The Last Home Of Layne Staley | Alice in Chains Singer’s Last Days | Grave and Funeral Explained

As a request to various viewers , I visit the last house of Layne Staley, the lead singer of Alice in Chains, where he sadly passed away on April 5, 2002. I explain the story behind his death and the days following including his funeral and why there is no gravesite. Tough video to do but I hope his many fans are able to somewhat pay their respects through this video.
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Opening song is Ellegy (How Will I?) By Jory Nash from the album New Blue Day.
Second song is untitled by me.
Layne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley, August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002) was an American musician known for his role as lead singer and co-songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains. The band rose to international fame in the early 1990s during Seattle's grunge movement, and became known for Staley's distinct vocal style and tenor voice, as well as the harmonized vocals between him and guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell.
An informal memorial was held for Staley on the night of April 20, 2002 at the Seattle Center, which was attended by at least 100 fans and friends, including Alice in Chains bandmates Cantrell, Starr, Inez, Kinney and Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. Staley's body was cremated and a private memorial service was held for him on April 28, 2002 on Bainbridge Island in Washington's Puget Sound. It was attended by Staley's family and friends, along with his Alice in Chains bandmates, the band's manager Susan Silver and her husband Chris Cornell, as well as other music personalities

[@kustomhooligans]

Layne sang like an sorrowful angel and screamed like a vengeful demon. There are great singers and then there are singers that change lives. Chester Bennington, Layne & Chris Cornell are 3 singers I will never get over losing.

[@johnfortuna4190]

Well said …. I miss them all 💯🙏🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@monicadelsole3757]

Siento y pienso lo mismo que vos. Tampoco me olvido de Scott Weiland. Me cuesta entender que ya no estén físicamente, pero sí, por siempre en mi corazón. Abrazo desde Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@nicolaxoxo1]

To add to the sadness of the scene, his mother has to see this, he was in no doubt in horrific condition after lying dead for 2 weeks. I met her in Seattle at a memorial and she is a strong and gracious woman. Layne’s final companion was his cat. It survived being alone those 2 weeks. I believe his cat was adopted by Jerry

[@dannylarry9408]

Yes her name is Sadie.

[@hollyw9566]

I think she wound up living with Jerry's brother David. I have a photo of her that someone gave me. Sweet looking kitty.

[@queenbeedat8726]

@@dannylarry9408 I fed a Siamese feral cat named Sadie. Would have loved to take her home but she always had babies and I didn't want to take her away from them. By the time she introduced me to her litter she was pregnant again. I still feed her babies 3 generations later. They are with me. I rescued them after she was killed by a stray dog. I really loved her.

[@juliellesomov9558]

Awww, Thank goodness!! 😩🐱

[@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147]

His mother walked in against the recommendation of the police officers on sigh, she walked in and saw laynes corpse in a sitting position, she thought it looked like one of laynes art projects, he was very creative and artistic, she just sat down right next to laynes souless body and apologized that it had end this way.

[@michaelfile6477]

Thanks for the piece. I was across the street when the ambulance came for Layne. I asked my buddy, “Do you think they’re finding Layne?” Woke up in the morning to the news that it was indeed Layne. RIP Layne. You’re not in poor taste either. I appreciate you doing this. Big ups, brother.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Wow thanks for adding that Michael. And thanks for the kind words✌🏽✌🏿

[@dalefuller5507]

I was driving up that day from Portland Oregon to go to EMP experience music project in Seattle and it's just as I came into Seattle the news came across the radio crazy how things like that happen very haunting

[@celestinefilms2306]

Was he ever seen around in the neighborhood? Could you see lights on his apartment? It breaks my heart he died alone

[@ianmason2003]

Celestine Films mike Starr was there the day he died. So he did see another human.

[@muhammedautobahn214]

I've read that he frequented a local bar but sat alone. Other stories is he was totally recluse. If he was in fact 86 lbs and possibly missing fingers I doubt he ever left the apartment to go anywhere. Sad

[@patrickcharles7190]

I can't help but wonder if Layne was even aware of what he meant to music and just how important he was. He wasn't just another vocalist. The unplugged performance, even though it's Mtv, was one of the best live performances in music history. Amazing talent. Thanks for the respectful presentation.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for watching Patrick

[@annafantastic1115]

@@SCOTTONTAPE I am re-watching this because it is Layne's , Kurt's and even Prince's month that they left earth ... Dont doubt yourself Scott, we have good intention, We just want to be close to where Layne was, to feel like We R Here With U Layne

[@miguelsalami]

We chase misprinted lies we face the path of time and yet I fight, yet I fight this battle all alone, no one to cry to no place to call home. Layne Staley

[@bretthind4782]

Yeah we do..."and if I can't be my own...I'd be better dead" my favorite song to perform live....can't compare though..but relate..yes!

[@holdenbranham8539]

Nutshell!! I love playing this song

[@thomascordero8884]

Tomala

[@aliciahighsmith1294]

🖤

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Miguel Salami one of their best

[@sararay03]

Probably THE most heartbreaking death in rock history! We witnessed the longest suicide ever! RIP Layne

[@Tummysticks315]

slow suicide's no way to go

[@briefcaseblues6061]

I didn't witness shit. I heard It on MTV news like most people

[@michaelpage1030]

Jimi Hendrix. Another Seattle native.

[@LostCause36]

It’s the slowest suicide in history.. -Sean Kinney

[@bellabear653]

Sad very sad.

[@wcs39204]

Here's proof of how he touched so many. Just seeing that place again, where he took his final breath, I feel SO much loss, 20 years later. RIP Layne. You got me through some tough times, even when you were at your worst, you were still the best.

[@cperez358]

❤

[@dawnbreak3299]

Thank you for being so respectful...I got to see them in 96... Alice and chains was never the same. Rip..no more pain

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You are so welcome Dawn. Thank you for sharing

[@genericwhitemale1114]

"Hey, Your weak will won't help her heal her heart. Hey, I'll bet it really eats you up." Layne was extremely open. The lyrics above are from Again. He didn't have the will to get clean and because he couldn't get clean, Demri continued to use drugs and ended up having heart disease. Her passing away completely tore him apart because he knew he had something to do with it.

[@zachcoker4316]

" All HAIL the voice that moved millions! Lane Staley was among the ELITE" PHIL ANSELMO

[@zachcoker4316]

@Tom Upton heard! Auto corrected saw it after it posted.

[@kevinblanco2451]

Zach Coker Phil is the fucking man real recognized real

[@stuartkerr6831]

C.F.H

[@tamibrandt]

Layne Staley's vocal range was amazing and could run rings around any other grunge singer, even near the end when he had no teeth and lisp, he could still kill the vocals on any song. During the MTV Unplugged he was deep in a heroin addiction, his liver was shot to hell. The Unplugged shows are heartbreaking to watch. By the time of the KISS shows in July, everyone could see something was up before he overdosed then. But at the MTV Unplugged, Layne was such a ghost of himself during that show. After that, it was a six-year long slow suicide. Layne's situation was tragic, but he never wanted his fans to follow in his footsteps, he wanted them to learn from his mistakes. How he died and how he was found haunts me when I think about it (and I didn't know him personally)

[@Biblicalgiants]

I knew Lane passed away. But when I found out he rotted away up in that loft getting high until he died it hurt me. I can't believe that kid had to go out like that. Damn it.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Ya it’s so tragic and heartbreaking

[@menotyou4678]

Another stimulating comment... Layne did face his demons head on numerous times. Unfortunately they got the best of him. I'm sorry you feel the way you do, we're all entitled to our opinions but please have some respect.

[@briefcaseblues6061]

I don't call 34yr olds kids

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

@Another stimulating comment its not that simple for the individual that is in that situation. To others it is clear what they need to do but the addict can't see it. You need to of been one to understand and come out the other side of it to see it to understand what it was like for him, otherwise you are talking about something that you don't know of.

[@andybowen1249]

He never glorified drugs, unlike many rock n roll stars and for that alone he deserves respect. It’s just terribly sad but the truth is he did say “you can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped”. It was the same with Cobain with the record moguls treating them as cash cows and using guilt as means to get them into rehab. Susan Silver told Layne he was responsible for 40 people not getting paid while he was sick. By the time his girlfriend died he was only waiting on death I’m afraid.

[@jknaus23]

RIP Layne. The band Staind has a tribute song to him called "Layne." Check it out if you've never heard it. I heard today that you were gone I had to stop and sing along The song they played to say goodbye A song that gave Gave me back life You'll never fade The words you gave My life you saved Your name was Layne And on that day a child was born To someone who you helped along And helped see through his darkest times Because of you, this child, she is mine You'll never fade The words you gave My life you saved Your name was Layne The words you said You made me feel like they were all for me The words you said They will always be a part of me The words you said You made me feel like I was not alone The words you said You gave me all the strength to carry on So to me you'll never fade Your life you gave My life you saved Your name was Layne

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing that. I’m going to check that song out

[@jknaus23]

@@SCOTTONTAPE Appropriately, it's a melancholy tune, a fitting tribute.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

jknaus23 that’s so beautiful i hope Layne knows how missed and loved he is! No body can replace him!!!

[@mridgaf3233]

Aaron Lewis is a massive fan of Layne. He covers AIC live a lot. There's a live cover of Down in a Hole that he and Corey Taylor performed together and it's heart wrenching man. Check it out

[@mave143]

my god, if you're writing a song about layne, at least get a talented lyricist. these are 4th grade level rhymes, ridiculously simplistic and vapid.

[@caseyp17]

My opinion....greatest voice of the 90s. RIP Layne I still listen to your music daily. Helped me make it through many dark days/nights.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for sharing that Smokey. They got me through a lot as well.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

Smokey P17 too me the greatest singer ever I absolutely am such a huge fan! I still get chocked up about Layne just watched again for the billionth time his mtv unplugged singing nutshell! He was too sensitive and brilliant for this world! After Demri died I think he lost the desire to get clean again and probably even live anymore!! So many things about Layne but the one word for Layne Legend !

[@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147]

There will never be another as great as Layne Staley, he's one in an existence

[@scotoftheanarchic.7903]

My friend this is not in poor taste, its highly respectful. You're at peace now layne, no more pain no more fighting the grain... Much respect love and peace from Scotland.

[@kevincharles1983]

Best voice out of those 4 bands you mentioned.. in my opinion.. one of the most tragic deaths in music.. RIP LAYNE

[@cristina1979brazil]

That was very moving. Being so close to the place that was home to Layne's last years is important to bring fans around the world closer to him. That video does not disrespect Layne at all. He was a powerful and talented artist but fragile in emotional terms. His voice had so much pain and power at the same time and reached hearts of millions of people from different countries and cultures. Here in Brazil, thousands love layne. Thanks for the video. And I love ''Dont follow'' too.

[@btruj2507]

We have this morbid curiosity for the deaths of our idols, but you treated him with respect, and you did it despite the obvious heartache it caused you, for this I thank you. RIP Layne. Thank you for the music we will never forget. Peace. (Hug) Out.

[@karenbavington1870]

Hi Scotty. Watched your video about Layne Shaley, read his biography and listened to the song Don’t Follow. Very sad. You paid your respects very gracefully by showing us his home and telling us about his life and music. May his soul Rest In Peace. One thing that struck me was Layne’s birthday. He was born on the 22nd of August, the same day Sean and Denise were born years later. (Sean and his sister Denise were born on the same day, a few years apart). Thanks Scotty. Let us know when you are going to leave for your next trip. Be safe. ❤️✌🏼💕🇦🇺

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That’s so crazy that they were born on the same day! And I think I may have mentioned before that my father and I shared the same birthday which is...August ....21st! So close! Sean and I certainly have a lot in common. Thank you so much for your comments as always and I’m glad I got to introduce Layne to you. A beautiful soul and talent . I’m leaving at the end of this week and I’ll probably make a video that day about leaving and stop somewhere interesting . I’ll let u know as the date gets closer!

[@karenbavington1870]

SCOTT ON TAPE Scotty I won’t be surprised if you and Sean have more in common. I am not being inquisitive and don’t want you to reveal anything but just a clue Tango was born a year before the formation of the Galactic Empire (a year before Star Wars came to our planet) Most important your Mother and I, your Mother Down Under have in common, is that we have wonderful sons, (children) who are great human beings. Take care. As always love from all of us❤️❤️✌🏼💕

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

Karen Bavington that was so great! Scott is so respectful he seems to be a really good guy!

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

SCOTT ON TAPE been trying to find your video about Layne is there another besides this one? Been trying to find it with no luck. Anytime you put a video out I try to watch it you’re always respectful and not into all the rumor bs that a lot of others are! I instantly hit your like button and am a big time subscriber!

[@menotyou4678]

Thank you for doing such an amazing, respectful video. Layne was one of a kind and could never be replaced. His talent was beautiful, natural and pure. He doesn't get the credit that he deserves. Rest in Paradise Layne

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much I really appreciate the kind words. Layne indeed, was one of a kind

[@annafantastic1115]

@@SCOTTONTAPE that time of year is coming where Layne Left the Earth to a Place far Better ... I start Grieving early, I went in the 90's to see them ... Scott @0:45 what is that house with all the weeds

[@bigrudd8746]

Very touching. So respectfully done. Love ya man

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thanks Rudd!✌🏿✌🏽

[@sarahsunshine7248]

I know that is a difficult journey and sensitive material. We love and respect Layne. Thank you, Scott, for posting that with rawness, realness. I am reminded to remember and grateful for all of the good qualities of his life.

[@LostCause36]

I’m trying to picture Layne staring out the window, waiting on Mike Starr to show up. And I try to picture Starr storming out of there and walking down the sidewalk the night of Laynes death, right after the last words Starr heard from him were “not like this”. In happier moments, I try to picture Jerry and the guys throwing rocks at his window because he wouldn’t answer the buzzer to let them in and wouldn’t answer their calls and they wanted to do a session with him.

[@Mickcotton]

Chris Rolls so sad 😞

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Jerry wrote a song about Layne, cut you in.

[@godraelrisen6231]

pigGRAY Jerry adopted Laynes cat after he died. Little things like that are heart warming.

[@adamturner1563]

Now you've out done yourself. Hes my favourite singer! (Sang like a renegade angel) we still love you LTS! ❌Respectful video!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Adam. I’m so glad a big fan of Layne’s such as you likes the video. You’re exactly whom it was created for. Thank you again ✌🏽✌🏿

[@adamturner1563]

Im extremely grateful my friend. Thank you very much sir! 👊(He was amazing) ... still is!

[@bretthind4782]

Yeah dude by far mine too!

[@jeffreyhowell3711]

Well said

[@jeffreyhowell3711]

@@SCOTTONTAPE awesome video

[@paulwestcott518]

I'm 46. And sadly only just hittin Alice in chains. Thankyou Scott. Sincerely.

[@perriashbaugh]

Your in for an amazing ride. Look up Heart and Layne doing Ring them Bells. He had so many sides to that voice, what he could have done.

[@Fandao19]

What a gift to begin such an epic journey into Alice

[@johnscruggs4572]

Man I am jealous that your about to discover some of the best music. And discover the tragic, slow suicide I do not envy that part.

[@deannastigall3235]

Scott, thank you for making this video. I can see it was heart wrenching to do it, but it wasn't inappropriate, at all. I think you did it with sensitivity. After all those days dead in his apartment, there probably wasn't enough of Layne remaining for a traditional burial. My middle son is an addict in recovery, and he's 22. So, my prayers are with his mother, family, friends and fans.

[@makeyourself1988]

Also his vocals in his othrr band (mad season) are amazing!!

[@chrispruiett9370]

That is what I was going to say as well. Also, this video was done in good taste. He suggested Take Me Home which is a great AIC song but Jerry wrote it and sang lead on the first half. I think a good start for folks to get a taste of Layne's vocals would be Nutshell, Rooster, or Wake up and River of Deceit off of the Mad Season album. Really there are just too many great songs they put out in that brief period to name.

[@SHADOWSREALM37]

RIP brother when I play Alice in chains its always on LOUD!!!! Someday we will meet again.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Well said man, well said

[@cmdoseck3022]

Yeah, why is that? The minute their music hits the radio I crank it. It's like an involuntary reflex to awesomeness.

[@marksnow9274]

Thank you. He helped me in 1990 thru 1992. With my drug addiction. Love you brother Lane.

[@karoonboomie2813]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING AND CREATING THIS VIDEO, MAKES US FEEL THE STALEY MAGIC MUCH CLOSER

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You are very very welcome ✌🏽✌🏿

[@damienhughes137]

River of deceit is so beautiful alice in chains and Madseason both amazing bands he fronted

[@nelliesilvers1210]

"Our pain is self chosen"

[@Tallgirlsrock]

It was my wedding song!

[@rachaelfeminella8649]

I just came across your KZbin channel and binge watching it all. I absolutely LOVE me some Layne and AIC. RIP!

[@jameshoward5488]

Thank you for your videos man and giving people who didn't know about him a little info. I recently found out about him and he seemed amazing.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for the kind words Doug ✌🏽✌🏿

[@jimserhant7741]

None of your videos that I have watched so far are in “Poor Taste”, they have all been beautifully done to show the utmost respect for the victims while bringing light to their story. I may not “Like” all the videos I’ve watched, rest assured that I have loved each and every one. Thank you for doing what you do and I look forward to watching many more of your videos, Scott.

[@OfficialTelekinesis]

Scott Thanks for all these videos man, Honestly, Ive always wanted to get out and see these places.

[@clementine9187]

This was great. Thanks so much for doing this video and you weren't disrespectful at all, it was very touching. I probably walked/drove by his building a thousand times when I was in my late teens and had no idea. I'll have to go by it again next time I'm in the u district.

[@Verona_Draven]

Thank you soo much for making this video. I think it was very respectful. I think you did it well. Thank you

[@BumblebumBear]

Saw them in London in 93....still one of the best gigs i've been too. Video nicely done, you're a good man Scott.

[@jennyb.9984]

Don't follow is one of my favorites too. You did a great job treating him and his life with respect. Thank you!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re welcome Jenny thank you so much.

[@ahill9477]

Great job Scott. You were very respectful and sensitive to a man we all admired!

[@carolray4721]

So tragic. Such a great talent. I still listen to him almost every day. Heartbreaking how he died. RIP Layne. You are missed!

[@BrookeWinter82]

I cried so hard the day I heard he passed. His lyrics were the were the words I couldn't say. Thank's for the video. RIP Layne

[@ATLTHRASHER76]

So sad. Thank you for giving us a visual. We literally saw him dying in the public eye. We heard it in his lyrics.

[@Buzzchuck204]

Thank you for posting this my friend. I understand the trouble, but it obviously needed to be logged. This cat was the best I’ve ever heard. But when people don’t want help, we can only do so much right. Thank you for showing support for all the friends…#Bless ✌️

[@ryanwhitlock6204]

You do such an amazing job with these videos. Very much appreciated!!

[@cherokeemetal]

Hey thank you so much for making this video man as a huge fan of Lane the respect is very honorable and thank you so much for what you do Scott

[@bucklebunny6661]

Thank You Scott , such a sad story I never knew all this, glad you did this vlog 🌹

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re very welcome Connie

[@kimkovaly3096]

I'm a huge AIC fan and Layne will always be my favorite singer. Great video as always Scott. RIP Layne,you will ALWAYS be loved and NEVER forgotten. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bellabear653]

Thanks to the channel owner for the great content. Dont doubt yourself doing these videos you might be the only one doing these people justice. Showing a real side no glam no media bullshit. Keep it up.

[@lisastaley580]

Thank you for doing this

[@sinthianovo7636]

Thank u so much I'm blown away from this video

[@brandylara2398]

Great video Scott. U said that I would like the content that u were about to put out and u definitely have not disappointed me. Layne's story is so sad. After he lost Demri it all went downhill for him.

[@lindamarie6574]

He is sorely missed, one of the best vocalists ever, very sad. You did a nice job, thanks for this.

[@roxannemoser]

Very good taste Scott. You're always 100% respectful

[@cperez358]

Thank you so much for this video. I miss Layne so much. I listen to Alice everyday. He was such a beautiful soul😢.

[@skyisover76]

Thanks for the video brother

[@bearpawtimber8739]

Great video brother. I grew up on the Samammish plateau in Redmond Wa. The era of grunge was just beginning when I entered junior high. I could go on for hours about the impact this had on our group up there. Lost a good buddy In a car accident in 95. Don't follow was played at his funeral along with Nutshell. Jar of flies will forever be engraved into my memory. Once had a beer with the drummer of Candlebox.

[@clementine9187]

by the golf course?

[@bearpawtimber8739]

@@clementine9187 Sahalee golf course Yes. Just down the hill 216th. I went to that little elementary school Margaret Mead 86-88

[@InfamousCrimeLocations]

Nice job Scott!! Layne Staley was one of the greatest singers of the 90's. My favorite songs by them are would?, put you down, rooster, over now among many others

[@shiloh5199]

Thank you bro!!

[@AlienOscar439]

Beautiful video. Thanks a lot.

[@williamfabiano543]

Mad respect dude! I will never understand how such a beautiful man was given up on by his closest friends. I wish someone could have intervened in his addiction and got him help.i know its just not that easy, speaking out of experience. Just to let him stay up there and shoot drugs all day playing x box or whatever is a heart breaking thing to imagine. I guess many tried helping him but he didn't want it. He knew he'd lived a lifetime already and probably had no more to give. Great job with the video and thanks so much. Can tell you miss him, like all of us do.👍

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Ya I miss him a lot. Thank you for sharing Fabiano

[@IXWAWF]

I'm a huge "grunge" era fan who will prolly not make it there to see for myself, so it's much appreciated that you made this video. The way you presented the video leaves no doubt that you were doing this to tribute Layne and let fans that care about him & his legacy see where he chose to spend his final years.

[@angelofbrz]

I love Layne and AIC. I can relate a lot with their music. His death was very tragic and painful. He is irreplaceable in rock. Thanks for the video.

[@JCMEM09]

Much love man. Thank you.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for watching ✌🏽✌🏿

[@timarnott4483]

You sir, Give a BEAUTIFUL account of Laynes passing!!...i'm a HUGE fan, and this vid was done IN GREAT TASTE!!!.not disrespectful, not selfish.......i believe you've made a brilliant piece!!....so PEACE to YOU!!...and we will all continue to pray for his soul.....SO MUCH TALENT!!.....NICE JOB!!.....again, peace!!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Wow Tim I really really appreciate that. Your comment is humbling and I thank you so much

[@timarnott4483]

@@SCOTTONTAPE hey Scott, Tim here, your QUITE welcome sir!!!.anyone who thinks you over stepped any bounds is a fool, or has a bad motive....i'm a musician as well.....play all what ya need to be a band.....(started on gtr, went to drums, learned bass)....so i'm aware of Laynes AMAZING beauty....YOU respected that, the best way!!.....i saw you pacing (ad in uncomfortable unrest) while tryin to be fair......IT WAS KILLER dude.....just KILLER!!....TY for responding, but know, really, i'm just lookin out for Laynes repose of his soul.....BOY, GREAT shit my brother, just GREAT shit!!...peace!!

[@TheMrpaulmichaels]

Great video Scott.

[@deborahp6450]

Thank you for showing us where he lived.

[@Lilaa86]

Thanks scott. For this video ♥️

[@Ludeguy83]

Great video man! I can feel the sadness! Brought a tear to my eye, really! Cheers :) RIP Layne!

[@alicehamphur3471]

Thank you so much, Scott!!! ❤️ I'm still crying for Layne... 💦

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re very welcome Alice

[@alicehamphur3471]

I REALLY appreciate what you're doing! 😉

[@freeleonardpeltier4148]

Thanks for this. You did it well.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for watching ✌🏿✌🏽

[@andyc787]

Nice video and in good taste,a little pilgrimage to Layne`s final resting place,nothing wrong with that,you paid tribute and us viewers did too. Thanks Scott. Peace and health to you and your Family.

[@danozism]

Nicely done man. Respect. Layne was a genuine, intelligent and caring man. Peace.

[@newdefsys]

Thanks for doing this and for sharing it.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re very welcome

[@PositiveMommaLife]

So sad. Wasting away up there. So young. Great video.

[@obsessedtechfan9759]

You have a subscriber for sure. I can just see how much of a good person you are

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Wow thank you so much . I really really appreciate that. ✌🏽✌🏿

[@lovebuzz1979]

Thank you for doing this video. I still watch Unplugged AIC...Sad ending. "Say goodbye don't follow" 💖🌼

[@kimsullivan5576]

Thank you for sharing your touching tribute.

[@mwoz87]

learning to play and sing some alice in chains songs and came across this video. R.I.P. Layne and thank you for this video.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thanks man. I bet your covers sound great

[@jeroentromp7097]

..thanx, Scott for sharing the inpact on Staley's lost..rip Layne

[@prepare4storms807]

I think the word you're looking for is humbled. I think this would humble anyone, fan of AIC or not, it definitely would humble you. Thank you for this video. Much love. Peace brother!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You nailed it. Humbled. Thank you man ✌🏽✌🏿

[@pamela6507]

Nicely done you do this with so much heart love and respect

[@bengunns9500]

I always listened to Alice in Chains through the 90s in the UK, and i was visiting friends in Argentina in 2002 and they were showing the MTV unplugged concert on TV in their kitchen and i thought how good it was to have it on. Only to find out it was a tribute to Layne. very sad moment when i found out. After watching this i will go and listen to it again, thank you Scott for posting. its the first time i have seen the place where he passed away. RIP Layne Staley

[@laurieshick1448]

Thank You Scott, Very nicely done. May Layne Rest in Paradise. Dont Follow, i agrree fits Perfect. Thanks again Scott on Tape

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You are so welcome Laurie

[@warweaponx6629]

How in the hell did I miss “Don’t Follow” what a great song. RIP Layne

[@BillyCrystal-hc5jp]

Dude this was in good class. You did great sir

[@toddwoods582]

I've never been to that part of the country...but I found myself reflecting during your video. I grew up listening to AIC. The parts of your video where it's just the background noise is haunting.....the place , to me seems lonely and empty. I can see why he went there...it feels and sounds hollow.

[@dianacummins6153]

Wow ! Thankyou so much for this awesome tribute to a truly amazing talent and man ....I am now a subscriber ❤

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Diana 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@amyconway9923]

Beautifully unique scott♥️

[@morganzonder1243]

Actually, his accountant called his mother and told her there had be no activity on any of his accounts for two weeks, so they should check on him, and she requested the police help her. She then asked for a few minutes alone with him, which they gave her, and she sat down on the couch next to his body and said goodbye. That must not have been easy, as not trying to make a joke or be gross, but his body had been sitting there for two weeks, decaying - What I'm saying is that only a mother's love would allow someone to endure that. When they removed his body, they found crack pipes and needles underneath it. Also, what Demri died of was an infection, you're correct, it was caused by the miniscule, almost microscopic, pieces of cotton that get attached to the needle when they clean the tip, and then is inadvertently injected into the bloodstream where it gets to the heart and causes an infection. I believe there's another term for it, but it escapes me at this time. Although he apparently still loved her, obviously, they were broken up at the time and hadn't seen each other for a bit.

[@tangosucka8526]

Very respectful vid Bud. Never got into Alice in Chains myself back in the day, but will have another listen. I can never get why some many people get into drugs. Especially celebs. They have the world at their feet. It's very sad... Take care Bro.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Hey Sean, well it’s an alluring world for some and an escape for most. And then it quickly spirals out of control. Very sad indeed . Keep living that clean lifestyle brother . That’s the way to go✌🏿✌🏽

[@Nevernothing8184]

I would like to say a little some thing about addiction from a girl who spent 15yrs of her life addicted to speddballs. Well when I was younger like 5 I remember being sold to men so parents could get off. On top of the daily constant physical and mental abuse from my mother to getting jumped by kids at school daily on top of getting constantly made fun of for being the poor and ugly kid I just gave up at 14 and slit my wrists I was brought back to life then at 15 i purposely did some thing stupid and ended up in prison for 4 yrs once i got out I was introduced to this drug that numbed all my pain and hurt. It really worked at first but then it became a thing I couldn't not do. I've died 4 times 2 on purpose 2 accidentally. Im now sober 3 yrs and my mind is back to that 14yr old girls hell. Im tryimg to maintain my brain but it's hard when tne o it thing that helps is the thing that'll kill me. I refuse to be a statistic. I hope my Shit story has helped even a little to understand why someone would want it.

[@laurieshick1448]

@@Nevernothing8184 Thank You for sharing youre story. My baby brother wasnt so lucky, he was clean for 6 months, got talked into using and his bag had fentanyl and he died. That was in 2010. He was only 23 yrs old, the Best part of a persons life. Never Gets Easier. Im so Happy for you that you got clean after all those years. I hope and pray that the years ahead of you, be the Best years of youre life, filled with Love and Happiness. Take Care.🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@dawnbreak3299]

Because Hollywood is full of creativity and to have a creative mind usually begins with a tortured soul which often leads to self medicating....

[@dawnbreak3299]

@@laurieshick1448 my brother had the same story but 11 years before yours....he was 21 and passed December 11 1999.... and you're right it never gets easier... the pain just stops being 24/7

[@MarieWinton]

Beautifully done. What an amazing talent, so sad!! RIP.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Marie !

[@missmaryfabela98]

Such a beautiful soul he was.... thank you for this

[@michaelowens3353]

Awesome video brother as always 💯👊👌

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Michael

[@06mrselfdestruct]

Don’t ever doubt your creative content Scott, I’m a huge fan of Layne Staley and AIC, and I’m not offended at all, it’s a good way to show us fans the places that we can’t go and see on our own for whatever reason, the moment you ask yourself if it’s in bad taste is the exact moment people who are easily offended or aren’t even a fan will say it “is” in poor taste, it looks like they remodeled the building a bit since he passed, and your right about the song “don’t follow” being appropriate for this video, for those of you who don’t know that song is off the greatest selling EP of all time (Jar of Flies), great video Scott! Thanks again for another Seattle location people like me can’t go see on our own so appreciate you showing it to us...

[@12pointbowtech76]

NICELY DONE SCOTT. ..God BLESS

[@ronaldpatten1718]

You did a wonderful job on lane staley.... I know that he would be proud of your job... I can't say no better.... Thank you Scott

[@niecek.6473]

Thank you for educating me, I met Mike Starr a few months after he was on Celebrity Rehab. Mike Starr was playing at a Southern California winery with his new band-a good friend knew him and introduced us- Mike was kind & a talented man who told me he needed to stay away from his old friends because of his addiction and he sadly passed away a few months after I met him. Mike was so honest about his trials & tribulations. Sounds like Mike was the last person to see Layne-maybe some guilt? Very tragic story! I had also met Slash a few months before Mike and I didn’t realize how Slash was trying to get his friends into rehab. Slash is exactly what you see-kind & quiet man. His wife (now his ex) talked for him. In the Winery business you meet many celebrities, most were nice people.

[@auroraskywalker4475]

Layne Staley had such a beautiful voice you could literally feel his soul reaching out to you in his music.i hope hes at peace and is with his fiancee in the cosmos far away. Love and light!🌠⭐

[@authorjeffkosiba290]

Layne's genius and legend have still not been wholly appreciated and recognized. But alas, in enough time he will undoubtedly be on the Mt. Rushmore of the all time greats.

[@stupidlambkel]

You did a great job on the video.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Kelly