Alice in Chains - Junkhead (Live)

[@phishhead231]

“Thanks a lot” - Layne Staley after belting out the most epic vocal performance of a generation.

[@eldevenirdelostiempos9764]

Kurt Cobain who? This is the actual voice of the 90's!

[@lucaswallo8127]

​@@eldevenirdelostiempos9764 Yeah

[@grecotorres7173]

Kevin Erives that’s cap

[@grecotorres7173]

Kevin Erives stanley was the better singer but kurt was the better writer

[@Ramos8919_]

Exactly lol

[@Finnvbot]

Layne had the most epic "yeahs" in the music history. Period.

[@kaydgaming]

James Hetfield though...

[@alexberube5269]

@@kaydgaming YEAH YEAH!

[@caseyboone71]

AnnKorr, how dare you compare the two of them.

[@MrGunwitch]

His "yeahs" at the end of Love Hate Love are the most epic of all time.

[@gditeorcrish464]

Yeah fuck James Hetfield

[@JoshPillault]

I know this is just my personal opinion, but I think Layne Staley was the greatest rock vocalist of all time.

[@thompsonm1a1]

My nigga.😎

[@tyleranders2331]

Josh Pillault nope this is fact

[@TheZardinha]

Agree!

[@brandishay681]

Josh Pillault I agree and he was and still is the voice for so many of us who can't find the words to express our pain and suffering

[@rickyg8462]

Josh Pillault if I'm not mistaken, Anthony Keidis was in the crowd at this show...I bet he was thinking "Damn, I just lost my day job..!"

[@Razor_36]

No one ever compliments Mike Starr on his contributions to the first 2 albums. So thanks Mike you are not forgotten.

[@kyladio93]

My favourite Alice era

[@fernandomartinez5812]

M.S not forgotten for sure. The only cat that could sport biker shorts w/ boxers & look cool as hell.

[@drewkrueger3267]

Mike didn’t come up with the bass lines for dirt by himself. He got help for most of them. Regardless he was the man

[@wildzero2003]

RIP soldiers of rock

[@emildelapena979]

yep mike starr is my favorite bass player of grunge era, the 2nd one is ben sheperd from soundgarden then krist novoselic of nirvana. the original line-up is always be the best.

[@bobsmith3931]

5:33 I love how he says "Thanks a lot" so nonchalantly after just annihilating the entire place.

[@nonameman7114]

Layne was a funny dude lol

[@shermanwest3168]

I always thought he was being sarcastic there. He didn't give one single F what they thought. He just put his heart out there and let it bleed.

[@roberthawksworth1650]

That's the bit that really blows me away too.Its so effortless for him.

[@mileyledford8537]

Just another day at the office

[@computersnevergoonstrike]

I also like how he goes, "And I do it a lot... ...thanks a lot." I always felt like that was on purpose. Even when he was sickly and nodding off in between songs, he still had a goddamn witty and on-point sense of humor. It really is a fucking bummer that such an amazing generation of music and outreach-- the late '80s/early-mid '90s saw so many talents fall wayward to drug use or self-abuse, and so many of them unexpectedly-- or inevitably lost the war. I mean... there are so many monumental bands that broke out in the '90s (even if they had begun in the '80s) that lost key figures at high parts of their sucess. And then there's a guy like Weiland who was a walking ticket to see the grim reaper half of the time and probably outlived what I expected. Cornell shocked the fuck oiut of me. But at the end of the day, so many more on top of that including Layne.... For such a fantastic period in time and in music with all of these bands when they were going at once, it's a fucking shame how many of them ended in similar fashion (or went on to form reincarnations and stuff). I still kick myself for passing up some gold chances to see some of these bands with their core lineups just figuring, oh, I'll catch them the next time and then there was no next time.... STP in the Windy City being one big one I really regret skipping even though I had tickets to it and lived 2 blocks from the venue. Years later I found out that it was the only STP show to be recorded and released officially on DVD (maybe not now, but as of then). Scott sounds great during it, crowd participation is fantastic, the venue is intimate and has good sound (from my past experiences there), and it was 2011 or 2012 I believe, not too long before he was fired or whatever again (for the final time). I still regret not making the trek back towards my area and catching the gig. I have a lot of similar stories I almost went on a tangent about, buit at the same time, I've lucked into seeing bands that I never thought I'd get to see or caught some musicians at the right time, as they would go on to have untimely deaths that were more unexpected than say, the entire '90s grunge movement basically in the end of things. Cantrell is the godfather at this point as far as I'm concerned.... part of the reason I finally have accepted AIC as they are now is because he still writes some wicked riffs amd melodies, and Duvall can harmonize damn well. It's not Layne, but it's better than trying to enjoy one of those AI Layne things, which bother me. I recently rediscovered Disintegration Trip which I found compliments of a used CD bin store where a CD cost me a combined .99c-$2.75ish right when mp3s were killing CDs off and vinyl hadn't made its comeback yet). I figured if I can listen to Jerry's solo work, loved all of his songwriting and guitar riffs on old AIC, and considered him as important as Layne to the band all along, then why can't I at least give this one reincarnation a shot? And I fell in love with Black Gives Way to Blue once I finally listened to more than just Your Decision {(the song that convinced me that I might actually really enjoy this-- also was shockingly pleased to hear Elton John contributed!)... I'll have to check out some other new stuff eventually but can say I'm cool with their current gig, and would love to see them live with Duvall. I passed up 3 free tickets to see Jerry at the Rave in MIL awhile back and regret it, but wasn't sure how I'd get there. AIC has played the Aragon, still a fun place for a band like that, and unlike some other shows that wind up at Wrigley or smoething, they're actually affordable. Money status means nothing to me.... except when I'm too broke to see any live shoooows..... All of the bands I used to see at theaters and ballroom-type venues that were not Wrigley Field or the freaking All-State Arena are big ones, or random pavillion centers (where Jerry is playing this fall, for example)...and in big lineups w/ other acts from their era, usually with diff. lineups as well. I feel like the best deal in Chicago probably is Riot Fest until it eventually reaches Lolla-esque ticket prices as it continues to err away from its punk roots, booking bigger bands if given the chance to increase the draw- and thus, revenue {well...duh... and, it hasn't been an "all-exclusive" punk festival really since about 2011ish anyhow...that's why they're still able to do it each year without raising tix to lolla prices; they've just raised the food and everything else about that high). I went last year, and for what it's worth, the overall cost of my Day 1 pass was probably hundreds of dollars less than what a ticket at any venue they would be likely to play in Chicago (Wrigley is honestly the most plausible). At RF, I was standing room the entire time, and not very far from the stage if only a bit to the right (and by the end of the show, we were even closer due to movement). They played one of the loudest shows (for an outdoor concert) I've ever heard (and *felt*... Josh fucking Freese, man). They played for about 2 hours and an extra 15-25 mins to boot whjen factoring in banter, some short covers, and songs that weren't on the srt list we saw (some of which crowd members blurted out and they honored). But the point is, they played what would be more than a ful set or the equivolent to one (this is after the Breeders just killed it, and I don't care if RF is all-punk or not if the affordability to see multiple good acts, and the good acts both remain). My respect for the Foo Fihters as more than just Dave Grohl's band grew a lot, back to what it was when I dug them in the '90s. But the chances of me ever seeing them live again are slim-to-nil due to how much it would cost unless it was at a festival again, and they won't play RF twice... Lolla is already out of my price-range; I haven't been to that one in almost 20 yrs anyway. But now I'm just rambling about Chicago and how the price of air costs something. Everything is absolutely insane in cook county. Hell, I'm not even a smoker but know from having to buy them daily for one... w/ tax two packs are $28 at 7-11 here. It is fucked up. But the venues we've popularized for a certain model of band has caused them to just flock there. FFS even Dinosaur Jr. is playing Chicago this fall.... at Wrigley Field in September. I saw them at RF, for example, but they had a 30 minute set that year I think. I've seen them at a lot of other smaller venues. Shocked to see them at Wrigley.... even if everyone is playing there now. Bummed me out. I remember when they just hosted Jimmy Buffet and Police reunions, and maybe Billy Joel and Eddie Vedder. I gotta get out of this city sooner than later before it eats all of my interests alive.... Cubs games in themselves aren't even affordable anymore.... that's the cherry on the top of the Wrigley Field fuckery.

[@morrisonsblues]

Heavy, brutally honest and heart-breaking: That's Alice In Chains

[@twominuteguitar937]

True, man. True

[@gemmateller5149]

People think they understand the mind of an addict. This song makes so much sense. For me it did cause I'm a recovering addict

[@mojojojojowhitequeen1614]

Oh yeeeeeeeeeeah

[@SomeoneElse-]

As Jerry said, they take something ugly and make it beautiful.

[@animeinabox8376]

@@gemmateller5149 I'm a recovering addict too. Clean for 5 years. But I'm still addicted.

[@jademonolith]

His voice is so powerful that it cuts through the 240p quality of the video. Let that sink in.

[@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry]

Yeah...you said that right.

[@Pateffs]

Yeah i was just admiring the same thing. Just.. Holy hell what a voice he had. I would sacrifice all my toes if i could sing like that man.

[@andymoto9087]

McCready and others in a post Layne vid said his voice went thru your body. Greatest band imo.

[@magnusledman6816]

No

[@UAPbigfootandBOATDRINKS]

I heard AIC open for Van Halen in 1991 and Layne was blowing out the mic.

[@AlerieHightower]

Mike Starr, shredding the hell out of that bass, while wearing shorts. It was 100% about the music with them. I don't know that we'll ever have or deserve another band like this.

[@dodge5570]

for layne all bout the drugs , lul

[@criskatan]

Trust me, if it's a Stanley project {British East India Company} we WILL see another band like this. But they'll all be insiders, related to the Stanley's.

[@realblakrawb]

Heroin has entered the chat.

[@criskatan]

@@realblakrawb It was always here, the elephant in the room. I'm talking about the biggest promotion of heroin the world has ever seen: the album "Dirt".

[@tylerbarnes137]

@@criskatan have you even listened to the album? Majority of the songs are a story about addiction and layne’s lyrics are about his struggles. With junk head Layne said in an interview it was originally a pro heroin song when he wrote the lyrics years prior but when they put it to music it wasn’t. Also listen to Mad Season which Layne Staley is in, a band that was started by Mike mccready with his friends in rehab. A lot of their songs are connected to drug addiction. These songs from AIC and Mad Season help addicts feel like their not alone with what they are going through so if anything it helps people get clean. And if you need proof of that Layne Staleys mom gets letters and e-mails from people all the time about how his music helped them kick heroin.

[@lord_foob]

I think Layne’s voice is the most consistent of any grunge/rock singer live. He sounds exactly like and sometimes better than the studio versions. What a legend.

[@trevorthetherapist4200]

Yup, Nothing worse than seeing a band live and hearing weak voices and realizing it was all smoke and mirrors

[@DeedatFX]

Chris Cornell, just saying.. also Chester

[@lord_foob]

@@DeedatFX Both absolute beasts. Chester is more metal than grunge or rock but I agree with you 100%

[@pauloagra9084]

@@DeedatFXLive they both can’t make justice to the record version in the other hand Layne live is even better!

[@DeedatFX]

@@pauloagra9084 You do know that Chester was the most consistent singer to perform live right? Either way, I still agree that Layne had a charm more during his peak.

[@JonShade-fy2gm]

Layne's incredible voice just peels the paint off the walls

[@doomvitus88]

like gasoline on fire

[@JonShade-fy2gm]

There was no other voice as incredible as Layne's -- no words to describe the beauty and naked emotion -- like god singing through him. If there is a god, it's in the magnificence of his voice.

[@Sendao9]

No singer ever bared his/her soul like Layne did.

[@lostbetweenthesound2593]

Yessss...peircing, haunting...breathtaking

[@xwinglover]

Great description

[@dgates6165]

For everyone commenting on his live vocals.... That's what happens when you ACTUALLY sing what's inside of you. No filters, no studio tricks.... just pure emotion.

[@readyaimfire3454]

lol no he usually sang way better than this. check out the live at the moore concert. he just has a damaged voice here.

[@nickyelovich3872]

I agree. This is an amazing performance. All the pitches are perfect. And a lot more distortion than typical of Layne

[@briank.7686]

Honestly too, the best vocalists do not play an instrument while singing. He can really focus not just on the timing and notes, but he can think deep and conjure up those dark feelings/howls. When you play guitar, half the time you are just “phoning in” your vocals. And you’re right, the (terrible) emotions he conjures are better than most professional singers even, because he’s not obsessed about “high notes” and perfect this and that. He has an ear, so the rest is spent on pure emotion. But unfortunately, He never faced down addiction. That would have made for great music perhaps. Or not. But we’d rather have him around. Imagine if Layne found Christ and sang about the tortured Christ?! He could have a direction for his suffering while quitting drugs. But people think Jesus is boring. Jesus was more tortured than any artist, more righteous than any great punk, even Strummer. And He died an actual most righteous early death for His radical “expressions” (of God). THAT is how to live out true radicalism. Become like Christ.

[@patrickoneill8248]

this is such a dumb comment haha, he was just gifted with a good voice that's it. Lol.

[@rickdb8480]

@@briank.7686Listen to Daniel Johns play the guitar and sing live, he is unbelievably good.

[@pbaker7160]

Lane destroyed himself with the same drugs that inspired him to write some of their best songs. It's a paradox that has plagued many musicians over the past five decades.

[@myleslong5584]

Layne once stated in a popular interview that the band wrote about the things that they knew of,things that they lived. The integrity of the song lies in it’s honesty. Addiction is a twisted love/hate relationship.

[@QuantumJG90]

I’ve taken opioids, amphetamine and benzodiazepines. At first they make you very motivated, and help you do amazing things. Then your body adjusts to them. Then you need to take them, to not feel like crap. Then you can barely do anything. I’ve stopped taking amphetamine, and now just stabilising, after a few months. My chronic pain gets too bad, to stop opioids. Benzodiazepines are very hard to stop. But at least I can semi-function now. I’ll probably be on opioids and benzodiazepines for life.

[@myleslong5584]

@@QuantumJG90 Hey,congratulations on dropping the meth addiction. At least you’ve eliminated the one that will eat your mind and cause your heart to blow out. I feel you on the chronic pain issue as I’m in the same boat. Ran the gamut on Fentanyl patches,OxyContin and now,morphine for the last dozen years. But,I’m sure you’re aware of the risks involved with mixing opiates and benzo’s. Just be careful with that concoction. I’m sure you have people who love you and would like you to stay in their lives for as long as you can.

[@revalone3944]

i think i saw somewhere that layne didn’t like writing songs when high

[@tammiehenson772]

Still a paradox for a lot if you haven’t been there well just don’t

[@bikescience1]

Every single member of the band, absolutely firing

[@vonbondi7471]

💯 correct

[@JamesJones-i2v]

On all cylinders

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

I've never used heavy drugs but this moves me on such a deep level. It's so cathartic to watch someone expressing such raw, honest emotion through their art. It's painful, sad and beautiful to watch and listen to and I'm forever grateful for discovering this pure music and for the courage it took to him to stand on that stage and sing it. I love you Layne Staley!

[@Justin-rf2cb]

I bet you'd be doing like me.... and it ain't so bad. We miss you Layne

[@theDiReW0lf]

That’s what it is. I’m a live music fanatic but once I heard this mf’er live it blew my face off. I’ve yet to find a live show he didn’t give 1000%

[@nobody8328]

This song sounds exactly like heroin feels.

[@WornDownSaint]

Frikkin Mike Starr played HARD! There aren’t many bands that have a bassist that can be heard over all other instruments... And his riffs were second to none..

[@jestermindcrime1773]

@obx nc ummmm Les from Primus. Geezer, Lemmy. Geddy . Bob Daisley. just a start son

[@goatfucker5141]

Jerry wrote most of his riffs. That said, he did play hard and had great stage presence.

[@alantinoalantonio]

@@jestermindcrime1773 Steve Harris

[@paradiddle5150]

@@jestermindcrime1773 Mike Starr is just our favorite. More energy than all the bass players you named combined, AND the groove...

[@jestermindcrime1773]

@@paradiddle5150 no dude sorry misunderstanding here along with OBX NC I did and still do love his style and sound , and thinking about it , yeah all the styles are different and the ones I mentioned aren't really in that style. I did not really think that comment through and I apologize for my arrogance for forgetting everyones rite to a opinion respect to you both

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

This is pure heaviness. That's why the biggest metal bands in the world respected these guys immensely.

[@43captrexkramer]

Saw them open for Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax on the Clash of the Titans tour, had to be 1990 or so. By the time they were done lots of slack jaws and no one booing this "grunge" band. Been a fan ever since.

[@carlosneves3]

Opeth cover of Would proves that. Akerfeldt doesn't cover anyone, he chose to do it with AIC

[@43captrexkramer]

@@carlosneves3 I never knew they did it, now I gotta look it up. Opeth is just fucking epic live.

[@thembones1895]

@@43captrexkramer That was a killer tour. Saw them at the Spectrum. People actually threw shit at them at first, then by the end of the set everyone was going crazy. Same here, they became an all time favorite for me after that night.

[@Rook_Layne_Reno]

Metallica had beef with AIC though more than anything it’s was just like with Jason newsteads hazing just Lars and James

[@Mithrandier]

The way he sings that with so much power and emotion, singing better live than in any studio and then just casually says, "Thanks a lot" and walks off the stage...... What a front man!

[@outsideofsociety4812]

agreed

[@monicaholmstedt5724]

So quite in person but a fucking maniac on the mic..LAYNE WILL BE KNOWN AS THE GREATEST VOCALIST EVER. Before AIC it was definitely Robert Plant.

[@gogigogic1936]

What a junkie

[@akadkins69]

@@gogigogic1936 fuck you

[@carminetrapzz5710]

gogi gogic ur right tho

[@tommythompson7941]

I love it when you can hear the bass.

[@andrewbuddemeyer6829]

Fuck yeah, the BASS FUCKING BUMPS ON THIS PERFORMANCE

[@shillian4770]

was just noticing it, why isnt all music like that.

[@bryanr5380]

The bass was heavy af! 🤘

[@tompfeiffer5584]

Mike Starr was the fucking, man!!!

[@scottudell7202]

The bass gets me every time. Mike Starr is an underrated part of AiC's history.

[@SunFlower-oc3se]

This performance kills me, this sounds better live than on the studio version, that's how fucking good Alice in Chains is

[@shaebear5239]

YES

[@theimmortalsleazus8057]

Always even his performances that are concidered bad to me are better than studio.the rawness is exceptional

[@dylancooper8095]

No way the music maby but laynes vocals suck on this version cus he is doped up and isnt hitting the notes write but still great performance love the band and laynes vocals

[@zcadwresx]

@@dylancooper8095 Totally agree. I think people are speaking with their hearts instead of their ears. >_

[@dylancooper8095]

@@zcadwresx totially agree... its in our hearts we feel the music the keyhole is our ears and music the key...

[@matthollins3806]

This is insane. Sounds just as good as the album if not better because its live. Layne is one of a very VERY few people who could hit his vocals live and based off of his singing styles its so impressive. Truly the greatest of all time in my opinion. Rest in peace

[@HildeAzul]

Layne vocals weren’t touched on albums. That is how good he was.

[@eric43085]

Agreed there's a lot more distortion in this version and I love it

[@ifedhimspaghetti]

I was just thinking, his voice sounds better and more urgent here than the album

[@eric43085]

@@ifedhimspaghetti that's why he's goated

[@foret4a874]

The song “God Am” is a perfect example. I like the studio version, but his singing on the live version is just BREATHTAKING

[@User9bo]

Nirvana isnt overrated alice in chains is just underrated

[@chipmcdip8629]

Agreed. But Alice deserves sooooo much

[@franksanchez7154]

Big factss Layne voice and Jerry's guitar riffs were legendary

[@edybocman76]

they not underrated at all most people know them , nirvana is just to big because of kurt cobain no because of nirvana as a band

[@darkvinnie3421]

@@edybocman76 Because SLTS.

[@joe.7278]

Big facts

[@nicolasriveros943]

Layne make those 240p sound awesome

[@JS-jt4fn]

Nicolás Riveros yeah soon as i saw the video quality i was like “ah shit” but their performance more than makes up for it

[@erenyeager431]

Nicolás Riveros that trueee dudeeee Such amazing rock singer everp

[@brianwalendy3735]

@Tony 94 thought I was going nuts reading this thread. Wtf would pixels have to do with sound.

[@noxii97327]

Layne could make a fart sound good

[@dbxniker7484]

right he’s singing 8k

[@janicelovin8932]

I think this is his BEST live vocal performance. Shivers every fucking time.

[@carolynl.890]

This live version of Junkhead is much better than the recorded version i agree

[@richardshort311]

Mike Starr is one of the most underrated bassist in history.

[@denisdvrill]

agree

[@vonbondi7471]

He really is. And you know they were thinking that when they replaced him. Mike Inez had some big shoes to fill. He filled them well but you’re right Mike Starr’s bass in 1&2 were epic.

[@laurenbanister6805]

hands down his best fucking performance. he is a god, one of the best vocalists in rock history.

[@MLCrow]

I agree with you...but there are no Gods among us (including past and future). We are all just humans with our strengths and weaknesses, nothing more...and if you think carefully we (more or less) are the "cancer" of this world...and one day we will be punished (by "God"...or "nature"...or "whatever" you wanna call it or you believe in it). Ok...maybe I took it too seriously lol...it's the way it is.

[@ryanduray1]

@@MLCrow George Carlin has a bit about that subject

[@ryanduray1]

@@MLCrow kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3nKe36ooseMnMk

[@anonymouslegion4928]

Lauren banister agreed imo the best!

[@alexmaccuaig2161]

It's one of them he did a few great ones off o facelift

[@ZeMPzo]

The harmonies and the bass line in this song blow my fucking mind every time, never fails. Simply ingenious.

[@michaelmassey1261]

That bass fucking rips!!!!!

[@TatersUnited]

Check out the demo version if you haven't heard it already. It's layered with awesome harmonies that aren't on the final version of the song.

[@BasherofWorlds]

***** I think they're on the final version of the song; they're just edited to be more subtle. More of an underlying harmony than an over-the-top one.

[@krishenning5923]

Damn i just looked it up, those extra harmony voices sound sick @TatersUnited

[@nixon_2458]

Imagine how excited you would get for the new album that wasn’t out yet (Dirt) after hearing this!

[@rickyblaze-starwarsbattlef4413]

Frrr

[@sagasitches6730]

i was so excited to get my cassette tape of dirt. at sixteen, when i totalled my car three days after getting my license, alice in chains dirt this song was blasting on the speakers during the commotion.

[@jeffwilson4758]

im still excited

[@jenh9221]

I don’t remember what exactly prompted me , but I bought Dirt the day it was released (on cassette)

[@criskatan]

It was unprecedented as far as a blatant heroin sales pitch.

[@alexnagy2044]

2:00 Gosh! Mike is insanly incredible performance here, as always... RIP Layne 🕊️ & Mike 🙏🏻

[@kevinzachary9824]

a haunting voice that could stop time....

[@belladeball7747]

Kevin Serrick I think it did for some of us lol

[@jerimccombs6245]

Kevin He is beyond words Really.That one line have I gone too far. He knew before anyone He was not going to.live

[@charlenepickett5444]

Damn straight

[@spironikitaielivitch2846]

Sounds heavier and loud than the album. The bass is 5 stars.. Just do it

[@MinorInfluence92]

You mean 5 Starrs

[@griffisjm]

It's because on the album there are guitar overdubs and here its 1 guitar 1bass so you hear the difference

[@williamdaniels8714]

@@MinorInfluence92 Haaha

[@royalmarine1011]

@@griffisjm truth plus the mix in general

[@NazPhura2]

Nope. It's 5 STARR ★★★★★ Ԁค៣ tђคt гเṽєг ๏Ŧ Ԁєϲєเt

[@robertbrown-qf8xy]

The greatest rock band of the 1990s, hands down.

[@GolfEAclips]

And its not close

[@raistlin906]

Maybe, and it wasn't exactly a bad time for rock music (it was one of the greatest moments for sure).

[@Indianpsychonaut]

Pantera bro

[@elkevinski]

By far. Yes.

[@MLCrow]

robert brown...maybe for you or me...but it's subjective. You can not talk for all. I know people who don't like AIC (or maybe they like just some songs in particular), they find their music in general too depressive. AIC is not for all obviously.

[@chasee3797]

Best era of msuic, period. We had Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden. There has never been a period of angst equal to this era!

[@mattthornton726]

I agree an era when the bands were good and actually sang instead of lip sync or a lot of studio editing to make them sound good on album and suck on stage I miss the 90's so bad

[@1lastthing285]

Pearl Jam was awful but STP was incredible

[@ELBOHOS]

​@@1lastthing285 Agreed

[@harrisontownsend910]

Pantera, Korn, Rage Against the Machine, do I need to add more? This was music's angstiest decade.

[@ashdenbramble]

@@1lastthing285that’s a fucking crime what you said a year ago

[@MichaelWilliams-cd9if]

I love how he just goes "thanks a lot" so casually instantly after delivering the greatest vocal performance in history - like it was nothing. Layne is in a realm which no other singer can even approach. R.I.P.

[@tylorcaruth]

Lol ikr

[@kat1york]

He was very humble.

[@Jmitchpen1013]

Kat Hamilton That is one of his greatest qualities. Layne was one of the best singers of his genre but never let it go to his head. He regularly gave his comped concert tickets to fans outside the venue that couldn't afford to see their favorite band perform. Class act.

[@kat1york]

John Penner Yes he did. A good soul. Miss him every day. .

[@redguyphil1]

Idk maybe I'll get there eventually. One can only dream.

[@naomibarnes814]

probably the greatest vocal performance in history. so rarely is the live version so much better than the original. what a legend.

[@mebaneholly]

Oh sweetie you really need to see him doing Love Hate Love-live at the moore. It’s absolutely amazing! Check it out!

[@chrisnorgan2201]

mebaneholly I agree to this absolutely amazing and bone chilling performance

[@mebaneholly]

Mike Wilson well I really can’t argue with that! 🤷‍♀️

[@gst013]

Just curious...why would you consider this Layne's greatest vocal performance? I love everything his does, but this honestly sounds pretty average by his insanely high standards. Agree with the Moore bit, as well as his Mad Season stuff at the same venue. And not sure why the Beatles were randomly brought up here, but anyone with a "The Beatles suck!" hot take should probably have a good look at themselves in the mirror 😅

[@naomibarnes814]

HollyMatala I’ve seen it & think this is better

[@userdisabled3129]

The 90's were filled with nothing but amazing singers, but Layne was always my very favorite. Just so fucking original and distinct. There will never be another.

[@raistlin906]

I agree, lots of talented vocalists during the late 80's-90's

[@elkevinski]

Layne Staley, Cornell, Cobain, Weiland, Vedder & Jeff Buckley.

[@noravrie6871]

@@elkevinski And Mike Patton

[@dgates6165]

"You can't understand a user's mind, but try with your books and degrees. If you let yourself go and open your mind, you'd be using like me, and it ain't so bad" The MOST honest explanation of addiction. Just a brutally honest message to people who say "just stop using".

[@jaykay7093]

My favourite lyrics of all. That's genius right there.

[@RickyPisano]

It is pretty bad though. AND great.... at the same time.

[@charlesterrizzi8311]

Live a little longer, addiction is a bitch, not anything good about it. It ain’t that bad…oh hell yes it is

[@in999deepproduction3]

It’s a dope line but I’m pretty sure he ended up regretting trying drugs later in his life

[@1Deep43VA]

@@in999deepproduction3 He says this song was from the perspective of a hopeless junkie. And if you look at it from that perspective,it adds up.

[@carrie8541]

i still remember an interview with Jerry Cantrell from years back when he reflected on the first time he heard Layne sing. He said he thought the voice was coming out of a 300 pound biker instead of skinny little Layne loll

[@andrewpearson1903]

And he could really rip it in the "Facelift" period and before, I think he went downhill even by the time of "Dirt"

[@slimmmshaney5695]

@@andrewpearson1903 there's a big difference between Layne on facelift and tripod. A lot of his tripod vocals were layered or had a filter. It's sad he wasn't just belting out crazy notes like nothing but they adapted and still put out a great album

[@ataberkyavas7476]

SlimmmShaney That’s not true at all. They performed unplugged around tripod era and he obviously had most of his range and power. There is also mad season record and the show they opened for Kiss. With that said no one can touch Layne in his prime so it is not fair to compare him with himself lol

[@slimmmshaney5695]

@@ataberkyavas7476 you're right his God am performance in AiC's last show is one of my favorite live songs ever. Even Layne in the thick of a heroin addiction was still one of the best singers in music

[@tracykeyes1504]

I would have loved to hear a 2nd Mad Season album. 😎

[@Tooldruid]

Sean Kinney - so underrated. One of the best drummers for fitting the song. He and Layne played off each other perfectly...

[@Akirah1231]

tooldruid He is very underrated. One of the smoothest drummers ive ever heard...

[@jonathanchiros3183]

Couldn't agree more my friend

[@jakekology1756]

It's no wonder why Sean can't hardly talk about Layne without tearing up.... The boys knew Layne was not of this world and they were really "blowing up" ...played their hearts out the way Layne performed his ass off.

[@PedroSantos-qi5cs]

i once sold him crack ahahajh

[@jonhmonroney12]

says who?

[@replicacity92]

Layne doesn't get enough credit for his voice, at least top 3 greatest rock voices and one of the greatest voices of all time in any genre.

[@cherilamkin6634]

Exactly!!!!!

[@lisaseah8823]

Agreed!

[@willdaniels6267]

I believe it is the best voice ever in my opinion. Fucking amazing.

[@agnesszajko8600]

@Classic WWE 2k Matches Thanks!My thoughts exatly.I don't understand,this treatment upsetting! His place(at least) beside Kurt Cobain.Altough Layne's talent far above Kurt & Nirvana(and I love Nirvana too) got all recognition (for example Hall of fame),and of course everybody know who was Kurt Cobain,but Layne? Not so many except the fans.Sad & true.And book(s)?So many on Nirvana,but AIC? Maybe 1.The whole situation make me upset long time ago!If I made a big mistakes,sorry my bad english, not my native language.

[@Dirtilike1]

Layne doesn't get enough credit for writing 90% of everything.

[@ceciliasanchez9093]

I've seen this performance a million times, yet somehow, every time he starts singing my face melts. What a voice!!! #Layneforever

[@FullTimeRCer]

This is the truest, most rockin, honest, badass, loudest, smoothest, full of rhythm, best vocal, rock anthem of all time....and it was LIVE!!! That effin BASS!?!?!

[@cherilamkin6634]

F***ing A right😎👌

[@dgrat1000]

Check out love, hate, love at the Moore that one's amazing

[@martynilsson4731]

It's a junkie anthem.

[@fernandomartinez5812]

Mike was the man!

[@karlabolan5981]

That bass... MIKE STARR!!! RIP!

[@charlenepickett5444]

Right!

[@ctmify]

Word..

[@GypsyFairy85]

Oh God YES!!

[@yodude9624]

I use to live with some old bitch that Mike use to fuck. It was the highlight of her life.

[@kjenkins6946]

Layne had such a strong voice, so powerful. The bass kills in this song!

[@jaydenhingley4175]

God I love Mikes baseline in this song sounds so good in this live performance too

[@gaspar-animal-ribeiro5414]

If your turn the sound off, you can still hear Layne's voice, trust me

[@swiffty7956]

Just tried it fr it worked lol

[@gaspar-animal-ribeiro5414]

@@swiffty7956 Ikr!? I can hear every single note as if he was singing right next to me

[@ashleymcmeakin8590]

Loved this comment!

[@user-sr2nc9ge1d]

I believe

[@sergiumaier27]

Lol, youre right!!! :)

[@bassheadjazz2708]

I cant believe how good this sounds live, the band, sound guy, everything.

[@gloriasobrian2161]

The greatest singer in the world 🌎

[@jackmiller8531]

THAT AWESOME BASS LINE

[@BSfilter_111]

Thats Mike Inez brother.... Starr was long gone by the time Dirt came around...

[@jackmiller8531]

José is right, it's Mike Starr, this concert was from 1992, Starr left the band in January 1993

[@domant26]

+Jay W dude, that's Starr

[@lucrese1]

Starr was also a shining star!

[@lucrese1]

+ in most of their songs, the bass was almost (if not even! ) important as the guitar!

[@AvecPoesie]

I come back to this performance SO OFTEN. There is a raw power to this song here live that somehow doesn't come through as much on the Dirt studio album version.🎙 Each band member was on top of their game here and I am so grateful for this footage. Layne Staley is always on my heart and mind. 🖤

[@ashleyfriedman6039]

AGREED.. this performance gives me the chills everytime I watch it which is prob on a daily basis lol.. the power and rawness in that man’s voice here is so intense, you actually can feel that shit as if you were there through a old 90’s grainy ass video. After seeing this performance and than hearing the Dirt version, u feel a sense of disappointment lol

[@mattdad8429]

Mike's bass is what keeps me coming back. The other guys sound awesome too but that BASS is HEAVY

[@criskatan]

The bass line is really what makes this song.

[@codyowen40]

Absolutely

[@sasha219]

You are right! Star killed it!! Usually you cant hear the bass line so much, but this is why we should. EPIC is an understatement. AIC has always been better live than studio recording. IMO

[@itsmedante.5325]

ikr its so catchy.

[@denniswaynepennenga3700]

I love that guitar solo, though!!!

[@WalkeeTalkeeMan]

@@denniswaynepennenga3700 that solo is epic also because of that bass line.

[@kat1york]

Look at Mike. Lmao. I don't think I've ever seen him bang his head that fast. My god, Layne was brutally honest about his addiction through his lyrics. One of the things I loved about him. He never lied. Rest well Layne and Mike.. Update..Its now 2018, and I still miss this lineup, badly. 😞

[@susansimpson72]

layne.....love his honesty....you should see the video......i about relapsed

[@kat1york]

Susan Simpson I have seen the video. It's in reference to the movie Trainspotting. Hard core drugs. It freaked me out when I saw the movie years ago.

[@susansimpson72]

Kat Hamilton i know not to watch that movie....

[@kat1york]

Susan Simpson That's my girl. 😉

[@GargleMyMayonaze]

Kat Hamilton That movies fucked up, the bit with the baby, Jesus.

[@lesternapoleongreen7543]

"This is from our upcoming album which hasn't been released yet, called 'The Best Album Ever Recorded Up To At Least 2019'"

[@mandyjuelz]

Make that 2020 😄

[@roxas1212]

its just permanently one of the best

[@jamesdylan2446]

Late response here. Dirt is fucking amazing. But damn. Facelift rocks my fucking soul loose. Sea of sorrow is my number 1 AiC song and I love all their songs. SOS just hits me though

[@QuantumJG90]

2021*

[@amandabarrett3178]

I'm waiting another month to type "2022"

[@a.j.s.5772]

Layne is loved by millions of people around the world ... but there will come a time when everyone will remember him as a true miracle on the microphone. He was something unrepeatable

[@northernthrifter8817]

True but he was unable to love himself and that's tragic, a true waste of talent that's heroine for you can make you literally despise yourself.

[@ellyreginald6546]

One of those rare classic rock moments. Layne was simply "on fire" here, just brilliant.

[@KURTIS19801]

Topaine Reginald amen!

[@garrison0532082]

Topaine Reginald like an athlete "in the zone"

[@Whitescare]

Look at his pupils. Dudes off his guts. That how you make good music!

[@lanemcdonough5565]

Layne was always on fire. Even when he was on the brink of death he sounded better than most vocalists.

[@ellyreginald6546]

@@lanemcdonough5565 Yep, the stage loved him.

[@greenbaydahg]

This video should be the reference point for metal singing

[@garrison0532082]

Right? Sit all the applicants down in a room and push play. Then they all watch in awe as Layne destroys it and says "thanks alot."

[@shillian4770]

I think it is.

[@ledzep9943]

3:14…. Jerry absolutely KILLS it! EVERYONE in this band is ON at the same time 😂 it’s quite amazing! RIP Layne RIP Mike

[@Parrish_Muhoberac]

This is awesome. Layne's vocal extensitivity is just incredible.

[@recien2254]

0:06 I don’t think the announcer had a idea of what level of greatness he was about to witness.

[@jestermindcrime1773]

rikki wouldn't know a real band if ya told him before hand , he hung out with poser glam hair trash like lying crue and such

[@thedudeabides4829]

He hung out with AIC on headbangers ball more than once. He knew their greatness

[@truther4life]

The crowd also!!

[@iess2006]

Nope...he didn't

[@Bruin_ffs]

jester mindcrime ricky loved aic he did everything in his power to promote them even before dirt

[@epicmemer7543]

One of Jerry's best solos and one of my all time favourites.

[@moeso4384]

This is one of my personal favorites. It's so captivating. It's crazy

[@martinkingston1498]

Layne's talents as a vocalist are probably unmatched in the last quarter of a century or so. He had a hauntingly soulful voice with an incredible range and such a unique way of phrasing his melody lines, seeming to know intuitively EXACTLY what to sing where for the maximum emotional impact appropriate to any given piece of music. A wonder to behold with talent to burn. Such a shame it had to come to what it did. Miss you brother.

[@evanurena8868]

I completely agree with this.

[@doitordie2979]

Chills reading this ..."Thanks alot" rip to the best voice of the of the 3 decades

[@jeed888]

* ever

[@andrewbuddemeyer6829]

Listen to Right Turn off of SAP, Layne, Chris Cornell, and Ann Wilson...talk about 3 powerhouse vocalists.. AMAZING

[@cherilamkin6634]

So eloquently put & you're SO absolutely right, in my Opinion!! I love Layne Staley R.I.P. I have since the 1st time I saw them when I was 17~ in "88" & I still do. My all time favorite band the original AIC. And Layne Staley is in my opinion the best male vocalist of rock, again this is............ " My Opinion "

[@philipstreva995]

I'll take Layne's yeaaaahhhh. over James hetfields. yeaaahh. any day. and I listen to it alooootttt!!

[@dnlfrost]

Philip Streva I’m aware that this comment is about a year old.. but this is the most perfectly succinct representation of my feelings on the matter. AIC forever.

[@chrisparsons6686]

Philip Streva Absolutely God I miss Layne I’m 48 so this was my life back then he was on a whole other level I hope he’s at peace 16 yrs gone but we’ll always have him RIP

[@garrison0532082]

Philip Streva I want it as my ringtone and any other time a timer goes off. Oven, microwave, frigging garage door opening, whatever. The wife would love it lol!!

[@garrison0532082]

chris parsons sane age bracket bro, bout to be 46. Man remember when AIC hit the scene. Shit was epic great times and memories

[@chrisparsons6686]

garrison0532082 absofuckinlutely the 90’s were the beginning of the end of great music and the beginning of the end of our freedoms and good times now they tax the shit out of everything we can try and enjoy man cigarettes are 13 bucks a pack in NYC where I’m from I pretty n much hate everything today no organic music like we had everything is branded by shitty musicians an so called artists this is the realest shit we’ll hear!

[@emmanuelrivero1431]

Somebody PLEASE tell me I'm not the only one that gets goosebumps everytime I hear the second to last "I do it a lot".... Fucking Christ Layne

[@cameronfields4597]

Gets me everytime

[@candelachampeau553]

and when he says YEAAHHH 😍

[@highonsleep4219]

Literally everybody in this band rocks. The bass sound has always been amazing witch AIC, Jerry is a riff wizard, Sean is just so tight drummer and Laynes voice is just one of the most powerful things.

[@applesu8574]

You can feel his pain and sadness .....RIP layne Staley.......

[@robertathey8504]

Just saw a live performance they did back in 86. They looked like Poison..had a the aqua net hair metal look..

[@bellabear653]

This song is a view you could only understand if you have stood on the sides his singing about. This song was made by and for heroin and cocaine.

[@brittanylee4591]

Update, six years, 11 mos clean 🤑🤑🤑

[@kojimapromeatspin]

Nice!!! Keep that up!

[@UAPbigfootandBOATDRINKS]

Awesome!

[@josephcheney5524]

It's hard

[@macraeashwood4190]

3 days clean off heroin and crack

[@codyowen40]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️🤘🏽

[@KrisVesel]

The best guitar solo ever. Who needs showing off speed?

[@BJazz19]

That solo got me into in a depression for the first time in my life

[@PonchoRebel]

The fact that I can hear the bass on my lousy phone speakers is a stamp of quality in itself ❤️

[@louispilcher2728]

What's my drug of choice? Layne's voice

[@skippityblippity8656]

Talk about addiction

[@fuckcancer6651]

Mines heroin lol

[@fuckcancer6651]

Jk ;)

[@maureenwoodard9588]

Excellent quote my friend !!!!

[@hisvorpalsword]

Layne's voice changed my life.

[@pinkclouding]

+hisvorpalsword Me too,man

[@evanurena8868]

What I like about Layne's voice is that it's not only powerful but also chilling and haunting at the same time. Not that stereotypical powerful voice you here in R&B and gospel music but a unique dark and gritty powerful voice. Layne was one of a kind.

[@tumble0weed]

yeah exactly. 100% agree. i look for chills and some kind of emotional ghost behind their voice/eyes as they sing, that translates so powerfully. i can't put it into words..

[@hollysanderscombs1363]

tumble0weed so beautifully put

[@belladeball7747]

tumble0weed well said! The first time I seen Layne sing ... I literally dropped my smoke and burned my myself for those reasons you speak of! The voice , the soul behind it and those eyes!

[@philipstreva995]

Man that voice

[@jenns.5791]

and to think this was live. with that said, he had the best rock voice ever. period. ..Brett Barrett from Mad Season even said that Layne's voice was so good and loud during live performances that you could literally feel the strength of his voice coming out of him and that his voice was even more powerful than what would be coming out of the speakers. I don't care what anyone says. no other voice can top that.

[@breasknees2752]

The drummer is also so frickin’ talented, he’s absolutely slammin’, probably one of the few drummers I can actually follow rhythmically, like damn I think maybe I can be a drummer too. Also how the hell do they play that bass and guitar so excellently like that while throwing their heads around??? It’s insane to me how much control and talent/skill they have. So flawless and powerful, it’s unreal. This band is inspiring me like no band ever has before. RIP Layne and Mike

[@elizabethduchesne7319]

Best pipes, ever! Sorry he couldn't beat his demons...RIP :-(

[@richardcarden4161]

Wish someone had helped him before he overdosed.

[@Actiomedey]

@@richardcarden4161 When a person is in deep addiction theres a certain point where theres nothing anyone can do unless the individual really wants to quit. Unfortunately Laynes depression made it too hard to live without them, so tragic. At the very least his music and his story helped inspire so many people

[@robertcalvin9981]

Yall dont leave mike star out played the bass like a dam big disel shaking the grounds off hell. Know one will ever replace him and Lane. U could hear the hert in lanes voice. Probably my favorite all time band.. Im glad Jerry got clean.. Im hope Lane and Mike are rocking the streets of gold lose💪💪

[@juanpijimenez9850]

the guitar sound so dirty in this performance that i like it more than the studio version. I fucking love this band

[@goosebandicoot7083]

“I DO IT A LOT!” “thanks a lot”

[@sluttymctits4496]

I always spend most of this song just vibing, or thinking about Layne, or thinking about my own past. But everytime that ending comes, I can't help but literally laugh out loud. The transition from five minutes of dark angst to a simple upbeat thanks is too much for me to handle.

[@flight4203]

"Thanks a lot... (for hearing my struggles)" .. crazy how this song wasnt even out yet for the people to really digest it

[@outsiderzzzz]

drugs

[@uberboomer8670]

What an incredible performance! Can we appreciate that there once was a time when MTV played quality, MUSIC ORIENTED content...

[@sunniesouza6389]

Layne Staley: The Eighth wonder of the world

[@ajmoreira81]

As a recovering addict this song just gives me goosebumps. Him and Kurt knew the disease

[@codeman9145]

Kurt never sang about it, or drugs for that matter

[@ajmoreira81]

@@codeman9145 Yes he did. Take "On a plain" I got so high I scratched till I bled. Thats from doing heroin. Your whole body itches.

[@stevenglansberg4448]

@@ajmoreira81 Yeah when I'm nodding I scratch the hell out of myself it's a good itch though

[@ryanduray1]

@@stevenglansberg4448 It's like being tickled by the hand of God.

[@jeffdubuque5699]

that guitar that jerrys playing was a gift from mr eddie van halen.

[@giovannigarcia2988]

As a kid this sound was amazing. As an adult the message behind the music is just as moving as the music

[@williamcecil5280]

R.I.P. Layne best grunge vocalist

[@randusapplecorn7277]

*hugs*

[@DoodooAttitude]

+William Cecil They were more Sludge than Grunge any day of the week. Either way, he was the best at what he did.

[@jacencib]

+William Cecil It is called metal not grunge

[@fede018]

+iasfa they were too melodic and not square enough to be metal

[@oscarp892]

+lil jon no you're wrong.

[@jonquil4000]

What a voice...if that doesn't give you goosebumps...you have no soul....

[@PedroSantos-qi5cs]

get a fucking grip you gaylord

[@jacknewsome2981]

@@PedroSantos-qi5cs lel

[@tarkovclipsbymarysue]

Imagine the goosebumps while dopesick after scoring, pretty much running and listening to this exact song by the same uploader in summer 2013. It only had 200,000-300,000 views or so and I never understood why he never got the recognition. I'm just so glad that he is now getting respect from the vocalist community on a whole.

[@KingTrevorB]

Layne is by far the best vocalist of all time.

[@CUTmEimsick]

+KingTrevorB couldnt agree more

[@TheExtremeRealityPuppetShow]

+KingTrevorB Have you not listened to TOOL or Nirvana?

[@KingTrevorB]

Maynard is also an amazing vocalist. Kurt, not so much.

[@billycantrell1656]

+The Extreme Reality Puppet Show Maynard is awesome. IMO, Kurt does not hold a candle to Layne but then again, AIC was not entirely grunge and I love their unique sound. Both talented and both deserve their place.

[@MrIncognito236]

+KingTrevorB was...

[@arthurdiniz7469]

That bass, man... 🤘🏻🇧🇷

[@brittanylee4591]

18 mos clean friday:). Rip layne, always in our hearts

[@ToolBama33]

3 years in July. Fingers crossed. Keep it up girl

[@jasonwarren2002]

15 yrs here and wife and kids now...U WILL DO IT ..........

[@blitzedpig1651]

Good work, I can't even go a week. Shows you how great your doing.

[@SeanKearneyFILM]

Just here for my daily viewing

[@grantduke318]

+Sean Kearney right, this proformance here has got to be thee best in music history. Layne's greatest imo, it is on such a higher level compared to album version. Jerry's solo is flawless also.

[@shellybobb3]

I fully agree. Do you know what show this was? Thanks!

[@oliviaczerkies9786]

everyday , everyweek

[@Erick-io5xi]

Hahaha best comment ever

[@Lei-AICPhD]

Me too, it's on my nightly playlist, mostly for Mike playing that baseline louder than anything else! So great to see another one!

[@loureviews]

Incredible vocal performance.

[@sandygoddard7478]

Layne's voice, man. He's so unique and sadly missed.

[@Bruddahwill]

These guys and Primus are the reasons why I drum. Most underrated bands.

[@theMenace985]

Fuck yeah Primus sucks!

[@Hawkesy98]

fuck yeah. Primus.

[@wtysont]

I saw Primus , Alice In Chains , Tool, and Rage against the Machine at 1993 lollapalooza. Not too bad of a line up

[@patsmith6405]

@@wtysont .....☝️☝️, we’re not worthy!! You are my hero

[@VascoSousa99]

Primus , yes

[@Unholygamewinner]

Omg his voice 😭 what is must’ve felt like to release that

[@Unholygamewinner]

I agree

[@jaydan3034]

im sayinnn

[@lonah9934]

@@Unholygamewinner did you agree to your own comment lol (i also agree tho)

[@amandajackson7640]

Layne had the best voice. Beautiful, raw, passionate. He was just so true to himself. He never hid his addiction or his problems. What you saw Is what you got. I really admire that about him. He was truly talented. Albeit a tortured soul, he shared that with us. and that was definitely a gift.

[@dlb8744]

The first time I heard AIC and Layne’s voice it made me feel emotions like never before and all these years later it still does. There are tons of other great bands but none of them are even in the same realm as AIC. Just one of a kind and pure heaven.

[@susansimpson72]

Damn Layne looked like he is feeling soooooo good :) he was passionate about singing and his drugs... gotta respect his honesty he had... he was genuine not fake but my God in this he hit notes so high that I got chills down my spine....literaly

[@Ashleyariasx]

Yes i agree! His singing was superb here. You can tell he was in a great mood and a great place in his life.

[@the2together125]

Much as I love his scream, and I really really do...sometimes its the low notes that give me chills...in this video see "content and fully aware" 2:24

[@susansimpson72]

Harley Lurcher yeah like his growl

[@percyjackson5417]

Omg same. I wasn't expecting his voice to go so low

[@alexwinter6378]

Susan Staley-Simpson indeed!!!

[@noxii97327]

This is orgasmic Layne was too fucking good for this world

[@acuro72]

Mike Starr was a freaking babe. Look at that glorious hair. 😿😿

[@outsideofsociety4812]

yeah

[@lasyanka7821]

That's sad that so many people ignore him. He's a really good bassist, he has that charisma of a man that's always staying silent but does he's job well. And he's sexy btw

[@ArmyVet82ndAbn]

RIP Mike and Layne

[@XoldnewsX]

Mike Starr and Sean Kinney literally looked like super models in the early 90s

[@caseyboone71]

Mike had beautiful hair. But for me Jerry was a babe in the 90’s.

[@denniswaynepennenga3700]

This was spectacular! Better than the recorded version!

[@storytimesofcrimes1873]

Whoever preserved this beutious piece of art deserves something

[@prettynoose8497]

Mike Starr must be listening to Slayer in his headphones at 1:55; because he's headbanging to a much faster song, lol!

[@jsmaack]

Double time headbanging

[@jasonkane7231]

Kim Cornell Coke xD

[@thewhatorwhy]

Kim Cornell He could be headbanging to the rhythm of the bass notes.

[@The212b]

Kim Cornell When you got hair that long you just gotta whip it.

[@jasonkane7231]

The212b A horrible song comes to mind.

[@jessicap9832]

Absolutely SLAUGHTERED this song. To this day, I haven’t heard a live performance near as perfect.

[@vanessajohnson6660]

It never fails to surprise ,and excite me ,when I watch this video and see a man ,who I know for a fact smokes cigarettes ,jump up on stage and belt out this song pretty much perfect! But that's the beauty of Layne Staley. His mother said that his fans had once described his voice as razor blades covered in marshmallows ,and that sounds about exactly right to me. I always thought that was really cool.

[@CheddarGoblin56]

Dirt was the first album my dad bought me at 8yrs old

[@Erick-io5xi]

Tristan Hall Dad of the century

[@robertdunaway-tyll7635]

Erick hell yea

[@dnlfrost]

That’s love.

[@jorgemunoz931]

Greatest Dad EVER!!!!!

[@johnstorti6834]

He’s a good man. That’s how I got into Alice In Chains. Any time I was in my dads truck we listened to Alice In Chains. Roster was my favorite song. Felt a deep connection to it at 3 years old.