Episode 160: Remembering Layne Staley & His Impact

This week on the show, Chris and Ethan share how Layne Staley has inspired, and how we can carry his impact forward.
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[@matthewmesser]

Layne Staley is the GREATEST lead singer of the GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME!!!

[@HildeAzul]

You say “two of the big stars” Layne wasn’t a star. Famous, yes. Sort of. Kurt was a next level star. Thanks to the internet, especially KZbin for the gift of Layne’s live vocals people are now discovering how amazing he is at connecting with us. Those of us who have trauma too. Layne was a gift from another world sent here for those suffering who need connection. I was 9 or 10 when facelift was released and in 1990 prior to MITB I was dragged to a show for an outdoor festival. I was captivated my this singer’s voice. I was 9 or 10 and my only music exposure was whatever my parents listened to on the radio and NKOTB, Bobby Brown, Will Smith… Hammer. I had the hair on my neck standing up but didn’t understand what it was. My neighbor also my age became an instant fan. I basically forgot about it the next day. As they released songs I liked them, but wasn’t a huge fan, so to speak. Then the side project Above was released and it resonated with me and I listened to it all the time. I was so very blessed to be at that show - the one at the Moore in April 1995. It wasn’t until adulthood when I started to breakdown childhood trauma when I understood why his voice comforted me. His voice gives me goosebumps to this day. I listen to them a lot. Watch a lot of live performances.