The Story Behind Layne Staley's FINAL RECORDING SESSION w/ Alice In Chains (1998)

[@RockTV11]

Layne = Legend

[@musicalmusic3353]

Layne inspired me to start singing... I’m about to do a marathon on my channel of aic

[@exdemocrat9038]

Have you done a video on Alice Mudgarden?

[@lisakvieira9201]

Layne was passion in his Music and those Lyrics to his Music were Magnificent!! RIP Layne Staley!!🙏⚘

[@joetroutt7425]

Met Layne one time. He was a chill dude. Hung out with me and my friends before a show

[@jasonduty6596]

Indeed

[@lovethyself744]

Layne's ending is a traumatizing nightmare. He went through a lot. May he rest peacefully

[@Kainebadonmusic]

Was 86 lbs when they found him. His mom made it in his apartment to see his corpse. Convinced the sheriff deputy guarding the door to let her thru.... said he looked like a sculpture... an art project of some sort... fuck man..

[@Kainebadonmusic]

I think he was 86 lbs I could be off abt that, sorry if so

[@TheMad0ne]

A "nightmare" lol. You don't know or (hopefully) will never know what a "nightmare" is....

[@td315]

@Joshua Mezza no you don’t, it would be too sad.

[@donmcron3334]

He really lost control man pretty crazy.

[@krisfrederick5001]

It's pretty telling when your final two songs are "Died" and "Get Born Again."

[@Adrian101882]

...and final song performed live with your band was Man In The Box

[@krisfrederick5001]

@@Adrian101882 I didn't know that, my sister was at that show opening for KISS at Tiger Stadium in Detroit 1996.

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

Kris Fredrick thank you. You make a strong point.

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

@@Adrian101882 and man in the box is very Anti-Christ. Thanks for the information.

[@nick3718]

and their first song was We Die Young

[@davidhumphrey244]

Its so sad, He is missed so much....

[@Gatchamon]

@unknown user "He should have continued trying to sober up instead of just resigning to be a reclusive drug addict"? As they say, "Well thats easy for you to say." Also of note: "So I made a big mistake, try to see it once my way... ...If I would, could you?" Obviously from the classic AIC "Would?" It's very easy from the outside to look back on someone else's poor choices and say what we think they should've done instead. Mental illness, drug addiction, grief and despair over loss of a loved one, none of these are kind mistresses. And Layne had a full plate of all of them. It's not like he just flippantly chose to find his life to be unbearable. It shouldn't need saying that the very nature of enduring addiction and severe mental illness is such that it makes it difficult for the afflicted to choose to get help and actually manage to persist through multiple failed attempts to get better.

[@pipebombhs1412]

@unknown user well first world problems

[@x--LeethaL--x]

Listen to junkhead and down in a hole. He'll tell you how easy it was

[@thomasc6868]

Looking back, it feels like the grunge era was the last time we had rock. At least in the mainstream.

[@jackorphan3000]

There's always gonna be some kickass underground shit but who knows when it'll become mainstream again.

[@Kwwwyjibo]

You got a point. We did have nu metal in the late 90s and early 2000s, but even then it was aimed at the loner/outcast crowd whereas grunge was aimed at everyone

[@williamberry8895]

I'm still stuck in grunge rock mode

[@Littlepotatochip117]

@@Kwwwyjibo very true since grunge has more classic rock vibes and nu metal is more of the sub genre of metal. Metal had an acquired taste. Grunge was like a mix of punk , metal , garage rock , indie and hard 70s rock with power vocals. It had the blues root like all great rock bands (artist) have. I heard grunge revival is gonna happen sometime soon.

[@cathy2210]

I agree. Kind of dig arctic monkeys and though not rock they can.

[@DaveKrzeminski]

The riff on Died is one of my fav guitar riffs I’ve ever heard. It’s catchy and hits hard. Jerry is magical

[@nja3224]

Laynes death still bothers me. Sure, the deaths of other singers are awful, but none had the impact on me like this guy. I think because I found myself pulling for him, IDK.

[@ManicMechanic82]

Completely agreed. The only other singer’s death that affects me as hard as Layne’s is Andrew Wood. It kills me inside knowing we no longer have Layne or Andrew here.

[@cunn9305]

No one will ever know what drove Layne to slow suicide, as he sang/wrote in "Wake Up" ... if your high is better than your life you will keep doing it .. either way he has moved on now ... R.I.P. ..

[@heathermac4024]

Yah me too I no there are others that have od ,but Layne,s death was far more tragic like it riped my heat out I really miss him and his sweetness and his raw soul ,and the way he always sang from the 💖heart

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

Me too! What an amazing talent.

[@kimmolaine8069]

Staley was actively killing himself for over 10 years. It seems like everyone loved him but himself. He weighted somewhere around 66 pounds when they carried him out.

[@OGStinkywizzleteats]

Died has a killer classic AIC sound. I wish they had recorded more while they were there.

[@jdrobinson3468]

They really could of, I feel like Jerry was too hard on him. But at the same time Layne was an addict at that point.

[@FilthyDorn666]

Actually they kinda did that. Boggy Depot that Jerry Cantrell did with the other guys. That album also settled the Columbia deal AOC had at the time.

[@FilthyDorn666]

AIC* not AOC

[@jackko21]

Same

[@toxiflexx04]

I listen to spider bite from Jerry Cantrell and wish Layne were there to sing with him

[@JPH401]

Layne’s vocals sound great on both tracks, shows how talented he was considering his condition

[@runnersdialzero1244]

@unknown user, where did you get that info? pretty sure it's not correct.

[@83reggieT]

@unknown user Funny he would have no teeth. Lots of people have fake teeth, like half the NHL. Implants were new back then and expensive or but the guy was a millionaire whose mother managed his funds. So its not like he couldn't afford it.Or had a bridge or dentures if he was thrifty. He more or less didn't give a shit and that's more troubling than anything. That as a front man of a rock band his look was so important for a long time. He looked like my grandpa in that picture and was all of 31 in that picture almost 7 years younger than I am now that's so young. What a fucking tragedy, it would have made me want to cry seeing him like that especially as someone who's been down that road.

[@sc12100]

The REAL reason Layne used more and more electronic effects on his vocals during their last recordings was because he hardly had any vocals left in him. He knew, and everyone else knew it was due to the heavy drug use and it wasn't gonna get any better. JC even admitted in later interviews that he knew this was the beginning of the end. Im mean come on - as great as the unplugged was, everyone knows we weren't listening to the same Staley that we all knew from the early 90s. And I say that not in criticism, but it's just a fact. Another fact that supports this is that he Layne frequently criticized his own vocal tracks during interviews and knew he didn't have that same bark that he used to. Im paraphrasing here but in one interview he basically said he thought he sounded like shit on one of the later albums. This interview was in the mid-late 90s. Now my belief is that the heavy vocal editing came from a place of insecurity and not artistic expression.

[@sc12100]

@@83reggieT I really doubt he was a millionaire. They were successful in the early 90s and had great albums, but the real money comes from touring and Layne caused a lot of problems when it came to fulfilling tours and you probably already know this. The band paid his mother (after his death) around $300k for his whole share share/percentage and rights from being in the band so that AIC can move forward without him - this was told my Jerry himself. AIC is one of my favorite bands of all time. I have all their albums. But they're a classic example of bands that move one step forward, then two steps backwards - meaning their success always came with a cost.

[@sc12100]

@unknown user I agree. I commented earlier and I believe all that editing came from trying to put a band aid over bad vocals. He didn't have it later on and he was trying to do anything to make it sound like he had no health issues.

[@ryanscarborough6703]

That riff in Died is a monster

[@DavenDebQuay]

I was there... When the change occurred. I watched grunge spark into existence on a mountain of failed 80's band cd's.. I was shooting dope as well.. So the music.. So relatable. So meaningful. Getting fixed every day at the cemetary with my cd walkman. RHCP just came out with blood sugar sex magic. Nirvana followed suit. Smashing Pumpkins, gish. Soundgarden. The first NIN. Pearl Jam.. Etc. Fast forward a few years.. Lots of dead junky musicians.. But when Layne died.. It was difficult. I felt like I lost a brother. Like a kindred spirit. It was us.. The first generation of the heroin rebirth in the united states. Like Layne said.. The stoners, junkies and freaks... And then it was over. Leaving the life.. It was like getting stabbed in the heart. Dope was my everything.. The music was my fuel.. But life does go on. Even for a junky... It's been 11 years now, since I shot mt last speedball. My habit existed, flourished and ended before the Millenials turned the whole scene into a death circus and the fentanyl zombies it's created are completely alien to what the scene was about in the early nineties. So here I am, all these years later. Fat and happy for the most part and trying my best to aquire my piece of the American dream. The life I use to live an ever fading and distant memory.. But through it all there is one thing that never changes.. The music. Alice in Chains... Still playing loud as fuck through (name your device). Just like it's been since the beginning. Just like it always will be.... Long live Generation X. All of us, with wings.

[@notfree2899]

Word! Very well said and congratulations on your getting and staying clean.

[@coinoperatedme]

Love the Jane's lyric at the end.

[@thealternative9580]

Heroin was always gay. So was coke.

[@anonomous7936]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@peacelovempathy1]

Reading and hearing about how Layne reverted to a little boy when he was scolded by Jerry was one of the saddest things I've ever heard.

[@AlternisLiz]

If that’s one of Jerry’s last memories with Layne, it probably haunts him

[@MRSludgedude]

@@AlternisLiz it explains why the new alice lyrics all seem to focus on ppl in laynes shape or directly about him.

[@nonameman7114]

@@AlternisLiz Yeah that can’t be easy to live with, hope Layne knew jerry was just trying to help him.

[@oharryc]

@@nonameman7114 Jerry was known for being a bit of an angry, hard-working man. The tragedy of Layne's descent probably fucked with him a lot and getting mad at Layne was some way of coping.

[@quadbox]

And it's probably bullshit. First of all, it's from an outsider's perspective so it's subjective. People quote it as gospel even though it's complete conjecture. Secondly, the quote was from David Jerden who benefited greatly from his work with Alice who then turned around and blabbed to the press after the recording session went to shit. Another take on the recording session comes from Susan Silver who said: “I’m sickened by the fact that Dave would try and lay blame on everyone around him for something that he was so clearly responsible for. All this from a professional who has received many benefits from his previous association with Alice in Chains. He should be ashamed - his lack of respect is disgraceful.”

[@laynestaley1871]

The 3 legged dog completely represents the band as there's only 3 legs because the 4th is gone saying that Layne is done. The dog itself is the band looking exhausted. Lots of symbolic meanings that no one even knew.

[@korn5308]

Layne and mike are both dead

[@kai326]

@@korn5308 Mike wasn't dead when they released tripod

[@bobthebear1246]

@@kai326 Neither was Layne.

[@bobthebear1246]

God that's so fucking true, though.

[@johnhenry3030]

That's deep when you look back on that record now

[@5urg3x]

No wonder Jerry was so mad at him, he saw him pissing it all away and literally dying right before his eyes and he couldn't do anything about it.

[@deadinthewater218]

Yeah you can’t blame him. Even Layne knew it.

[@Todeswalzer]

100%. Its so hard to watch a friend destroy themself, and so incredibly hard to figure out how to approach 'saving' them. Its pretty easy to imagine being is his position. Your friend has been spiraling for years. Look at Layne in these pics. He's always been a skinny guy but it's clear that this is a bit different than that. No teeth? We all know what he was going through. You see him in his natural state of happiness. Doing what he truly loves. Creating music. He's in the moment. Smiling. Having fun. Interacting. Then the beast of addiction rears its head and he wants to go get high. You know this is it. He's going to die soon. Of course you yell at him. You've done everything else.

[@electricmagazine1]

Jerry didn't care about Layne he cared about the band and his own career.

[@Burnningsoul]

@@Todeswalzer Sad thing is they have to save themselves. Whether drugs or alcohol. I watched two friends nearly drink themselves to death. You try everything you can think of to get them to stop but until they finally decide to quit it won't happen.

[@projectbluebook8313]

@@electricmagazine1 You're so wrong. Shut the hell up. Jerry has spoken about it - you can only do so much.

[@grungegods]

Layne Staley told Mike Star that Demri came to visit him( in spirit form) the day before he passed away! RIP Layne, Kurt, Shannon,Scott, and Chris

[@joeythomas9062]

And Mike

[@swishajay]

They never give mike any attention. No one ever. I get it yea but he WAS there he WAS part of Alice In Chains. I just think he deserves a little attention or recognition atleast.

[@joeythomas9062]

@@swishajay and what an awesome bassist he was..he killed it!!

[@maxtaylor2268]

Ummmm...Demri died 6 years before Layne did. So what you said doesn't make any sense. Or am I misunderstanding you?

[@tylerbarnes137]

@@maxtaylor2268 Layne meant that he felt her presence that she was with him. He told Mike that he doesn’t have to believe him but she was there. Its pretty sad because Mike got mad at some point while he was there and left with Layne saying “not like this”

[@HectorsDolphin1977]

It's amazing. A few hours ago I listened to the Class of '99 (Pink Floyd cover with Layne). On the list of suggested movies on youtube I saw "Get Born Again" and then "Died". And even though I'm a huge fan of Alice In Chains, I didn't know about these two songs. And that's how I found out about this AIC last recording session. And literally hours later you put out that video about that! Crazy world we live in - people talk to each other without words or phones! Being on different continents! Thank You and best regards from nightmarish Poland! Peace/Love/Rock'n'Roll!

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

How are things in Poland now?

[@magsb]

What’s wrong with Poland?

[@Nanab1975]

Honestly Layne is one of the greatest singers ever in my book so sad 😞

[@neddistanz]

I agree with you he had a voice that only comes around every so often that changes the game

[@amandareynolds9644]

I agree with you 💯 a true legend!

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Yep, absolutely góat, period 🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

Wow I didn't know they recorded Jar of Flies in s week from scratch. That's incredible. That's my favorite AIC album.

[@JimBleam]

Get Born Again always be one of the best AiC songs,his riff is so dark,deep and hypnotic.

[@leftfield5914]

And heaviest

[@dudleyhamby2029]

How people say that this music is dead. I "STILL" listen to this every day. The reason this music was so big back in the 90s was because it was music with some meat and potatoes in a time when music really had no substances to it. This music had hair on the balls, if you get what I am saying. This was such a great time in my life and the music is still with me every day. It will never die. Hell we are STILL talking about it and listening to today. I LOVE ALL OF YOU WHO STILL REMEMBER AND FEEL THIS MUSIC.

[@danielh47]

Thank you for covering so much Alice In Chains! I recently got into the band a couple years ago and I can’t get enough!

[@josephbowles4995]

I don’t even know what to say that guy was so damn gifted so incredible there’s definitely a huge hole without this dude around

[@VayaconChupacabra]

Nicely done. Man, I sure do miss Layne, and often wonder what could have been.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I try to picture Kurt and Layne having grey hair and some wrinkles now, and maybe a bit overweight in the tummy as most men get by the age they would be right now if they were still alive, and I really can’t picture it. It’s so fucking sad.

[@jessehutchings]

Right. Even in his worst conditions he still put out mind blowing original songs .. one of the most tragic losses to the music world ever

[@jessecuster5877]

Addiction is hell. One of the most Underated voices in grunge and music period. I honestly think had his fiance survived he would have tried to kick the addiction. Lanye Stayley may have not been able to save himself from addiction BUT.. His voice, art, and music has gone on to save myself and so many others. God bless you Layne rest in peace brother ❤️

[@phillyg9697]

Amen...

[@ashleymcmeakin8590]

May he rest in peace knowing he did not die in vein and his music and lyrics have served as a warning and saving grace for others.

[@laurenheinzman5617]

Myself as well 🙌🏻❤️

[@rickchyczewski576]

addiction is hell. I have talked to many people that do not understand. Just stop doing it they say. All I can think of is this. YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND A USERS MIND.

[@rockgirlemilyavery]

"can u protect...me when im wrecked...something protected me because ive overdoses twice and lived thru it. this song i relate to so much, ive tried everything, rehabs, NA/AA, being born again, detoxes, etc etc i just really feel this song. I have been off heroin since Nov 9 2020. That doesnt mean I dont think about getting high. I do. i just feel like the next time will be my last. Im only 42 and as much as I dont like life, I'm not ready to go yet either. Bizarre. Music keeps me sane. Love AIC and everything theyve done, and I love that Jerry kept the band going. My opinion is that Layne would have wanted that. LOVE Y'ALL AND UR COMMENTS!!♥️AIC FOREVER!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@kristinreynolds9785]

His death really bothers me it’s sad that he just wanted to self isolate and he knew he was going to die! if only he knew how worthy he was too bad he couldn’t get sober! It reminds me of my brother 😢

[@chrismunoz7859]

Sorry for your loss my condolences!

[@seanbrooks7184]

sorry

[@andysalter7192]

It's just a extended suicide, I have been in that exact situation when I was a drug addict , I hid from the world and only went out to score . Layne had money and a nice place to live and dealers who were more then happy to do door to door delivery.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

RIP Layne, Beautiful voice, you are really missed and loved. Peace

[@martycarter3306]

I saw him back in 1990. With megadeth slayer and anthrax.....I met Layne and the whole group..it was crazy because I didn't know who they was until they came on stage that night....I've been a fan every since...

[@Powermad-bu4em]

Clash Of The Titans tour. Dammit man. My little brother went to that at the Bonneville Salt Flats. I wanted to go but I couldn't get transportation in time. My brother said it was out of control.

[@bobbywhiteman9421]

That was clash of the titans tour i seen that lineup in Bonner springs ks.91 AWESOME show first time i heard of Alice in chains n was impressed as fuk😀

[@drawwitme8316]

Still hurts that he's gone...

[@IvanLendl87]

Layne, Shannon Hoon (of Blind Melon) and Andy Wood (of Mother Love Bone) all died so young due to drug use. So sad.

[@matthewmurphy5425]

Layne was 34 compared to hoon 26 and wood 24 when they died... layne hung around a little while longer but payed the price he was 33kgs when they found him

[@kenanacampora]

The pretenders. Remember them? Two died from heroin.

[@sc12100]

@@matthewmurphy5425 His weight was actually 39kgs when they found him. The weight thing doesnt shock me though because he was already in decomposition when they discovered him. His height was 6'1" and I would assume he was probably around 50-53kgs at the time of death. Anyone who's that height and weight is already in bad shape. You wont weigh the same when you've been dead two weeks.

[@sarahboller5912]

@@matthewmurphy5425 shannon was 28 years old he is buried not to far from me, him being from Indiana like axle and izzy too* 🖤✌

[@diluted8]

People who barely make money still scrape by when they addicted to drugs..💀 imagine having a rockstar back account

[@AndySalinger33]

I really appreciate your passion. It’s refreshing. I’m the same way about these 2 tracks in particular. Thanks a lot for the excellent video. Cool to see those final studio pics. But gut wrenching. Heavy stuff. Subbed brutha.

[@howardweingard43]

I wish Layne would “get born again”

[@Stereostupid]

This is totally happening yes siri bob going to happen!But when infact he does get born again he's coming back to be born again so it doesn't happen like this again so ultimately he doesn't indeed have to be born yet again I mean this could last all 37 thousand years and getting dead again

[@missmiami9230]

I like to think he did

[@luciobiazotto]

Oh he surely will eventually, and so will us! I advise the reading of Allan Kardec (Spiritism), such as The Spirits Books, and The Gospel According to Spiritism! Pretty solid studies and knowledge there. If you're not into the Church, maybe Kardec's more scientific and straight to the point approach will please you! Peace🙏🏻💙

[@Therankinlife]

So glad you’re making Alice In Chains videos! Always love your Nirvana vids.

[@charleneinman3625]

Today is April 5th .The day we lost Layne ..22 years ago! Even worse..it’s Mike Starrs birthday . Atleast theyare together again..rocken out in Heaven! We miss you both so much!

[@bulmer69JR]

I want a alice in chains movie done right. It would be awesome if they did a movie based on the untold story of Alice in chains.

[@davidleewrath6919]

A long documentary like the one the Eagles did would be way better than a film.

[@jessehutchings]

Casting Layne would be harder than casting the Joker

[@nonameman7114]

Layne’s mom would never let it happen. She’s been fairly protective of Layne’s legacy over the years, rumor has it there’s home demo recordings Layne created before passing away. We’ll probably never hear them.

[@icarntspel759]

Before Jerry started yelling at Layne, mostly out of sadness and frustration, he said in a very exasperated tone “Layneeeeeeeeeeeeeee...”

[@lottofever3061]

This is true

[@aarondx3764]

Source?

[@peacelovempathy1]

@@aarondx3764 The Untold Story by David Del Sola

[@peacelovempathy1]

I didn't remember reading he yelled at all. I just remember what you quoted. That he whined out an exasperated "Layynnnee."

[@Breaker197]

Get born again was the song that got me into AIC. Heard it on the radio in 99. Still magic.

[@danozism]

Nice, DMP. Cool personal insights too. RIP Layne, Demri and Mike Starr.

[@jessecuster5877]

Get Born Again is one my favorite AIC songs. You can feel the pain. The vocals almost bleed through the speakers. Died is great too.

[@twinoakshandyman2550]

Layne was hands down my favorite vocalist of this genre!! Even named my son Layne... R.I.P. BROTHER!! YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED. LEGENDS NEVER DIE!

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

When AIC debuted I called them the future of American music. 😑

[@jamesjordan-davies2704]

Layne has such a powerful voice and was so humble and also shy about the talent he had. My favorite vocalist I think, just so breathtakingly strong in the delivery of real shit he had going on. much love Layne x

[@stacin821]

I wanted to name my son Layne if I ever had one. It's not because I wanted to name my son after Layne Staley himself but something about him definitely attracted me to that name. Unfortunately, I could never have children. It makes me sad that Layne died so young & that I never got to have that son.

[@CouncilofOneElectronic]

@3:51 Tbh Layne doesn't actually look all that bad in the photo here. He certainly doesn't look 80 years old and I can still tell its him. Not sure who wrote that quote about him looking 80 but what's the point in all that hyperbole and over dramatizing?

[@throesofrejection4012]

People mythologize famous people . You can understand with someone as talented as this guy. But to assume people fall apart like "The FLY" when they take drugs gives me a laugh, I have to admit lol

[@LoungeLizard_33]

Layne looks really bad here. Compare him here to the pictures of him at the 1997 Grammys, its night and day. If you really want to see Layne in bad shape, look up "Layne Staley New Year's Eve 1999".

[@kai326]

@@LoungeLizard_33 That photo of Layne wasn’t taken in 99. It was taken in around 95-96 during the filming of the heaven beside you music video. Same leather fedora and coat

[@jasonpalacios1363]

The greatest rock singer ever since Freddie Mercury.

[@johnnyeverest9756]

Tbh. Its just matter of opinion and not obiective facts.

[@condor.67]

Died is one of the best songs ever recorded by AIC

[@condor.67]

And it's underrated af

[@vinyldiary6664]

By anyone! That sound alone is better than some bands discography.

[@toddstephenson4762]

M L

[@maxwooden7118]

Honestly, I feel like it could've been a single had they worked on it more ... It just sounds like it could've been...idk

[@christybrandt9419]

AIC is basically all I listen to on Pandora...his voice was awesome! Rest easy Layne, I really miss you 😞

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

What do you think of AIC's post-Layne stuff?

[@hollyhayes9640]

@@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music Alice in Chains is my favorite band, too. They're still good. Jerry was their main songwriter, and he's still alive. Their new stuff is good, too. I still listen to Black Gives Way to Blue (an album which was written a decade after Layne passed away). 🤟 Edit: for instance, "Rooster" was about Jerrys' Dad ("Rooster" is what they used to call front-men during the Vietnam War - which Jerrys' Dad was in. It actually ended up healing their relationship, because they were estranged at the time.)

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

@@hollyhayes9640 When they first came on the scene I told people they were the future of American music 😭😭😭😭

[@lilbatashlyn]

I always thought unplugged was their last performance. Its all so sad. Layne was such a beautiful and talented soul😔R.I.P🌹

[@Michael15_25]

They did a tour after that opening for KISS in 1996 but had to end it early because of Layne’s issues

[@darkmanj666]

😘

[@kat1york]

All written in David de Sola's book. Alice in Chains, The Untold Story.

[@acerimmer8338]

Such a shame they couldn't get a final album together w/ Layne. Those last 2 songs were so good, some of my favorite and I loved the direction they were going. Lots of Tripod production with some Dirt-ish type vibes. Just grateful we got what we did.

[@Teekay617]

I guess they have some unreleased songs, not sure they have vocals down. I heard it's a legal thing.

[@missmiami9230]

Are we sure this isn't Lars talking

[@drewwood6790]

sure as shit sounds like him

[@99ljohn]

One of my favorite bands. What could have been. So many great musicians of those times gone to soon

[@videofriendlyunitshifter7241]

I've binged your shit off and on for a while now and this is my favorite. Well done.

[@tomnorthcutt4754]

the last 2 songs are my favorite songs. i was a heroin addict myself for 10 years aic help me with sobriety every single day. god bless them all. i know what its like to want to go out how layn did. some of us just cant be helped tho and its sad.

[@Karmas.Wasabi]

I agree... Get Born Again is one of my favorite AIC songs too. I also loved Layne's other group Mad Season.

[@teraarmstrong6488]

Love u to Heaven my friend always. The same human being i knew at 16 till the end.. love demri and u until I see u again 💓

[@marcboutin9555]

You’re excellent man! You should have more subs. Ask people to like and subscribe more. You deserve more 👍

[@lisakvieira9201]

See, he will Never be forgotten!! Sad Story!! God Rest your Soul Layne!!✌

[@silentlightning2013]

@ 6:00 not “wanting” to get high, but having too! Dope-sick is a “sickness”! He wasn’t doing it for the high or thrill you mofos! - without a hit he was in pain and cold turkey!

[@phillyg9697]

I've gone cold turkey from drugs, it's a nightmare!

[@amandareynolds9644]

My father and sister have dealt with hard drugs (including heroin) ive seen what is was like with withdrawals from heroin and its hard to believe the hell i saw . My sister went cold turkey ,and I still remember how she would have these fits like a fish and laying down.. my father is still on methadone. I take meds for severe epilepsy (one including kalonipin) my parents were crackheads during pregnancy with me(so my health sucks) but I've had a withdrawal from kalonipin before and I thought that was hell,until I've seen what a serious withdrawal is

[@stephaniemcbroom9615]

Thank you for that.... explaining everything..I needed to hear it.. thank you so much.... amazing band.hands down.... ☮️ & ❤️

[@MRRU-uz7ej]

KURT LAYNE CHRIS ROCK IN PEACE🙏🥀 GONE BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN... ALL WE HAVE LEFT IS EDDIE.. STAY ROCKIN EDDIE VEDDER🤘🏻🤘🏻 FOR KURT LAYNE AND CHRIS....

[@stolenhal0]

Don't forget about Scott Weyland [RIP].

[@si-nr8od]

I'm really happy that GTA SAN ANDREAS had Them Bones in Radio X, i loved that song, literally the song that made me like metal and these songs.

[@mCblue79]

Unplugged AIC is probably the greatest in the whole MTV series, if it's not Nirvana. Either could be the goat and I'll be happy

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Yeah, they are both top notch performances! Pearl Jam’s was excellent too. So much talent back then!

[@mCblue79]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 wow, I don't even remember making this comment lol. But all the MTV unplugged shows from the time were amazing. STP, Pearl Jam, Hole. Miss the '90's it was a great era for music that actually meant something.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@mCblue79 Very true! I will say that I don’t even recall Hole doing unplugged though lol. I am not sure if I fully recall STP doing it either, but it sounds more likely that I have heard that. I’m 46 years old now and memory is starting to fade, unfortunately. Whenever I listen to these tunes from back in the day though, I can still instantly put myself back into my young body. Music is actually one of the closest parts of our “soul”/our brain that is the last to fade… I learned that by watching some Alzheimer’s videos, where people who were pretty much gone would instantly be so moved by music from their lifetime that they were connected to. It always makes me feel really old listening to 90s music with how much time has passed and it honestly makes me feel like it was a different life from a lifetime ago. It is getting harder to accept that it was actually me that lived through that era, and not someone else that I’ve read about. I feel very fortunate to have worked in the music industry for a few years there from 1999 to 2003, but I was laid off when the industry imploded because of piracy. That was the last era of good music, and I am so lucky that I got to go to an absolute shitload of shows, for free to boot, with so many amazing memories and feelings with each show I attended. I was finally able to go see Pearl Jam and rage against the machine, and Radiohead, etc etc… I feel bad for kids today with such terrible shallow music that I honestly don’t even really consider to be legitimate music.

[@mCblue79]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 You're only a few years older than me bro. You should definitely check out the STP unplugged show. Scott is in a rocking chair if I recall (my memory is not what it used to be either LoL) and gives a hell of a performance. Hole played a version of Nirvana's You Know You're Right in their show, which was also very cool. All the music I love is pre 2000, I can think of very few bands that interest me after then. Even referring to a 'band' seems old fashioned these days hahaha. I don't 'get' most of what comes out these days. An ex-stripper 'rapping' about her saturated cat (WAP!) is what kids are into now. I'm afraid for what my kids have to listen to and see every time they turn on a tv or computer these days. Oh well. I think I'm becoming MY parents hahahaha 😂

[@theseattlegreen1871]

Dark and eerie times!

[@danialmr5960]

Great video

[@dualtahunter4043]

A full album with songs like died and get born again would be their best album by far. Rest in Peace Layne and Mike

[@OriginalGrasshopper]

“Get Born Again” and “Died” are two of my absolute fave AIC tunes. So glad that Layne was able to get these final two songs out.

[@the_grunge_legends]

Layne Best ever... miss him everyday!!!

[@maxpalmer3212]

I miss Layne man he has influenced my own music and my singing style

[@timwhite5562]

It's hard to reconcile how young he looked with the fact that he had always has sunglasses on at all times and the size of that voice just doesn't sound like it could come from him.

[@ginabridges2209]

GREAT VIDEO, RAW AND HONEST ❗️LAYNE WAS A ONE OF A KIND MAN BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT AND WITHOUT ANY REAL EFFORT SHINED WITH A TALENTED GLOW AND ROAR ! ALICE N CHAINS ⛓ WAS A RARE BAND OF WICKED TALENTS ! THANK GOD FOR RECORED SOUNDS AND AMAZING VIDEOS! AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO AND CONTINUING TO KEEP THE ORIGINAL AIC ALIVE 🙏💜🕊💔🦋

[@myinfinity309]

Miss Layne so much. What an amazing voice and talent.

[@Teekay617]

These guys were like super heroes to me to see them fall to pieces it really hits hard still now, because I love their music so much, and not hearing anything like them ever again sucks

[@MightyGuy-h1q]

Thanks bro new info to me!

[@alanjohnson3072]

What a great report thanks a lot

[@heathermac4024]

Layne never got over demri overdosing she was his everything and he couldn't or didn't won't to go on ,just totally self destructed ,so tragic because Layne had so much to give other then music Layne love wrighting and art he was a all rounder ,so sad I miss Layne and his sweet soft soul,,❤️🌈

[@wallykoszyk2734]

Great content,,thanks!!

[@jessehutchings]

I hate what happened to Layne and he obviously deserves some blame for it.. but it's heartbreaking because there was a power in him that very few people have and even fewer people have his talents. His ultimate surrender to addiction took everything from him. It broke him down in every way until he died all alone in a infantile state incapable of caring for himself or others even when love and support would have been all around him if he only had the strength to take the other path. Still, he is one of my greatest heroes maybe my greatest hero

[@RicoLee27]

Really interesting story.

[@jacindapeters2303]

Rest in peace layne and demri😓

[@alexcantu3539]

It’s sad to see that picture of him looks terrible and his teeth gone must of been in such discomfort

[@winnie6203]

@Wolf Gamer I think he was so self conscious and ashamed of his appearance, his health, his habit he was just treading water till his time came. So sad

[@michaelpridgen9619]

Layne has the best rock voice out there, nobody can touch him. His voice had such raw power and his style was so unique. He was able to make you feel his pain through his vocals, such an amazing artist...

[@aynsleighmalayne3558]

Ppl don’t understand true addiction and why ppl warn them away from even trying drugs. Ppl talk about Layne but don’t know how many times he tried to get off smack but the thing is your brain and body literally becomes addicted and turns on the person. Add the sickness and damage, Layne was disabled from it not even able to play or sing. Sad existence when one tries and they lose control of their bodily functions, get violently ill, it’s like possession. He wanted free of it but it done had his grips on him and the damage was definitely done. That’s why his mother sued bc back when it was imperative to seek help he was guilt talked into continuing bc so many ppl depended upon him to have a job. So, even if a person wants to clean up, it’s a miracle.

[@kkrsnn5632]

what happened to Layne for the last years is just so sad, so many people were wasted like him

[@casey10bb]

Died appears to be about Demri due to the obvious lyrics, however, some say that it is about his Dad. Although his Dad is not dead, Layne thought he was at a young age, and had depression about him.....just what I've heard.....plus, when Layne was asked what the song was about on 'rockline' he said 'it's personal'.....could be about anyone really....don't know anywhere where it states who it is about.....maybe someone else knows besides just an assumption.

[@Aponea3]

No, it was "Get born again" about his dad, he said so in the Rockline interview. They did not talk about "Died" in this interview.

[@casey10bb]

@@Aponea3 Hmm. I heard him say it was personal on Died, and on an old AIC site someone in Seattle, back then, claimed it was about his Dad and everyone thinks it's about Demri. Doesn't matter enough to argue about it. To add: It's possible "Bob" (Rockline) asked about both songs together which could be the mix up -- but I do know, regardless, that Layne answered that is was PERSONAL. I remember thinking 'good for you' not to answer something you don't want to answer. So who really knows.... a song doesn't have to be about one person or thing.

[@winnie6203]

@@Aponea3 I read that too. Makes sense since his dad claimed to be born again. Died, have not read about but seems pretty obvious about Demri.

[@LoungeLizard_33]

@@Aponea3 Not true, when a fan called into the Alice Rockline show in July 1999, he asked Layne what the meaning behind Get Born Again was. Layne's answer: "Religious Hypocrisy"

[@madhatter8508]

Which studio did they record at in Seattle? Was it Robert Lang?

[@maxpalmer3212]

Died is one of my favorite AIC songs of all time

[@shillian4770]

It’s one of the most badass songs ever really sad aswell

[@daveyboy8907]

Great job man

[@ALICE_bass]

You know you're a badass when you can record a song and sing with no teeth.

[@ashleymcmeakin8590]

Ohh stop he had teeth lol

[@ALICE_bass]

@@ashleymcmeakin8590 oh... No he did not. Maybe a few teeth, but when you're spending all day in your apartment high on all types of drugs, there's no way any dental care is going to help you.

[@Jmilillo]

Yeah, it’s pretty impressive.

[@matty7006]

The unplugged was their greatest album

[@mr.logicpants2835]

Get born again is a kick ass awesome song!

[@brittanylee4591]

I agree get born again is right up there as one of their best songs.

[@alexisgordon2759]

Good commentary 👍

[@jadepixie2719]

“Get born again.” is definitely one of my favourite AIC’s songs.

[@dorisjohnson6104]

even with all the problems at the time, AIC was still able to make 2 more classic songs with layne if they would have made another album, or even another ep it definetly would have been great oe of the best musical acts throughout the history of time RIP layne and mike Dirt is my favorite album

[@ddobry21]

Really appreciate your videos brother. And according to the book I read, it was indeed a pipe hanging from Layne's neck. A crack pipe.

[@diluted8]

I love this. Thanks

[@ManicMechanic82]

This place just isn’t the same without Layne. I wish so much we had him back.

[@matthewf9500]

never a bad album

[@ryanpoloski4322]

I think regardless of layne fiance dying that the outcome would have still been the same. He looked horrible during the unplugged session and it was clear he was deteriorating. Perhaps if she didn't die he would have lasted a few more years but the outcome would have been the same. Still a tragic loss

[@peacelovempathy1]

I totally agree. Although I think he did love her deeply and missed her, I think he used her death more as an excuse to throw in the towel. He blamed her for a lot of things when he was alive too. I think Layne was just hurting, exhausted, and done.

[@rcintro1489]

Cool didn't know that. Guy was a legend!

[@LynnE507]

Will never forget you Layne.❤

[@matthewbaxter9005]

It makes me feel sad that Jerry yelled at Layne for bailing. When your addiction gets to that stage, it ends up taking priority in your life.

[@rockgirlemilyavery]

that's true..ive been there. thankfully so far ive made it out alive. Being an addict sucks..its NOT a choice sometimes i feel.like.its a curse on me..i know what he went thru cuz of my own experience..I hope wherever he is, that gnawing, jump out of your skin feeling left him forever🕊️

[@jessehutchings]

I can understand why. Layne was Jerry's idol. Jerry must have been outraged that Layne would disappoint him like that and I'm sure it really hurt, too

[@AlternisLiz]

@@jessehutchings That incident probably haunts Jerry today especially since it’s probably one of his last memories with Layne

[@Ibanez527]

@@rockgirlemilyavery I’m 5 years clean, but I must say; It 100% is a choice whether you see it that way or not. I love layne and his story is extremely sad, but it was his choice.