Mike Starr's Last Visit to Layne Staley's Apartment The Day Before He Died

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On April 4, 2002, a controversial event would occur that changed the life of former alice in chains bassist Mike Starr forever. He would visit his best friends apartment condo in Seattle Washington, and what was thought to be a seemless time ended up being an argument that would haunt Mike up until the years of his death.
Mike Starr's Last Visit to Layne Staley's Apartment The Day Before He Died
#MikeStarr #LayneStaley #AliceinChains
MADE FOR THE FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND FANS OF ALICE IN CHAINS
-Rest Well Mike Starr (April 4, 1966 - March 8, 2011)
-Rest Well Layne Staley (August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002)
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[@KevlarVTX]

Mike Starr's bass playing in "Would?" is still one of the best bass riffs I've ever heard RIP Layne and Mike.

[@TheStepmonkey]

IKR, so iconic💖

[@KevlarVTX]

@@TheStepmonkey I realize I left out a bunch of other great Starr riffs from Facelift and Dirt.

[@Phunny_Pets]

Only to Be rivaled by his performance on Rooster

[@tamarahorn1506]

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[@gemmamcclure4703]

Reminds me of the James bond theme

[@blurustc8341]

"please don't leave man, not like this..." for some reason i heard it in layne's voice....

[@GingerKC]

I can too, and how lonely and lost he must have felt. Shame will isolate and pain will escalate the usage. You begin to believe the world would be better without ya. I have been there. 8 years clean, but I'll never be the same again.

[@blurustc8341]

​@@GingerKC even tho i don't know you, you have no idea how happy and proud i'm of you for getting clean, hope life has only amazing and happy surprises for you from now on.

[@clintwilson6380]

Yeah, me2.

[@agent_ninety9]

Ughh...he carried that with him forever. Absolutely tragic. I'm a proponent for methadone and suboxone. I don't know but it MAY have helped some of these artists but I don't think it was readily available at the time. What a crushing story.

[@tuk8103]

😞

[@jibrilgoodwin3328]

Let's not forget that Mike also passed away and he played just as much of a factor in Alice in Chains as Layne did

[@zachbell7431]

The day Layne died, my heart fucking broke. Music has this profound way of making us feel as if we know these people like they were our best friends. A buddy and I both quit our shit jobs that day around lunch when the news broke. We rode around backroads and listened to AIC getting stoned and just balled. We knew in that moment we had lost something that we would never get back. I miss you Layne.

[@Jacen13]

I hear you. I feel that loss, that pain. I was destroyed. I’ll admit.. I was obsessed with Layne. He was & still is (always will be) my favorite vocalist. No one sang like him & no one will again. The absolute best ever & my favorite album all time is Mad Season - Above. My favorite song of Layne’s .. Love Hate Love from AIC Facelift. Nothing can top that Live ‘90 performance in Seattle. 🎤 #LSMS

[@goudagirl6095]

Many many years ago (I'm old), I used to go visit friends & my then-boyfriend in Madison, Wisc. every weekend. Drive over Friday after work, drive back Sunday afternoon. We would talk, watch TV, hang out, and of course, party. It's a college town, after all. One of our favorite bands to listen to (over & over & over) back then was of course, the Beatles. Then one morning, I awoke to the horrible news that John Lennon had been shot and had died the night before. I was all of 19, I was gutted, and I was 60 miles from understanding friends. I then had to go to work in an office full of boring business people that didn't understand, couldn't sympathize, and didn't care one whit about this news. I should have quit then and there, drove to Madison, and cried and bawled and sung Beatles songs with my friends--who at least all had each other there to commiserate with. It's one of the things I have always regretted not doing. Now I could say it's "ironic" or "interesting" or even "funny" that the LEAD VOCALISTS of 3 of the most iconic Seattle bands--Nirvana, AIC, and Soundgarden--have all died in odd circumstances. But one thing I do know, death and depression stalked Seattle HARD back then, and his weapon of choice was heroin. I truly pray things have gotten better over the years there, because a LOT of great music died with those singers.

[@mctron22rd]

Totally devastated! Alice in Chains was the soundtrack of my twenties. It was the death of the best time in my life. Love you Layne, and AIC.

[@taketheredpill1452]

that's a story. thanks man

[@monicaluna8036]

Well said Zach. I remember thinking once they stopped making music/playing shows and knowing about Layne's addiction it was just a matter of time before he passed. As a fan the thought was not if but when he'd pass. The day the news broke I listened to their music and cried because we did indeed lose something we would never get back. I feel that weight til this day.

[@michaelpaparelli3227]

Heartbreak was the gun. Drugs were the bullet. Rest well Layne and mike. Thank you for the Gift you left for us fans.

[@ppuntrotzooizooi7692]

Yes. Few people can beat the heartbreak without sedatives like drugs and booze in the situations were Layne and Mike lived.. It’s a loss for everyone. But we remember them in honour for the rest of our lives. I know i will. R.i.P.

[@sharonklinger912]

Yes thank you!!

[@billbored8277]

The pain that came pouring out of Starr when he talked to Layne's mom...... I'll never forget it. Just overwhelming. RIP

[@alwaznokiss9859]

I could feel Layne's pain when he sang. It cut right thru me and made me hurt. Still does.

[@Pepsolman]

So was it Mike’s birthday the last time he saw Layne? April 4 was Mike’s Bday and Layne died on April 5. If that’s so, Mike had a constant reminder every time his birthday came around. Those are demons you can’t escape.

[@SlypDisc]

Yeah man, every year. I can't imagine the emptiness that mike felt

[@daniellewatson9969]

Would of tormented the man until the day he died.

[@justinfbabay]

My bday is the 5th, 1990.

[@jaclynrae4918]

Mike's sister also shared his birthday. She stopped have happy birthdays when Mike died. Pretty hard on their parents as well.

[@achism1]

Jüstin__Sixx My birthday is also April 5th.

[@demri_layne8130]

They seemed like such fun guys to hang around with. Layne had such a gentle speaking voice yet such a powerful unique singing voice. Incredible.

[@karenbrown2135]

I remember watching Celebrity Rehab and Mike was on there trying to get clean and it was really hard for him. At the end of that season Dr. Drew came on there and said that Mike had passed away. I will never forget that. May they both Rest In Peace.

[@BodaciousCake]

It really broke my heart when he died. Watching him on Celebrity Rehab, I really wanted him to win. I was rooting for him so hard ㅠㅠ.

[@deboraharellano4334]

I remember that!!! So sad. He would smoke crack with his dad. May they both RIP. Talent gone but never forgotten 😪 Con amor y respecto🖤💔

[@digitalwhiplash]

Me too, I was so sad when Star didnt make it

[@XoldnewsX]

When they brought in Mike and Layne's mom to speak to Mike in rehab, that was such an emotional and hard thing to watch, especially knowing how it ended for Mike.

[@kittied4482]

It was heartbreaking to watch him 🖤

[@dhh488]

Pretty sad, such a talented singer. I'm fifty seven, but I think Alice is one of the greatest bands ever.

[@zachdancy5828]

Being 57, you were Right There when the Best music was made!!! I am 43 and they have been a MAINSTAY since I was 14!!!

[@darkkiss7247]

I'm 57 looking down the barrel of 58 soon. I still love to listen to Layne sing. The boys have done alright on their own. I'm proud of them.

[@judecarpenter5536]

They're my favorite band of all time and not just because of their music.

[@8BallEnt]

Same here, and I'm 27!

[@pault2178]

Age is only a #. You sir definitely have great taste

[@SonoftheWars]

I am not a star struck type of person. That being said, AIC unplugged is the best live show ever.

[@465marko]

Sounds like you're a Mike Starrstruck type of person

[@richthomas7080]

💯

[@kurtmiller2563]

Without a Doubt

[@ryand2529]

Totally agree.

[@muddyhonky]

I agree, it stayed in my car's cd player for about a year.

[@Lisa-xh4hx]

It's a heart wrenching story no matter how many times I have heard the stories about their deaths it is still as awful and tragic as the first time hearing it. As a fellow heroin addict thankfully in recovery almost 9 years, I can see all points of view from the story. It's such a unnecessary tragedy. Yet another 2 extremely talented musicians take way too soon! IMO Layne Staley had one of the most uniquely and wonderfully distinctive powerful and beautiful voices that Rock has ever seen or heard. So sad. R.I.P. Layne and Mike.

[@jordancummins3092]

Must have been tough going through sobriety for you. I'm no addict myself and never want to be, but I do appreciate those who have gotten clean. Proud of you for staying clean Lisa.

[@tabathalightner4968]

Plays pu mmm ok

[@chriscomenzo4725]

Missd EVERYDAY,Nirvana changed my life4ever,miss u kurt&lane,luckily I got to see them before the end!ITS NEVER SMELT LIKE TEEN SPIRIT AGAIN,GRUNGE EURA WAS THE SHIT,DAM I MISS THEM EVERYDAY,BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE,CHANGED THE WORLD,NEVER WILL BE THE SAME,THE MUSIC THESE DAYS IS TRASH!NO TALENT!!R.I.P. GRUNGE GODS,MAYBE ONE DAY THAT SOUND WILL COME BACK,MISSD EVERY DAY!!♥️♥️♥️🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@xblood1978]

As an ex addict myself I wonder what would happen if I had the money and contacts Layne had I'd have never quit

[@truthhurts2256]

Very sad indeed

[@roninsixx3541]

Hit 50 and started reminiscing about the best years of my life so I started listening to music from the 90's. Currently stuck on AIC for the last 2 weeks......no regrets

[@melvinjohnson9372]

One of the most iconic groups ever

[@Donna777]

Layne and Mike died of depression, just as much as from drugs.

[@JayyVee41]

I’d prob account it more so to the constant crack and heroin

[@bradcampbell7377]

@@JayyVee41 but they turned to the crack and heroin because of their mental health problems. Layne had been to rehab 13 times, he should have been treated for depression and for the grieving of Demri.

[@stevebeye1585]

True, drugs are just band aids for ......depression. I agree.

[@robotjeans]

you're not wrong, if the drugs didn't kill them then suicide would of

[@michaelhunziker7287]

Bullshit. The died from drugs. Don't sugar coat it. They OD'd on street drugs. Period

[@adspur]

Mike didn’t understand that no one could’ve stopped Laynes death.When Layne talked about seeing Demri that was a sign.Before people pass strange things like that will happen.I witnessed signs for a week prior to my 22 year old son passing from an overdose.We should never hold guilt over losing a loved one.Guilt is like cancer.We has humans living in this world don’t understand things such as death.We cannot control and power over future events such as death.Believe me.I went through the same thing.Feeling guilt and playing the what if’s in my mind constantly.That’s no way to live.Coming into and leaving this world is beyond our control.A higher power determines this path for us.I truly believe that.I’ve learned to except this fact.

[@bellabear653]

When a person's brain breaks down they start to see things that really are not there, or maybe they are there who knows but it's a break down in the mind layne was dying he couldn't be saved.

[@Neesie75]

❤️🙏❤️

[@williams268]

Well said brother and I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. May he rest in peace

[@ExcitedAnacondaSnake-hg8ec]

What is it like talking out your ***

[@ExcitedAnacondaSnake-hg8ec]

Except Layne had asked Mike for help and Mike refused . But ok.

[@revilhunter]

Layne never got over her death, not a thing Mike could've done, such guilt played a part on his death in 2011, sad story to say the least

[@willy565]

As a life-long AIC fan, what hurts me more, is that Layne was dead and rotting for several days before being discovered.

[@spacealienjesus709]

Two weeks

[@Pneuma3339]

Weeks. Weeks before he was discovered

[@nlegang677]

Yeah so was my father just passed jun11

[@willy565]

@@nlegang677 Sorry man.

[@nlegang677]

@@willy565 it's all good he ain't suffering any more it left me on the angry chair and I don't care angry walls that steal my air...thanks brother

[@kimkovaly2393]

RIP Layne, Demri,and Mike. AIC will always be my favorite band ❤

[@johalmag3304]

I was booked into King County Jail in Seattle, I was in a holding cell with Mike Star, It made my day, It was just him and I for about 15 minutes, I cant remember witch one of us got taken out and processed first, I had warrants for driving on a suspended license, he was in for probation violations for dirty UA, It was one of many trips to jail for me before I cleaned my act up , but it was probably my favorite jail house booking experience, I believe it was 2007 cause I went to treatment not long after that. Crazy times....RIP

[@AmericanNope]

Good on you for cleaning up. Life can be a tough fight and our struggles either kill us or make us stronger.

[@susanfurman]

Many musicians suffer from depression. The ride into stardom comes at a steep price. Many lose their true identity. Drugs and alcohol are usually the go to crutches for fighting the depression. RIP!

[@jensonswingershots152]

Layne and Mike are both amazing and it's too sad they aren't with us anymore. Rest well rockstars 🤘

[@amandareynolds9644]

I was a teenager in the 90's and Alice in chains were my favorite band and they're still awesome! That was what real music was and still is the best! So sad about Layne Staley. He is and will always be a legend!

[@gingerelvira6587]

Layne's accountant called his Mother concerned as looking at his Debt Card records he hadn't made a transaction in two weeks. Laynes Mother, unable to reach Layne, called the police who met her at the condo. they forced the door open finding Layne in front of the TV still on. She asked for a moment with her Son, sitting next to him expressing her feelings for Layne. Pretty Brave move, he Had to be Badly decomposed and smelly. Love of a Mother.

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

heartbreaking...

[@chrisclausen4093]

I wish somebody would of been checking on him daily or living with him 2 weeks is too long of a gap when that lady H has u by your balls

[@kevina5337]

That would be any parent's worst nightmare good grief... That being said, an addict not withdrawing any cash for 2 weeks is highly suspicious and is probably a sign that something is very very wrong....

[@zachsmith1731]

Where's the video of Mike start crying about telling his last moments with layne? I also read a story of someone saw layne just days before he died outside his apartment building. They apparently had a decent conversation

[@irenesykes9295]

yes i agree with you.

[@NeilCrouse99]

I am a VERY grateful ex-heroin addict that should have ended up exactly where Lane and Mike did. It's the hardest thing someone can experience, I think. When cleaning up, your central nervous system is on fire for weeks. It's not like a few days you're sick, it's weeks and weeks. That's why it takes so many lives, how do you run away from your central nervous system?? It's pure hell that I wouldn't wish on anyone, ...

[@jamieh2930]

Keep up the fight ! rooting for you...God bless

[@michaeloconnor1281]

My central nervous system still fuckin hates me 2 years later. I still get bugs under my skin...though its likely more connected to lingering anxiety conditions rather than post withdrawal syndrome. You wrote a Poignant comment though. And I hope you keep fighting. We can't keep burrying our brothers and sisters over this shit. Stay strong buddy.

[@bellabear653]

Exactly right and this is why I don't understand why drs say it's like a flu, the reality is the toilet trips and vomiting and restless legs are only the tip of the ice berg the mental side effects linger for weeks sometimes years and they have the nerve to call it a flu, maybe it's a flu if you use a few 5mg tablets a day for 6 months but if you have been on opioids for years then it's nothing like a flu it's like an exorcism. I say that and I'm not even religious.

[@starz1779]

Facts 💯 I’m still on methadone I couldn’t do it cold turkey.

[@kaideuerden8506]

I find that buprenorphine is so much easier to taper off than other opiates and by easy even that is horrible. I'm on day two now in rehab...in 10 days I'll be tapered down to nothing. Not looking forward to it but can't wait to get it over with

[@hillbillymagnetfisher6278]

Two great musicians that were gone too soon RIP Layne Staley And Mike Starr y'all are missed more than you know

[@stevens71000]

Never heard the part a about Demri coming to him the night before.... so sad! Love and miss Layne’s voice! And Mike was a kick ass bass player!! RIP boys together again!!

[@teraarmstrong6488]

Demri💔

[@davefechtel1670]

@@teraarmstrong6488 she introduced him to heroin, gotta love that about her...

[@joejones9520]

but it took the episode of that show he and Mike happened to stumble on to prompt Layne to remember such a huge thing that had just happened? Sounds like a lie.

[@johnmoser2689]

What a heart wrenching story... tragic loss both were extremely talented guys and were such a vital part of the AIC family. Forever missed always remembered

[@davidhageage1942]

In the mid 80's Layne and I worked together telemarketing, he was in Sleeze then. I came to work on a Saturday morning after I had taken LSD, Layne told me I was stupid for doing drugs. I played in a punk band back then, drugs were accepted. Today I am 8 credits away from my Associate's degree in classical music, and my audio/music production degree. I am starting rehab centers based on God and music. I have been clean this time for over 5.5 years from heroin. I need to save as many kids of parents that I can, my fellow addicts that need my help. Please forward this and help me save your family and friends. Thank you, David Ronal Hageage.... Oh, I have a 3.5plus gpa.

[@duanegriffith2501]

May God bless you and your efforts.

[@chilidog73]

Congrats man. Keep on the narrow path. You are someone's miracle.

[@67marlins81]

I wish you all the best, luck, health and success in trying to rehabilitate people who need it.

[@alideasy4147]

Hey David lived and was in the SCENE i am 43 yrs old and clean 5yrs now this last July 16th GODS PEACE

[@brettarnold6514]

God bless you on your efforts

[@pizzasmithdude]

Layne, Lanegan, Cobain, Starr, Cornell and so many more heroes ripped away from the world partially from bad childhoods, drugs, fame, depression, and addictions. Mark was one of the last men standing on his own until COVID came around. Jerry Cantrell bears the torch of all of these great men. I can't imagine the weight he must feel on his heart having survived almost all of his friends in a 30 year span.

[@gsmom3883]

Eddie Vedder is still with us too. I think the two of them should have 24 hour security just to make sure they look both ways before crossing, seriously!! 🙏

[@sutusmihaly]

💔

[@kat1york]

Miss both of these guys. Always in my heart. No more pain, Layne, Mike and Demri. ❤❤❤

[@ivoana]

Did you know them personally?

[@Alexs.2599]

Layne died twice. The first time was on October 29, 1996 when Demri died and the second and last time was on April 5, 2002. First his spirit died than 5 1/2 half years later his body went. Such a tragic end for a talented wonderful soul. Bless you Layne, rest in peace brother.

[@UncleBildo]

I gave him a ride a couple months before he passed. He looked like a skeleton, and really wasn't "there". Was a far cry from the prime days in the early 90's. Made me shed a tear or three thre rest of the way home. Mike was a tragedy too, lost souls on a freaky highway most never see.

[@CatalinaFOIA]

Layne is known for being a very quiet man. Did he sag anything to you?

[@claytonwyatt9780]

Bullshit you did any of that. Its weird how people like you so comfortably lie on the internet.

[@Paul-mk6oc]

Fucking heart breaking to hear him thank her.. Bless mike and Layne. These are not bad or selfish people. THEY ARE PEOPLE. VULNERABLE PEOPLE.

[@darkChristian]

one of the nicest well-executed vocalists, he knew how to preserve his voice to sing in perfect pitch and in tune he was one the nicest sounding voices in ROCK & ROLL. too bad the greats live fast die young way too fast he had a lot going for him before he died, too bad to see this all too often in music ppl. RIP: Layne Staley.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Much like Scott Weiland it wasn't a case of if but when. Still missed greatly.

[@chriscomenzo4725]

Seen him too luckily b4 the loss!!,Stone temple Pilots,Scott wilden was a bad as show,R.I.P. to my buddys,wen the world was AWSOME time!🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

Scott, Kurt, Layne, all of them.

[@dreamingoffall7694]

I saw Scott with Velvet Revolver and man was he sick. It was so sad to see.

[@chancewhitlock1327]

I miss Scott

[@mariemarquez2480]

It is still heartbreaking all these years Layne has been gone. He was such a beautiful person with such talent that could not be measured. Unfortunately people with inner demons turn to drugs. You have to fix the inner demons before you can stop the drugs. Drugs are not the problem, it's the person fighting to get help. I hope that Layne and Mike are at peace, we miss you God bless your family, thank you for such a beautiful music that will last forever. 🙏❤️

[@JinxMarie1985]

Man that interview. So effing sad. Just cried and felt so bad for Layne that night. "Don't leave like this man". Wow. Heartbreaking.

[@doodleartlover]

That's such a touching and sad story that everytime I hear a version of Layne's death I burst into tears. We were born in the same year and it breaks my heart that he died so young and talented. 🙂✌️🙏

[@nateramsey9535]

Layne was dealing with heartbreak too I had a girlfriend die of heroin you sit and wonder if they suffered or choked or puked and like him catch yourself talking to them once they passed on

[@SlypDisc]

Sorry for your loss dude. I've had a handful of buds die from it

[@karencarney7595]

My son's father just died on June 26 2020, on my son's 5th bday ni was there when he died. I'm 33 n planning a funeral. Broke and single. Rip Dave Albuquerque, sorry for you loss

[@nateramsey9535]

Karen Carney sorry for yours as well , as long as your son knows his dad loves him it’ll work out I promise

[@nateramsey9535]

SlypDisc I had my bouts with opioids luckily I stayed away from needles but it’s hell coming off that shit and painful I wish people realize we all make bad decisions and some of us that decision was narcotics and it’s truly a battle and a Disease to try and conquer and some don’t and it hits me hard cause I know that battle sucks

[@daniellewatson9969]

@@karencarney7595 My sincerest condolences to you, your son & Dave's family & friends. 🙏

[@mattwilliamson1854]

The sad truth of the matter is even if he had called 911, the results would probably have been the same but just delayed.... Layne had been in rehab many, many times for over a decade, cut off everyone trying to get him to quit, and rebuffed every single attempt to save his life at that point in his life.... I believe he was just living on borrowed time and ready to die bc of his grief with his ex and the fact that he didnt think he could beat his addiction.

[@truthhurts2256]

Yes he pretty much gave up on life whem Demri passed

[@voteZDLR]

His habit was like Kurt Cobain levels, that is one thing a lot of people don't understand about drug addictions is you have this idea in your mind that all drug addicts are dirty people who live in boxes -- that's just the ones you see around you most often. The ones begging for money at stop lights and sleeping in boxes in alleyways, the majority of them are there because they lost everything due to a drug addiction (or simply have psychiatric issues, or both) but it's almost worse to be a rockstar with a habit because you have the resources to never have to quit IF you don't want to. And when it comes to heroin in particular, your tolerance to the drug develops VERY fast which is why so many people say they don't even get high from their normal dose so will do more and more and more but every time they raise that bar that becomes their "new normal". Kurt Cobain for instance was doing $400 worth of heroin A DAY, and the implication is he'd likely have done even more than that if the ATM allowed him to draw more than $400 per day. Every time he dosed, it required two needles full of black tar heroin just to get his fix.

[@daveritschel3599]

I have a co worker that was addicted to coke,he told me most people don't understand it starts out/ off as fun then it gets to point you get addicted n pray you make it thru the night you promise you won't do it again as an addict that's bunk n you will n do,do it again n finally it gets so bad in the hole you can't get off it that you just want to die or accept to die to get off the carousel of madness

[@voteZDLR]

@@daveritschel3599 The shitty thing about cocaine is it sucks whether you have too little of it or too much of it. Too little and you just get the shitty part of a coke high faster, too much of it and you're just setting yourself up for a worse shitty part down the line. Cocaine isn't even fun for rich people to do anymore IMO.

[@daveritschel3599]

@@voteZDLR I've had people tell me that ermm dabble in it that it's cut so many different ways that it's not even good like it was 10 years ago.ive never done it but saw someone on it 3 years ago..it scared me the guy was hyperactive n psychotic..I'm like I'm the one w the add n this guy was all over the place w the convo lol

[@Raven-yj5pp]

How can you be that famous, and surrounded by people/ friends and not have them try to keep you alive or check on you, knowing your condition? 2 weeks is a long time to rot. That's f****ng disturbing.

[@E.C.2]

A lot of them were strung out themselves and were much younger plus society was different back then. We all had privacy and did our own thing without 24/7 internet.

[@nikkivenable3700]

@@E.C.2 your last sentence makes me yearn for those days. Overall, your comment is on point.

[@E.C.2]

@@nikkivenable3700 Thank you and I feel the same.

[@Phike9391]

It's not that uncommon...you push people away when your using like like that ...they could have tried multiple times to knock on his door or call him n no answer n so if they did it wouldn't be any different...

[@nikkivenable3700]

@@E.C.2 I am such a nostalgic person and can’t help myself from looking back...and the older I get the more I look back. I was raised in the late 70’s so i came of age during the 80’s and although my home life was not what I would want for my own children, I had so much freedom...summers at the pool all day, bike riding all over my small town. Night games every summer night, then home to bathe and watch Magnum PI and eating ice cream with my mom. The days seemed to stretch out forever, especially in the summers. I also remember our skating rink, holding hands with my girlfriends so we wouldn’t fall...and oh how we’d laugh. So much freedom, glorious freedom...and I’m more and more thankful every day that I came to age back then. I don’t know how old you are but I feel like if you were born before 2000, things were just plain better. Just my opinion. Thanks for reading this far if you did. 🙏

[@joevanderslice6013]

Their music still takes me back in time. Love me some AIC.

[@craigdaurizio686]

Holy shit, that clip of Mike actually making me shed a year here, what a tragedy. RIP Layne and Mike.

[@ego-smack-sequel2661]

I began drugs at age ten in Phoenix with adults in their 20’s & 30’s doin hot rails with me and as a 39 year old man battling addiction still I can’t understand how grown ups could do that to a ten year old. I would/could never and would kill any & every adult if I saw them getting high with a ten year old. Here I am 39 and looking like a future statistic like mike and laney except Ill go unknown which matters not to me but I just hate how trauma filled life is which encourages the escape that drugs give. I pray for those who want to beat it and are bout to or in the middle of it. I pray god gives all of you’s the strength you need to beat it for good in Jesus name amen

[@voteZDLR]

For someone to abuse the innocence of a child, it does it becomes a cyclical problem. You broke the cycle, in your case, and for that you have so much to be proud of. Your parents may have had the same thing happen to them, or something similar, and it's just all they knew so they felt like they were just raising you in their tradition as volatile and unhappy as it was. If you ever need anyone to talk to feel free to reach out.

[@carystorm3280]

Ego-Smack-Sequel Humanity’s militia Stupid adults the horrible things they do to children that go unpunished, on the addiction thing I can relate 13 year heroin addict kicked it 3x but that shit call's me ,what to do .....

[@twomindz79]

Getting off crack doesn't compare to heroin .. No psychical withdrawals.

[@michaelsalehi2702]

I’m 3 months clean, living at an Oxford House and getting it together. We Do Recover. There’s an Oxford House and an NA group near you. You can find a way out.

[@rozzer666]

What's a hot rail

[@lisakvieira9201]

RIP. LAYNE STALEY!! YOUR NOT FORGOTTEN!!

[@caseyboone71]

Mike could have saved him that day. But that’s just one day. It would have happened again RIP mike and Layne

[@SKOJCV]

How could he have saved him? He was already near death and had no intention of stopping his drug use. He was on a mission to die basically. Holed up in his apartment shooting heroin and coke for years. Multiple attempts were made to contact him but he ignored all of it. No one could gave “saved “ him.

[@daniellewatson9969]

@@SKOJCV I think Casey's comment a lot of people can resonate with. Mike, despite being inebriated at the time, had Layne's best interests at heart. His own family couldn't help him and Nancy would never turn her children away regardless of the circumstances. He lived with dreadful shame with what he'd become, which is a slave and Mike lived with the burden of 'what if's' and deep-seated remorse. I have never been addicted to speed, ice all that stuff that heightens the central nervous system. Thought of it makes me ill. Heroin, in my case, on the other hand is a b@st@rd. Been dancing with the devil on & off for 29yrs. Whether people care to admit it or not, addiction is an insidious illness, hence the judgemental one's are not just your neighbour, the amount of judgemental 'so-called' nurses here are worse and may as well be handing out placebo's. The majority are awfully undermining and clueless. Yet when a patient (moi) has a seizure it's a f'g big fuss then though. Too little, too late may very well come their way in the future.

[@eagleeye3179]

@@SKOJCV I agree. I truly believe that Layne was on a one way track to go be with the love of his life!! Hence seeing her the night before. That's what he wanted, I believe that. I didnt want it for myself in that I'm a huge fan and his music has touched my life positively in many ways. But that is selfish in that it's not what lanlyne wanted. He knew what he was doing. You dont drop to under 100lbs and not know what your doing. Sometimes love is stronger than life.

[@avocadodip2157]

Layne wouldn’t be the same if he had stopped, he would’ve died any time soon

[@eagleeye3179]

@@daniellewatson9969 I've been on the cocaine n meth trip along with oxy but tanks god I quit before I had access to heroin or I'd be where Layne right now. Your right about addiction being insidious and about people being judgemental. Grass is always greener on the other side for sure. They have no idea what withdrawls are like or the mental aspect of it all. I will probably spend the rest of my life on suboxone but you know what, it's much better than fighting the urge and withdrawls of not having it. At least me life is managed and I dont have to worry about overdosing and I'm doing the best I've ever done with 8 years under my belt of being off the shit. The best of luck to you my friend from someone who can see where you come from.

[@symphonyinkart]

Isn’t it crazy to imagine how Layne would be inspired artistically with today’s world 😳😲 Changed so much since 2002.

[@myburner8241]

lol, todays music is trash . Layne wouldn t be impressed

[@symphonyinkart]

@@myburner8241 yep. Still an artist tho and would be on his own trajectory and influenced from the times…

[@bdpage2023]

It has changed. Used to be able to get decent dope without being cut with shit you don't know about. I nearly died last yr from stuff cut with what I believe was the horse tranq. Xylazine. Narcan didn't work. I'm only here due to God's grace. RIP Layne, Kurt & Mike.

[@brokenvanityboston]

I keep seeing laynes eyes roll to the back of his head in the “them bones” music video and understanding the reality and darkness of this type of addiction is just killing my heart . I hope I never have to experience this with a loved one

[@HellAintHalfFull]

I still have the clip in the paper about Layne's death. Back in 2002, people still read the newspaper and that's when I found out. I had heard all the rumors and all the lies about him getting body parts amputated and that he died a few times already according to the internet. But I knew that it was true when I read it in the newspaper that he was really gone. I was really sad. My first CD that I ever received was AiC's "Dirt." He was and still is my favorite vocalist and frontman. R.I.P. Layne Thomas Staley + Michael Christopher Starr

[@petrirantanen]

As a former junkie and being there on a dirt tour, there's so much I can relate to

[@johnunderwood3132]

I am with you on that! Hope you are doing well.

[@petrirantanen]

@@johnunderwood3132 Can't complain. Thanks for the well wishes. Appreciated. Hope you're safe too

[@Cs8wir]

Bitch please

[@whatsthematterbeavis6017]

@@Cs8wir bahahaha

[@theotherside5253]

@Petri Rantanen, 1. Good for you for being in recovery. 2. Please tell your story!!!

[@robertspears5402]

I believe that addiction has effect almost everyone in our country. Why can't we change and end this drug war, so we can save those effected, those love. They can be saved.

[@garmurphy3001]

The government needs to step up and stop the supply. But oh wait the government would lose too much money. In treatments, busting the low level dealers and all the big money people would lose out. No money in a cure. But treat the problem with a bandaid til the day you die. I'm lucky to be in recovery. 3 years clean this November 17. It can be done. 25 years using 3 clean best 3 years of my existence

[@americansteve2917]

Unfortunately its peoples individual decisions that lead to their own demise or recovery. I know this because I was almost there

[@robertspears5402]

@@garmurphy3001 you ever watched Johann Harri Ted talk of not check it out and also law enforcement against probation LEAP

[@christar9527]

I think there are quite a few people that don’t do drugs. I don’t and I never did. I’m a bit older than these two.

[@nerradreknoy4729]

People can say what about Mike in my book he done what a true friend would do what layne wanted people need quit talking shit on the man.What happened is between him and layne is nobodys businesses.Who else was there with him at the end.Mike period was a true friend till the end

[@edispy3271]

He answered the door that day for Mike but many many days passed by before he would answer the door if ever. Lanegan went there..others went and called often. To no answered calls..he wanted to go. He wanted his "right turn" he missed Demri too much to live.. he knew what to do but chose to numb his pain..and be with his true love eternally.

[@cowbunga3714]

The last part as me chocking up a bit because i can relate to mike. I lost my best friend to oxy 12 years ago and I feel like I could of saved him if I stayed. . I’m on methadone clean off everything else but everyday is a struggle and i hate this addiction it’s like subconsciously I want to die the same way and have been filtering with death ever sense but now I’m 33 years old and starting to want to live

[@kyjw10]

Sometimes I imagine how much longer it would have taken for people to discover Layne's corpse if it wasn't for the bank calling Susan (his former manager) to tell her he hasn't used his account for 2 weeks. Imagine not being on anybody's mind for 2 weeks.

[@mr.channel6467]

He’s there with Staley like “I’m back bro!” Like he never even left

[@rayshellrollins2339]

I went to Seattle in 2019 yet my business did not allow me the time I wanted to dive into the rock culture and history that floods the walls and streets of the city. Flying in over Mt. Rainier and then seeing the beautiful city being hugged by the Pugent sound was an experience that I'll hold dear in my memories. One day. I'll come back.

[@ER-me1ii]

Met and hung with Mike in S Florida. On one of his attempts to get clean. Around 2000 I believe. He was a humble, mellow guy. The grunge thing had passed me by kinda. Didn’t realize for a while I was hanging with a member of one of the greatest rock bands from any era. The way he conducted himself was like any other idiot (myself included) in early recovery. Let’s just say addiction ran in his family. Don’t want to say more than that. Sad it took them both out. I’ve got 25 years. Odaat.

[@demonweber666]

Drug addict or not, the world is a much better place, with the music they left behind.

[@markchasteen5521]

If this doesn't bring tears to you're eyes nothing will. That was tough to listen to. Blessings to all three of them.

[@babsx191]

He had such an amazing voice! 💔 I feel for his family.

[@kirbyjustine1]

No matter how many times I hear it, it hurts me just as much as the first time I hear it. I always listen to there music and than I want to enjoy it and can feel so much of there feelings in the song. Than I get choked up. They gave the world a gift. I grew up in foster care raising my siblings with no childhood over both parents to drugs. To this day my father is not clean and he uses with my little sister. I spent my life trying to help them and to no avail, even tho I helped them live, in the end i didn't live. They have to want to be saved, it took me my whole life to be in even a worse spot always thinking that unknown number is going to be the call. No parent should ever be a cause of there child's addiction, especially when they are still a child themselves, robbing them of their life before they are even old enough to know what living is. I have lost so many friends through that battle and It is so heartbreaking, I don't wish that on anyone. Sending love and strength out to the universe , you are not alone.

[@ScarlettEmerald4]

Mike always felt so guilty and I hope he's at peace now. Mike and Alice in Chains means so much to me. Just made a Mike tribute video for 3-8.

[@cainm8808]

ITs such a heart breaking story for the both of them. Layne voice is haunting and one of the best ever. This story every time here it crushes my heart.

[@jacobwatts1824]

good on krist, wasn’t especially close to layne but still knew the pain he was in and tried to help

[@gmod8033]

Damn krist is a good dude. Interviews and stories always show this.

[@joejones9520]

he's the only one who's started to see thru the dem lie and they tried to destroy him for it.

[@quantumxfluxmd6821]

@@joejones9520 what lie ? im just curious if there's something you know that I don't genuinely

[@joejones9520]

@@quantumxfluxmd6821 if you dont know there is nothing i can tell you that will help you know; you will just have to explore until you see what i mean.

[@wm1573]

@@joejones9520 stop using crack G

[@bubs3510]

I miss Laynes voice. His emotional roller coaster ride, he took us all with him through the music of Alice in chains another rock genius taken from us too soon, lost to the universal abyss. Hope to see and hear you again soon some day

[@Steveo3332]

Rock in peace brother Layne

[@terasasanders8155]

Breaks my heart everytime i hear this. just so sad...

[@timmyb8694]

There are no words... Thanx for posting... Sad doesn't evn begin to describe it...

[@garybrent9752]

2 iconic legends gone but not forgotten. I miss u guys!!!

[@powdertrax9742]

I grew up and went to school with Demri, she dated two of my close friends before ending up with Layne. She was a very friendly tiny girl, it was a trip to hear the stories of her new life and then eventually her death

[@Igloo_papi]

I heard she was cheating on Layne with Dwayne bodenheimer of the group "the derelicts" I think Dwayne told me that in 2008 or I read it somewhere.

[@peacelovempathy1]

@@Igloo_papi Neither of them were faithful while he was touring. They still loved each other very much though.

[@crazychase98]

​@@peacelovempathy1 Lol only a hippy or women could come out and say something like that drug addicts who didn't have a care about anyone but themselves. Certainly had no love. Love AIC music but most of those guys where us less wasteoids out side of music

[@mikehall5977]

So sad heartbreaking it hits close to home. I forgive you kim I know you didn't want to die. Love your brother Mike

[@duanecarroll4375]

This band had some fantastic terrific jams that i rock out to all the time. They never get old! I stay away and Nutshell

[@bls.1516]

Terrible end for two great and talented guys R.I.P. you are very missed by millions😞

[@carolhorsfield1327]

Layne, miss you, your beautiful vocals, your beautiful persona, help me through some very sad and rough days, thankyou for your talent, I am sorry you had go, always miss you

[@Donna777]

Excellent video but very sad. RIP Layne and Mike, two beautiful human beings. :'(

[@debby631]

According to book AIC untold when Laynes body was discovered there was crack, heroin and $500 found in the house. Plus the door was bolted from the inside so Layne was alive when Mike left. RIP LAYNE AND MIKE ❤🕶❤🕶

[@sandisandii2033]

Would you leave a friend that had enough dope to kill himself ! I know i wouldnt .

[@daniellewatson9969]

@@sandisandii2033 Don't assume Mike was aware Layne had drugs on him and even if he did, trying to take an Addicts 'medicine' from them is like trying to steal an angry tiger's cubs. Besides, Layne would of accessed more.

[@HappyWolverine]

@@sandisandii2033 Youve never been in a hardcore drug situation sorry but nice try

[@daniellewatson9969]

@@HappyWolverine Yes, I'd have to agree with your comment Zao. Nothing like ignorance hey?!

[@vic20adamant2]

I've wondered though because Nancy asked Mike on that rehab show if he saw Layne die. Why ask if there was no chance he could have if the door was 'bolted from inside'? She was there when the police forced the door so was there a chance the door just locked when it gets shut? My front door locks itself when it shuts. I always thought what Mike said he could remember seemed sketchy ... When he later said he was so high on the benzos he had no recollection of the next 10 days it seemed too convenient. I think he was there and that he was scared of getting in trouble, that people would lynch him. They were friends because they were addicts. Mark Lanegan too. There's a book written by the dealer that supplied them all called American Junkie

[@darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth]

I'm a big AIC fan, and this was very informative, as sad as it was. Ive watched friends go down the same path, and die a very slow death, and ill never do it again. Been listening to AIC constantly over the last few weeks, and i plan on doing an album ranking video soon on my channel, if anyone would like to come and chat with me about their personal favorites. RIP Mike and Layne.

[@brokenspokes3739]

🎶The cracks and lines from where you gave up they make an easy man to read for a little peace from god you plead and beg🎶 RIP

[@nicholasbutler593]

Every time i listen its fuckin heavy hearing his music hard livin with that guilt

[@troyflanagan4237]

Loved Alice and Chains so sad that goes for Anybody with Addictions including myself i loved to drink i have not had a drink in a month Now

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

Troy Flanagan Be free❤️ it feels so god to be free. I got two years. Never go back.

[@troyflanagan4237]

@@Watchoutforsnakez i wish i could meet u

[@baileytoulouse18]

Keep going strong man you got this💯

[@gregoryholstein4224]

@@troyflanagan4237 You can do it mate- don't give up on yourself 👍

[@joejones9520]

try going 8 yrs...lot different than taking a month long break. It aint fun; it is simply not drinking. all the horrible shit goes on and the boredom but you have to suffer thru it with no relief. Get ready....I work in rehab world; if you succeed, you will statistically be a living miracle. (but no one will give you a medal or even acknowledge it)

[@Hellbent7069]

My eyes welled up, that is very painful to listen to. I felt some of Mike's pain. RIP to both of them. Thanks for sharing.

[@merncat3384]

Hey *SD* Thank you so much for this video!! You did a great job.. I never knew the details surrounding his death. Very heartbreaking story with Mike 💔

[@jtbaying2312]

I was at rehab in Mobile Alabama when he died in 02 been off Herion for 18yrs .

[@GingerKC]

I too know that addiction, unfortunately to both men. I have been thru withdrawal so many times I can't count. I still have nightmares all the time, and I fear getting to an age that I need knee replacement, from years of being athlete. I know how it is a disease and not a choice. If not for the love for my adult children, I hate to think. I have been so near suicide, even picked out my clothes. I saw a clip where AIC were on stage saying Lane is not going to show, and he was almost being made fun of, someone threw something in protest. I thought how cruel to make fun of their bandmate. They obviously didn't understand. Once it has you in it's grips, without the proper help, I just don't know where I'd be. My heart breaks for all opioid addicts, and others too. But that one is by far the worst to stop. I know how lonely he must have been, and hopeless. God I hate it, and I can't stop crying. I'd do anything for my friends, and I did help one get off 20 years of crack. I'm fortunate to be able to take her in and give her a home. I've rescued her from crack houses, and I was not addict at the time, but I knew I must help. Had bottles thrown at my car and had to haul ass away. I can't say how many times I've taken her in. She is now dying due to liver failure. From years of doing any drug she could. I'm now 53, and my kids know all.and are now understanding and help others with addiction. Learn from my bad choices was what I told them daily as I was so sick withdrawing. My son had to take care of me. God I appreciate and love my kids. My heart breaks for all us addicts. I've been clean for 8 years. But feels like yesterday. I want to offer to anyone who needs to talk or needs a friend to let me know here. I'll give my email, and I'll not give up on you. Bless us all. To all the moms who have lost their babies to that horrible disease, my heart breaks. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry to ramble. I so miss all the gifts we've lost to that disease. Wish I could do something, anything to help. 💔🤟😞

[@dwade6322]

God Bless You.

[@mader348]

Thanks , I might need to talk sometime.....

[@JenDoe1]

Ginger Countryman - what a beautiful, thoughtful and kind comment. I’ve been down this old road too - heroin and benzos...have lost some very dear friends to addiction. At the beginning of this year, on 1/12, just a week after seeing my best friend of 23 years....I lost her. She was a poly addict but her doc was heroin closely followed by crack. I saved her so many times, several of those times while I was in the deep myself. She lived a hard life. I can’t believe that she’s gone. My heart has been shattered into a million pieces, I will never be the same. Sometimes I think that I want to join her. My life is so empty now, without her. You’re right, anyone on the outside doesn’t understand. They don’t have a clue what withdrawals feel like, how feeling sick can make you do desperate things, just to feel better. Drugs-addiction - changes our brain chemistry. People don’t seem to understand that. Anyways...thankfully you have children. Children who love and support you. I don’t, which is a blessing in many ways. Although for my beautiful best friend, her having a son wasn’t enough. :( He’s 11, soon to be 12. She & I had so many plans for the future. Now, it’s all gone. This old world can feel a very lonely place. Sorry for the ramble. Thank you for putting your heart out here. You’re a great friend as well. ❤️ RIP Layne.....RIP to my Lisa 💓♾💓

[@Alanoffer]

An addict friend of mine who died much to young told me once that when you take your very first hit a little demon jumps on your shoulder and is always making you score . I know it’s not real but it always stuck in my mind ... PS if anyone felt the nightmare that junkies go through withdrawing they would never go. Near it . But when your young you think you are indestructible..... the problem with having the amount of money rock stars have it’s almost certain it’s going to end badly. Most junkies can only afford enough gear just to keep feeling .OK , not stoned but just not being sick . At least after many years I managed to get that little b.... d from off my shoulder

[@gracenote1837]

Thank you!

[@WhiteWidow1979]

So sad story...😢 Rest in peace Kings, we all miss you!!💚✌️

[@kellywelch641]

That was sad hearing mike talk about it, I remember watching that season of the show, still makes me sad to hear the hurt n his voice. RIP Layne and Mike

[@noone-ix4jc]

😭❤️🙏🏽 love from Pakistan... Staley Forever...

[@christiancarter5726]

"I wish I would've called 911 that day" Imagine living with that. Imagine carrying that with you every day... worried Layne would never talk to you so you don't call... then you never talk to him again

[@emiquintana509]

This story crushes me every time I hear it. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[@terasasanders8155]

Layne and Mike are together now. I cry every time I hear this story. Mike really suffered over the loss of Layne His Best friend. Mike always blamed himself. Mike was as tortured as Layne . RIP Always.

[@delhidelirium9091]

After all these years and NA/AA meetings and whatnot , it still mazes me the excuses an individual comes up in order to justify his/her addictions .

[@dynkle]

Every time I listen to When The Sun Rose Again I picture Layne alone dead with the sun rising in his apartment powerfully sad and tragic.

[@SlypDisc]

Man that's a song of gold right there

[@quantumxfluxmd6821]

the end had me tearing up rip to those beautiful souls

[@hessykat7551]

Absolutely heart breaking.

[@ValerioDG-hm8zs]

Mike ,Layne, Forever ❤️❤️🤟 Alice in chains Forever

[@edispy3271]

Can guarantee U Layne is with Demri..not Mike right now.. ✌

[@drummaboi5879]

r e c o v e r y doesnt happen 'till one is absolutely ready 2stop using regardless of what friends/loved ones tell them. getting sober is one of the hardest things a person will go through even if they are ready. rip layne, u are misssed buddy & left behind a huge legacy of powerful/emotional music

[@craigdaurizio686]

What I love about AIC is the brotherhood between them. True friends to stick by him during his lowest times

[@williamisner8759]

God l lost all of my grunge heroes over the last 20 years 94 kurt 02 Layne and 2017 chris and recently dimebag and vinnie paul rest easy brothers your music ment so much to me to this day r.i p I hope yall are jamming up in heaven