Chris Cornell On The 'Anger' He Felt At Layne Staley's Funeral

Chris Cornell describes his feelings at his friend Layne Staley's funeral.
In this video i look at the sad passing of Layne Staley and his friend Chris Cornell and how he felt at Layne's funeral. I also talk about an old story Cornell had shared online some time ago about a meeting he and Layne once had.
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[@G.R.E.YMAFIAAFFILIATE7]

Don’t stop making these videos bro

[@jaysharpESQ]

Word. I love shit like this. Especially when I haven't seen it or heard it a million times before

[@GranTube]

I agree! Just when I thought I knew everything about a famous rock star

[@CreeseDF]

Yeah bro

[@reemclaughlin4260]

CC did NOT commit suicide KZbin: Higher Ground & Higher Ground II FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT Chris & Chester. 🙏🏼♥️🕊

[@jaysharpESQ]

@@reemclaughlin4260 yer preachin to the choir bro. After Anthony Bourdains "fishy" conspiratorial death, I've come to look at his and CC's in new light. Personally, I'd LIKE to believe that if A.B did off himself, something that seemed so unlike him, but when weighing in he had recently traveled to Africa and was administered hardcore malaria drugs THAT HAVE A POWERFUL MEDICINAL INTERACTION WITH ALCOHOL, known to amplify the depressant factors of drinking when mixed with booze, was also purportedly said to even temporarily (markedly) change ones personality. With a history of relationship problems out in the open, coupled with a turbulent film crew which seems to have been fractured upon the upheaval or ousting of some mainstay assistant directors +/or producers, seemingly for the most nepotistic reasons by instating his activist/auteur/filmmaker/actress/girlfriend in their place without warning (and without, it's been said, the proper experience producing episodic documentaries for television. I.e. rising tensions amidst a tight-knit crew who all grew close like friends, at least those who remained- NOW with shattered trust, after the disintegrating stability of decades-long working relationships... ) Could also all be exacerbated by rumors of unpaid loans to some VERY powerful, prominent lenders. Another tight-knit... Shall we say 'family' of investors, known to have control and a historically firm grip on riverfront property in the city of new york. That of which, when all rumors are set aside, did remain true that Bourdain HAD heavily invested in a new venture of a combination market and restaurant contained within an upscale mall in development along the Chelsea piers waterfront, albeit with a wide and wild estimation of figures, but undoubtedly reaching into high millions.... Now possible problematic projections doubled or however much more increase of said substantial amount to make an already nervous drunk even more anxious and depressed!? Seems plausible to me THAT someone in those (I'm very mind this is all that was it public, how many high-profile individuals do we know of that have their dirty laundry kept out of the limelight from family secrets to shame afflictions and addictions and poor choices that business deals and shady politics oh my!) Circumstances might consider offing oneself by hanging themselves from the neck until dead! That all being said and taken into consideration, and what I'm about to say now I've never seen in a documentary which is to say something about his wife strikes me is counterfeit and shady and it makes my skin crawl on I can't bear to listen to her or watch her speak about him. And she seemed to be behind or at least featured in the most masterminded efforts to criminalize the pharmaceutical industry for his untimely demise. Though I do remember TMZ reporting originally that as he exited the hotel in a body bag there were track marks in his arms! Something I'd never seen or heard again, though to be fair I never actively looked for it, except after I repeated it and then went to TMZ to link and call it up for a friend only to find that it was possibly retracted as all prior reports indicating such had been scrubbed or deleted. and the statement from his bodyguard insisting he had given him more Ativan and he wanted to and that he knew something was off Also led me to believe foul Play and a cover-up was afoot Even Kim in the band said that Chris who is normally a notably a very precise performer and singer, I too, personally, had seen Soundgarden perform live recently on that tour... And having watched that very last performance on KZbin not only was I able to see a large chunk of his hair missing from the side of his head and a very unusual spot almost as if someone had grabbed it and ripped it out in a struggle or altercation- But also the fact that they said Chris Cornell either hadn't shown for soundtrack or that if he did he was late or that he was very late too or that he showed up late to the show but something about his behavior being delinquent was very out of character for him again trying to seemingly paint a picture that he could have been using Which again would be precisely what conspiratorial agent would need to produce a successful cover-up story. Why would such a fucking talented, sound, sober person abandon their love and lives of their family!? Especially when taking into consideration that he had his (eleven even???) twelve or thirteen-year-old daughter too at the Time... The real is singing was off perhaps he was drugged or drunk or overcompensating I'm not saying that someone injected him I'm just saying I don't know and there's so many discrepancies cuz fishy statements from band members and staff and his wife... And something that I had seen on TMZ with my own two eyes only to be removed later... Not so much as even being announced as having misled us or having been retracted... And the crusade his wife went on trying to sue pharmaceutical companies with the statements that as bodyguard or security had administered extra Ativan to him at all just sounds like a massive cover-up to me That with the cringe-inducing skin crawling appearance of my apprehension towards his wife... Something I can't explain Though I do consider myself an empath and have very strong feelings about certain individuals and I do feel a very gut-wrenching visceral reaction whenever I see her or hear her speak. Again I don't know her to tell you that I know she's lying and I cannot pinpoint it or put my finger down on what or why is so but it is so that I have a very knee jerk reaction to dislike this woman. Something very unlike me, I never even claim to hate my enemies is hate is a very strong word and I do believe not to hold an iota of hate in my heart Lastly, taking everything I've said already about Anthony Bourdain and Chris Cornell, two very different individuals with different family situations and different circumstantial evidence leading to that of their independently suspicious "suicide" deaths It just brings me back to the question of motivation who was to gain the most And I hate to say it but I do wonder what kind of life insurance policy if any, were issued to those closest to Bourdain, and also including, most obviously, Cornell's spouse . Again. Hate to say it Seems like I'm pointing the finger and I swear I'm not pointing any fingers but how can one say such a thing ..... without... Pointing... 💩 Any M.... M...... Fingers 👆 💩 💉 🦟 🍷 🍻 🥃💊

[@nickphaux]

RIP Layne, Kurt, Chris. I wasnt even BORN until after most of these guys died but the impact their music has had on my life is unquestionable

[@larissachmielewski3809]

Old lady here who exists because this music kept me alive- and keeps me alive…I’m so glad young people like you find this music. Thank you for keeping it alive in your generation. 💙🙏🏻

[@juanitadaleslusher9628]

Cool comment, NickPhaux! Glad they are appreciated by a younger generation!

[@modocchic]

You forgot Chester Bennington

[@mstone-wd7kc]

@@modocchic who?

[@brsvideos8143]

@@mstone-wd7kc Chester MF Bennington of Linkin Park, that's who.

[@baileycuervo]

No one to cry to lyric hits hard after hearing this. So heartbreaking that not one friend comforted him as he was sobbing at Andrew's funeral. Then it took almost 2 weeks for anyone to notice he had died.. I think it was his accountant that noticed no banking activity. Rest in peace, I hope Layne knows how much he was loved by his fans ❤

[@justinkassinger8238]

It's actually "no room to cry to". And Layne didn't write the lyrics. Cantrell wrote all the lyrics. Layne wrote angry chair.

[@stevenglansberg4448]

@@justinkassinger8238 Is that a fact?

[@tinawoods8163]

There has been so many senseless loss which most you can contribute to mental health issues and addiction although we've lost legends like Dimebag and Lennon senselessly as well but by madmen just as Skynard and Coby died in accidents. My point I guess is that the madmen holding the guns suffered from some kind of mental incapacity that escapes human understanding . To me death comes to us all, some have a chance to say goodbye, for example people with cancer. 😢However the pain it's just as deep as if they overdosed , committed suicide, victims of violence or flying into a mountain. The one thing that does bother me is the signs that are all around, and all the warnings falling on deaf ears. THAT IS WHAT angers me. Even I a person many moons from their existence can hear the pain in the lyrics, or see the pain when they perform . Too many yes men and too many people afraid to confront whatever particular person because they fear being thrown out of the rich man's club. It sounds crazy but it must be a lonely existence at the top. R.I.P to all you stars for you shall always shine on.

[@korypo303]

Well said.

[@baileycuervo]

@justinkassinger8238 I was quoting Nutshell, which is "no one to cry to". Lyrics were written by Layne and the music was credited to Jerry, Mike, and Sean.

[@dellcoats4648]

People like Chris and layne were huge parts of the music scene in the nineties. Jam on forever, guys!

[@barry3792]

same here man fkin-A

[@guyfaux900]

I think the fact that they were decent all around in a corrupable scene is what sets them apart.

[@marycampbell1576]

😢 💙

[@user-hi9ex6rc6w]

Too,bad wasted good talent 😊

[@dc7896]

Chris Cornell was a genuine kind soul. Depression is a bitch. Chris, thank you for all your music which helps so many people get through another day. RIP

[@SM-bm6jo]

Except that it wasn't like common depression. It was a void of light. Chris had brain damage from an incident when he consumed a single heavy dose of PCP. It was similar to a sudden affliction of color blindness except it was tonal blindness. He lost his ability to drown out darkness with light. He could not turn the lights up.

[@19spearking93]

RIP Chris, Layne, and Andy. I hope you’re all jamming together at that star-studded grunge show in the sky.

[@noahsaldierna5760]

Kurt 🥲

[@19spearking93]

@@noahsaldierna5760 of course Kurt too💜

[@19spearking93]

@@JC-sj2pd you a fool

[@aidenmeier453]

@@JC-sj2pd what is your problem bro

[@johnjohn37371]

Mike Starr, as well. I miss them all...

[@valentinogal781]

Layne Staley's voice was so gorgeous that I hadn't heard another like his again. He was one of a kind. R.I.P Layne Staley.. ❤❤

[@maureenwoodard9588]

Brenden Maeir sounds very similar to Layne , look em up

[@bobbyscarfo2544]

Layne, Chris, Andy, Kurt, Shannon, Mark, and the many others which are too extensive to list, were like Dark Angels roaming the planet. As a 56 year old man who lived through the Seattle Music Scene late 80s early 90s, this time period was my musical "Camelot" so to speak. Without question some generational talent..... greatly missed by many.....God Loves Grunge!!!

[@ellebee5607]

❤❤

[@mosaicskulls8071]

Agree ..

[@Baltimore813]

Love the old Redskin helmet logo..got that on a t shirt. If Shannon Hoon is on that list, gotta add Scott

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

Not Seattle, but Scott Weiland also comes to mind. Drugs come with a steep price.

[@guyfaux900]

Most of these musicians didn't do shit to save them now they worship them like deity's because they're promotional material nothing more. Makes me really pissed.

[@ryanhartley7896]

Both Layne and Chris were both very talented young men who were taken far to early, both had so much more to give , plz leave drugs alone, from someone who knows heroin first hand god bless.

[@19spearking93]

Best wishes brother, I hope you’ve kicked your demons’ asses

[@ryanhartley7896]

@@19spearking93 thankyou fella honestly say I have , up till now ,hard work god bless you bro. Ryan.

[@19spearking93]

@@ryanhartley7896 bless you too Ryan, it does get better

[@lueysixty-six7300]

I know the horror too, bro... Congrats on the clean time

[@LSD123.]

I hate the heroin, but the heroin loves me...

[@timothyleary2900]

I turn 60 on Monday. I've been on and off drugs since i was 13. I ruined a good portion of my life, alienated family and friends, and generally made a complete ass of myself. Two marriages, two divorces, multiple children..... nothing or nobody could change me. I've been clean for two years and I've tried everything to make a comeback and make it right with the people I hurt. Its too late. People dont forget things so easily. Im pretty much alone now and miserable. It sucks to be an addict, but it's almost as bad to be a recovering addict. If youre struggling with addiction, you have to reach out for help. Nobody except for you can make that choice. Do it before it's too late.

[@Gray7saw16]

I know im a stranger but Im proud of you for 2 years clean. Dont give up - sometimes people come around when they see that the person trying to make things right is continuing to stay clean - but dont exhaust yourself trying either. Focus on the current day and being the best version of yourself. Find small things that bring you joy. You survived a rough road and every night you should feel proud for making it another day. I totally get the wanting to make it right and not feeling like you can. I am in the midst of battling an addiction (though since it in not as well known or illegal I have a hard time finding support that believes its a problem). Hearing about people who have experienced long term addiciton gives me hope.

[@ScarletVoodoo]

Congratulations on your sobriety. I wish you all the best and hope you find happiness

[@johnblood10]

Hey brother - that “what’s the use” feeling, the sinking feeling that it’s all a foregone conclusion anyway & that your life has been a waste, is so much more common in early recovery than a lot of us are willing to admit. And it’s also worth noting that “early” recovery can last a long time, sometimes on a time scale of years if you’ve got a few decades of using under your belt. After enough time spent chasing our drugs of choice, the stark lack of color that’s left once we decide it’s time to stop living in the chaos can seem more unbearable than the hell we repeatedly put ourselves & our loved ones through. But it doesn’t hang around forever, & your perseverance will be rewarded in ways that our brains literally aren’t wired to comprehend when put through the first shockwaves of sobriety . It’s never too late, especially not if you’re making the change for your own sake & not for anyone else’s joy but your own. Peace be with you my friend.

[@timothyleary2900]

@@johnblood10 Thank you dude. I read your response over and over. Powerful words. Things are a bit better for me. Finding my own way has been difficult. Every day clean is another step in the right direction. 45+ years of being a disaster is too much.

[@SandyVargo]

Same only 7 months clean

[@sadtiger2022]

I'll never forget the day I heard Layne passed away. I was so upset, Alice in Chains was my favorite. I saw them at Lalapalooza in '93 and had his stickers on my little black car. I cruised around to Dirt and Jar of Flies many summers. I have many fond memories growing up to their music.

[@johnnyv1982]

RIP Layne and Chris- Two of the most amazing singers of all time - Chris Cornell’s solo album “euphoria morning” changed my life. So did Temple of the dog

[@Myhandle2525]

I was in Seattle when Layne died. I was so disgusted by all of these blue paper fliers all over town, making fun of Layne. Especially on Broadway (street up on Capitol Hill) by the college too. They were everywhere. It was so disrespectful and upsetting. I’ll never understand why people did that. RIP Andy, Layne and Chris.

[@justinwilliams1728]

What kind of fliers? What did they say?

[@tenma_vr7738]

tell us more about it please

[@Myhandle2525]

They were basically making fun of him for dying of a drug overdose. The light blue paper was smaller than an 8x10 piece of paper. They were stapled to telephone poles, taped on walls..they were everywhere. This was 21 years ago, so I can only remember so much.

[@BigWheel.]

So distasteful to do that. I think some people just wait until someone they don't like dies so they can rub their salt in the wounds of everyone who loved the one who passed, it's sickening. Soulless individuals.

[@Myhandle2525]

@@BigWheel. They definitely were terrible people. It surprised me so much.

[@thebaddestlarry9424]

It's really depressing how all of my favorite artist are dead. AIC is without a doubt one of my top 3 favorite bands, but i will never see them without Layne.

[@billsmith1361]

I've enjoyed their more recent work but nothing comes close to Layne, my favorite vocalist ever.

[@brianpinion5844]

got see him 93 when I was 17! Soundgarden in 96 ,man them was some great times be alive , I wish almost everyday it was 93 , point of depression it has become , And not just for this don't get me wrong I'm not that nuts, family , friends all alive and just moved to ohio from Kentucky , turns out there's whole other world outside of that holler I spent 17 years in! lol , but after a run in with Newark city police, well after I was released I came back to Ky, Ky has a do 20% time get out so being odds are I do go jail average once year I went with the math, sad way look at things but it is what it is ,keep it real and honest

[@jhunter3538]

I can't listen to Alice in Chains Without Layne. Just makes me want to cry

[@evapierce1090]

So heart breaking. They will live on in there music always.

[@BenjaminSteber]

That image of Lane, broken down, screaming, crying, frightened, I knew that was something in him before I even saw this video. That was the feeling I hear from him every time he gets to the last line of "Would" IF - I - WOULD - COULD - YOU? That howling growl of a question hanging in the ether...Chills every time I hear it. Knowing that he's singing it on reflection of both Woods' overdose and his own crippling addiction shakes me. Then you put the lyric in the light of how Lane too would die in an overdose, and it is just a wrecking ball to the soul.

[@juanitadaleslusher9628]

Whoa! Good observation!

[@Bagelrob399]

You are clever my friend. They did write quite a bit about the dark areas of life. I am a musician too, and I had a pretty bad drug habit when I was younger (I am 58 now) Of course like a lot of musicians I always dreamed about "making it big". Now that I am older, I guess it was a good thing that didn't happen, because if I had the mega dollars of a rock star, I am sure there would be no good outcome because of the way I liked to party. It almost killed me several times already. Things always look different from the outside looking in.

[@hiddengem7780]

You are probably spot on as "would" was written for Andrew Wood.

[@Chito-zz2pv]

Spot on "try to see it once my way", kinda has a new meaning...

[@TylerTony]

I love the man the band and song....but Jerry wrote the lyrics. LAYNE just expressed them.

[@evildead68]

The two greatest singers in rock.Period.

[@wallaceshawn-zk8iw]

I choose them over folk singers anyday!

[@davidmurray2539]

A big statement but likely true, and after how many decades of rock singers who came before? It's truly astounding!

[@larosa823]

Hands down two of the greatest vocalist in music. Period.

[@josemadera3138]

Maybe but u also got Dio that can be switched in at number 1 or 2

[@G.u74]

Nah Layne was the best , Cornell sounds like a chainsaw with pneumonia.

[@shacktime]

Man, the talent pool of GenX took a BEATING🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️😢

[@TheMrPhiladelphia]

You can’t help people until you get help yourself .. this is the definition of it . This story . Chris couldn’t help because he need it help too.

[@Spookdookin]

to get help for yourself you often need to reach out and *receive* it from outside yourself, but when no one is there and no one cares....

[@mah0mes15]

So heartbreaking. I never got over Chris Cornell and doubt I ever will. God bless Andy, Layne and Chris, all gone too soon.

[@Dragracer612]

I miss those men dearly. The soundtrack to my life.

[@barry3792]

"The soundtrack to my life" is a superb way to put it

[@eliphaslevi9589]

Same here.

[@Tumbleweed_]

Still is, to my life.

[@Dragracer612]

@@Tumbleweed_ Same here.

[@WelcometotheAmyLeighShow]

Perfectly said! “Soundtrack to my life” describes the way I feel too!

[@peteasarisi2536]

Been on a Chris Cornell isolated vocals binge... Miss that dude's voice so much. Occasionally take a break & play Dirt & Jar.. Miss that dude singing w Jerry so much

[@Kat.Evangeline]

Layne & Demri stayed at my apartment in Los Feliz for one month in 1992. Layne said to me before he left - I really have to quit doing heroin Kathy. 😢 I hope they are together forever ❤ Xana - Andy Wood's former fiance was my roommate. Xana & I had moved to LA after Andy died. So sad that Andy died at 24 right before Apple was released. Chris was murdered.

[@sharonbean77]

You were so blessed to have known them.

[@Snoopdog333333]

You believe Chris was murdered as well huh? So sad!!

[@Kevin-xb8ih]

​@@Snoopdog333333 fresh track marks on his arm and paraphernalia on the floor next to him just like Kurt heroin is a lifetime of struggle and grim reaper following closely

[@Snoopdog333333]

@@Kevin-xb8ih fresh track marks on Chris???

[@Scott-jh3os]

the loss of them both has had profound effects on my life. I knew them and love them today as I did then. RIP to them both

[@nancy8219]

Me too

[@DB.KOOPER]

Im born and raised in the PNW and was lucky to be a teenager in the 90s when all these bands were exploding. I got to see all of them from Blind Melon to Mother Love Bone and Alice in Chains. It was an awesome time to be a teenager and get to see awesome shows. Such a great era in music.

[@whodatbitch]

No one but those of us there will ever understand the magic of the Grunge Era.

[@DW-wp8lo]

@@whodatbitch While I wasn't a teenager until the later 90's I share the sentiment, being born and raised in Seattle. Luckily I had a sister who was 10 years older than me who had a great deal of influence on me musically, I remember getting the Nevermind tape when I was 6 because she was so tired of me taking her Nevermind CD. Same can be said for Ten, VS, etc. One of the first CD's that I got that I could call my own was Siamese Dreams in 93, followed by Superunknown in 94. I miss those days, carefree, no responsibility, etc..

[@krisfrederick5001]

What makes me angry is how these people claimed to know him so well and care about him so much. While Layne lay dead, alone, for weeks before anyone knew. F*cking heartbreaking.

[@SeanJohn127]

He pushed everyone away. There is only do much you can do to help a drug addict that doesn't want help.

[@robwalsh9843]

Take it from someone who had friends that were addicts and eventually lost their lives. Many will push you away and self-isolate, no matter how much you reach out to them. It sucks, but it is reality for a lot of people who struggle with addictions and mental health problems.

[@krisfrederick5001]

@@SeanJohn127 No, I get it. Addiction is...a lonely place and end in a lonelier death. WTF can we do?

[@hollyhayes9640]

He had purposely secluded himself for several years, starting after Demri passed away in 1996; that's why nobody noticed he was gone for so long (and it was actually his accountant who noticed that something was wrong, because he hadn't withdrawn any money from his account for a few weeks). He wasn't even in contact with his own family anymore. Apparently, some of his band-mates used to go to his house and just knock on the door repeatedly, but he never answered. I believe that Mike was the last one to see him alive, and he begged him not to leave. Mike felt so guilty for leaving that he, too, later passed away from something similar. 😢

[@billbored8277]

@@krisfrederick5001 Yeah it was sad, I remember reading, he even stopped answering the door, wouldn't respond to anyone.

[@ganzyjam7828]

There will never ever be another time like being alive during the 80s & 90s my best memories. I can’t even find the words to describe how awesome it was. But I can say without a doubt that it will never be duplicated

[@kimberlymayes4061]

I absolutely agree 😊

[@heatwad1017]

I could not agree more !!!!!

[@ShonnaNelsonWilliams]

So sad. He's right Layne just needed to be loved. That hug would've meant everything. To both of them. ❤

[@sstaners1234]

I remember the day Layne died I was in Seattle stationed on the USS Rainier. It never felt like it did when Kurt Cobain died. People didn’t react to the news like they did Kurt. But, I remember going to 5 point cafe and someone put on Mad Season’s River of Deceit as a somber tribute to Layne.

[@xxxxxxxxxx6903]

Mad Season was a grossly unappreciated band!

[@Coffeendonuts]

@@xxxxxxxxxx6903so good

[@mrconfusion87]

Cuz Kurt died suddenly while at the peak of Nirvana's popularity! Layne was a slow motion tragic death, and AIC had long before faded from the spotlight (2002 was a time when Nu-Metal was THE leading sub-genre of guitar-driven music)...

[@eliphaslevi9589]

These guys were tapping into that magical place inside us that pours out when you're walking along that edge of life and death. It couldnt have been any other way , otherwise it would be. The best poetry comes from the heart that needs to find a reason to stay here. To a large extent they were exploited by a music machine that sought to get rich off their brilliance, but those who found resonance in their words and music know their gift was not in currency.

[@Chito-zz2pv]

Just growing up listening and learning their songs made it possible for me to be in my own cover band and performing any of their songs was always a great time for us and our small army of a local following...AIC646 forever alive...

[@RumbleFish69]

I'm not sure how I feel anymore. I mourned these guys for many years. And not just Chris and Layne, but I mourned many of the Seattle greats. I grew up listening to, and watching these bands as far back as I can remember, so when one of them left this world, it was not easy. Chris and I would be the same age right now and I kind of feel guilty about moving on with my life. It is hard to see your musical heroes go away with little to no explanation, but it's worse having to reconcile it years later. That's all I gotta say.

[@Grungeflutter]

I completely understand your words and feel the same. ~Namaste

[@RumbleFish69]

@@Grungeflutter Thank you. That means a lot.

[@ericb2409]

Drugs are evil

[@edwardmorrell1732]

I hear ya brother. It was the greatest group of bands to ever come out at one time and we were lucky to have been in the middle of it. Truly changing the landscape of music and they would all still be as popular now as they were back then. I was so lucky to see them all live. Unbelievable shows. To quote Layne, "My Pain, is Self Chosen!". You can't feel guilty when people choose their own paths. Just enjoy what they gave us and make the most of your life!

[@RumbleFish69]

@@edwardmorrell1732 Well said, my man. And I completely agree, these era of music gave us some of the greatest bands of all time! And yes, these guys all changed music as we knew it. This truly was the best for music in the history of music. It's ironic, I have "My Pain is Self Chosen" tattooed on the inside of my left arm. It's funny that you chose that particular line. But, I also have "Stay Long Enough to Repay All Those Who Caused Strife" on my right arm, so I guess it was a 50/50 shot! Either way, as a song writer and musician myself, these lyrics always cut deep for me. I don't know how you feel about it, but whenever we lost one of these great musicians, it always took something out of me and I retired that band. This is why I am one of those people who believe that no mater how great William Duvall is, the band that we have today is not Alice in Chains. A band can replace a drummer or a bassist and move on, but an iconic front man could never be replaced. In many ways, I also think it's unfair to have a new talent live in the shadow of another person for their entire career. I feel badly for guys like William Duvall and even Zak Wylder, who wasn't a front man, but he replaced an icon in Dimebag. Nirvana knew this fact and I've always had a lot of respect for the remaining members when they chose not to move on without Kurt. Anyone else who stood where Kurt once stood would not have been Nirvana. Mother Love Bone also knew this and they spawned several great bands after Andrew Wood died. I really think that Jerry Cantrell should have followed Nirvana's lead. They could have kept going, but just with a different name. I still love AIC, and their new music is great, but for me, it's just another band entirely. Thanks for the exchange, my friend and sorry for the long musical rant.

[@bettyandrews9571]

Layne Staley was the greatest singer/songwriter ever. He could hit the highest notes and jar your brain. RIP Layne. Love you always ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@beebee1676]

What a devastating cycle of pain & loss between friends. I watched Chester Bennington's heart break.. only to be consumed by despair & follow in his footsteps soon after.

[@adamweaver1594]

Laybe was an amazing vocalist and I have great respect for him. You are missed Layne, rest in peace!

[@e.l.2734]

Amen!

[@JONINXBOX]

Such iconic singers, I’m glad I was from a generation who was lucky enough to see these guys live as they were breaking through on the music scene

[@TheDemonAnjel]

Chris felt so deeply...I love him so much...

[@angiec3512]

So heartbreaking, especially when nobody tried to comfort Layne. 😢

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

His drug dealer tried to comfort him but those types of relationships can be tricky.

[@angiec3512]

​@@heywoodjablowme8120that's true.

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

@@angiec3512 Honestly they were my favorite Seattle band. I can't believe nobody had him thrown in a psych ward like they did with Steve-O. He was missing teeth when think did Unplugged. I was definitely bummed the day he was found dead. Great voice and a killer band.

[@user-gd7fx4jf5c]

These Talented artists gave their everything and ultimately drugs and depression caught up and took it’s toll on these creative genius’s. Thank you Seattle Grunge Masters of Rock for leaving your Legacy behind and may you all R. I. P . and never be forgotten.

[@gissellest333]

this breaks my heart but it also makes me love Layne and Chris all the more. ❤

[@moontheloon5]

Right on, Chris💙 We feel the same about you..wish we could've done something. All these men were around my age..gone too soon. Rock in heaven, guys.🙏🎸🎤

[@deutschchad1399]

It’s guaranteed that we will have regrets when people pass away. Just always try to make it one less regret.

[@ursweetsab]

Layne was so far gone with his addiction in the end. Sadly, I don't think anyone would have been able to get him out of it.

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

Shit all he needed was Johnny Knoxville and friends to throw him in the looney bin like they did with Steve-O.

[@ursweetsab]

@@heywoodjablowme8120 True....

[@MrNobody-vp2eu]

Broken heart close to Romeo and Juliet.

[@mlgcooper3971]

This period of music was so brilliant, so beautiful, so incredible. I find myself listening to this music today, and i feel sadness, followed by gratitude for these beautiful souls who made such amazing music.I was so lucky to have seen Soundgarden in their best years on their Bad Motor Finger album, a memory I'm truly grateful for.

[@christinecanty5409]

Chris was an empath. That’s apparent.

[@DM-il1hf]

Big time. And to the point where isolated to avoid reality & the pain & sadness that’s all around us. Of all of the people in the “scene” Chris was by far the person that I saw the least.

[@OOBEJuanKenobi]

Everyone is an empath (psychic). That is why some people go crazy and become narcissistic, which leads to sociopathy, which leads to psychopathy. No one has perfect thoughts. We all contribute to drama and bullshit. When people understand that empath VS psychopath is absolutely meaningless, then people will lighten up (be more real). All human beings are emotionally sensitive. Some people actually do care about feelings more (mental connections) than others, but there are understandable reasons as to why people snap and go crazy. Everyone judges each other for what they look like. Some people grew up in abusive, bully families. They evolved as bullies for generations. They get judged for looking that way immediately, because the mind never lies. Some people think they are better looking, all that, and have a better vibe because of it. No one really has a better vibe by thinking that way. A person can only stay out of drama, anger, and hate, and then it happens by default. Mellow people are less critical. They don’t see things in terms of “empath” VS “psychopath”. They see things in terms of “psychopath” VS “real”. There’s difference. People labeled empaths are often “more psychic”, “indigo”, and snooty. The entire idea is shallow. We are all telepathic. Some of us are violent. Others refuse to be. That’s really the difference: non-violence VS violence in a personality.

[@OOBEJuanKenobi]

If people portray themselves as more psychic socially, other people see them as stuck up. No one gets around that one. Telepathy is difficult to face for all of us. It’s profound that it’s real. No one can really handle it well. We can only just be non-violent and as honest as possible.

[@CanadaDan]

What Chris said goes to show what an amazing human being he really was, besides being incredibly talented. This world was not enough for either of them. R.I.P

[@user-wo1xd6ff8l]

Chris and Layne who I felt we're my soul brothers. RIP you will forever be missed..

[@Beckie167]

Thank you for all that information on all of them! It's a whole new perspective on these guys, but I wish I'd seen this sooner. Either way... Thank you bunches and make more so everyone else can know how beautiful these souls were, AND WILL ALWAYS BE TO ME! It's like a personal loss when we lose the ones that make you feel human, and boy did they ever strike the chords of my soul with those voices. Thank you, again.

[@ottomatic3123]

If someone ever needs love or shows you deep love DO NOT be afraid to return it then and there. I was with my mom visiting my grandfather - her dad - a thousand miles from my home because he was undergoing cancer treatments. I didn't even see him much because of the treatments and him needing rest. It was time for us to go home and I picked up our baggage to leave when he came to me and gave me a hug. A very strong hug. He was not a hugger. I realized he was saying goodbye. I was a little caught off guard, and I thought I would see him again even if he got worse. I didn't put down my bags to return the love he was showing me. I never got another chance and it hurts very badly whenever I think about it 35 years later. I feel like a POS. He loved me very much and was like a father, though I didn't see him that often. Tears are streaming as I write this. The regret and sorrow will never go away.

[@brianpinion5844]

I hear Ya man , last time my mother called I didn't pick up just thought I call later but later didn't work out, just hearing phone ring bothers me it does , haven't owned a cell phone in over 6 years now. that bad , my mind is my worst enemy

[@michelemcwilliams5084]

❤My husband sent me a text that I didn't get because I was doing my nails, and then forgot to check. Two hours later, a sheriff deputy shows up to tell me my husband was killed in a car accident 500 miles away. The text message, that I didn't see until later, said "I don't think I will make it there alive. The power steering went out - please. please pray for me." My husband's tire blew out minutes later, sending him across the median, across two lanes of oncoming traffic, then he hit a culvert and rolled once. This occurred when he was going 95 miles per hour. His face was crushed between 2500 lbs of weight behind him and the steering wheel in front of him. He live another 20 minutes, while they used the Jaws of Life cut him out. He died as they removed him from the vehicle. This happened on a lonely stretch of road in White Lake, South Dakota. His text message is included in the fatality report.

[@thankyougreen]

I just saw Jerry in march. So many of the guys I grew up seeing over there back in the eighties and nineties are gone. So much of this, it weighs on you over time. Sometimes it’s all you can do is to just muddle through the day and hope tomorrow is better.

[@caliblue2]

Imagine how pissed he was at his own funeral. Finally realizing the truth of “the system”.

[@jamiepentz4682]

Definitely was my generation of hope's music. Thankful for all the these bands 🎶

[@bondalero0074]

Two of the Most “Iconic” voices in modern Rock, EVER!#(R.I.P.)#LayneStaley/ChrisCornell#🎤❤️🔥🤘🏻✨

[@KenobiStark1]

Now we’re as low, as we can get. Can’t leave and can’t forget.

[@Metallic-Sun]

Still I wonder why

[@KenobiStark1]

….it ain’t right

[@jimbobshambles]

Rip Layne Staley and Chris Cornell🙏

[@DrLuke49]

It is all too often those whom we all love and regard as infallible and untouchable heroes who remind us just how fragile they really were once we have lost them all too soon ♥💔🕊

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Thank you for this... Layne hears this 🥰🥰🥰🔥💞💖😇

[@vikingrobot4179]

We all wish we could have been there to help. Man ….…Chris really held on to that guilt for not getting up to hug that young man. That stuff definitely can eat at you. We all have regrets for not doing certain things we wish we would have done…….I think it just makes us better people the more it gnaws away at our souls ……we learn from it and we grow wiser every time we reflect.

[@johnbjornmedlicott715]

It will never stop loving in memory of of the best live bands.

[@carlosfparana]

People who are the saddest are without a doubt the most compassionate.

[@laurawatters914]

😢💔 Thank You for sharing! 😊💓🤘✌️

[@jasonmalone1040]

AIC was imo the only band who could be so dark without coming across as corny or insincere. ❤

[@allencollins6031]

Exactly. Closest thing we got to The Doors.

[@vinnytesla9731]

both can be argued as the greatest vocalist in music history .... both extremely unique, talented, and charismatic

[@myke-michael]

I'm very glad to hear their behind the story, they are incredible both Layne & Chris had shared so much inspiration. Thank you for this one great vedio.

[@terrijovi6100]

Just heartbreaking all round😢

[@lindahandley5267]

Very nice video. With intense love for someone you have intense grief. It's crazy how sometime the anger comes out enexpectedly. When my husband died suddenly from a massive heart attack, my 2 sons and I were getting ready to go to plan for his funeral. I was in the shower, in shock and trying to process it all. Suddenly I was screaming at him at the top of my lungs and beating the shower walls with my fist! I was SO mad at him for leaving me and our 2 sons! He refused to go to a doctor and neglected his health. We did all we could to try and convince him. But, God was ready for him and I felt ashamed at my reaction, but know that it is normal for some. I felt relieved to at least get the anger out of my system and try to move on.😢Grief is a form of love and it never ends, but softens through time. We have to go through it to get through it.

[@bobleglob162]

I think anger is a.legitimate reactiion. I.hope you and your boys are doing well.

[@lindahandley5267]

@@bobleglob162 I think it's legitimate too after losing many more loved ones since then. It happened in 1997. We have had to go on with our lives. Thanks for your sweet thoughts.

[@RenataDomarco_Arquitetura]

I wish could have been that person too for my BELOVED Chris Cornell, at that night of darkness when he left us . So heartbreaking

[@jee911]

I recently started listening to his vocals over the music. Absolutely amazing

[@rinopotamozopilotero6988]

God, this is heartbreaking 😢

[@GingerKC]

I've been really studying the lyrics of Soundgarden and Audioslave. I have depression and have dealt with it for 15 yrs now. Doing lots better, most days. But I can spot a depressed person a mile away. So sad to read some lyrics that Chris wrote that screams, I'm depressed!! I've recently received TMS brain treatments. They work! Amazingly so. I want everyone to KNOW THIS!! Helped me tremendously. I'm a sassy fighter now, not a guilt ridden door mat. I felt depression was my weakness. Felt a failure cuz I couldn't shake it. Took a GREAT PSYCHIATRIST to help me. Learn that it's not my fault. I can't will or want it away. So to all who dissed me , go f%&& yourself. It's a damn prison of the brain. RIP 🙏

[@dylantech]

Depression comes in several forms, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. The sad thing is I can explain to a depressed person what “cured” me but it’s like offering a rain jacket to someone already drenched by a downpour, they can’t see the point or “get it” until they’ve already taken shelter and dried themselves off.

[@heatwad1017]

@@dylantech please do share !!!! I've been suffering and struggling to find something to relieve this fucking misery. Im in counceling and take four dth iffeeent meds and it doesn't feel like anything is helping !!!! Please help

[@PowDJoke]

you go and tell them, sir/miss !

[@neil2226]

@@heatwad1017Jesus will help you 🙏

[@PrvtIdaho]

@@heatwad1017ketamine. Look in to it.

[@vixxenreigns]

Being born in 1975, I was lucky enough to grow up when the music was amazing and meant something.

[@ChelleBrooke-xt2jm]

I am literally in tears listening to this

[@angelaferreira2193]

Uau this is deep....layne was too sensitive....i get it....things hit you harder when you are that fragil ...im not saying he was weak.he wasnt,but im the same way,things hit you like a ton of bricks and you dont know how to cope with,you get stuck and feel lost.thats why he was found in such tragic way..he died of hearbreak and lonliness most of it.friends and family tried to help him but he was too broken...thats the sintoms of severe depression.sad.just hearbreaking.

[@ralphdarc3094]

He died of years of opiate abuse

[@makkonenpaavo4675]

@@ralphdarc3094 Ýes. He was obviously so unbearably happy that he had to try and curb it somehow.

[@PleaseForgiveYourself]

*symptoms* Sorry just had to correct it...

[@AZIZAxBLUE]

I hope they’ve all found each other again…..rest in peace 🙏🏼🤍

[@__Patrick]

Death is hard. I know that strong emotions can frighten people and I think that is what connects Layne to his music. The emotion. I’m with Chris Cornell. I wish somebody could have given Layne a hug. Told him that things would work out. I’m just sad that we have lost so many talented people.

[@user-bl9rc1po2f]

I still can’t believe how spoiled I was to be a young kid in the 90s, growing up when these guys were popular. We were so fkn spoiled with this music. To have that many iconic albums be released within a 2-3 year span is unreal. So lucky.

[@petsitter1969]

Makes me so sad. I didn't know any of these guys well. I had a double date once with my friend Carol, Andy and the guy I was set up with. Andy was so playful and fun back then. Mike S was our south side homie. I was in their orbit for a brief minute and still cry like a baby for the loss of them all.

[@jomoanderson5596]

Anyone who hasn’t, David de Sola’s Book ‘Alice In Chains: The Untold Story’ is excellent,..not just in terms of a Band biopic but in his overview of the late 80’s/early 90’s Seattle Scene. Susan Silver, Chris’s Ex Managed AIC,..Layne’s Mom attempted to sue her for callously keeping him on the road when he desperately needed help. Great Book.

[@jodywebster2592]

So sad that no-one gave Layne comfort when he was so emotional.

[@trishpaiz6253]

Layne, Kurt, Chris, Andrew, Chester and so many more. They give us their hearts, but they hold so much pain

[@douglas2902]

Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, and Kurt Cobain three of the greatest singers of the 90s. RIP LAYNE, CHRIS, AND KURT

[@nicolaxoxo1]

2 best singers/frontmen ❤❤

[@nickyjorg]

Beautifully done. Way to make me cry

[@edsohovocals]

I don't think I'd have known either what to say to Layne if I was Chris. From experience, many of my (male) friends and I struggle to put into words how we are feeling, especially in front of other men. I never learnt it from my dad, and I doubt my friends did either. I only learnt emotional 'fluency' from my wife. I'm sure some men can and do talk about their feelings with each other, but not many I've met. It's always been 'gay', to use the vernacular of the time (which is a discussion unt in itself). Good luck, men. We can do it. 💪🏻

[@edsohovocals]

Btw, the way I'm interpreting this is: Layne was so upset on Andrew's death, but he didn't have to emotional capacity nor language to reach out to anyone to help him, nor was anyone there to help him. I might be reading into this, but it seems to be a common thread amongst us men, especially the singers that have died/killed themselves because of similar reasons.

[@dathorndike4908]

What I can never comprehend is how Chris went through that anguish of losing Layne and Andy and ends up essentially doing the same thing to himself.

[@TheSunTheSea]

Because he didn’t kill himself. He was murdered

[@nathanbraun2067]

he was murdered

[@acason4]

@@TheSunTheSea No. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@acason4]

@@nathanbraun2067 No. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@CourtTV.]

​@@acason4 freetofindtruth blog says otherwise

[@williamdon3442]

Great great vocalist. Definitely one of my favourites

[@ledude277]

Rip to Layne Staley and Chris Cornell you guys are my goats when it comes to grunge music

[@AmazedDexter]

Message to everyone who's reading this comment - regretting something you did or you didn't is very stupid. You COULDN'T do the thing other you've already did. Because your life leaded you to that choice. So WTF you should regret anything you've done or not in yout life?! Live HERE and NOW not in some freakin' bad memories and things you can't change because they're in past already

[@AmazedDexter]

@Chris Waters 😁😂 nice one 👍🏻

[@mikemercer5808]

I feel totally blessed I got to see Alice twice on the Facelift tour. Once as a backup, and once as a headliner. RIP Layne, Andy, and Chris. BTW The Mother Love Bone album Apple is one of the most criminally under-rated albums of all time. If you have never heard it, look for it NOW!

[@nicolascanale4877]

Great videos. I remember when you were at only 13k and 4k subs. Good job. Keep at it. Keep Grunge alive.

[@JFalconer91_YT]

Born march 91. Loved growing up laitening to Nirvana, AIC, G'N'R , Motley Crew etc. When music was awesome. Nowadays itsnhard to even listen to a decent band.

[@jameshuckvale7685]

I love both these guys they gave me hoe when I had none. Now they are both gone but they’re music still remains.

[@ko0974]

I really wish Chris did what he instinctively wanted to do...or anyone of the others that were there ....If other way around I bet Layne would have ....

[@niceguy391987]

I can understand why he's angry, angry at himself he didn't take the chance to comfort him when he needed it. It's always the chances we don't take that we regret the most.

[@Punishment_for_Decadence]

Make sure you let your friends know how much you love them. Be there for them, be a true friend if they are hurting and in need

[@e-reptiledysfunction2243]

Possibly the 2 best vocalists I've ever heard, Cornell no question #1

[@nigelcarren]

Seen your name around these parts mate. Agree 100%. The way he speaks to the crowd after the live 'Say hello to heaven' amazes me. For me that would be like winning the Olympic 100metre sprint then not even being slightly out of breath at the end. TOTAL legend. 🇬🇧🏆🇺🇲

[@GranTube]

Eddie(Vedder not Van Halen but RIP to him also) is the only true grunge frontman left! We all want you to stick around for as long as possible please don't leave us Eddie!

[@Turk_2023]

Jerry Cantrell is a great singer

[@bitethebook7650]

​@@Turk_2023 more talented too

[@kirstinsiniak9936]

Mark arm mudhoney

[@TheRealTrucido]

Layne weighted 85lbs when they found him... as a 34 year old, nearly 3 times that weight, I can't imagine how down he was. :( Rest in Peace.

[@SS-qu9nn]

And they are now all gone. How that even possible? Wood, Cobain, Staley, and then Cornell, gone and taking grunge with them. Such amazing talents, and seemingly good people too, taken so young. The days rock n roll truly died.

[@dilfbag]

🤘😎🤘 So sad.. Wood, layne, cornell.. They all had demons that overcame them, wish there was something someone would or could have done for each one of them to escape their own personal hells. I hope they all are at rest now. 😢

[@thomaskinne2357]

The music world, will never be the same. Drugs are bad, m-kay!