Alice in Chains - Rooster, Live in Toronto, 1992

Alice in Chains performing in Toronto, on November 29 1992

[@spot333]

i was 15 years old African American never liked rock music until my white American friend led me to hear this song for the first time and immediately i fell in love with rock music till this day R.I.P to my friend Michael love you bro.🎶😎🎸😢 miss you

[@jjflyer1]

Sorry for your loss. Always let the music take you back to the good times and memories. God Bless

[@jeed888]

That's the beauty of perfect music, it's universal

[@nabgee4863]

Music has no color im black too...im expected to like hip hop but tbh theres none playing in my car. Artists dont care exemple: Cobain hated racists people. Tons of group or people like Manson, Korn, Limp, Linkin etc did feat with rappers Screw this color thing

[@nza1228]

@@nabgee4863 music has no color, great comment

[@alexferlito7828]

Deepest condolences 🙌

[@coonscrib]

Man! I can pretty much date any live performance of Layne's also based on the sound of his voice. You know your a real fan when. Alot of love for that man's voice.

[@VíctorCórdova777]

SerenityNow

[@rrichards31]

Sadly, you can hear the slow steady decline. Wish he could've beat heroin. Imagine him and Chris as still the top voices in Rock. And sadly now he's gone too.

[@Adrian101882]

37 years alive on this Earth, and listening to this yesterday was the first time I’ve ever been actually moved to tears by any single piece of music. The range of emotion to describe what it means to “stare into the abyss”, to feel the void when not feeling the pain, but to remain unbreakable in the face it, like a soldier (“he ain’t gonna die!!!!) Layne LIVES ON in this recording.

[@beefcakepantiehoes]

Greatest 90's rock song hands down

[@jeenius9664]

That's quite a statement considering all the masterpieces that came out of the 90's. I find it impossible to select a number 1.

[@CrocsterS4]

@@jeenius9664yeah, but it’s 100% in the top 5 though from the 90s.

[@ali965]

@@CrocsterS4Alice has like 3 of the greatest rock songs of the 90s lol That’s how good they were

[@neallemmond7128]

Lane Staley... brings chills listening to his voice

[@philipresto2653]

I get them chills too

[@philipresto2653]

@KillerCrank9980 all the time lol

[@breeavlogs1612]

This night was exceptional. People that never really opened there hearts to this band missed a miracle whizz right by.

[@luckylarry88]

Exactly, it's sad a whole generation missed Laynes music AIC and mad season. When I heard long gone day for the first time it gave me the same feeling of hearing rooster or would for the first time. I wish I could see AIC live but I'm not interested with their new singer.

[@graemedphillips]

I was front row!

[@PoisonInc]

The intro guitar sounds so good on this version.

[@tristencoon8198]

The bass does too

[@viviantriana5146]

god! I love when he sings in that agressive way.... what a blessed voice, he can do whatever he wants with it

[@moonylovesmusic]

Yes! Love that agressive way after a slow beginning... Music to my ears ❤️❤️❤️

[@rat-rav]

rip...

[@tammythompson820]

Sexy as hell isn't it? ❤❤❤❤ Love Layne

[@HeroOfMoscow2133]

Breathtaking. Absolutely breathtaking performance by the BAND.

[@mattcamara7575]

The bass is sick

[@RighteouzBoy]

Matt Camara mike star for ya

[@katiesmith5761]

Not its not!! What the hell are you hearing???

[@tristencoon8198]

@@katiesmith5761 what do you mean the bass line for this song kicks but plus gotta love the Spector basses they are like the best I don't know what your talking about

[@tristencoon8198]

@@katiesmith5761 where do you get that from the bass line to this song is amazing

[@Brevo77]

@@tristencoon8198 This was Mike Inez I believe. He played with ozzy during no more tears

[@DerFuhrer23]

Layne looks like such a fucking badass..

[@seanstark7369]

Amazing voice

[@rachelshagen479]

Can’t sleep.I feel like I’m in heaven’s portal. RIP Layne ❤

[@LowryAdrenaline]

Awesome .. What a great song ! what a voice ! what a song god damn it !!!!! I'm charmed !

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

Layne in his prime

[@DeborahJB]

Wow, such raw awesomeness.

[@MrGnastygnate]

This is the absolute best he ever sounded. Man I wish I could get this track somehow. I remember it was on a b side a long time ago but I can’t find it now.

[@IantaylorCanuck]

I was at this show.

[@manwithtwoeyes6911]

I hope you realize how absolutely lucky you were...

[@alexk1682]

This is from Scotland 1993.

[@srecko77]

Lucky you!

[@tanjicca]

@casey10bb Thank you for your comment. They do sound alike. This version of "Rooster" is, however, from the "Desert" bootleg. It was recorded live in Toronto, in 1992. The exact same version of "Rooster" can be found on the "Heroin" bootleg. The "Heroin" cover states that it was recorded in Toronto in 1992. I just compared the two versions, they are identical.

[@muzicaempathica6479]

Jack Miller disagrees. See his comment ^^^^^^^ Above. Says it was Scotland.

[@LucasAndrade-bp4kw]

This voice is most powerful of Grunge B A D A S S

[@murilooliveira9175]

is the most powerfull of rock

[@andylaw4988]

Mr. Cornell easily was twice as powerful

[@murilooliveira9175]

@@andylaw4988 no

[@andylaw4988]

@@murilooliveira9175 hate to break the news to ya. Cornell had both more power and range. Don't get me wrong, I loved Layne and saw Alice 3 times...that said, Cornell was far and away a better vocalist

[@murilooliveira9175]

cornell had more range but when we talk about being powerful... cornell went to hospital and they said his vocal chords disappeared because of vocal abuse. this wouldn't happened to layne even if he try

[@ThePiscesgirl318]

I adore this pic almost as much as the song...Layne looks like Adonis in the flesh 😍🤟😍

[@kevincoady5248]

Truly Phenomenal!

[@papercut4685]

amazing vocals, just incredible, Layne will be always one of a kind. Every band from Big four of grunge have it's own amazing feature and Layne for AIC is irreplacable. Im happy that he brang us his voice and feelings to us and so sad at the same time that he died in loneliness, god bless him

[@TaylerMeeks]

NO NO NO. I have been known to have an exceptionally great ear for music. I have heard the live version over 300 times. This is from 93 in Glasgow, the same as from the live album. This bootleg is in slightly lower pitch, than from the album but Jerry fixed that with protools. Also, if someone were to play me a song from any show from 92-93, i can make a very good guess of when it was because Layne's voice changed a little while going through the tour. This is also from the "Bad Dream" bootleg.

[@nickhartman6372]

You have an excellent ear!

[@jackmiller8531]

They didn't play Rooster in Toronto 1992, this is from Scotland 1993 and it came out in the ''Live' album

[@camilo_regexp]

Exactly, you're right my friend

[@ryanbeasley6224]

Jack Miller I was thinking that I study Layne alot his voice sounds early 93ish in this 1 he sounds exactly the way he did in the "jools Holland's" set up where they played them bones and would the picture in this is also wrong that pic looks like its from September of 91 remember when they played man in the box and sea of sorrow live on MTV either way this is a badass recording I'm really thankful for it!

[@jackmiller8531]

Look at his left hand in the picture, he wears like a mitten glove but in ABC concert 1991 he doesnt appear with that at his hand

[@ryanbeasley6224]

Jack Miller yeah I know im just saying this looks around the same time as the ABC concert and also the same time as the silver dollar salon and when they went on the clash of the titans tour with slayer anthrax and megadeath this pic of Layne looks mid to late 91ish but this AMAZING recording sounds mid 93ish like I just said around the jools Holland's concert thingy it was kinda weird Layne's voice was kinda "shitty" in 92 he sounded board witch is understandable cause they where constantly writing and touring but man this time in 93 he completely changed and became super Layne idk what it was I guess they got 1 of those short breaks for like a couple days lol man life on the road is not for me I am a musician and a artist with pencil and oil pastel but man I don't see how people are able to make a living off of it and actually make something so good out of it RIP Layne you and Bon Scott where the greatest singers of all time!!!

[@touchmeimsick1939]

Jack Miller Duh. They may have put up just any picture! The picture may be wrong and have nothing to do with the performance : when and where it took place !

[@triggerfish6619]

"they spit on me in my homeland"...makes me sad what America has become...no respect for anyone or anything...a Navy veteran 1972-1976. 🙏✌️♥️🇺🇸

[@mandyebarber3889]

Thank you for your service

[@mandyebarber3889]

What Vietnam vets went through after returning home is criminal. Bless their hearts ❤️

[@daveclark3600]

chills gets me evertime

[@michaelgallagher3996]

That snare though!... 😍

[@copperbeckville1853]

Michael Gallagher No shit. Better than the album version like most all AIC’s songs.

[@jacobaltman1547]

this version sounds so raw

[@laurawatters914]

WOW THIS IS AMAZING!!! LOVE HEARING HIS WONDERFUL VOICE R.I.P LAYNE STALEY 😇 I LOVE ALICE IN CHAINS ♥️♥️♥️♥️🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@dirkwilson6264]

Sounds better in this slower version

[@coonscrib]

I was gonna say. This version is identical to the Live album which I have in my deck right now and am listening to at the moment. There are some awesome live tracks.

[@graemedphillips]

I’m front row centre at this show. 17 years old

[@mariastone5104]

This picture of Layne should be on the face of 100 dollar bills lol 😎

[@rosesebastian1472]

Absolutely....put LAYNE on a hundred dollar bill.

[@coldsummer23]

Шикарное исполнение. Лейн в полной своей силе, звучит так мощно и ярко. Легенда. Gorgeous performance. Layne in full force, sounds so powerful and bright. Legend.

[@dancier9192]

When I listen to this song it makes me although I know it's too late now wish Layne would have thought of himself as the rooster in this song. Maybe if he had we'd still have him around

[@nirvomind]

you're So Lucky i wish i was there !! i mean i do Love Alice in Chains ,, an arabic Guy.

[@stacyyoung2694]

An incredible story about his father as a sniper in Vietnam. His call sign was Rooster!!

[@limajam567]

Forever❤️

[@flycourier2836]

wow!

[@srecko77]

Tek sam pri drugom slušanju zapazio da neko naš postavio snimak...BRAVO...ja se posle duže pauze ponovo zarazio AIC-om

[@rosesebastian1472]

MASTER LAYNE!!!!!!💝💝💝💝

[@ricardioscarbonara102]

GOD DAMN THAT SNARE

[@bigtimenative4057]

1/506th Infantry 101st Airborne...Currahee

[@alexsandrodantas6174]

E som pra CARALH# performance muito boa

[@martybrown2288]

Layne over chris any day, like a wolf howling at the moon, unbelievable power!

[@bryanlizana2352]

Layne Staley la voz indiscutible del Grunge!!!!

[@harveyjake1985]

Fuck yeah, same here man

[@waylonlegend4603]

You know he ain’t gonna die.

[@ericvandam6999]

19 thumbs down..... I’m offended

[@bryanfritz118]

This is NOT Toronto. This is from Glasgow in 1993 off of their ONLY live album.

[@Brevo77]

Lanyne sounds like he's on another planet in this. His best live performance we have

[@MarkoAnzio]

Does anyone know why there are no live versions of down in a hole (besides unplugged)? Did the band not like performing it live or something?

[@tattooguy94]

they got taken down

[@ryanbeasley6224]

Rick James WHAT REALLY??? that blows donkeys that seriously chugs gallons of elephant cum I'm so pissed!!!

[@kevincoady5248]

Ryan Beasley LOL, if your referring to while Layne was in band, jerry said Unplugged we first time they ever played it live.

[@bobbybobberson3374]

@@kevincoady5248 Thanks. I always wondered why I couldn't/can't find "Down in a Hole" live? I can imagine it was very hard to do live, but difficult songs always seem to come with ease to this band so it's still a mystery why they didn't do this one?

[@WALTERWILLIAMANCHIETA]

2:25 ❤

[@clarkwilliam8667]

JFC! EPIC!

[@lolondd]

The year I was born.

[@bubbaflower9837]

me too, april of 92.

[@jatravonava7693]

me 1991 .... WHEN HE WAS FUCKING HIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@timd4789]

Holy sht they sound good

[@Mir_LanaW]

Супер!

[@jacobbear5971]

No dis respect toKurt I love him, but how can people say Kurt is better? Wtf

[@seanrc8642]

no comparison, Layne all day

[@ottogofast3882]

Kurt was a good guitar player and he wrote really catchy songs that were hits but this song is a masterpiece and Layne is a vocal god. Most Nirvana fans never heard of AIC and would easily be converted.

[@giannaluva65]

Warren Pellacani I love both and don’t think you can compare them

[@kyle8575]

@@ottogofast3882 Listening to some live performances Layne is clearly a better vocalist. All respect to AIC, but Nirvana/Kurt was better song writing. Both fucking legends nonetheless.

[@j.Villalobos]

@@ottogofast3882 good guitar player 😂😂😂😂😂 what a joke!

[@Frankyyakare7]

:)

[@VagnerLima]

muito muito muito muito bom ooooooh yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@ALICE-gv6ee]

Perfeito

[@ricardioscarbonara102]

Please can anyone help with where i can get this live album?

[@Brevo77]

That scream .. No one but Chris Cornell and Maynard could have pulled that off

[@skidmark7119]

if he had left them there drugs a lone he might still be here!

[@FeHstilopixe]

Esse Cara é Foda e A banda mais ainda KKKKKKKKk

[@AroundSun]

as much as i loved this song, i really think the song STAY AWAY shows off more of his vocal capabilities

[@cetipravimstari]

you mean I stay away by Alice in Chains?It's a good one :) I'd pick rooster over anything

[@bobbybobberson3374]

I can't find "I Stay Away" live anywhere? Would have to hear it live to agree with you, but it's definitely a contender. Listen to the 1992 Hollywood performance of "Love, Hate, Love". It's one of Layne's most powerful vocals.

[@joshkennedy591]

À

[@rockrollking9997]

KAKAV je to bend bio..

[@katiesmith5761]

Not interested

[@tristencoon8198]

Your just mad because your probably a Nirvana fan and Kurt couldn't have ever written a song like this in a thousand years