Alice In Chains - Down In A Hole - Vocal Coach Reaction & Analysis

[@matthewgoodA1206]

Probably always going to be my favorite band of all time, and this just might be their #1 power ballad.

[@robbob5302]

RIP Layne. May your wings never be denied.

[@TheStepmonkey]

I love this comment 💗🥺

[@ilovetacos210]

0:19 "Woo! I'm ready to rock! 🤘" 0:50 "😢"

[@sukwarsiemanym]

We speculate the reason Layne stopped singing during those parts was to help Jerry build confidence in his own voice as he was struggling with being insecure using it.

[@michaelsuder486]

Yea you could see Layne look to Jerry to allow him to take lead

[@TheStepmonkey]

Exactly and it was a smart choice cause it made the song more dynamic

[@steves.6519]

Most people that dont want to admit that its a LOT more likely due to the affects that drg usage had had on his voice/body would be the more likely choice.

[@davidward9737]

​@@steves.6519if you watch the whole performance of unplugged. Layne was high as a kite. Not knocking it. God rest his soul.

[@brianmansell8405]

Wrong, Layne lost track of where he was and didn't sing because he didn't want to sing the wrong line

[@ronsuper100]

You could sense Layne's beautiful soul in this performance. My favorites are -It Ain't Like That -I Can't Remember and - Would?

[@mave143]

When you were talking about Layne's energy during this performance, which is heavy and despairing, it's for good reason---he was nearly toothless, in a death spiral of addiction, high while performing THIS song, on Mtv Unplugged. It's a man singing at his own funeral. Edit: I finished your reaction, and I commented too soon: your eyes filling with tears says you probably know all of the above. I cry every time I watch this....it hurts. RIP, Layne....your wings are no longer denied. ❤

[@eggstu]

I love Jerry and his contributions to Alice in Chains (there wouldnt be a AIC if there was no Jerry). His solo work is amazing. If you havent heard it, checkout his song "Solitude"

[@kmslates1973]

lol would be no aic without layne

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@kmslates1973I mean sure but Jerry was still the founder of the band and the primary songwriter, without Jerry AIC is dead forever, without Layne they’ve still had a good and successful career. Layne still ruled tho but Jerry was always the driving force of the band

[@joanfreeman7561]

Cut you in

[@jasoncomstock1698]

I heard Metallica was in the crowd watching, that's why the quote "Friends don't let friends get haircuts" was wrote on his guitar. It was around the time that James cut his hair.

[@alshurdom6917]

Layne's brilliance came from his pain. We felt it in his hauntingly, beautiful voice. May he be in peace.

[@QBFoxMan]

I'm so glad you caught the growl before "You don't understand" and sang it just like him lol I always thought that was a nice texture he added to the note that usually goes unnoticed by most.

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

Layne pushed/ encouraged Jerry to sing more. Together they blend so well. They are my favorite band of all time. And this show, I own the DVD, but it's sad and scary to watch, especially when it first aired, he was a reflection of his former self, and though this is a great performance, IT'S NOT HIS BEST. 😢😊

[@TheStepmonkey]

2:28 Jerry is so cute💗 Honestly AiC is one of the best bands out there 🤘

[@YourOnlineSingingCoach]

He was super nice too! :)

[@QBFoxMan]

This is probably my favorite reaction to this. The photos of Jerry and the breakdown of his and Layne's vocals styles was really cool. Learned a lot! R.I.P Layne

[@patrickflug4605]

Wonderful job. This is my favorite AIC live performance

[@Moody_82]

Layne had blues, grunge and only his style.. thrown into his singing. Best grunge singer, one of the best singers of All time, any genre!!

[@joedavis6290]

My favorite reaction, I like seeing someone who’s never experienced Alice In Chains however watching a true fan react made it so much better

[@Please_Dont_Call_It_Frisco]

Lane was reported to be very insecure during this performance. he was aware of the lisp he had developed from losing his teeth. You are right, he was struggling. But despite his discomfort, he blew most singers out of the water on their best days.

[@tommywright2487]

he had teeth, they may not have been in the best condition but he had teeth, i don’t know why people keep spreading this myth

[@Please_Dont_Call_It_Frisco]

@@tommywright2487 He had lost many teeth, and the ones he had left were rotted to stubs. It was so bad he had a clear lisp.

[@tommywright2487]

@@Please_Dont_Call_It_Frisco there’s literally photos of him after this show and you can see his whole top front row of teeth. Who even told you he had no teeth?

[@Please_Dont_Call_It_Frisco]

@@tommywright2487 Are you talking about the Letterman photo? Those yellow stubs are hardly teeth.

[@tommywright2487]

@@Please_Dont_Call_It_Frisco like i said, not in the best condition, but regardless he still had his teeth. stop saying he had no teeth.

[@tonyjames9016]

I happened upon this reaction. I’m not a singer. I am a survivor of that era. Thank you for your heartfelt, knowledgeable, and emotive reaction. You get it. Thank you.

[@MrGitsnShiggles]

I always assumed Layne was dope-sick for his performance and still killed it.

[@slayerrules70]

One of my favorites of all time!!!!🤘🤘

[@jillhaas578]

Great reaction! Layne is hunched with that monkey on his back

[@Maddogmadden]

The whole unplugged is the best performance they ever did .... WOULD he was wearing down... Couldn't keep up... Listen to the end...... Layne and AIC were my all time fave band since they hit the scene ..... He would be 57 today. My age ... Kurt Cobain as well...

[@voxextremos22]

Lane was dopesick as hell in this performance. Dude was a straight up junkie. It's amazing he was able to perform in that state and also insanely sad

[@brianstrong6931]

Love hate love live at the Moore is a must

[@jarrodbinthenc6810]

❤❤❤

[@montezuumah]

You definitely rock!!.. Certified

[@ramonjr.deluna9584]

Haunting voice..

[@sukwarsiemanym]

If you haven't done the first song of the set yet, please do. Nutshell

[@patrickwade757]

poor poor Lynne my hearth goes out time him

[@blackcrow4218]

Love AIC and Layne😢 . You should react to another bands frome that time like Soundgarden with Chris Cornell on vocal , his solo stuff was awesome too .

[@LeftHookDeadly280]

I really feel like Jerry was inspired by Layne to write ✍🏻 a lot of the song's they sung together and it was also his way of trying to communicate with Layne about his lifestyle and how it could eventually kill him in the end which unfortunately it did.

[@paulgreen3998]

I think it's gonna " Rain when i die".❤

[@laurawatters914]

I LOVE ALICE IN CHAINS!! HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE BAND MAD SEASON? LAYNE IS FRONTMAN AND MIKE FREAKIN MCCREADY FROM PEARL JAM. I SUGGEST "WAKE UP" OR "LONG GONE DAY" FEATURING MARK LANEGAN. BLUESY. AWESOME REACTION MY DEAR!! 😊🩷🤘✌️🔥🔥🔥

[@YourOnlineSingingCoach]

Yes! I remember loving the song "River of Deceit!" Haven't heard the other ones you mentioned though, I'll have to check those out. :)

[@Maddogmadden]

Love Mad Season... WAKE UP IS THEEEE SONG

[@michaelsuder486]

Damn, either you're short or Jerry is taller than I thought

[@robbob5302]

Layne had recently cut his hair shorter. After which, the band Metallica all cut their hair. Well, as they were getting ready to walk out on stage, they were informed Metallica would be sitting in the front row that night. So Layne said “Gimme a Sharpie!” And he wrote “Friends don’t let friends get friends haircuts” on that guitar.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Your story is so false. Mike was the one who wrote that on his bass and he did it to mock the metallica guys because they all had a haircut. Layne had nothing to do with the joke and he actually had his hair short since 1991.

[@Nomah1979]

AIC unplugged ruined it for me as the level of emotion in this set trumps any studio version of any of these songs....esp this one....it puts the recorded version to shame

[@JohnRichards-hh5dz]

As hitttttchNnelll

[@Greatest1812]

I don't feel bothered by the way he's singing, Not everyone needs to be the same, everyone feels music in a different way. People think that to sing you have to be extroverted but that's a big lie!

[@Kaya97899]

Layne you re so missed……❤

[@MichaelGunner-x9j]

Layne was just high but he sounded great

[@chadalbright2212]

jerry has good voice, but doesn't come close to Layne, Layne up with greatest rock voices ever

[@sr.augustouchiha5140]

please, can you react a chris cornell song??? ❤

[@vincents9620]

older AiC fans-suggests listening to other great AiC songs-RiP LSMS🤘 new AiC fans---Death,Drugs,drugs,teeth,gloves,glasses,Death,drugs,blah blah blah🤮🤮🤮

[@gravewaxxsupercoven1980]

Layne fixed before he walked out on stage. People thinks he was sick but he was just high.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Well, I don't think so cause he didn't look or sounded "high". Also, his addiction is the least important thing about his legacy.

[@gravewaxxsupercoven1980]

@TheStepmonkey it's actually documented that he had a vile of "pre-cooked" gear on him and was witnessed getting high. So yes, he was high. People who use have a tolerance they may not necessarily look "high" but they are not sick anymore..I don't care who you are no "junkie" would be able to perform while being dope sick.

[@ChuckTownRC51]

@@gravewaxxsupercoven1980 share your source. If you believe he could sing this entire set without one error on H you are out of your mind.

[@gravewaxxsupercoven1980]

@ChuckTownRC51 I protect my sources. Of course he could...what you've never been a junkie? And he made a lot of errors btw.

[@ChuckTownRC51]

@@gravewaxxsupercoven1980 Whatever clown.

[@scottstewart87]

Like you are anything

[@Gerdy1]

Good god. This is some of the worst bullshit I have ever heard about A.I.C. How is this girlie actually talking about a band she knows nothing about?

[@zippydooda]

Less talky, more listening

[@LolaJSuder-qs5st]

Watch the actual video if you don't want interruptions

[@ThEmB0nEz]

She has to talk to avoid copyright. All reactors do it for a reason.

[@zippydooda]

@@LolaJSuder-qs5st don't tell me what to do.

[@mave143]

@@zippydooda lol i love you 😂🖤

[@heatheral-hammadi3046]

@@zippydoodaactually that’s the point of reaction videos. To …..hear…..them…..react…….

[@chadhitchingham896]

If you struggled with issues like Layne you would really understand what these songs really mean and struggling myself these songs really just break my heart. I Just hope he's in heaven and his wings are healed and he is free from struggle and pain God bless you Layne!!

[@scottstewart87]

Who are you to judge him you are nothing

[@scottstewart87]

Wtf who at to you

[@puppetmaster8551]

Jerry is one of the best songwriters to ever live, amazing solo discography too, degradation trip vol1&2 is a masterpiece. Shame nobody reacts to solo Jerry.