it

[@arielsebastian6237]

My favorite

[@gerkavanagh2468]

Kurt gets all the attention in the grunge scene Layne is the greatest singer of all time he always gets overlooked just saying

[@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147]

Vocally Layne would make Kurt look like a generic shitty pop star, Kurt is good, but no Layne

[@muhammedmuhabbis1868]

Kurt is a punk rocker. He is supposed to be raw and have crap guitar style. He is more than just a singer too. But the energy is on same level

[@Bobbins-gh9ji]

Layne is way better then Kurt in my opinion

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Lol

[@mojo6112]

@@muhammedmuhabbis1868 exactly

[@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry]

One of the best singers who ever graced a rock stage.

[@spacemancoffee4651]

Freddie Mercury is the worlds greatest singer and rock star - ever!!

[@susanwoolsey4938]

truly

[@tyvole36]

But Layne wasn't a butt bandit

[@soundgardener4940]

*Achievement Unlocked: **_'Captain Obvious!'_* New questions available. Riddle me this, Boy-Grunger: (1) Sure, Layne's voice was TOTAL FUCKIN' GODHEAD: But *_did he have wits?!_* (2) If he could (obviously a rhetorical question, because...yeah, anyway) *_WOULD YOU?_* HINT: Before answering, try to see it once his way. (Flippancy aside, I hope the answer is no). (3) *_Can Layne be like God am ('God of all his Goddam'?)_* (4) *_What is the punishment for scorning Layne Stayley's (Imaginary / Song NPC) 'lover':_* (a) Being *_BURIED IN A BOX OF YOUR OWN SHIT (AKA A 'SHITBOX')?_* (b) A dead leg (courtesy of Satan) (c) Kicking your own teeth in, then being buried alive in a hole, covered (helpfully) with stones. (d) Gratuitous, massive trauma & loss of sight (and the eye) in one eye; again, courtesy of Satan. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you answer all of the above correctly, when you die and face Crom, he will ask you THE RIDDLE OF METAL. And, Barbarian, you shall answer correctly, thus securing your place in Valhalla! Right next to Rick Astley (sorry, Valhalla's almost sold out). Okay I gotta get back to trolling newbs in Trollheim. Cheers, Brian Maiden, PHd _(Inventor of Speed-Metal, 1974)_

[@rodiebobwilliams1330]

Great soul voice..Jerry wrote alot of it..Always put cool backing harmonies..

[@michaelhuff6698]

Can you imagine the energy in that room… guitars screaming, and Layne’s voice booming over all of it

[@KitKat-1590]

After all these years Layne’s voice still gives me goosebumps. There will never be another like him. Sadly, I don’t think he ever fully grasped just how amazingly gifted he was.

[@waynejones7825]

Unfortunately most talented people don't see themselves as others do, and sadly for us most of them have their demons! You don't get to greatness without wading in the filth first and being very introspective!

[@jacencib]

I don't agree. He was aware. But his addiction made him not care about it. A dope fiend only cares about one thing! I love AiC especially Layne, just saying.

[@CTStevens1]

I couldn't agree with you more my absolute favorite singer of all time somehow better than the best of the best Layne was a phenomenon,a freak of nature, unmatched,amazing, & super unique all rolled up into one! And if you check it out he nailed his vocals every time.

[@jclenhart6462]

At 47 I often find myself troubled w many similarities. Sp?? When you've got nobody to lift you or promote you, you will always never know your true potential. Love and unity.

[@vincentkujawski5159]

@Jerry Cantrell fake ass Jerry can't tell🤣

[@rnrtruestories]

Such a great song rip Layne

[@johanfretzen1852]

Love your channel man I appreciate your work brotha!

[@A31Chris]

I think the song is decent by itself. It's Layne and that voice, THAT FUCKING VOICE that makes it great.

[@rosekittygraykittyjackkitt9676]

@@A31Chris And did you notice how the audio was fixed in the last verse chorus, just yesterday or the day before , where one of Layne's words was overdubbed for just a split second, in such a noticeable way? The word 'F*CK' and all derivitives of, are among the most potent of all words in and out of existence. Editing via sound equipment is very, very, wrong! If I was an artist and that was done to me, I would have a cow and never let it go!--not ever. I would be screaming, crying, and throwing things around...And I would be out to get the sound nem and record companies--i would never get over it until I got revenge/cause strife in any way I could, perhaps via trickery...

[@A31Chris]

@@rosekittygraykittyjackkitt9676 My biggest bitch is the break of the continuity. I hated all those years they censored the video to black hole sun. Only recently (last few years) has the original version come out.

[@rosekittygraykittyjackkitt9676]

@@A31Chris That means you may know where chris Cornell bought his voice, or perhaps not...

[@lopey5035]

There just won't ever be another voice like Layne. So iconic, so recognizable, truly one of a kind.

[@williewilliams3834]

Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell harmonize so well together!

[@chudd6125]

I've always considered Layne the absolutely best grunge vocalist of the 90's

[@superunknown8613]

Him and Chris

[@sunshinefogleman127]

Without a doubt, he was

[@leahflower9924]

because he was, chris was a close second

[@ethanclark9248]

Better than kirt

[@sodalizard]

@@ethanclark9248 kurt sings bad compared to the other singers of grunge

[@gennarofiorito4294]

Layne is sorely missed. No one like him today.

[@masonhogan8525]

This song is sooo underrated. "My cup runneth over like blood from a stone." God damn! What a line!

[@stevegedra]

RIP Layne. You were incredible. This performance gives me goose bumps every time.

[@iomeeursula]

Rip 💕

[@avocadodip2157]

Layne is too good for the rock n roll hall of fame anyway

[@katiemccunniff9661]

That he is!

[@sasha219]

You are absolutely right! He is way above it!!

[@lane546]

Thanks man oh wait... wrong Layne

[@sasha219]

@Bob Juff lmao!!! You are absolutely right

[@rosekittygraykittyjackkitt9676]

Layne would have been insulted if he had been because he is an artist with a message that most would deem as subversive, when his message was true brilliance!

[@ledzep9943]

I’m so FUCKIN TIRED!!!! Of layne not getting his respect! One of the greatest voices in Rock History

[@TheStepmonkey]

Exactly, he is the best

[@ubbgn]

how he isnt getting any respect?

[@SodiumWage]

??? He's widely regarded as one of the greatest singers and front men of not only the entire grunge era but in all of rock music. Even among his peers he was regarded as the best of the best with the most distinctive and powerful voices anyone ever heard. There isn't a best of list that he isn't at or near the very top of and when you ask anyone from the grunge era (myself included) to name the one person from that era who most defined that era we're nearly all going to name Layne (even over Kurt).

[@tarap.m2376]

I’m drunk as fuck JAMMING OUT to AIC!!! Layne’s voice was something else!!! Him and jerry were an iconic duo!

[@Mooscapeli33]

Layne Staley the best there was and the best there ever will be !! His voice at 60 or 70% was better than most at 100 %!! Bless his heart man so sad that he went the way he did !! RIP Layne !!

[@klausuberhauser4303]

God, his voice was so strong when he was healthy.

[@Mxulin]

His voice still sounded good at the unplugged show which was one of his final shows. It doesn't compare to 90 through 92 though.

[@SadisticSavage7982]

I've become convinced that there was some magical power Layne obtained via the crack he would regularly smoke .. 👍👍😎😎 Rip G.O.A.T Layne Thomas Staley.

[@dawnmeek7875]

He looks awesome here

[@raycope754]

You know it.

[@ZoneTwelveOnline]

You mean healthier

[@claraburnett710]

I’m 2 years sober today. This song gives me chills every. Single. Time. Rest in peace.

[@louhutchinson5980]

Congrats, I'm 1yr and 7 months, never thought I'd be able to say that

[@GingerElvis73]

❤ Please keep going you two ❤

[@b_collins7846]

You can’t sit here and say he wasn’t the best singer during the grunge era! He absolutely was!

[@earledaniels4539]

Sorry to disagree but Chris Cornell was number one grunge vocalist. Layne Staley a close number two ✌️

[@jimothyjimbo8900]

Probably my favorite, but hard to go against Chris Cornell being “the best”. I was actually just thinking this morning if I was given the impossible to decision to still be able to see one of them live, who I’d choose

[@b_collins7846]

@@earledaniels4539 hard to disagree or agree. His prince cover is one of my absolute favorites

[@b_collins7846]

@@jimothyjimbo8900 ahhh sucks we missed out

[@jimothyjimbo8900]

@@b_collins7846 That it does. Got to see Scott Wylan/STP in Philly about 10 years ago and it was incredible. Pretty sad that all these greats are gone now, and so many pretty recently. Wish I made more of an effort to see Chris live. I’m sure it would have been amazing.

[@charlessiuda9080]

AIC reigns supreme over all what the Seattle scene had to offer. Nothing tops that.

[@iomeeursula]

💕

[@ludvigtheholyblade259]

Jerry & Layne best vocal harmony in rock history. Period.

[@65northpickers]

Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder temple of the dog

[@syiunshi]

@@65northpickers both shit compared to Layne

[@alexberube5269]

Serj tankian and daron malakian

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

Brahm Tancredi just like it was two voices, one mind...

[@frankmessina6132]

right up there with Lennon and McCartney

[@BaronVonBielski]

Layne is by far the best vocalist of the “big 4” of grunge. Beyond that he is still one of the best vocalists I’ve ever heard. He still hit the notes and put in great performances no matter what his condition. Now that’s talent.

[@drvitorhugoc]

Chris Cornell's range is C#2-G6, Layne Staley's range is G1-D7, he did those notes live too, he hit D7 when he killed himself, Chris Cornell's range is literally contained in Layne's range. However, Cornell only reaches 4 octaves in one song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZmVYaRped1riKs Singing professionals have said that Cornell never used his full chest and head singing strength, because if he did, he could perhaps hit more notes, being a baritone he had a lot of technique to go up and down the pitch, without sounding like a little girl. Besides, on Soundgarden's B-side records, Cornell had VOLUME, EXTENSION, DEPTH AND REACH so much after so many years he admits he couldn't reach all the octaves, due to aging and lifestyle, but he was the GREATEST singer of the 90s. Layne might be close, Cornell was IMBATIBLE.

[@bulja80085]

It is really a toss up between Cornell and Layne, both amazing just depends on whose style you enjoy more, I can't chose myself who was better, depending on my mood I could say either is better, still no use in comparing, love both bands and choosing a favorite would be pointless when I can listen to both

[@tomzeru]

What are the big 4? New to grunge with a thirst to discover

[@bulja80085]

@@tomzeru Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, they are just the 4 most commercially successful grunge bands, all are great but pretty different even though they inhabit the same genre, Alice in Chains and Nirvana are probably the easiest to get into because they have the least amount of records then you have Soundgarden which doesn't also have many records but they do have a bit more than thise other 2 and then you have Pearl Jam which still exist as a band and are still actively making music, my personal favorites of the 4 are either Soundgarden or Alice in chains but all of them have great music and you really can't go wrong with any of them.

[@willemsikkema3604]

@@drvitorhugocYou are all about figures, but when it’s about soul, feeling, Layne is the best.

[@garrison0532082]

Layne at the absolute peak of his epicness. His frontman skills were off the chart in this era.

[@stinkyfreds]

Godlike

[@bassbosstedfnf6285]

Layne is and always will be the best vocalist in any genre. Jerry is the riff lord and blends blues and metal better than anyone. Their vocal harmonization is phenomenal. AIC until I die!

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

OMG SAME! FOREVER!!!!!!!!

[@alexlaidlaw220]

Aic all the way

[@katelynolar5574]

Jerry is a genius, and laynes voice is just unbelievable.. aic forever

[@TheStepmonkey]

Well said

[@krystalroxX7]

Hell yeahhhhh

[@davidjones2705]

63 yrs old and only just got into Alice in chains were have I been !!!

[@TerpeneProfile1]

Good for you :) I bet its awesome

[@detectivekornfed]

Some people in the 90s simply weren't into this type of music, or didn't know AIC. AIC was especially HUGE then with fans in their teens & 20s, so don't feel bad :) . If you haven't heard this '93 performance on YT yet of "Rain When I Die", here ya go! It showcases Layne Staley's vocals, & I think this song doesn't get as much recognition as it deserves. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5iwi3SZfdpmkLc

[@MILLIMAN96]

Never too late! Welcome!

[@davidjones2705]

definitely not to late

[@greedancona]

You were into Bowie I bet

[@nadeemshahdallas]

Real art... Real people. What an amazing group.

[@airdromeaccount7922]

I turn to this video when I want to remember Layne as he should be: at the height of his powers, so vibrant and strong. This live version of Bleed the Freak is better then the album version. One of the few bands that have this ability. Love you Layne, love you Mike.

[@Adrian101882]

You can say the same with many other songs of their’s, not just this one. Rooster @ Tilburg demolishes the studio recording. MITB @ ABC concert is amazing, but the version performed in Osaka is like a revamped, uptempo edit. Forgot the name of the concert, pretty sure it was in ‘93, they performed for about 25 min only and opened with Nutshell and THAT version might be, in my opinion, one of the best of that song. Down In A Hole unplugged outdoes the studio recording etc etc Great in the studio, but they really shine during live performances.

[@ChrisB8711]

God damn that scream near the end when he says "bleed for me" gives me chills. Layne man what can you say....dude was a vocal savage. To do that scream an then immediately jump into the chorus....One of the greats, plain an simple

[@coolbreez4406]

It's not really a scream... He can control his voice so well It may sound like a scream but its not. Its kind of hard to describe it. Its like the perfect yell I guess. A scream is a yell that went to high pitch. Its pretty impressive that he can yell that high and not scream.

[@mbone3814]

Red Dead Junk Head koo

[@garrison0532082]

Red Dead Junk Head yeah I've been singing rock my whole life.....thats just sick.

[@jamesspicer5628]

"vocal savage". Awesome descrption

[@rosadepascale1066]

2024 and still loving and missing Layne 💜

[@isthatmymom6175]

Me too. His voice and range captures me and carries me away. ❤

[@pavelsojka3419]

The best Seattle band with the best singer ever...

[@drakojokah8735]

yeah, they are best, but after Nirvana.

[@TheRebelAllianceAreTerrorists]

@@drakojokah8735 nirvana is great but their better

[@jeremygaillard5924]

Alice in Chains was so much better than Nirvana. Dave Grohl stunk and still does

[@JorgeDaCapadócia-u8u]

Best grunge band, they're not from seattle Edit: i stand corrected.

[@Killjoy_77]

It’s unreal to think that Layne was an actual person. He was the closest thing to a fallen angel the world will ever see. And Jerry’s guitar is so perfect for Layne and Layne is perfect for jerry. Saying they were meant to be a duo is and understatement. Rip to the fallen angel of grunge

[@michaellandrumguitar]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIG4k32NoM6LqcU

[@Sebastian-dx2xg]

Don’t forget Sean and mike they too made the sound of this band great.

[@davidepicci3482]

He’s not singing...he’s spitting his soul out!!!

[@silviaplank2066]

Your so right!

[@scsi_joe]

"He’s not singing...he’s spitting his soul out!!!" Right here: 2:28 I felt that in my soul

[@silviaplank2066]

@Michael Uhlir yes your right.. you feel the song

[@silviaplank2066]

@Bob Juff Yes he had .. I will never forget this when I were Concert .. His voice were so strong and powerfull

[@silviaplank2066]

@Bob Juff Okay

[@dawnwilson9461]

One of the greatest singers of all times.

[@damianvalenzuela415]

Mon la rerte

[@wendishelton8252]

i feel like this some days

[@TGC40401]

He's second only to me.

[@meyakabrown4725]

😭

[@wendishelton8252]

Yes he is

[@shaztownson6314]

Has anyone ever been this good live? I think not. Laynes voice sends chills down my spine.❤

[@kelvinpadman3466]

kurt freaking cobain

[@shaztownson6314]

@@kelvinpadman3466 No way

[@negativeindustrial]

The Cure is this good live.

[@wm1573]

@@shaztownson6314🤣

[@leahflower9924]

​@@kelvinpadman3466I think even Kurt would admit Layne was a better singer

[@minxie3378]

I read in a forum that Layne would give his portion of VIP tickets to kids that were outside the venue just hanging out with no money for tickets... Just goes to show what a beautiful and kind soul he was. Most people want to focus on his descent into addiction and while that was an aspect of his life, that's not who he was. He was a beautiful soul. Hope he's in peace now. Thank you, Layne for gifting us with your talent and one of a kind voice.

[@Erick-io5xi]

Loneliness is a state of mind ans for him he was alone into his addiction. He si truly missed. And I could not agree more with you. By the way he once fighthed with someone because wsnred ro give some tickets to some wealthy people and Layne said no that they can afford the tickets but the kids can't.

[@bythewaybytheway67]

I love Layne!

[@bjredd1651]

AMEN BROTHER

[@toddeoliver71]

I agree he seemed like a really cool guy and never let the fame go to his head ...one of my all time fav bands..Layne was like alot of other good people that unfortunately developed addiction problems...God bless and rest in peace Layne staley

[@laceyjo2]

Layne was a true music god!

[@TheTwitchybird]

I'll be honest here, boys/gals. I'm a huge nirvana fan. But Kurt cannot hold a candle to Layne's vocal capabilities, there is no contest.

[@ivadudzakova717]

TheTwitchybird Nirvana used to be number one to me and then I came across this gem.

[@murdoxxed]

Agreed, I love both bands, but I think I’d consider Nirvana my favorite between the two, just because I have a stronger connection to them.

[@gabrieljonas5188]

Layne Staley may a god amog vocalists.. unmatchable, phenomenon...

[@johnlynn9388]

Agreed it’s crazy to think that on singing capability alone Kurt was probably the worst out of the main grunge bands, as Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell were/are shit hot singers as well. Still he made up for it in other ways as lyrically he was probably the best.

[@dirtcobain7777]

TheTwitchybird I totally agree

[@normanperez5008]

People must understand that even though Layne's vocals are phenomenal, the unique sound of AIC was the combination of both Layne and Cantrell's voices on the choruses. Layne on his own is un matched as we hear on the Mad Season Songs and other projects Layne participated on.. But the true AIC sound is the combination of Layne and Cantrell, a sound we will never again get no matter which singer AIC gets. That haunting, but heavenly AIC sound will only exist in history...

[@sasha219]

You are right. OG AIC vocal sound wasnt just Layne but Cantrell too. Their music/melodies were truly collaborated between them all. In AIC Layne had the power vocals. His sound exploded out of his chest. In Mad Season you can hear the transition to more of a head voice with a more gentle sound. Some have speculated that after years of abuse he could no longer make those powerful chest sounds we all love. He was obviously weaker while in Mad Season but he was also finding his voice without Cantrell. As AIC has been reborn with William the collaborated vocals with Cantrell, while still encompassing the Cantrell sound and is great, the "it" factor just seems a bit off. Maybe they should have dropped the AIC name...idk. Just wonder what else Staley would have given us. No hate just love. Its hard to pick up the pieces and even harder when it gets thrown in your face even 20 years after the fact

[@HeatherMetalYUM]

Indeed ....together they are angels.

[@silviaplank2066]

I thought first layne is a big man because of his voice..But AIC incomparable

[@danny208YT]

The echo oh his voice starting at 2:35 gives me chills. His mic skills and talent at that time in history were untouched. He was bulletproof nobody could do better

[@shelliewerner5624]

I've watched this more than 100 times...still gives me chills...rest in peace Layne and Mike...

[@shelliewerner5624]

@Jerry Cantrell Hi "Jerry" love the Chains...always !!!

[@shelliewerner5624]

@Jerry Cantrell yes

[@shelliewerner5624]

@Jerry Cantrell That's really kool...stay grounded no matter how famous you get...I like that...

[@shelliewerner5624]

@Jerry Cantrell my name is Shellie, I've been a fan since the beginning of your band...always loved the whole sound let alone the voice of ages...our Layne...I just recently got the Funko set for dirt...it's awesome !!!

[@shelliewerner5624]

@Jerry Cantrell sorry about that...I'm from frozen Wisconsin...lol...yes, it would be nice to get to know you better too...

[@dangosselin88]

Layne died 19 years ago today, I started getting into Alice in Chains last year and they are now personally one of my favorite bands and Layne one of my personally favorite singers. RIP Layne you were one of the greatest singers to ever live, I wish you were still making music and making us smile.

[@camilaminuzzizanchetta1816]

I started listening to Alice in Chains last month 😅 Now it's one of my favourite bands and Layne is one of the better vocals I've listened 😮 I was a child in 90's. Sad that he's not here anymore 😰💔

[@ashyg9199]

Same I'm new to them too and I'm now obsessed,so talented

[@aaronr4187]

Today is 20. I've been a fan since 90 when I was introduced. I named my son Jameson layne in honor. Unfortunately he was premature and passed so I carry his name on my leg in both of their honor!

[@gamayun6102]

Great to see so many new fans! I personally started listening to Alice in Chains when I was 12-13 because of my parents. I'm not 29 and it's my absolute favorite band still. By the way, please check out Mad Season, which was a band Layne was in with some guys from Pearl jam and Screaming Trees. You will be amazed for sure ; )

[@jackwickedrisi6552]

Layne sounds like he spent a week in hell and they let him out to sing about it , like a fallen angel

[@zeIilah]

ON GOD!!!!

[@jackwickedrisi6552]

@Bob Juff He chose to do it tho , Homie knew the cost . The song "would " is pretty much saying " I know i fucked up , but you wont ever understand " made for andrew and shit i know . But homie fucking played with fire and he knew it ,Can't cry wolf when the only one harming yourself is you , I'd rather have him here alive today then all these beautiful sad songs , It's a fucking shame because the mother fucker knew better . but that's a junkie for you .

[@blue2134]

Beautifully said

[@jackwickedrisi6552]

@@blue2134

[@AnnaLVajda]

@Bob Juff you don't even have to be an addict to endure hell and appreciate the music. It was not bubblegum pop it did go for your soul.

[@miskogwan9228]

This will never get old to me it’s too powerful

[@YungManifest11]

Never thought I could miss someone that I never met this much. RIP Layne & Mike 🖤

[@RexytheRexy]

He died the week after I discovered his music. I remember sitting in my friend's bedroom with a group of people who were too stunned to cry. I'll never forget it, or him. I wish he was still alive in more than his music.

[@SirDawkster]

Layne really was once in a lifetime. His voice and presentation were legendary.

[@klm4446]

Jerry and Layne are both highly talented songwriters. Layne's voice...we'll never hear the likes of a voice like that again. The band as a whole, we'll never hear chemistry like that again. This band's music is the best thing about the entire 90's.

[@mikevader1988]

Miss the days when two dudes with talent and passion could just make music that defined a generation. Those times are long gone….

[@LunaLoveBad6969]

2:25- the end. The POWERHOUSE that this mans voice was. So raw, primal, emotional. Ugh. Those people were witnessing pure magic🖤

[@bythewaybytheway67]

He effortlessly opens his mouth and the sound changes many lives. Thank you God for Layne Thomas Staley!

[@meyakabrown4725]

😢

[@anoukdrenth4951]

I am not even religious and i agree

[@defago1969]

Rutherford

[@bythewaybytheway67]

@@defago1969 Layne changed it to Thomas.

[@hughiedgar7574]

I've come to the party late...but God I feel lucky to have discovered this fantastic band. This is without a doubt one of the greatest songs I've ever heard.

[@exdemocrat9038]

32 years late to be exact. It's okay though better late than never. Jar of Flies, Tripod album (3 legged dog), unplugged, Dirt & Mad Season album Above (Layne's super band)

[@hughiedgar7574]

@@exdemocrat9038 thanks for the tips, I'm always out to discover new music so I appreciate it!

[@juanalderete1287]

Fucking badass!Alice in chains rules for ever!

[@Metallic-Sun]

@@hughiedgar7574 make sure you check out Soundgarden. Newest band I'm listening to is The Violent. They're a different type of rock, but their lyrics speak to me.

[@veronicallamas7262]

Saaaame broo

[@lizaham1185]

I am so grateful this is what I was raised on. RIP Layne, you are missed ever day 💔

[@Ken1698]

Listening to this band got me through one heck of a bad marriage and a lot of stress... I would sit out on summer nights and drink a beer and relax...

[@andyfaithnomoreguitarist5444]

I've learned this song on my Fender Jaguar,the sound it's amazing,it rocks!!!

[@drurypeter6]

Me too !

[@josephm2521]

word

[@jillianhopkins1027]

Oh yes.....These songs have gotten me through very dark experiences. It's sad in knowing fellows like Shannon, Kurt, Scott, Andrew and Layne couldn't. Solace in knowing they couldn't Fight The Good Fight. To pull yourself out of it, be dazzled at the ability and strength to do so..... Humbling.....Such a loss. The crumbling music industry needs bands that have great talent.

[@dominickfindley7534]

Rip Shannon

[@Bird1964]

The vocals are unreal. You can feel it in your soul.

[@MattieD]

3:17 You can still hear the echo of that scream if you stand quietly in that room decades later.

[@sully2018]

Zeno Evil some screams are heard, others are felt. Layne’s scream was both.

[@caminokid383]

@@sully2018 YES

[@rachelshagen479]

@@sully2018 Wow!! Well said. I have chills listening to Layne.

[@WilliamMonroe13]

Brilliant

[@hamptondrewry4798]

Epic. I get it.

[@eggi576]

2:51 absolutely breathtaking

[@jackbruning3047]

Fr bruh

[@JACKAL5002]

2:24 - 3:20 - just beyond mournful. Beyond dark. Beyond comprehension. BONE-CHILLING & BRILLIANT.

[@motocommando2477]

Layne Staley, what a voice. He just couldn't slay the dragons. Gone too soon, he left us something beautiful. He is missed.

[@dagnrl215]

2:25 - 3:30 is one of the most powerful yet haunting piece of vocal work I’ve ever heard in my life. Laynes voice is truly unmatched. No grunge vocalist comes close let alone most vocalists to ever be recorded

[@demonweber666]

That fuckin yell sounds like a Demon. Chills every time!

[@kgur]

This

[@brendaporter133]

Can’t agree more ❤️ he’s the Best! So talented and beautiful

[@brendaporter133]

@@demonweber666 I’ve always thought I could hear a Demon like voice in this song ❤️ it’s fkn amazing

[@drownsodaz_]

i got goosebumpsssss

[@commonsenseworld]

Best grunge era band hands down. Layne was bad ass. Miss that dude.

[@zosoart]

This is the absolute epitome of Layne for me. Absolute power in his voice that oozed out his soul. Every time I watch this I feel something deeply. I don't know what the feeling is, but I love it.

[@jacskontyleer1341]

Definitely one of the greatest live performances ever

[@maceykirkpatrick5037]

I hate that I was born after his time, no one even compares to this voice.

[@LeticiaGodoy0197]

Me too :(

[@jno9807]

Thank you. I was extraordinarily lucky to have been in my early twenties when these guys ....wow... Its great to see a younger crowd appreciate this time in our past. Cheers !

[@43bumpy]

@@jno9807 , I was in my early 20's as well when AIC hit. It was love at first hearing. I saw them on MTV. Man in the Box. I remember where I was when I heard Layne had passed. I was devastated. I miss you... the angry angel. So glad I grew up when I did. Thank God.

[@regolithia]

@@wayneross1200 At no point were Temple of the Dog called Mookie Blaylock, that was PJ hahah. Awesome either way

[@kevintunaley5079]

@@wayneross1200 Wanna know how I know you just lied .... Mookie Blaylock was what Pearl Jam did to fight against Ticket Master. nice try though

[@pamelahossein1346]

His voice …. Ahhh man. No one tops Layne

[@erikenglish8150]

I love the haunting sounds of the guitars in this song...so much damn raw power...

[@matthewsadler1909]

x prevent women with sexy pussys deep pussies and giving b****** hot sex

[@GargleMyMayonaze]

+Matthew Sadler What the fuck is wrong with you????

[@lidipoderosa]

+Matthew Sadler .

[@FLOOPman420]

+Matthew Sadler im flagging and blocking you. idiot.

[@MrYoutbeleo]

thats what i love

[@hoyt33ds]

I was a kid in a foster home...lost everything that was real to me . Layne Staley and Alice in Chains helped me get through so much. His pain was as real as it gets....this guy is a fucking GOD and I'm sure he sits next to God and wishes he was still here for ALL OF US.....I MISS THIS GUY

[@dualtahunter4043]

I can't believe Layne Staley was real. He was too good.

[@treck87]

Ozzy Osbourne agreed with your sentiment.

[@-Sober-]

I like your pfp and name

[@filippopov9439]

Tbh layne Stanley is a very good singer but most of songs and melodies and lyrics aren't made by Layne they were made by Jerry Cantrell

[@dualtahunter4043]

@@filippopov9439 yeah Jerry's the GOAT

[@douglastull3908]

I saw AIC with Layne three times. He was always this good.

[@Bashfodaworld]

Layne’s voice is absolutely amazing he deserved way more then and still does, he died way to young rip the goat of grunge

[@jsalerdrees2708]

I named my first born son after Layne, the greatest vocalist, musician in rock. He was a sweet man and didn't deserve the way he went.

[@sarahross8719]

I named my son Layne after him also. 🖤 he has blonde hair and blue eyes also, when he sees Layne Staley he says “mommy look it’s me when I’m a grown up”

[@Aishiteru9]

@@sarahross8719 Ohh how sweet!

[@denisebrashears1552]

Unfortunately it was a choice the way he went I don't think he did it on purpose, but I know he was at the point of no return. It's all the bullshit leading up to that that went on in his life. But an awesome front man. A voice like no other. A unique experience for sure. Rest in peace Layne, you are loved!

[@KnightlyPlauge]

This version is sooooo much better then the studio version,,,that take a lot of talent. The way Layne and Jerry’s voices go together is just so🖤🖤🖤 RIP Layne

[@BrianHolloway-h2u]

Most underrated band of all time

[@diamondjohnson8689]

Facts 💪🏾🎶💙🌎🐐🌟✌🏾🎶🌹💯💯💯

[@iomeeursula]

yes

[@sheydoll]

I saw them live in 93 and they were fucking phenomenal. His voice, this performance right here has me shook, I don’t think I’ve ever seen this video before. Damn!!

[@cubalz3806]

Layne's vocals in this song are just legendary. No one can ever match his power or range.

[@casinodelosdesertores9672]

in this song?

[@casinodelosdesertores9672]

Layne´s vocals are legendary even singing happybirthday

[@indrasismitra6484]

@Cobb Knobbler AKA Freddie

[@FforFake]

...and Mike Patton.

[@AnusMcFeggot]

And Serj Tankian

[@amandamceachern2199]

I'd do anything to have been in that crowd for this performance. I love watching all of their lives but this one was always on another level for me. It's insanely euphoric and hypnotizing listening but also makes me mourn the loss of Layne even harder for the simple fact that I'll never have the opportunity to hear his voice in person. Guess I'll just keep coming back here..RIP Layne and Mike

[@jessehutchings]

My sentiments exactly. Seeing him perform live just once would be a dream come true

[@levihouse5345]

Crazy thing is this is live. Absolutely incredible

[@-09800]

Im so thankful to have listened and had AIC apart of my life.

[@go4384]

Layne's voice exudes confidence, with a boldness that leaves anyone who has ever tried to sing feeling so small in its presence. It crawls its way out of the mix with a shriek that lingers for hours, echoing through the dirty alleyways. To call him "intimidating" is an understatement.

[@babesinmusicland8875]

I dont think ive seen anyone try to cover bleed the freak or love hate love? I could be wrong!? I dont know, That's some BIG OLE shoes to fill with those songs!

[@Alicesux13]

Cannot copy him.. PERFECT 👌🏽

[@cherilamkin6634]

@@Alicesux13 Yeah highly doubtful!!!

[@captainsteve7817]

I bought the 'Facelift' album after I saw Alice in Chains open for Van Halen in '91. I love this version of the song even more than the studio version. This is like a complete immersion into the Seattle scene of the early '90s. It's big, it's heavy, it's deep, and it's dark. For me this is a masterpiece of Jerry's sound and Layne's vocals.

[@stacylester3313]

I was at that show

[@etg2cool]

This is one of the best singers I have ever seen, ever.....

[@jaystone728]

and yet still no recognition of his fate rip layne staley

[@williewilliams3834]

I put him on the level of Joplin and Sinata. Legendary.

[@jessicabennett1957]

This is truly amazing...can't stop watching ....

[@larkraines9311]

2:28-3:25 is the definition of a rock god. Dammit man. I can only dream of the music that could have been, had he not left us so early. And from 3:25 on, Jerry is transferring his soul through that guitar. What a performance by the entire band here. This video alone is enough to make any music lover a fan for life, if they'd never heard of them. Oh, how I miss Layne in this world. My heart bleeds for you, brother.

[@ericanjensen]

It’s that way he belts from speaking a sentence, sings an ooooo, bleed for meeaaaaaaaa! It’s incredible

[@Alanareo4444]

I grew up listening to AIC as a kid and find myself more obsessed as I get older. Something about Layne, his voice and not to mention he is beautiful. Rip Layne

[@TheStepmonkey]

Yes, he was so gorgeous 💗

[@NicoleA.C.-PhD.]

Same.

[@michaeljohn8905]

Yeah I have to agree the older I get the more I listen to the intricacies and nuances in the fact that they hardly ever made any mistakes specially Cantrell is just amazing. This is got to be one of the best rock bands set of ever existed imagine if they had gotten their drug problem under control….

[@JW-xj1pm]

You know there good when the live performance is better than studio

[@RexytheRexy]

He was beautiful, and I don't understand why people don't see it. In his own way, he's just as gorgeous as Kurt - look at the video for "Them Bones". I thought my head was going to explode the first time I saw it.

[@laurafreedlund2899]

I love the shot at exactly 3:04. Layne looks heart-breaking-ly gorgeous in that moment.

[@kenjironagasawa1]

For me Layne was one of the 5 best rock and roll singers of all time. Pure talent! RIP.

[@derekangle9737]

He’s personally my favorite but in terms of ability, talent and versatility the only person that I think anyone can say outdoes Layne is Freddie.

[@SisterMinnie]

The emotion in his voice is felt till now it’s insane

[@giannismusic2694]

1:15 might be the most powerful live vocal line I've ever heard. Absolutely peels the paint off the walls while being soothing and sounding effortless.

[@ryansohlich3589]

This song gives me that soul shiver. Layne could take you to another realm with those vocals and Jerry's melodies and guitar riffs are amazing. Mikey and Sean are keeping the backbone beat on blast. Never get sick of them.

[@dustinjames5300]

The breakdown when everything slows down and Layne hits the eerie is fucken perfect