Layne Staley Audio Interview 1995

[@anthonychrismignella]

I can't explain how much I appreciate and love Layne Staley. No one will ever, EVER be able to fill his shoes. Nobody.

[@AuntieClimactic]

+anthony mignella My heart goes out to the people who knew him.

[@justinthyme1199]

+anthony mignella Agreed! Well said.

[@tinamccoy563]

same here Anthony Mignella

[@AuntieClimactic]

William DuVall is not a replacement. There is no replacing Layne. He came to be in the group organically, just as the band has said. They never wanted to replace the irreplaceable.

[@JJ-GG2050]

Ditto. I feel the same way Anthony.

[@patrickfoster4586]

So soft spoken but damn- when he unleashed! He had one of the most powerful rock voices ever recorded. Just sheer, raw power. And an amazingly talented writer as well.

[@deadbodybaby1]

People sing notes layne would sing chords lmfao dude sounded like 4-5 people harmonizing when he really wanted to let it out

[@deadbodybaby1]

Live too. That’s how you know this guy was just a full blown god given talent. Some of the most gifted people are also the most tortured

[@lindsayp9691]

Not to mention him saying he basically wasn’t the cocky one and that he trusted them.. sweet soul but damn that voice and lyrics were so powerful and haunting 🖤

[@lindsayp9691]

@@deadbodybaby1sounded better live too

[@garylagstrom3864]

I saw Layne in a three piece suit at the start of their set on Lollapolooza in 93 and it was like 95 degrees that day! Needless to say he took the jacket tie vest and shirt off after playing Would the first song to start the show! Very charismatic singer and great stage presence! His voice very unique and an unbelievable range! RIP Layne!

[@AuntieClimactic]

Very classy fellow.

[@JanaLalewicz]

A good man😢

[@noahkb80]

The youth in his voice. There was still so much time ahead of him he left unused. Such an impact in such a short time, i cant imagine what the legacy would be if he was still here..

[@jayvids4u]

Layne was a gift that still benefits the generations ahead

[@Dbzmad34222]

he will be love for many years to come

[@lauti9655]

I miss Layne so much, i won't let him die, i never met him, yet i feel like he is my friend. He really deserves to be more recognized

[@daviclar867]

Grunge is the most depressive music! The fans of that have liberal indoctrinated kids in liberal college who hate America!

[@jayvids4u]

@@daviclar867 applying politics in art is an actual liberal indoctrination.

[@heather3383]

Angel.

[@DarkSkies72]

Miss him. I hate what happened to this beautiful man. You will be remembered, always.

[@SKOJCV]

Definitely gotta be the meekest and no ego having rock star I’ve ever heard talk. Listening to his talking voice I would never be able to tell he was such a badass and such a powerful singer.

[@nonameman7114]

Dude was so humble He’s like the Anti Rockstar

[@paulrichardyarborough2506]

Yeah, Layne was a sweetheart, he really was

[@aic4naturalborn196]

The reason Layne was so amazing is because he WAS a rockstar, but without having to even try. I don’t think he realised how much of a badass he really was. There was no fakeness, no try hard attempts at looking/acting cool - Layne was cool because he just was simply being himself.

[@lindsayp9691]

@@aic4naturalborn196well said

[@nohabloemojislosiento4930]

Based on this and a story Mark Lanegan told in his biography about how Layne and him wrote and recorded the Mad Season song Long Gone Day, I think Layne would have been a gifted music producer. Mark talked about how Layne knew how all the mixers and recording devices worked and how they on the spot came up with the Lyrics and melody for Long Gone Day. People confirm Laynes story here of how he writes melodies and lyrics. He just went into the booth and it poured out of him. The guy was an unbelievably naturally gifted musician. While basically teaching himself the guitar he wrote two of the heaviest, most interesting songs on Dirt - Hate to Feel and Angry Chair. His ear must have been really well tuned, even if he wouldn't be considered a virtuoso.

[@spunkrok13]

The most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Layne simply speaking is so soothing, and him singing is so powerfully soothing.. an angel

[@krisfrederick5001]

It's ironic or, correct me how it's odd that the most gentle people probably like you and I end up leaving in such sad ways. In Kurts' case, (odd and unbelievable) But YOU Layne, just faded away. It hurts so much either way. What about this book??

[@krisfrederick5001]

@Gisselle S You missed my point, read it again. I wasn't calling them odd

[@TheStepmonkey]

@@krisfrederick5001 Well legends like Layne never die

[@krisfrederick5001]

@@TheStepmonkey Agreed

[@isaak1748]

Yeah his voice was amazing both for talking and singing!

[@JesusChrist5000]

There is a lack of ego that comes across in his words and even the tone of his voice.

[@mojopin70]

Yes i agree , he was spiritually aware i can tell.

[@MarvRoberts]

He was extremely humble. He never saw himself as a celebrity. Even after he was famous, he would talk to any average joe. He never brushed off anyone. When he came across the homeless, he always dropped them some cash for food. He was a rare soul.

[@hessykat7551]

yes He was humble.

[@blacksheepsquadron6189]

@Gisselle S I'm so glad someone else realizes this

[@kaori_kanzaki]

But I was extremely disappointed when he called a woman "cunt" on a gig.

[@SupersonicChip]

Listening to Layne always reinforces why I love him so much.. dead or alive, the man is gold. RIP sweet brother.. .I miss you. We miss you.

[@seanlange6715]

this interview blew my mind, I've never heard him speak at length so comfortably and open. He sounded optimistic about the future, and he even referred to Dirt like it was a stage of his life that he had moved on from. Those last year's of complete exile are so fucking tragic and hurt my heart so bad for him.

[@OcelotDAD]

I always find myself thinking of Layne in those final years. I imagine watching TV and playing video games until death and it's just too sad for me to take it. Goddamnit man it's too sad.

[@garrison0532082]

And as unfortunate as it is, Layne chose this path. HE pushed his friends and bandmates away. HE refused to speak to anyone. HE told friends he'd never have anything to do with them again if they tried getting him into treatment. It just sucks so damn bad. He was such a talented, intelligent, caring dude. Heroin is a bitch, but a bitch we choose.

[@Dani-xl3bm]

I guess his friends, band mates, and family said that after Demri died, Layne gave up. They knew he wouldn't be around much longer. That's when he really isolated himself. Heartbreaking. At least they're together again now...

[@beautyonabarnbudget]

@@garrison0532082 You may choose it in the beginning. But, once your physically and mentally addicted Heroin makes YOU its bitch! It's not a choice at that point.

[@beautyonabarnbudget]

@@Dani-xl3bm 6 years is a looong time-especially in addict time. People tend to romanticize their relationship. But, it was full of cheating, drugs, verbal and physical abuse. That's NOT ❤. That's TOXIC !!! They had no biz continuing that relationship. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@brendastarkey3350]

Just listening to all of his plans for the future breaks my heart even more. Such a beautiful person, inside and out.

[@NemesisOwl]

Same... damn it sucks how he went out..

[@traceywhitener7896]

I know . Miss this man forever

[@justinebroderick8358]

Me too

[@midnyttoker4698]

I'm sitting here weeping for all my heroes gone. Layne, Chris, Kurt, Andy, Dime and the list goes on. I can't listen to my favourite music without feeling an immense sadness come over me. This music made me who I am and when I hear it I come undone. I miss my friends I've never met, I love them and I miss them.

[@devinhindin1156]

You said exactly what I feel.

[@dez1989]

I remember listening to all of them when they were all alive. What a great time for music! What a great time to be alive!

[@Adamsuckayamuddaaaaa]

Mike, Vinnie, Chester... ❤️

[@billygann6237]

Favourite ! " Favorite".... Wanker. Just kidding. 🤣

[@leggythe4th399]

The greatest singer of all time .. we all miss you layne

[@karmacomedia6335]

I would never guess this soft gentle voice is the same heavy dark melodic metal God singing voice Wow Layne was a true artist RIP

[@matthewaleman4401]

Yeah lol I thought he would sound like fucken Batman or something 😂R.I.P. to the greatest of all time

[@melissacarlucci2365]

I can listen to him talk forever. What a talented, kind, loving, caring, friendly, beautiful soul Layne was. Such a HUGE loss for those of us who love AIC as musicians n for the music they made for us. Thank you for leaving us with something. Mike Starr I feel should of gotten back with them but for whatever reason they kept Mike Inez n I'm not hating on him. Just LOVE my original ALICE in CHAINS members. Layne has this voice that reaches the depths of my soul like no other on this earth. His voice is/was the best male rock vocalist singing live or not of ALL TIME. He can NEVER be replaced. I miss you Layne so much. Today is the Anniversary of ur death. I wish you were still with us on eartho but I pray your in heaven with Mike. And other loved ones. Rest easy......R.I.P. L.S.M.S. ALWAYS

[@AuntieClimactic]

My husband recently told me that Layne's voice prevented them from getting more radio play. Isn't that fucked up? It was too amazing for the stupid fucking radio. There are 2 versions I've heard about the Mike Starr situation. 1: He fucked one of the guy's girlfriends and they confronted him and he said he quit, but the next day he changed his mind and they said, "too bad! You're out!" 2: He was doing too much heroin It must have been really bad since they stuck by Layne during his addiction, or they hadn't *really* seen bad until Layne. Who knows, but heroin was involved. I believe they threatened to fire him if he didn't get help and he said he quit, then said he didn't want to quit the next day, and same ending: they said "No, you're out!" I do know that it got so bad with Layne they had him in his own bus. But I think the guys knew they had something special, no matter what, and wouldn't end it, just because of the smack habit. Plus, they loved him. They were brothers. After watching Mike Starr on Celebrity Rehab, I can see him as being a total narcissistic asshat that could easily be someone guys would want out of their band. Did you see that show? He walked around saying "my band" like he was in AIC still. Those were the best years of his life and he ended up in a van doing drugs with his dad. It's good to have goals.

[@levinmoser4001]

Melissa Carlucci I can't even listen to Duvall

[@melissacarlucci2365]

+Le'Vin Moser I hear ya. Ditto

[@Bo-Dog]

Le'Vin Moser I felt like that until I heard Crucifixion and Adapt or Survive by Giraffe Orchestra band.

[@cherilamkin6634]

Totally & completely agree with this!!

[@Darklord-et9xz]

It makes sense why Layne would be upset when people would ask him about his drug use but in reality people just wanted to help him.They new what an amazing talent he was and wanted to save him.It’s so sad that Layne was unable to overcome his drug problems.We should all appreciate what he left behind in terms of his music.Rip Layne.

[@astrumfaerie]

an angel. i come here just to listen to and feel his voice. his presence is so comforting.

[@PoopSauce1369]

It's insane how many people occupy this planet past and present. Only few can touch, move, and heal so many just by purely existing and doing what they loved to do. 😢 I never knew Layne but my hearts breaks for him and all who struggled and continue to struggle to survive to the next day. 💔

[@BridgetFitzgerald-w9p]

❤ I agree 💯 percent with you!¡! It's crazy how the band came from together as well...I don't believe in coincidences whatsoever ❤ 🙏

[@merissarodriguez3500]

It upsets me that not lot of people have listened to this beautiful voice with such a beautiful mind

[@AuntieClimactic]

6700 so far isn't too bad, and it will go up over time. Alice in Chains will always be one of those bands that someone "discovers" if they are rock fans. Many young kids today will grow up to find the band and search KZbin for whatever they can find on them, and this will be here waiting for them. :)

[@shawa911able]

Merissa Rodriguez He is UNBELIEVABLE.

[@WeScareOldPeople]

And that has happened with me, got in to Alice properly last year, always knew the obvious, Them Bones, Dam that River, but I stumbled upon Nutshell by accident. Since then I've been digging, and they've become one of my all time favourite bands, specifically with Layne, and he as an individual also fascinates me. Thank you for uploading this!

[@superunknown70]

@@WeScareOldPeople Mad Season... Above. If you've gotten into AIC through Nutshell, you must listen to this album. You will love it.

[@ssherrierable]

Are you crazy? How could you say not a lot of ppl listened to aic? Makes no sense.

[@GyroLamb]

''Offered this total stranger a place to stay, clothes, and food, and musical instruments..''' lmao nice guy

[@garrison0532082]

GyroLamb and the rest is history

[@theseattlegreen1871]

GyroLamb Layne knew what he was doing.😉 He was no dummy 😁

[@mattfrank1923]

@Charles Lee Ray if your really gonna like the new child's play coming out you don't deserve to don Charles Lee ray as ur youtube name

[@dougg1075]

That’s youth man.. a lot of people lose that freedom of kindness as they get older.

[@BASHEM72]

Layne and the rest of AiC where ahead of there time with there music. He was the voice. No one except the greats hold a candle to his voice. Unbelievable live.

[@paulwestcott518]

Offered a stranger A place to stay. Flawed genius. Heart of gold. We miss you Layne.

[@Cody6698]

I know Layne was a gamer & artist. I always wanted to know who he was as a person, but most people focused on his drug addiction. He seemed to be a awesome guy.

[@nemo7700]

same! i would love to mold some clay and draw with him

[@Cody6698]

@@nemo7700 Same here 😢

[@Cody6698]

@@gordonthefreeman It's a bad character trait humans have. We're more obsessed with peoples mistakes than their accomplishments.

[@williamrogers9004]

Even near the end, the band along with Layne knew he was dying, almost like terminal cancer, which is why they used the 3 legged dog on the last alice album and the orig name wad tripod. It was an ode to their lost singer before he died, crazy and macabre but also kinda touching tribute.

[@ionkno1893]

I wanna know his fav game. I think about him when I'm playing 🤣

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

We should still have this guy. He should not be gone.

[@-boba-9029]

awww his voice was so sweet it’s almost heartbreaking

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

Bc he's high

[@stormfaerie]

@@thedonofthsht76-58Gatorade it’s what the plants crave.

[@awallner1]

@@stormfaerie Brando has electrolytes. It's what plants crave. lol

[@BloodNAshez]

Ah, just hearing him talk brings tears to my eyes.

[@Deathkill06]

Greatest male singer of the 90s.

[@kdub7195]

Greatest Of All Time. Layne is the GOAT, not just the 90s.

[@dsrutherford9197]

All time

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

Of all time

[@joshuadr5883]

The GREATEST VOCALIST OF ALL TIME

[@ghfjhloudz7607]

well I mean come on..yes but no...Eddie Vedder ?

[@nonyabizz928]

Just love his voice. Pretty mellow then he sings and belts out the screams and holy shit !!!! Layne had a very good heart. He was never an attention hog.... In all his interviews he is laid back and not a show off. He didnt feel he was worthy of saving.... So he just kept doing heroin waiting to die. Layne lives through me. He had so much life to live. He knew he was going to leave an awesome legacy. In.the end.. he WAS burnt out on AIC .... The songs. He just gave up. So very sad. RIP LAYNE

[@lanecore75]

You can definitely hear the pain in his voice. Addiction will take everything from a person and still want more. There is no joy in heroin. Anyone who has used this drug has ended up getting used up in the end. Layne indeed lost the will to fight. Its easy to do. RIP Layne we're lucky to have your work to help us through the days we have left.

[@sherrymay5409]

God gave him a wonderful gift wish he was still around to share it with us

[@kaori_kanzaki]

I could listen that calm and cool voice forever...

[@jenniferroopenian9229]

I love his voice. Not only is he a kick ass legendary rock singer....but he could have also made a relaxing guided meditation audio. Such a genuinely sweet soul, an evolved human being. Miss you Layne! ✨

[@theguyinthechair7800]

1995 the year I was born. Thank you Layne, for everything. I'll see you in heaven.

[@JuanRodriguez-rt8wr]

The guy in the chair same here dude my birthday is April 4th

[@rodneyrichard3900]

The guy in the chair We'll all be sitting around having a beer,doobie smoke and laughing having a good time!Fu***n way she goes boys!!💪

[@laynefan7214]

Ok

[@malloryarroy9887]

Fav singer of all time. I miss him alot lately..

[@itsAllAboutYouisntit]

I was about 20 years old when they were getting really popular. His voice is embedded in the soundtrack of my life. The way that he left this earth alone, completely succumbed to drug addiction is heartbreaking. Truly one of the most incredible voices ever.

[@heather3383]

What a lovely tribute; beautifully written. Thank you for that!! ❤️

[@JasonSanders]

id love to chill in the back yard with Layne and talk about whatevers on our mind

[@andyappleton3353]

Same here. This dude seemed so sincere.

[@shelbylioness_]

My dream too, hope I meet him when I kill myself next month... OMG....

[@cheriruefer5870]

@@shelbylioness_ , dude?? Not funny...if you are serious..reach out..talk to me...anybody on here...

[@rollinstoned9816]

@@shelbylioness_ dead yet?

[@chrislong2256]

You can't ..he's dead

[@ang8158]

This is THE BEST ASMR

[@krisfrederick5001]

It breaks my heart how little you are spoken of Layne. But those of us truly love you if for nothing else but your sincerity. I said years ago your name will be my childs' middle name. Connor Layne Frederick

[@connorfruth4120]

Heck yeah! If I have a son in the future, I'd want his name to be Layne Adam Fruth. His middle name will be Adam after Adam Yauch (MCA) of Beastie Boys. 😊

[@daniel5913]

I wasn't around when Alice in Chains was playing. I just started listening to this band over the summer at 19 years old. Despite listening to them for a short time, I'm having trouble watching this interview as it makes me feel very sad. I find it a disappointment that heroin prevented him from going farther in music. He seemed like a very kind person and so I have heard from people encountering him.

[@AuntieClimactic]

It's heartbreaking, for sure. Another sad thing is that Layne is almost always overlooked when there is talk of musicians that have passed. It's like because he was strung out for so many years, they discount him as "just a junkie". Alice in Chains is also overlooked a lot as one of the bands who came out of Seattle in the 90's, but they were one of the most influential. More bands started sounding like AIC as the 90's went on than any of the other bands in the "grunge" scene. At the Grammy's the year Layne died, when they went to the part that recognizes the musicians lost, they completely ignored him, and all the guys in the band got up and left. You're right - everyone who has talked about him has said what a kind, gentle, talented and very funny person he was. And you can see that all over KZbin. Have you heard of Mad Season? That's a side band he was in with some guys from other Seattle Bands. He did the artwork, which is really cool, and it's also a great album. You can probably find it on YT.

[@levinmoser4001]

hilldiggity Layne was so much better than Cobain, but they called Cobain's " junkie issues" stomach trouble. When Demri died, I don't think Layne wanted to live.

[@AuntieClimactic]

I agree about Demri. And it's been said that she was the one who introduced him to the drug.

[@truthhurts2256]

hilldiggity actually it Kurt kobain who introduced Layne to heroin. It was on a night that Cobain OD for a certain length of time but was brought back. I've done alot of reading on Layne's life. very interesting but also very sad

[@tommobigirish3508]

Craig free really Craig you believe Kurt got the man on smack?? You say you done alot if reading yea? well same here and buddy tell youv heard of the term you can't believe everything you read ok!!? point is there two if the biggest legends in music .period. ....

[@jenns.5791]

the most beautiful soul to have ever walked this planet. I miss him so much it hurts....love you Layne. we wish you were still here. rest easy, my dear. 👼 ❤

[@michaelherdine7357]

i miss him too jjenn 33

[@AndrewSavedbyJesus]

So many of them gone now from that era, it's a shame and such a loss for music to say the least.

[@theseattlegreen1871]

jjenn 33 * Plane KZbin "200 Proofs Earth IS not a spinning ball" ~Eric Dubay

[@clarisaojeda6236]

this is so sad!!he had so many dreams and projects...

[@shable1436]

Would love to hear that album he made of where he is playing all of the instruments!!

[@michaelherdine7357]

@@followingjc1859 it is sad

[@nemo7700]

jerry said in an interview that layne was writting songs even in his lasts years

[@feliciachamberland455]

I love that when this man sings he's like AHHH but when he speaks it's almost gentle

[@BigFrankieB]

I first listened to Don’t follow from jar of flies when I was 12. I started crying because of things that were happening in my life at the time. Rip to Layne Staley, his music helped so many people deal with feelings of depression and anger

[@scottsather1041]

My first concert was Alice In Chains. Grunttruck & Screaming Trees opened for them. Awesome show!

[@heather3383]

Did you read Mark’s biography? I am personally not a fan, but you can find the excerpts of his encounters with Layne here on KZbin. It’s well-crafted and worth a listen. If anyone cares, I lost my concert virginity to Butthole Surfers!! 🤣🤣 Honestly, the lyrics were poetry…sans the badass Ministry project! 😜

[@TheEnderBand]

You’d never think such a quiet, unassuming and kind guy would have the singing voice he had… even at his sickest he still tore the roof off. Imagine if he and we had been lucky enough to have seen a happy, healthy version of him. But then perhaps without his pain his art wouldn’t have been so powerful but I just wish he didn’t suffer so much, and I wish we didn’t lose him so soon. I do know that I miss him

[@midnitelitecompany]

man. miss this man and never knew him personally.

[@ninare4021]

“You know” Ahh, cute Layne

[@DivineScheme]

Its hard to believe he had such a powerful voice, i hear this, he almost sounds child like. Miss the man very much.

[@TheStepmonkey]

IKR, his voice was so soft and gentle

[@madarab37]

I love that the band auditioned intentionally bad singers to piss Layne off into joining :)

[@Bo-Dog]

madarab37 That day forever changed their lives.

[@stephenfreeman7808]

I thought that he said that a band that he was in auditioned singers because he started singing with Jerry Sean and Mike, that pissed him off, so he quit...

[@Jnow20]

Stephen Freeman Don’t worry, it could be taken that way also but no, he quit his band which was a Glam Rock band BTW (that was called Alice N’ Chains) and joined Jerry’s band full time and Layne wanted to use the name Alice In Chains because his old band changed their name after he left.

[@heatherjo989]

I member his first real band b4 aic..Gypsy Rose. Total glam rock lol. They weren't glam At All was the best part. They dressed like it,he alwys joked,.we were so broke we couldn't even afford to dress in glam like all the early 80s guys lol. Knew it wasn't nor ever cool cuz it wasn't different or unique just came from bowie and stranded out to lame weird shit. Like comparing nirvana to them as always, they were legit Punk And aic were metal. For back then. Grunge didn't even exist what so ever yet when aic and nirvana came out .. they had their title, n brand genre they liked n loved already. Grunge was just a style we all thought. Apparently not lol But 90s were f King and so greatful I grew up then an got to see these gems live. Rarely a f camera but never forgotten cuz was worth remembering an clear as day. Today's music is f depressing..for lil kids only or sum weird shit. 0 talent or hard work nor originality. Yet styled as "unique " bla blah Same shit. But these dudes are the pioneer of f rock/metal for me not metallica etc. To each their own. But more relatable and simple 90s blue collar kids,teens, adults loved them. An still no band like them..doors,zepp,pj ,SG,MlB..are rare n great cuz once they start f playing their instruments you KNOW who the f it is! .. That's True Masters of their craft. No doubt. To know them was to love them. Didn't have to be hardcore metal bad ass..they totally repped the silent blue collar mid class families..chill And bad ass with out trying hard or stunts,fights,stupid shit. Sure they didn t want to be that dark, but they are martyrs for our generation. As layne said,.can't explain my voice..i sound like a Lark lol. N jerrys writing skills an guitar skills are out of this f world. Deff most sought out guitarist ever. N he's still his f own an same gnarly relatable tunes keep coming. Can't think of one f Band honestly who lost their soul one,singer and co leader,and came back,.with Not a replacement..but another chill cool natural dude to continue doing what they love with and be f so successful as aic. Jerry, mike, sean, Still f get to do what they love an always Hoped they could still do even old..wasn't even in jerrys head to ever continue with AIC, solo shit didn't gain as much course.. Yet he brought Alice in chains back and that nostalgia n hey mfrs were Still Here! An still f slayn audiences, selln just as many records, sold out shows.. After 17 ,20 f years of no aic anymore an brought it back full f force. Most actual metal an bad ass move in band history really. An more n more kids are getting to know them..more attention,Again..laynes mom's charities are doing gnarly. And junkie title is fading thank god.. An mike starr is being remembered as one the OG founding members that wouldn't have "That" "Their " Sound with out him. Black gives way to blue sums all of what I said up! Hard to put 20 years into loving something, someone,an never accepting it..hard. an best com back ever no doubt. If john n them tried to replace jim Morrison after even 20 f years , as Original an carry on that way, never would of f worked. Been riots in the streets. Literally. But,these members really are just f chill an cool as fuck..young, old an gain like It never left, in their Prime. Again. Don't get more rockstar than that. Sry, it's a book. But f true. N hope younger generation sees all these comments by you guys,cuz it's always the best comment section. Hardly any bad or lame shit to say about them. AIC fans ,your Deff recognized and appreciated very much. N just f cool. Respect to all you turds, and if you poor eyes are the ones that read all that lol. But it's true And hope this next generation gets their shit together an all these mumble rappers, pop "young& unique " (not) shit shows end soon. Like a f plague literally an again only for Young kids apparently. An to the radio stations that only play f 3 of their songs over an over cause kids Today won't remember their other ones. Lamest n saddest shit ever. Us 90s kids,were Pose to be generation f X!.. n we got Jipped ! With these millennial shits. So yup, T.G. for aic bringing great music and ppl in general back. And keeping it going. Harder as u get older..props to these good ol boys for f Still succeeding. Most deserved. And hall of fame sucks D. Never live to see them inducted I'm sure. 🙄 ML to aic fans. Gnarliest f fans ever prob. L8r 💚 *hid This in the comments cuz it's f longer than my talk text made it to be" 😉😜 An kids coming up on it see an know.. Maybe there's hope. 🙃 An again such respect for fans like u. Keeping them alive Know one of them,an more so of Laynes first band ,n member, an starrs roomie forever. ;) So we love this shit. See y'all at the next show..😎⭐🌟☄☄

[@SyphexGaming]

@@heatherjo989 will say shit but not fuck, oy vey

[@jessehutchings]

These guys are like the best friends we never had. RIP

[@jessehutchings]

Watching the Ulrich and Cantrell interview and now this. Amazing how humble and simple of guys they all are/were yet somehow they reached deep inside themselves, produced music that touched millions and lives on

[@parismomof3]

He was an amazing man. Drugs are terrible. It always takes the most beautiful souls, my husband included.

[@hazysativa3045]

So glad I was fortunate enough to shake his hand and talk to him for a few mins back at Lollapalooza

[@tog2842]

A gentle fragile soul, his despair channelled into amazing art. Hope he is at peace now.

[@siobhanr8192]

how amazing would it be for his solo album and book he was working on to come out

[@aleksastamenkovic5526]

I cant even imagine how that would sound. Im guessing something really trippy, considering Layne had a very creative soul. Would also love to hear what he wrote about in his book.

[@EdenPrime7]

Still here in 2021 Rest in Peace Layne your music has helped me tremendously

[@moniquelevasseur7546]

What a beautiful soul....

[@citychic2001]

So selfless- to express his deepest personal issues in poetic verse and the voice that accompanied that pain was like no other. The projects that could have been.. . I'm so glad u shared yourself with us. You will never be replaced. In the meantime, the voice and music lives on. . .

[@Nevernothing8184]

God I miss layne so much! He was one of those amazing men that'll always be a genuine rock god. Layne is my favorite person ever!

[@libramagyk]

We were all so incredibly blessed to have the privilege to live and experience this artistry from another realm...such a crater they carved before that starlight flickered out..such a magnitude of talent sadly now to just remain remembered

[@layniacswitch4687]

His voice is beautiful just like his soul ❤️

[@justinryan3691]

layne is the best period

[@applesu8574]

Justin Ryan of course

[@DaveTaste]

The 90s were a good period.

[@alejandrotapia6176]

Dude you look like the lead singer of the Deftones👍

[@opiateexperiment2022]

Chino Morino is that you?

[@John73850]

LEGEND FOREVER!!! Layne can never be replaced, a unique singer, magical, sadly missed. R.I.P. Layne

[@paulsteele2432]

Such a beautiful person. Such a tragedy.

[@Musicmanohio247]

I met you 1 time and I have cherished that memory for almost 30 years now.

[@Skinny.Steve1991]

Your a lucky man. I envy you.

[@Musicmanohio247]

@@Skinny.Steve1991 It was a memory that got more and more powerful as time went on because and he didn't start to get famous till the end of 91 and into 92 & I had met him in 1990 I met all 4 but for whatever I only took a picture with Layne. I have autographs of 3 of the 4, Sean didn't sign but I met him I hung out with them for awhile that day. If you do Facebook my pictures are on Rock and Roll Outreach.

[@breefitzgerald2037]

Very lucky, I can only wish forever...

[@spencer1244]

Wasn’t around in the era of Alice In Chains, but I miss this legend like a father or mother would miss a tragically dead child 😭 Just keep finding more and more of their songs I really like 🤟 Can’t stop listening to Alice In Chains, loud and proud 😇

[@bigblocklawyer]

Being there as it unfolded was as cool as it seems.

[@pikin2]

I love that jerry tried out differnet vocalists...and I love that Layne was honest enough to admit it pissed him off lol. This is incredibly relaxing to listen to - I wish there was more layne content like this

[@brentdemty6859]

I was fortunate enough to meet AIC we followed them into a store and they were shopping for shoes. Layne was a chill got in free to see them live that night “Dirt92”

[@justinebroderick8358]

Wow cool story

[@lanayajordyn9950]

What store , where?

[@brentdemty6859]

Tower records in Boston.

[@damienhughes1996]

Brent Demty thats freaking awesome I'd of loved to meet them in their heyday when Layne was on top of the world.

[@justanotherguitarplayer9767]

@@benher973 Lol

[@RedneckTruckin]

R.I.P layne Staley

[@hanna01ify]

This artist poet is one of the best male voices of our time... The day I found out he passed I really felt it... His voice was beautiful and when he sang with Jerry it was so powerful. Rip Layne 💋❤️🕊️🙏💐😉

[@daniellenichols9757]

The world has been robbed of so many great artist... Layne ...Chris.... Chester... Scott Weiland.. etc

[@jake-rx9rs]

Man i know it fukn sucks let the killers and rapers and child freaks die....... Cool beautiful people stop dieing on us :(

[@libramagyk]

We were Also Incredibly Blessed to be allowed the privilege to live and experience this artistry from another realm

[@Mxulin]

Kobain

[@anemaldemomusic8182]

you forgot the greatest of them all bro

[@cloroxbleach3838]

He has a cool speaking voice haha

[@zELk77]

similar kurt cobain

[@susannas7675]

People always comparing him to Kurt. Stop it already.

[@WillyTheWombat]

Certain drugs relax all the muscles and the vocal chords. Hate to say it but I speak in this relaxed manner too at times.

[@missplasticpony]

Clorox Bleach yeah bis voice was definitely sexy as fuck

[@natalielopez7755]

Had

[@TK_421_JT]

Love hearing him talk

[@Shany0916]

Such a beautiful and wonderful gifted soul. Meeting him was amazing, he was amazing as a person and a musician. Jerry Is a musical genius as well. Will forever be my favorite band. Glad to have been able to have been a part of this music.....

[@rightcoast4983]

You can hear the pain in his voice... I know the struggle he faced all too well...

[@AuntieClimactic]

Play nice, Matt.

[@ancientlunatic8928]

Matt Ramsey losers..like you..?

[@christiangasior4244]

He sounds high on a speedball.

[@knuckleheadstreet4000]

Right Coast what u need I got you 10 a point

[@garrison0532082]

Richard Straker wtf is your problem

[@nelly.mariee]

His voice is so comforting, I love this interview 💚 It’s currently 3am now & I’m pretty sure he’s going to help me go to sleep

[@MADDRUMMER128]

Every time I hear his words his voice is just shaky, the feeling and anxiety of being sober in the moment and the twitchy feeling. The shake is just chilling

[@neilpeartspurplenose8739]

He's not sober here. He's pinned to the wall!

[@rayne169]

Gone way too soon but Layne lives on through his music.

[@briandavis7643]

It’s sad he succumbed to addiction. He was so talented.

[@mustardproductions3531]

Miss this guy like family.. One of rock’s most painful losses for my generation. 😞🖤

[@AuntieClimactic]

mustard Productions For many generations. Luckily Alice is still making great music!

[@e.l.2734]

Many get to live longer but don't get to give and receive as much love. May God have mercy on the soul of this great and brilliant dude.

[@michaelhermanson2755]

So articulate, so clear-headed... so communicative here, so sober ... and such a calm before a storm. Layne quickly fell.

[@maximilianweling477]

How could one dislike this?

[@AuntieClimactic]

Now 2 people dislike it. People are assholes. The guy is just talking..lol

[@guitarwhores753]

Maybe they didn't like tgat there was no audio of the questions being asked. I liked it, just saying that would have been nice. Or maybe they're just cunt noses.

[@rabeazeil1207]

I could listen to him talking for hours. ❤😢

[@user-eq9qv4qw6m]

I'd like to know what happened to the solo album that was "half way done" and the book that he had been "working on writing for a long time"...

[@1sonofabiscuit837]

Finally a good lengthy interview thanks

[@azevedoplumbing]

Listen to this sweet soul . Layne wish you were here brother . You were there for me in the 90's. I'll never forget the Mosh Pit at the shoreline in Mountainview . The most violent down hill sprint I've ever witnesses .

[@AuntieClimactic]

Are you talking Lollapalooza? By LUCK I saw Sean walking around with a dog and a hot girl ( believe her name was Jen) and he scored me a backstage pass and we hung out for awhile after their set,

[@azevedoplumbing]

Yes it was. You met the boys? Remember that mosh pit on the hill? Crazy!!!

[@AuntieClimactic]

I actually watched from a platform on the side and above the stage.

[@jesusespion8995]

Really cool to get hear this thanks for posting this 🤘 RIP Layne Staley 🤘 #AICForever #LSMS

[@skwinkskwink]

I want to know more about that book

[@lindseywolfe8016]

Alexander Salgado I just finished Unchained and highly recommend it!

[@freeleonardpeltier4148]

As an afterthought....I can hear Laynes leather jacket rubbing everytimes he moves...lucky jacket

[@ang8158]

lol I was invisioning leather pants lol

[@Kyanitekween]

Just his voice is music to me. Precious soul.

[@rstlr73]

We miss you so much!

[@joshc4927]

Did I just hear Layne say that the mad season album was his favorite?!!!

[@WaywardSonsBand]

Josh C this interview was probably in the mid 90’s

[@VelcroKittie]

I wouldn't be overly surprised that it was his favourite. I realise that a lot of the songs on various AIC albums were very personal, but the entire Mad Season album just seemed like one big autobiography. It really is so harrowing and beautiful.

[@jasonpeters9865]

Its without a doubt best album of 90s. Makes me think "what if?" What if more 90s bands collaborations happened. Cuz it seemed the few times it happened? Pure magic, that sounded completely different fr the bands collaborating. (TOTD, Audioslave, Mad Season,Velvet Revolver) Wouldve love see a Smashing Pumpkins+NIN Collaboration. Janes Addiction+Alice in Chains collaboration. STP+Toadies collaboration. Bush+Silverchair collaboration. Pearl Jam+David Crosby collaboration. Nirvana+REM collaboration.(actually that was in works in early 1994. Michael Stipe said Kurt and him were going do something together Summer 94.) Man, fucking bullshit..Just imagine that sound? I wish Kurt just quit Nirvana. He had more enough $$$. I think Kurt was sick of "loud, punkish, rock star" thing.

[@melloncolliefru]

my sweet angel…this is my sleep aid every single night…comforting💝

[@BibleTales123]

:;( I miss layne/ it hurts

[@1sonofabiscuit837]

Matt Ramsey It's called being a FAN I'm sooooooo sorry you didn't know that but now you are educated good luck sport

[@Ternaldius]

jwFairyTale I listened to Jar of Flies about 4 years ago, first time I listened to the band ever. Found out he was and had been dead 2 years later. Even then I was sad

[@alejandrotapia6176]

@Richard Straker miserable troll... You have a serious problem...making yourself out to be a bad ass ..coward! I bet you are really enjoying the reaction you getting from us... I would love to see you face to face then beat the shit out of you... Miserable fuck!

[@luismagana9784]

Happy birthday Layne hope you’re at peace playing your fav video game

[@mintd8365]

The writing couldn't have been any bolder on that wall. There are so many interpersonal issues and such a high degree of resentment in what Layne is saying in this interview. It's even easier to spot in his 1996 interview with Rolling Stone because of course there was no audio of his soft-spoken and almost childlike tone. It's interesting to note that substance abuse self-help groups like AA and NA point to resentments as the reason some never achieve sobriety. Besides what we heard here in regards to band-mates, press and The Recording Academy, there's the accounts of Layne's troubled relationship with his father and his late girlfriend who he would use with regularly. That's more than enough to kill a person that doesn't know how to cope in a healthy way. This is just what I see as a person with years of experience in the midst of substance abuse, mental illness and suicide. Doesn't make it so. But I do believe it's apparent enough. There's no pretty way to put it in my mind, it's simply tragic.

[@johnscully5918]

Holy shit . What an eye opener. To hear him speak tells me that he wasn't some wish for death addict