Layne Staley teaches you singing

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[@marvinstarr578]

Have a Jerry Cantrell to harmonize with.

[@kdog909]

Their harmonizing is awesome, but Layne sounds just as good in Mad Season. His amazing voice was never reliant on Jerry, maybe just enhanced a bit (or a lot, depending on the song).

[@nickphaux]

Need a Jerry Cantrell to my Layne Stayley if you catch my drift....

[@thejewelsofchicago]

Yeah...wow ❤

[@Hannah-ve1vu]

This made me laugh 😂😂

[@HolyShnikeez_1975]

Layne has the best "Yeah" in RocknRoll history. Don't let Hetfield fans tell you any different lol

[@botgamingcodm5808]

Music isn't a competition

[@shanewoody4232]

​@@botgamingcodm5808you're right music is an art.

[@HolyShnikeez_1975]

@botgamingcodm5808 back in '93 my band was competing for 5k in a battle of the bands and I assure you nobody uttered the words "music isn't a competition"

[@chrisbenson6683]

Love his "yeah" array in "It Ain't Like That" 😎💪

[@vincents9620]

Layne is the GoaT but the best "yeah" in rock is Neil Fallon in Clutch singing "spacegrass" --"jesus on the dashboard ..ohh Yeahhhhhh"

[@l.m.7207]

One of the greatest voices of all time. RIP Layne 🙏🏽🤘🏽

[@Ghoosier]

Very distinct

[@jakek2291]

Absolutely!

[@bilbobaglens]

THE greatest! I’m biased tho😎

[@ko-rp7ge]

It's dope

[@Maria-dx3ws]

So good and missed. 🙏🏼☮️

[@garrethenderson9695]

That falsetto is heavenly.

[@kdog909]

I’ve heard Rooster a thousand times and never knew until now that it was Layne singing the first part. I thought it was female backup singers. I’m surprised he didn’t use his falsetto voice more often, it’s awesome.

[@gNome_5]

Layne Staley as a whole, was pure seXxx on a stick! How, or why Demri could do him so wrong has always blown my mind! (And, I'm not so näive to think Layne was perfect-Jesus, I can only imagine the amount of groupies that threw themselves at him! 🤤😍🤘🏼❤️♾️

[@lindsayp9691]

@@kdog909I like to think it was a beautiful version of a rooster call too- they were extremely creative

[@niner_tango]

I’m glad Layne has been getting more attention and has earned more respect over the years. He was one of the greats. RIP

[@c.a.k.comedy692]

He always stood out to me as a child and even to this day it’s like unfathomable how he sang that great

[@JJones-cl4dm]

his voice is haunting. and one of the greatest I've ever heard

[@sheilaallen2839]

I'm 70 n I agree 💯‼️

[@joshmckenna974]

I enjoyed it far to much that this said "3 things" ... then put 4 fingers up and 4 came up in the title.

[@sarahjones3018]

I thought the same exact thing!!! 💯

[@chrismurphy4021]

Gives me chills everytime I listen to him sing man. He and Jerry had the best harmony together in rock history too

[@Nanab1975]

Same

[@missmaryfabela98]

Yes

[@figgynewton3138]

He'll yeah they did🖤🤘💯, thier harmonies singing together was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! THere has never been a more iconic harmonic duo...

[@figgynewton3138]

Thier unplugged is FUCKING AMAZING, Actually the best out there... Nirvana Unplugged in New York coming in close second 🖤🤘💯

[@nikotaguchi6]

@@figgynewton3138nirvana wasn’t unplugged

[@janeE011]

Definitely one of the most authentic and powerful rock singers ever. Layne just cannot be matched. One of a kind! RIP Layne

[@kurtcobainii1075]

I am offended by your statment. Now go listen to the Bleach and In Utero Nirvana albums. Your opinions will be turned into correct ones. This is a joke. But seriously, Kurt is just so damn better.

[@southernstateofmindhelps]

@@kurtcobainii1075 I love Kurt Cobain! But Layne Staley's voice can run circles around him, imo

[@kurtcobainii1075]

@@southernstateofmindhelps Kurts runs squares

[@mattnesbitt6633]

@@southernstateofmindhelps gotta agree with you on this one.

[@lapav9486]

@@kurtcobainii1075 yeah nah kurt is an amazing musician but he comes absolutely nowhere near Laynes vocal ability

[@yourbeardispatchyaf]

That last song is Bleed The Freak for anyone who cares.

[@Bilbocosity58]

I was just about to comment asking what that song was, thanks man!

[@kat1york]

These stand for me Name your god and bleed the freak. 🎶

[@ledzep9943]

@@kat1york all these things that you’ve done for me, have left me so FUCKING tired

[@siobhanwalsh7050]

Live at the Moore 💙

[@28snoflake]

Thank u!

[@tenorandrewowens]

as an opera singer but also as someone who grew up on grunge.. one of the most remarkable aspects of Layne’s singing is how he maintains such efficient ‘adduction’ in the chords. The vocal cords are consistently closed in the middle voice without him pushing air through.. the production isn’t “leaky”

[@lindsayp9691]

You think he had lessons?

[@tenorandrewowens]

@@lindsayp9691 in his case, no.. nothing beyond exposure to school choirs, much like Jerry. Most rock guys bristle at the idea of ‘voice lessons’.. there’s even a great moment in Metallica’s ‘Some Kind of Monster’ docu where James is warming up with his cassette tapes from a vocal coach. He said he was worried the guy was going to make him try to sound like an opera singer.. so he didn’t see him often.. just sang along to the recordings from his coaching sessions.

[@tenorandrewowens]

@@lindsayp9691 it’s very much the ‘non classical voice’ thing to avoid formal instruction because what you’re doing is so natural and instinctive. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s why these guys usually only see professionals when they’re having vocal issues.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Love how his voice sounds fierce but beautiful at the same time, what a legend💗

[@DakotaIWCC]

There are some things that can never be taught. Staley's voice being one of them.

[@Ian-bq7gp]

People like Layne and Richard Ashcroft out of the Verve are total naturals and geniuses. It's not easy producing and projecting the sound and tone that best suits what you're trying to convey. The breathing, focus, control is what its about. It's not easy and I remember singing as a kid and auditioned for St Paul's choir. It's for sure a different type of presentation and the art is being able to adapt your voice to the music too. Sadly I lost it when my voice broke but I do sing baratone so I suit Johnny Cash rather than Layne's brilliance. The world sadly lost one of the greatest singers ever in my humble opinion but it's subjective.

[@JinxMarie1985]

Love and miss Layne very much. One of a kind. Can't ever replace anyone like that. Whats a beautiful man. Rest in peace and thank Jerry still is around to carry on his friends sound with him. Jerry is an icon himself. I hope he has many years left in him so still play some old AIC❤❤

[@gaiarockchick]

I honestly don't think think he realised how special his voice was.....legend

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

And to think his friends gave him shit and told him he’d never make it as a singer when he switched from drums to vocals when he was a teenager

[@lenoremcguinness6014]

@@user-ux1vj9vx7s never knew this - makes me even sadder for him

[@dewilew2137]

@@user-ux1vj9vx7s To be fair, that was pre vocal training. He naturally had a great tone, but we are listening to his trained voice, they had heard his untrained voice.

[@MetallicaKing48]

He had crazy range for sure, and he knew how to control those ranges.

[@reaper4210]

Layne and Chris Cornell.. 2 of the Greatest all Time.. RIP Brothers 🙏

[@michaeldaugette802]

Best damn vocalist of the Grunge era , my favorite singer of all time !

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Same❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ajlakes6336]

No better person to learn singing lesson from R.I.P. Layne we miss u brother but the movement still lives on to remember the ones gone on

[@ottogofast3882]

A grown man has never made me cry so much 😭 RIP

[@corys5855]

Saw them open for Extreme back in the day. The drummer broke two sticks on the first song. They blew my face off.

[@lulumoon6942]

Exactly what I've said about his vocals the first time in concert! 😮

[@boxcarbro3043]

#1 no one can sing like Layne Stayley

[@paarkour83]

Not like him, but better. Freddy Mercury is only one example 🎉

[@billydeaton3560]

Damn I miss Layne !! I named my son Layne after him ! What a voice Layne had ! My son is 16 now and sings his ass off !!!

[@skylerwhite3427]

I named my son after him too ! He is only 2 months old

[@comeflynextome94]

@@skylerwhite3427 Congratulations

[@zestooo6932]

Post a video!

[@deeberry650]

that's AWESOME . MUCH SUCCESS TO YOUR SON ...IN LAYNES HONOR..keep rockin

[@billymorris8574]

I named my first son Layne as well

[@garrickhockett2230]

Love and miss that man. I hate I never heard him live. His beautiful voice will live on. Lane forever.

[@MalissiaCreates]

Miss that Seattle sound RIP Layne, Kurt, Chris and soo many others

[@raymondroberts8709]

Absolutely one of the top American Rock singers of our lifetime.

[@maryoconnor2054]

Best voice ever . No one can compare to Layne .

[@SoldierOftheKingofkings]

I can't sing. I grew up dealing with heroin addiction like Layne. From age 25 to 40 heroin ruled my life. I miss Layne much. My prayer is no one goes through the nightmare we did and if anyone is.. that they come through it alive.. and with the least suffering as God permits. I just felt like sharing that. I hope it wasn't weird. =)

[@blZjNnY333]

Layne and Jerry together is magical 💜

[@SpressoHead]

I never get tired of Layne’s voice. Ever . . .

[@CatalinaFOIA]

Layne had full vocal control; amazing. No one can compare!

[@NiKOliDANBURSKi]

Fantastic, legendary voice 😍🤗

[@justinhlisic762]

Still my favourite band/singer of all time. 🤘👍👍👍

[@joshuarice7454]

This band gave me so many great memories in high school, and Layne …well, one of the greatest voices in rock!!! RIP Brother!! And Jerry, another highly talented player and vocalist!

[@svierregger]

One of the classic voices of our time. RIP

[@tiffymcconkey]

The harmonies between Lane and Jerry were absolutely amazing. I could listen to Lane sing all the time and never tire of it

[@staellie7089]

Love love love. His voice. Love love love him.

[@zydecbro]

so underrated hands down one of a kind voice

[@cherylmontgomery9753]

Love you Layne Staley thanks for the gift of your voice that you left us with. Your voice will live on forever. Hopefully you found your peace.❤

[@kyle3402]

Love or hate his tone but not one person on this earth cannot deny this man’s talent

[@juanitatopliff2896]

Such a voice beautiful.

[@charlietwotimes]

I loved Alice in Chains but the most important thing I learned from Layne (& Andy Wood + Scott Weiland) was to stop feeling sorry for myself & stay away from heroin.

[@jak834]

That bleed the freak performance is incredible

[@danas3765]

My absolute favorite!

[@aaronv251]

I love the video that the last clip came from. Would have been a badass concert. Sad that someone so talented was taken so young.

[@nathangarcia7569]

Dude if you haven’t checked out that concert I believe it’s called Live at the Moore or something along those lines. I literally go back to it all the time because it’s literally as good if not better than studio versions

[@tylerbarnes137]

@@nathangarcia7569 Yeah and there’s a recorded live at the Moore for the entire mad season album too you should check it out

[@robbieeitel8442]

Taken so young is kind of misleading. He did it to himself

[@NayaraYaz]

@@robbieeitel8442 I see you're all sensitivity.

[@robbieeitel8442]

@@NayaraYaz I'm a huge Layne fan but let's not make him out to be a victim.

[@turboduckhead6179]

He was a phenomenal singer

[@kathrynevans5673]

Oh my heart. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ryansvicee]

The greatest rock singer ever of all time. Very under appreciated

[@kennethstover1741]

Layne was the best. Him and chris cornell. They were my favorites.

[@patycalvillorodriguez866]

Nadie canta en este planeta como Layne, es único e irrepetible ✨🎤😚 para siempre........♾️!!!!!.

[@lydiegaines4134]

I miss him too 😭

[@julianziemer7727]

Man was a gem of a singer

[@allthingsgilmour]

Absolutely loooove Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell!!!

[@mandalynn410]

Love his voice.

[@Lumenez]

I remember reading that Layne couldn't afford vocal lessons, but one of his friends could. So when his friend got home from the lesson he would teach layne everything he learned.

[@codyjenn8785]

Lane Staley is a legend I love listening to him sing

[@candelachampeau553]

He was and he still the best

[@dusanpetrovic4007]

RIP Layne.You are the best ever.

[@SunshineGelb]

My favorite singer.😃🤘🏻

[@Jagsst]

This just makes me so sad. He really was one of the greatest vocalists of ALL TIME. I hate so much that he gave up - destroyed his voice, totally gave up on Alice In Chains or publishing music at all, and died wayyy too early. He could’ve done so much more. I miss him all the time.

[@Pedro-be7tc]

More of this please! Help me a lot and good stuff!

[@kat1york]

Miss him to this very day. 😥

[@prgx52]

Alice in chains is so under rated, people just think of nirvana and pearl jam from this era, but Alice had some of the biggest hits and best music of all of them. I am so lucky that my dad showed me all of this stuff, so many gen z and zoomers missed out on this

[@lindamccartney583]

Perfect.....

[@renatoalbuquerque3696]

Man, this version of Man In The Box.... Amazing. Do you have the link of full video?

[@matthewhowell1279]

The master!

[@goldsteinist]

He was amazing singer!!! This world is poor without him! Miss you Layne Staley 🤍

[@SludgeMan90]

Awesome Video. As a starting singer doing it as a hobby I practice on AIC songs all the time and it really helped me improve. Layne's the man.

[@mahada9546]

Lane was very underrated vocalist for sure. He’s in my mt. Rushmore for metal.

[@dizzymindy6024]

Layne was so talented!! There will never be another Layne.

[@eldewgzborracho7653]

Ahh shit now I gotta go listen to FACELIFT all the way through.

[@MultiFisherofmen]

There is no other way but all the way! And I agree

[@vert8739]

Agreed

[@putitback4789]

This is awesome!

[@sageness6]

AIC chains is truly the only band I will go out of my way to listen to their discography w/Layne and it just be the vocals. His voice is mesmerizing and powerful 🥰❤

[@stephen9302]

Chester, Layne and Chris Top 3 male vocalists if all time, RIP to you LEGENDS

[@yannisgouras4482]

I Still Miss Layne to this day

[@GalaxyIsADork]

My Layne😔💚💜❤

[@rayanna7188]

Layne Staley's voice is truly one of a kind man

[@r-erin2go380]

Its always amazing to me going back bc I was so LUCKY I was kid when grunge hit. Living it you loved them bc we all got eachother, going back you really appreciate how phenomenal him and Chris were with their vocals.

[@LegendOfMetal]

I was sitting around smoking weed with some friends and we were all recording songs we wanted to try singing. When it was my turn, I sang "What the hell have I" and only in 4 parts matched tone with Layne but I had the recording deleted because I didn't think it sounded good as I'm extremely critical of my own voice. Nobody will ever sound as good as Layne, he was extremely unique and talented.

[@pnkpricess059]

Absolute legend

[@Laynestaley455]

💖 thanks Marc

[@amyminton8759]

Resting peacefully great voice

[@jaydenhingley4175]

The King 👑

[@sharablecortex2725]

What a singer....sorely missed. Wish he could've fought his demons

[@KimberlyBishh]

I'm glad that will never be another Layne Staley, he's too perfect to be duplicated.

[@vincent7160]

I saw him right before he got bad! He was amazing! They were supposed tto open for Van Halen and got snowed in and couldnt make it, so they let everyone wirh a ticket stub get a free concert at a bar, they were so damn good!! MEMPHIS TN. One of the best concerts ive ever witnessed!! RIP LAYNE!!

[@cliffyknight]

I saw them at Lollapalooza in 1993. They were unbelievably good.

[@eyotawakishwit8697]

Oh, I think I'd love it if you did some more shorts like this, specifically videos focused on takeaways from different singers!

[@BrookeDyson]

I wasn't a big fan of AIC back when they came out, but I'm loving them now.

[@Oh6Torch]

I was gifted a Best of the Box CD in 2001. And man, I must have heard that album 100 times during my mindless hours during months end at an accounts payable position until 2008 when I left. I never thought anyone else would appreciate this band as much as I do for this long. Beautiful to see.

[@xthemightygoatx]

I've always considered myself an awful singer, it's never stopped me. My husband even said it at the beginning of our relationship ( has apologized and said I'm not BAD, but he's a trained singer) but a couple weeks ago I was singing Reel Big Fish's cover of Take On Me and he was so impressed I could hit that high note perfectly, something he can't do. I love singing AIC and I think that's what made me better at it in the end.

[@Blake-ub4ts]

Good songs are far more important than a great voice.

[@amandawilson-d5l]

❤❤❤❤❤❤never another like Layne!!! Truuuuly missed & loved!!!

[@jrgussngussn7093]

And also not said in cruelty... one of the best singers ever.

[@benjispecialboy]

I miss that boy so much. Fallen angel 😢

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

***! LOVE that tidbit about Chris retraining his voice by practicing his low range!! I lost soo much range from not practicing and singing at every single moment like i use to. Not that im a good singer wt all but really sucks hearing how much range and control i lost the last few years.. God willing my reignited passion for playing guitar and singing will pay off!!! ❤️🙏❤️🙏🙏

[@marksnow9274]

The best coming out of Seattle

[@braxtongary6721]

every time i hear him my face goes grunge love him

[@terrinolen9347]

Their is a lot more things than that but don't have time to name them all. I can't help but wonder if Layne lived how many more great songs he would create and sing with Jerry?😁

[@JOY-ye2us]

That plus no one can or will ever be a better vocalist

[@whome1202]

Man I love the song (love hate love) imo it’s one of their best songs