Aaron Lewis-Nutshell_New Years Eve 2011

[@johnfitzgerald7875]

I love how Aaron goes from funny to dead serious as soon as he starts playing Nutshell. RIP Layne

[@mattwarner4848]

fuk yea. r.I.p layne

[@Quintin185]

You see it in his face, it instantly changes. He needs to feel it to sing it. Thanks for pointing this out.

[@jeffreylongsr5164]

Yep, it's called Respect!

[@MyT2000]

yea, i seen that!! u can see it in his eyes, thats respect to layne and aic. I have much respect for AAron

[@lhoranjohns1]

This is almost better than layne

[@DanoFSmith-yc9tg]

I love how someone just blurts out “Nutshell!” Aaron is like “Really?” Then immediately rolls into one of the must heart wrenching, tear jerking performances of this song ever. Unbelievable.

[@Squidward_Tikiland]

He wanted to make sure they were ready for the sheer emotional impact!

[@jeeveswinston2545]

Two chords and the fans got in line…. Aaron can deliver.

[@reedspacer558]

If you listen people were saying “nutshell” all the way up until he finally heard them. Someone said it in the first 10secs if you listen closely

[@reedspacer558]

I love how all the bullshit stopped. True respect for a legend and an impactful song.

[@DanoFSmith-yc9tg]

@@reedspacer558 my apologies, listening to hammer drills, ram sets, and hvac mechanics smashing tin for 20 years makes deciphering muffeled audio virtually impossible, I only heard it once.

[@Craig332]

I feel aaron never got his due. The guy is supremely gifted with that voice

[@ericball9180]

As soon as he went against the evils in Hollywood they dumped him.

[@kennymcelhaney8534]

He’s from staind right?

[@jermdawg2805]

@@kennymcelhaney8534 yes

[@adamsmith3996]

Its not that he didn't get his due. It was his choice to not sell his soul for fame and fortune.

[@anybodycanart]

Seriously

[@MVolta09]

The crowd shuts up when he starts playing Nutshell. THAT is respect for Layne and AIC. Everyone loved Layne.

[@i_ares_i_8177]

MVolta09 yesss

[@colinwatkins8380]

I miss Layne

[@eddiesuttle9028]

Expcet the randoms screaming when they should be shuting the F up lol

[@MedighJuh]

No they don't they scream over it, 62iq country americans.

[@glockwidstik]

@@MedighJuh Yet you weren’t there to enjoy it. Real 62iq Americans, huh?

[@corbindallas18]

Audience: "Blah blah blah blah" Angel: "Nutshell Aaron" Aaron: "Really?" Proceeds to play the most amazing cover ever.

[@tracyannlee4369]

Hell yes baby!!!!

[@mornbar1]

Yup. He heard the call and it was like: Playtime stops now; engage boss mode.

[@koeltalley4605]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@koeltalley4605]

3:40

[@koeltalley4605]

3:40

[@dlaird8]

Staind played a private show for my unit that returned from afghanistan. This guy was nothing but class. They played all their hits and at the end he was doing this kind of banter with us and was taking requests from the crowd. Aaron is all class.

[@megn1670]

Thank you for your service. God bless you

[@mikeduncan5394]

Love this guy man

[@virgie2531]

Thanks for all that you do....I appreciate your service!

[@CB-ob5vh]

Thanks for your service brother. Canadian here, Afghanistan was a long and exhausting war. God bless you and our veterans. Freedom isn't free.

[@metalheadrelic9873]

He really is a true patriot. ❤👍🇺🇲

[@johnreed5242]

Everybody gangster until Nutshell starts playing

[@Ward413]

This song would make El Chapo cry.

[@InuranusBrokoff]

Word...

[@Presley3]

Yep.

[@chiafulify]

Respect

[@xxxwhoknowsxxx]

Everybody’s an OG. Till reality slaps our faces.

[@agentorangecb1]

The majority of his audience probably didn't appreciate it fully. This vocal is tough and very heartfelt

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘🔥🎧🥁🎸

[@nickstaley7421]

My favorite cover of Nutshell. Aaron owned this, because he FELT it. That's what makes a good cover. I keep watching this, 10 years later, because it's so good. And, BTW, he did an awesome job with "still loving you". Klaus isn't easy to do by any means.

[@alexmorales4449]

absolutely, my thoughts exactly

[@sugar4522]

I like how it was all fun and games until he played nutshell, then it was like the song is in a personal level..

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘🔥🎧

[@paiiininthebuttt2477]

I think that’s what makes his music exceptional - he feels everything

[@drazenparicmusic]

Agree, on par with the original. Too much?

[@matthewnonn4948]

Grunge was a short period in time, no music will ever touch the emotions chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Eddie Vedder, kurt Cobain, Shannon Hoon , Scott Weiland (ect.) Were able to put behind their music , aaron Lewis great job

[@JavSon182]

Totally agree. We Die Young, Get born again

[@xen2241]

brandon boyd (incubus) i wouldnt call their music "sad" like the other ones you named but his vocal emotions are fucking amazing (also not dead)

[@adriancontreras9920]

Matthew Nonn you said it best brother 🤟🏼🙏🏽🤝

[@jamesedwards8586]

You get it!

[@joeypuente]

thank you for bringing up Shannon!!!!!!

[@justinlink1616]

That Scorpions at the beginning was pretty impressive too.

[@alecalcott3633]

Justin Link thank you someone fucking said it lol

[@chadmiller5702]

dude it was AMAZING!!!!

[@jerrysalmon7875]

Fucking right it was

[@DyneTyrreal]

I was wondering why no one was commenting on it, I was kind of surprised

[@chabomorphosis]

Incredible.

[@JoseJimenez-jn2vy]

He took himself somewhere else entirely as soon as he started playing. The energy and emotion that song brings is incredible he did a beautiful job.

[@Scazi]

This is kind of song that makes you feel better and worse at the same time...

[@jasonpilla]

Haha yep exactly. Depending on your mood, state of mind and what is going on in your life. It’s uplifting or depressing......

[@shannonmarie9254]

Your so correct!

[@christopherwilson7698]

Relished sadness

[@jobelthirty1294]

Melancholy is the word my man

[@carlosrivera2930]

Pretty much

[@joewerner6939]

Anyone else notice with all the dumb requests being shouted out, once someone yells "nutshell!!!!" his face changes immediately and he busts into the song. Really something to see, I know he absolutely loves this song and he kills it every time

[@1737550]

Im by no means famous buy i play the guitar myself and I've been in that situation where everyone is shouting songs but when someone says Nutshell it drops your heart into your stomach everytime!

[@TheSirdraven]

No one can replace Layne. But this is Johnny Cash covering NiN levels of awesomeness.What an amazing cover\tribute.

[@AZKathy07]

Right!?!?

[@TheSirdraven]

@@AZKathy07 totally. Layne will always be No1 but this cover is something else.

[@AZKathy07]

I absolutely LOVE Alice in Chains! Every song. Aaron does them proud. Layne is smiling.

[@dutchmastah07]

No tf it’s not lol

[@TheSirdraven]

Lol

[@vikasbahuguna7590]

Thanks for the girl who said "Nutshell"!!

[@shayemontfitch7704]

Yes

[@zingshorayi8024]

Wow.. Indian also listened to nutshell

[@eterna1ashtwan]

@@zingshorayi8024 what?

[@albertofernandez9804]

@@zingshorayi8024 AIC my bro

[@mohsinpervez]

Pakistan

[@thetruth6872]

Only dude that's ever done it justice.

[@kaffeice7]

check these kids called mixedupeverything .. ur jaw will drop

[@ajax3748]

Check out upchurch's cover

[@Smitty4350]

Look up Dallas Green's cover. It's a completely different take, but a solid cover.

[@ryano460]

@@ajax3748 Sorry but I felt that one was a bit too much worked upon, bit too much Hollywood with the slomo's and a bit too much countryish. Maybe you like Dalton Dummer's version? Also John and Bas, two dutchmen make really cool covers of Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam, Shinedown etc.

[@Grayson528]

Ryan Upchurch did it pretty well too.

[@JV-cr7kc]

nutshell starts......silence ensues.....amazing, this song to this day remains my favorite of all time, the insurpassable amount of emotion that it has, its just ridiculous, forever the greatest grunge vocalist and grunge song in history and the future, no discussion

[@slowby-wan-kenobi]

amen

[@ericroth5745]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘🔥🎧

[@Godlessgaming79]

Top comment ever!

[@jimmyv1753]

I think there is definitely a discussion to be had. It’s a great song and Layne was one of the best.

[@mmafightfan81]

Shit got real when he heard nutshell

[@johntubbs70]

So much feeling in this song man. Takes me back to the g.o.d.'s for real. RIP Layne. You are sorely missed by all us fans....

[@i_ares_i_8177]

yessss he did I caught that

[@i_ares_i_8177]

johntubbs70 the good old days for me too I remember 98 Rock kept it on play

[@jtough7499]

He did really good!! That fuckin around stopped quick!!

[@samuelsech2278]

Dude fucking bad ass tune bro

[@jimeggie6902]

When that girl yells, "Nutshell".........chills.......

[@BarakBM]

3:40

[@arthurbishop3173]

A $HIT TON BETTER than when that girl yelled: "All American Rejects!".....

[@rafanj824]

Just the first guitar chord immediately puts you in the feeling. Man, the funny guy died the moment he asked: "Really???". The vibe changed in a click. That's the power of this masterpiece. Just incredible performance by this incredible artist.

[@johnnyfive9815]

That's his soul very few live in that zone daily and are lucky to have Aaron be our voice

[@vanmbrooks]

His ability to play this and remember the lyrics on the fly is amazing. That is talent

[@texas4life88]

Layne was big inspiration in his life... if you're a hardcore Layne fan it's not hard to know the lyrics to nutshell

[@IAmNotFamousAnymore]

Not really. He's played it a bunch of times. And Nutshell doesn't have many lyrics. Phenomenal song though

[@IAmNotFamousAnymore]

Even then he STILL screwed the lyrics up @4:35 he said "we chase the hands of time" instead of "we face the path of time"

[@codyhyde985]

nutshell is on of those songs you just don’t forget 😅

[@BooRadley13]

@@IAmNotFamousAnymore maybe it’s an intentional switch. He’s done that same lyric after this

[@Seledin16]

This magical moment, when he went from funny free-floating between songs, and ended with a completely serious cover of Nutshell... now this is what I call respect towards an artist.

[@ZekeTheWolf]

Well he and Layne were good friends you know, so thinks its more memories of a friend that makes him shift like that!

[@Cloudx7strife]

Respect is a bygone quality sought after by no one clad in it's unrecognizable form to the people of today. Misunderstood is the man of respect, and admiration.

[@thomaskurina1170]

Were they?never heard that b4

[@michaelchapman1707]

Totally respect it's a song once you begin the song u must finish

[@jaredmello]

Man, I get goosebumps every time he sings that fist word of Nutshell, “Weeeeeeee, chase misprinted lies.” The power, emotion and authenticity behind it is undeniable.

[@darriuswest2495]

this man facial expression instantly changes just knowing the song he has to play much respect and emotions to layne

[@puertomontin0]

i love u random girl

[@beerob917]

I went from crying to laughing when I read this comment

[@PieroMinayaRojas]

"And I love you too random citizen"

[@setad1]

I’m not even too proud. This made me cry.

[@itsmedante.5325]

Same name.

[@331moto]

I get choked up every time I here this song

[@cyyoung7840]

@@331moto same here

[@RJ67.]

"NUTSHELLL!!!!" 3:39 "Thank you, you incredible lady !"

[@maxheavner5372]

Two years ago in December I lost my wife to an overdose after 7 years of heroin addiction. It took us to the edge and beyond. Threw-ought our years of addiction we faced homelessness at times. We had a tent and campsite set up with grill and shower. At night we would lay in our tent and I would play this song and sing to her. No one could understand how powerful this song was to us, and now even more so to me. We played it at her funeral.

[@JB-qc1kj]

Max Heavner sorry for your loss 🙏🏼

[@royresendez5157]

Max Heavner 😢

[@Kickstart500]

This song was new during the worst years of my addiction.. I won’t say it made me feel not alone in it.. it made me know someone more artistic than me was just as alone

[@chadbatts3292]

Sorry for your loss, Max.

[@joshgray530]

Sorry for the loss... Words cant explain your pain.... So sorry...

[@shepss217]

Did that song tons of justice, dude is so incredibly fucking talented

[@bradquery779]

dude is ultra talented... beautiful voice...

[@edmundlylehassell7489]

One of the few people who can cover Alice in chains without people jumping to the comments section and spreading negative vibes

[@naderbra6261]

+Edmund Lyle Hassell the UK

[@naderbra6261]

+Edmund Lyle Hassell the UK

[@jarheads0331]

audience girl Nutshell.......shit just stopped. what a great song.

[@kdooms]

To the woman who yelled Nutshell. Thank you.

[@kdooms]

Once again, please keep that woman safe.

[@jnels8870]

bands always have plants on purpose so you think it's organic. love the song but it was always on the list.

[@hpenvyenvy4366]

You all felt that moment when Nutshell started?

[@acca5512]

I feel it everytime i hear this song.

[@layz_her2673]

oh yea brother

[@christinadillon7393]

Every time

[@skilleris]

well his face got really serious he wasn't fucking around no more

[@simply417guy]

Literal chills

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Damn...he goes directly from fooling around cracking jokes into one of the most haunting songs of all time. Awesome

[@Quickdraw-m1y]

My uncle overdosed about over a year ago, he was a nutjob, can be very annoying because he wouldn't stop talking, but was my favorite person on earth. I brought this song up when we were talking about our favorite songs and he said its also his favorite and he remembered walking around San Jose with no where to go and no where to stay, singing this song in his head. I never knew how powerful it always was, until i listen to it to this day, i break down and cry. Rest In Peace Uncle Sean I Love You and i know you're listening along

[@taygraciesdoll]

This has always been my favorite song. My husband (boyfriend at the time) learned how to play it on guitar for me among many others. He was so talented. I loved listening to him play the guitar and piano. I still have 4 notebooks full of music he wrote. This song always comes on the radio when I am having a bad day and I know it’s him.

[@Joe-ff6tk]

Maye this song is what killed him

[@superdriver777]

I swear he is the only artist I've seen cover this who can put half the emotion into it that Layne could. Those oooos are soul-wrenching!

[@rufinofernandez1650]

superdriver777 Dallas green nutshell

[@marcusaschenbrenner3126]

Zayne simard moore both Aaron and Corey covered together

[@chrisrussell838]

look up Upchurch

[@thefreakinpope5148]

Adema did a really good cover as well.

[@heatherbynum2771]

@@chrisrussell838 I 2nd Upchurch. His cover is pretty fuckin good.

[@melonhead49]

By Far ........ the best cover of Nutshell I have heard. One of the best tunes of the 90's

[@neleotter7816]

melonhead34 listen to brian mikulas version here on you Tube. I think its pretty much the Same Level as this ohne

[@AnonymousAnonymous-er7ix]

bruh if you haven't heard this by up church you haven't heard the best version trust me check it out if you haven't already bro just came out a couple days ago. "Ryan Upchurch"

[@TheLandonion]

Anonymous Anonymous I was just about to say that

[@christopherfrazier698]

Upchurch nailer the hell out of it

[@tylermiller9193]

Listen to upchurch remix it's amazing

[@billmatheson3057]

Best nutshell cover I have ever heard. I only thought Layne could find that level of sadness.

[@grantorino2009]

Damn. Just damn. Is Aaron really THIS good? He's the only vocalist I've ever seen that could even come close to duplicating Layne's vocals. F'n homerun.

[@LTR1420]

+grantorino2009 That was good but did you HEAR that little bit of "I'm Still Loving You" cover? Fuckin A lol

[@roderickperere]

+grantorino2009 check a youtuber called Anthony Vicent( 1o seconds songs)

[@barneygreene7490]

You should here him sing black from pearl jam

[@jayjay34326]

Upchurch bro

[@mtjm]

@@jayjay34326 lmao. Not even close.

[@gigistephens4633]

Everyone take a moment to remember Layne Staley.

[@blacktwofight11]

\m/ never forget

[@ZekeTheWolf]

Aaron seems to, judging from hes face - that idiot girl screaming don´t even know who it is and that they were friends, just makes you sad! Great cover though!

[@jphilfiker]

ZekeTheWolf not possible to cover that song without emotion.

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

The drug addict who couldn't cope with life? He didn't even write 99% of AIC songs--let's cherish Jerry Cantrell, for without him NONE of AIC songs would have ever been written muchless sang by some pussy drug addict.

[@0Concept14]

FacePlant come on man, that's a bit harsh.

[@TheSkinsFactoryInc]

He so did this song justice. Such an amazing talent Aaron is.

[@chrisparsons6686]

Nutshell- the joking stops and the reverence begins and he goes into a very respectful mode Layne lives! He was doing the Scorpions justice too

[@dancursino6131]

It's amazing how he stops the jokes when he starts playing nutshell.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Dan Cursino Yep, and he does a job that would have made Layne proud.

[@dancursino6131]

PinkOld Absolutely!

[@ArjanFFP]

Dan Cursino Dallas Green does a good job too though! but Aaron really smashed it!

[@noahkb80]

Didnt they know each other too? Another time he did this song, i thought i remembered him saying he knew him. Not sure. Cant remember. Its another live cover of nutshell by Staind

[@Joetheawesome13579]

noahkb80 he has a song dedicated to layne called Layne. Pretty sure they knew each other or Aaron thought very highly of him if they didn’t know each other

[@marine4life3531]

Goosebumps .......so many goosebumps! The only other one that encompass the pain of this song is Aaron Lewis.

[@scrolex]

My fav part was he goes "really" and then the shit begins.

[@terriblecertainity]

can we appreciate how AMAZING his Scorpions cover in the beginning was was? WOW

[@Tio-Nino]

No. Don’t follow memes.

[@mccullough8789]

Yes

[@SANDMANN517]

Aaron is a stand up Man with a beautiful voice and humble attitude. Hearing him sing Layne’s song is fitting.

[@Papos55]

Friends don’t let friends get friend haircuts. Still here, Layne. Dec 20, 2019

[@hawktime]

Friends don't let friends get friend haircuts

[@penoyer79]

hahah Mike's little wink at Metallica (who showed up at their unplugged show with their new Load era haircuts)

[@losthope9909]

@@penoyer79 And who tried to publicly humiliate Layne Staley at one of their concerts, crowd wouldn't stand for it though 👍 Sure he must have hated having them at the Unplugged recording.

[@jaredpeters2000]

@@losthope9909 that jab was made because AIC was supposed to open for Metallica and they cancelled because of Layne, they hashed it out though

[@losthope9909]

@@jaredpeters2000 Yeah I know, pretty low though and just made themselves look bad.

[@mwestenfelder]

Its all fun and games till someone says NUTSHELL!!

[@FabianGarcia-qt1tk]

crying in the club rn

[@eddiewaw3996]

Life is meaningless

[@sarunkhadka2308]

Exactly

[@chrisparsons6686]

Fuckin A right shit just got serious Layne lives!

[@alvb0]

that was strong

[@toddbenz4840]

So amazing. Hey guys just chilling with my guitar. “Play Nutshell!”. -Proceeds to invite Layne Staley in his soul so we can listen to him one more time. This performance was really a gift!

[@Elrond_Hubbard1]

A tear for Layne.....

[@morgangomez3477]

AwaitingTheMeteorOfDoom Had me tearing up as soon as he strung that guitar

[@jtough7499]

Gotta admit.....me too

[@loftharaptor495]

Not just one...

[@davidtipton208]

Every time I hear this song

[@aarrontidwell6307]

Make a two

[@brandonpaugh922]

This is the best AIC cover I have ever seen. Playing in his own style. It hits deep.

[@myamoore2936]

One of the best live accoustic performances I've seen.

[@bunt1691]

Play Nutshell...shit gets real. Top notch cover. Further proof, that he was one of the better vocalists in rock, of the last 25 years.

[@meismtheism1527]

on the fly, chick yells, NUTSHELL, he goes, really? and then he proceeds to lay it down like wut.

[@jrizle86]

Aaron Lewis ladies and Gents. One of the most powerful voices in Numetal/Grunge Music. He did a hell of a job with Laynes vocal range if you ask me 👌 🔥

[@PaulCRVA]

Displays this man’s talent. Goes right into nutshell like he’s been playing it for years. Mad respect!

[@justinwilliams1728]

I'm sure he has been playing it for years. You know he loved those songs back when they came out I'm sure he has been jamming on them forever

[@jcmphotography-asheville8228]

I was here that night. It was AWESOME! Him and Corey Taylor tore it up!

[@jordancouncillor1985]

Corey Taylor is nothing compared to chad Kroeger

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

Why'd that dick have to beat Lewis to Tool, though?

[@fasteddie617]

Wish I was...would've been fkn stoked!

[@Vinsanity09]

@@jordancouncillor1985 is that a fucking joke lol

[@larrywhitaker9228]

I've said many times that Alice in Chains can't be covered and sound good. Aaron Lewis just proved me wrong.

[@anthonylawless8902]

Check upchurchs nutshell cover

[@timmanxman978]

There is a tribute band in San Diego called Alice Insane....check them out!! Incredible!!

[@Athenascars]

I think he’s the only rightful guy to cover this song

[@bigmac2785]

@Colton dudeson i agree with this. Dallas Green doesnt sing it with the same power as lewis does but Greens voice just speaks to my soul.

[@Jordan-kx8fc]

I'm with Anthony. Upchurch did an amazing nutshell and rooster cover. Check em out.

[@Rayofsunshine11]

As soon as he started playing it I started getting tears in my eyes. Awesome cover. Layne lives forever in the music of AIC. God bless those that love grunge.

[@yaboykris2118]

Same here. I don’t cry much but those first few cords just did. Such a beautiful song.

[@brianclancy4430]

Miss you Layne, soo much... Thank you Aaron Lewis for this amazing acoustic cover...

[@SlimPlum691]

God Alice In Chains is so great and Layne was one of a kind. There will never be another like him. His voice was something truly special

[@nikkichadsey4712]

Yeah for sure gifted. One of the best ever

[@stoshbrodus21479]

Man I’m 43 now, I’m feeling like we’re gonna be stuck listening to the great music we were blessed to grow up with through our stereos and phones from now on… I hope there will be future bands to carry these great genres for the next 20-30yrs.. rock n metal can’t get lost to time… the 80s,90s, & early 00s were really somethin special.

[@gymratt42]

No doubt brother! Was a teenager in the 80’s and just cannot really get into current music. All my playlists for the gym or car are all 70’s, 80’s, 90’s hard rock and metal with some early 00’s mixed in. So many talented bands back in the day.

[@Adampennmoody]

It’s over brother. Sadly it’s over

[@jasonlilly9704]

​@@AdampennmoodyI'm about to be 38. This music is nowhere near dead for me. It stays alive the longer we keep it close.

[@jennywurz9652]

Got chills the second he started playing it.

[@wynternight777]

Damn. He nailed that Scorpions piece. Sounded just like him.

[@zacklande5159]

This video is literally me playing guitar stoned alone lol. Starts messing around for 15 min straight, then right into something super emotional and deep. I LOVE IT!!!

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

Layne Staley. One of the best voices ever

[@willsmith8586]

wow..new respect for Aaron Lewis. Scorpions and AIC. I wished he had finished the Scorpions cover, he was killing it.

[@reaganson5284]

Excellent

[@nastyy_mk4]

What song was at 3:10?

[@tomiyu2297]

@@nastyy_mk4 Sober by Tool

[@wizzkidelectronics]

I agree

[@hiimgulley6430]

Aaron lewis is an American treasure

[@Dingo19206]

I love that as soon as he started playing Nutshell everyone went totally silent. Layne is amazing, nutshell is amazing, and this is an amazing cover.

[@Kazkrin]

Maaaaaaaan! I love when whole audition was silent in quick moment. Pure magic of "Nutshell"

[@Boba_Brett13]

Aaron Lewis is hands down my favorite vocalist behind Layne. So much emotion and range. To this day I can't watch this without tearing up and the hairs standing up at the level of respect he puts into this song. As was mentioned earlier, you can see the change on his face and demeanor when he starts playing it. Absolutely beautiful and inspiring job..

[@Jrenfroe04]

This song right here got me through my depression, yet it’s so wrote with so much pain. R.I.P. Layne

[@Mike_Jones68]

Man.. I came across this last night here at the office... broke my heart on that first chord, literally teared up, and I never do that (RIP Layne, forever in our hearts). I didn;t even know the importance of AIC to Aaron until looking into it last night. Someone said it perfect how he goes from joking to utmost respectful seriousness in this song, like he "Had" to get this song out. I feel ashamed that I grew up in this era, listened to all the bands, but didn't really "listen" to them, didn't really dive into what they were saying. I've come in and out of music too much. I loved/Love these songs, it really eats me up to know what I missed out on. But their music has always stayed with me at 35yrs old. That sound, musicianship, brotherhood, is what stayed with me. God do I miss that sound, Layne's, Eddie's, Chris's voices...damn at least I was lucky to hear it back then, it was a special moment in time, all these guys are special. Much respect Aaron

[@PaintingThePoet1968]

Your comment made me cry. Dammit. Twice in one post.

[@MH3GL]

You cannot "see" with eyes you do not have, and you cannot know what you have not yet learned. You grew older, gained some knowledge and experience, and gained a different view/appreciation for what you were hearing. You enjoyed the music one way as a youth, and you see it differently now as you are older. That is the essence of life. No shame in that at all!

[@marisaflores5979]

I feel the exact same way!

[@michaelbarker3749]

Weren’t you Virgil in the WWF?

[@coltblackburn357]

hey man -=- its not too late, it's never too late ;-)

[@thesmeazy3750]

I grew up listening to Aaron Lewis and staind. I always feel like he’s one of my dad’s friends. Definitely would feel like ive known him my whole life if I ever do meet him.

[@gmz1997]

Aaron Lewis defining the 90's. Awesome decade for music.

[@BPoweredLove]

One of the best things about Aaron isn't just his amazing and unique voice, but his chill demeanor, not taking himself too seriously and not afraid to cover beasts like Black, Nutshell, shit like that when it's VERY risky covering vocalists who are almost gods. (Ed and Layne). I love Aaron Lewis. Plus he just looks like the guy behind the counter at everyone's local neighborhood liquor store. Gives approximately zero point zero fuuuuuuuucks!

[@shavedhamstack6635]

Layne was my favorite voice of all time, but I must admit that Aaron did an excellent job on this...I'll have to call it tribute. Damn amazing.

[@billydiaz806]

Room changed the moment those first three chords were hit. The fact he could hit those Lane notes, tough. Props Arron.

[@blarno]

Fuck a duck, this is amazing. Never really got into Staind, but there's no denying this dude's voice.

[@CIF-pm7tk]

ive seen Aaron live 4 times, he is a human jukebox and he nails it 95% of the time and Nutshell proves he is one of a kind to just go from Bieber and K Perry to Alice n chains in 10 seconds! he went from prince to Sade back to Pink Floyd, AMAZING TALENT

[@AndrewLykins44]

What an absolutely flawless cover!! Laynes looking down and smiling right now!!

[@michaelhenderson5074]

As a fan of Alice in Chains, in the effort of enduring the legacy of one of my favorite bands, I sincerely wish they had reached out to him to take over for Layne.

[@MAL1K42]

william is perfect

[@nathanhagan2915]

+MAL1K42 no. not at all.

[@MAL1K42]

nathan hagan i wish i was as tone deaf as you

[@francefc1088]

I'm too a Alice in chains fan and yes I too like Aaron Lewis as well

[@elibailey7219]

Rowan Macomber

[@carlosloera2300]

Nutshell is one of the greatest songs ever written by AIC and aaron lewis has the best voices ever it just can’t stop listening 🙌

[@christinacapricorn]

this man is talented in every way

[@nickharley9207]

Christina Saccente yup

[@pirterparquer96]

This is Alice in Chains, ladies and gentlemen. RIP Layne Staley Long life aic!

[@BrianPhillips-x3d]

Been watching this for a decade now and every so many months I watch it again

[@michaell4187]

He has a tribute song called "Layne" for whoever is interested

[@bojo9092]

Amazing song

[@kennymcgrath318]

Thanks

[@SuperRoo_22]

So does Black Label Society. (Zakk Wylde)

[@theo.matanle]

I listen to this every week and it never gets old

[@sinjon]

Hands down the best Nutshell cover there is

[@russellmoore5711]

When she said “Nutshell”, shit got real.

[@uncleteddy78]

Heard this 100 times & still gives goosebumps😁

[@ritamills3417]

One of my all time favorite songs. I've seen Aaron live 2x and he doesn't disappoint.

[@redlettervagrant1159]

Lewis is one of the most underrated sings ever man, his voice gives me chills, such a huge inspiration of mine.

[@bencook207]

Layne, Chester and Chris gone. All I have left is Aaron.

[@fasteddie617]

There's several other greats still kicking, hang in there brother.

[@stevebruner7473]

Sad thing is we dont realize their one of the greats till they are gone.

[@johnnyespinosa2282]

Why does everyone forget Scott Weilland

[@TheMonkeyass007]

Eddie Vedder is still there

[@aidanelder880]

Corey Taylor

[@AliceInPantera]

“Way more than enough damage on that one”....dude, you just crushed it and I want to hear more

[@madmikemiller88]

I love how Aaron was joking free flowing from song to song just pickin and as soon as someone says.....Nutshell.....really? Then he got dead serious and performed an amazing cover! Much respect! ✊

[@darrylnash5550]

R.I.P to the Great -LAYNE•STALEY- one of my favorite singers of all time.and to Aaron Lewis, you did amazing playing nutshell and singing it!!

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

A big thank you to the audience for shutting up when he started playing this song. That was beautiful to watch.

[@TigerKing77]

You can definitely tell Aaron did his time in the bars doing cover songs 🎵. But his version of nutshell is spot-on.. badass 🤘🏻