Layne touches my soul with his voice, when I blast AiC with my good quality speakers I will just lie on my bed and I feel it so deep. | Layne didn't have any kids. It was already established by 1996 that Layne Staley had been smoking crack, in addition to the myriad of other drugs he was also using. In a profile on Staley from The Seattle Times, his mother Nancy said that her final memory of her son was him holding his nephew while visiting his family in February 2002. }); Late Alice In Chains singer Layne Staley was reclusive his his final years prior to his 2002 drug overdose death, but stories have surfaced over the years about collaborations he discussed, his hobbies, and run ins he had with old friends. In 2014, their present vocalist, Daria Nookie Stavrovich, was attacked. You dont look too good. [] Just because he was isolated doesn't mean we didn't have sweet moments with him.". In this time many friends have walked away and a couple flat out betrayed me. He had expressed the desire to complete a book and a solo project. Just- ugh! King 5 reports that there is a new photo exhibit featuring artists like Layne Staley and Alice In Chains, along with Chris Cornell and Soundgarden. But because of Staleys drug addiction, the band couldnt do much to tour or support the sales of Dirt. { Layne Staley was the ultimate example of a rock 'n' roll tragedy a star whose incredible talent and creativity was cut short by an addiction that eventually grew out of his control. Have some fucking respect. The autopsy report indicated that Staley had died from a mixture of heroin and cocaine a speedball, as described above. If I would, could you? In 2020, Metallica performed Would? for the Museum of Pop Culture. Metal Injection. The two were watching the show Crossing Over, on which a medium claimed to speak to audience members' dead relatives, when Staley said, "Demri was here last night. For Layne it was drugs, for me its self harm, for others its alcohol or gambling or whatever. I was only 16 when he died, and it wasnt really until his death that I got to know any AiC songs. He said he was going back to treatment and then going to LA to do the audition in a couple of months. I hadnt seen him in a couple of years and wasnt prepared for it. On the day of Starrs final concert with AiC, both Kurt and Layne shot him up with heroin upon his request. According to a Facebook memorial post by early collaborator Tim Branom that was reprinted in Alternative Nation, "In the end, almost no one could contact Layne. 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Herion will break anyone down i dont care who you are .you never beat it or recover from it, i battle it every mourning to night .becoming a addict to herion , its like seeing how life works behind the wall and you see how ugly humanity and the world trully are .once you see it u cant undo it, and layne seen it .ONCE YOU SEE THE DEVIL, HE SEES YOU ..then its to late ..too the young and unborn DONT DO DRUGS PERIOD, Reading this and hearing Layne singing Nutshell makes me cry so hard I can hardly read the article. In an interview that has been called into question,Layne allegedly told journalist Adriana Rubio: "I know I'm dying." .addService(googletag.pubads()); Forrest says that Staleys mind clearly still worked but that he was a million miles away., Bob: Hey Layne. { We are really really lucky people Ann. He was joined by artists like Russian Circles Mike Sullivanand Mutoid Mans Stephen Brodsky. From that arose the Layne Staley Memorial Fund, a way to help those dealing with addiction to pay for treatment services. If you are interested in promoting your band/music email altnationadvertising @gmail.com, 10 Surprising Stories About Layne Staleys Reclusive Years, Why Stone Temple Pilots May Not Make Rock Hall of Fame (But Should), Dave Grohl Reveals Parallels Between Kurt Cobain & Amy Winehouse, Megan Fox Humiliating Boyfriend Video Calls Leak, Chris Hemsworth Wife Drops Miley Cyrus Bombshell, Elvis Star Austin Butler Was Rushed To Hospital. He was beautiful and soo very talented. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He is stunning still! He had just gotten pretty much the entire Nerf arsenal, so we went to war. Our paths crossed in the most common way. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of America's Pacific Northwest.She was the biological daughter of Kathleen Ann ne Austin and Dennis Wayne Dougherty, but at the time of her birth, her 18-year-old mother had been married to Stephen John Parrott, aged 21, for 21 days. Nancy was even working in a treatment center the day Staley died and it was her intervention that led the police to find the singer's body. By contrast, Them Bones is the killer opening to Dirt (1992). By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. Two weeks after they began to work together, Alice NCahins morphed as Staley joined Cantrell and they rebranded their project to Alice in Chains. We talked for awhile, I honestly did not want to leave his company. For many fans, Alice in Chains epitomized the musical movement we now call "grunge." NIRVANA WAS GRUNGE! schain: { She didn't met her biological father and half sister until she was an adult.She was of Native American (Cherokee), Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, and Swiss-German descent. Theyre all about the hell that you go through when you get addicted I didnt want my fans to think: Well, he writes great songs, and he does heroin. Yet, the fact that Layne had just renewed his driver's license can be viewed as proof that he wished to live. Like Layne, Phil is one of the most soulful metal singers in history. "I know I did my best or what I thought would be right," he said. Sylvia, hoping you are feeling better. Layne Believed Girlfriends Ghost Visited Him Just Prior To His Death. complete: 1, It was part of Layne's. You are so full of shit!! ", However, like many of the things that seemed to make him happy, video games became an escape for Staley, a way to put his mind to something that didn't wear too hard on his emotions. Sean Kinney would try to visit Layne at his home, and he frequently called him to no avail. Heroin is the ultimate seducer, a devil in disguise, a great friend in the beginning and the worst enemy later on. Artists can fall into the trap of melodrama when working with this beloved song. He eventually passed away on March 8, 2011, at just 44 years old. Layne Staley was born Layne Rutherford Staley on August 22, 1967, in Kirkland, Washington, USA, to Phil Staley and Nancy Staley. Date of Death: April 5, 2002 Place of Death: Seattle, Washington, U.S. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_content_2', [[336,280],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-4') A toxicology report done during Staley's autopsy found that he had morphine, codeine, and cocaine in his bloodstream. According to Ultimate Classic Rock, his 6'1" body weighed only 86 pounds, and in one of his hands was a syringe loaded with heroin. Then, she received a call from his accountant saying that Staley had taken out a large sum of money weeks ago and that no one had heard from him since. Some of his favorite subjects include sci-fi, history, and obscure facts about 90's television. This rendition of Them Bones will show you why has maintained a high status of popularity in Eastern Europe. Look at McCready, he didn't look like that in 2001. Layne's full-throated crowing and pained howls expressed a pained sense of humanity that many young listeners embracing the jarring nuances of the '90s after emerging from the pastel shallowness of the '80s felt down to their bones. In Greg Pratos Grunge is Dead, Laynes mother Nancy revealed that Layne was a video game freak. He had a big screen TV, 5 games 5 different gamers. Who better to pay homage to Layne Staley than his comrade Chris Cornell?! [] I know I'm near death. Surprisingly, Nickelback and Jerry Cantrells live rendition of It Aint Like That one of Alice in Chains most underrated songs is truly wicked. Yeah, I believe in inner peace, yeah. If only he could have followed his own advice. Thats just my opinion. Staleys personal life has been filled with drug addiction. I heard the "daughter" rumours many times and knew they were unfounded. Help Wanted | Advertising Info | Contact Us, Privacy The guitarist in Alice in Chains, Jerry Cantrell, has mentioned that he tried to get Staley to help many times, but it always seemed like his efforts were futile. The frontman, who is known for his work with Alice in Chains, was born on August 22, 1967, in Kirkland, Washington. The photos were taken on February 26, 1997, when he and the other members of Alice in Chains attended the Grammy Awards.. Staley became more reclusive after this appearance, barely leaving his Seattle condo from 1997 until his body was found on April 19, 2002. She met musician Layne Staley of Alice in Chains at a store called "Saturdays" where she was working, in 1988. If you listen to his later recordings like Get Born Again, Died, and his cover of Another Brick In The Wall, you can hear his lisp because of his missing teeth. When it comes to Layne's. Taproot were recording a new album with Alice In Chains producer Toby Wright in 2002, and wanted Layne Staley to sing on a song, according to Mark Yarms book Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge. } I don't wanna see people anymore and it's nobody's business but mine.". Layne was super special , May he be loved and remembered for his contributions and May his death be a lesson, may it have meaning, may it please help others to never pick up. Gallagher had been friends with Staley since 1986, even living with him and Sleze bassist Mike Mitchell for a period in the 80s. "He looked like an eighty-year-old version of himself, and it was frightening. Korns guitarist Brian Head Welch told MusicRadar: Laynes voice was just incredible he was the whole package. Welch named Alice in Chains Facelift (1990) as one of the records that changed his life. And when it comes to final photos of Layne, the story is set up until 1998 with some photos available on the internet, but it is public knowledge and confirmed by his own mother that there is 01 unpublished picture taken from Layne in February 2002, only 02 months before his death However, this photo remains unavailable to the public. Legendary Alice In Chains and Mad Season singer Layne Staley died 16 years ago today (though we'll publishing this a few hours before the official April 5th date). Forrest had gained a reputation at the time as being someone who could communicate with addicts, he had helped Frusciante get clean in 1997. She had three younger brothers, Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy and David J.M. Layne should be remembered as an artist who encouraged wakefulness: Wake up, young man. Sean Kinney, for example,remembers trying to contact him three times each week. It was a warning.". According to a statement by former Taproot drummer Jarrod Montague republished by THEPRP, Layne's mother told the band that when he died, he had Taproot's demo of their track in his CD player. "I never wanted [the public's] thumbs' up about this f*cking drug use," he said. Whatever Happened to Michael Hurst, Iolaus From 'Hercules: The. I am and always will be a big AIC fan and thankful for the music that Layne gave us. His father left Layne when he was young but later made it a point to find him when he was rich and successful and used him to acquire heroin for his own addiction. Although Layneeventually isolated himself from society, he was loved by many. .addSize([748, 200], [[728, 90]]) .build(); Staley was a product of a broken home and never completed his high school education, but music became an outlet for him to express himself and channel his emotions through melodies. And it took. "position": 2, His distinct and grimy vocals brought life to their music. Look at Layne, looks much fuller bodied & healthier. February 7, 2022. They kind of meshed the darkness from some of the more extreme metal bands I was listening to at the time with that melodic sense. How dare you! According to an interview she did withThe Seattle Times, Nancy was working the front desk of a rehab clinic on the day that Layne passed away. Its time to wake up. He explained his position to Revolver: I never glorify drugs in my lyrics. }, ", Jeff Gilbert, an editor at Seattle music magazine the Rocker, said that when Layne approached him on the street toward the end of his life, he looked bad physically but seemed aware emotionally. Nirvana's Kurt Cobain had committed suicide exactly 8 years earlier. .addService(googletag.pubads()); A combination of poor hygiene, nutrition, and drug use had left his teeth in poor condition. Hes known as the grunge version of Kurt Cobain. In 1993, Layne Staley actually sang Opiate with Tool. Risk factors include intravenous drug use, and electronic pacemakers). The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. He was somehow able to bear it and succeed to live a long prosperous life, but most are not so lucky. } Though, certainly, he was badly scarred and marked from his constant drug use and covered in abscesses. He smiles with his eyes. Birth Name: Layne Thomas Staley Date of Birth: August 22, 1967 Place of Birth: Kirkland, Washington, U.S. Demri was in and out of the hospital for the last couple of years of her life.At the time of her death, she was clean, but for her last hours, she was at a friend's house, who took her to Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, Washington, and recognized too late that she wasn't doing well on the pills she'd ingested. This nu-metal band was founded in 2002 in Moscow. His voice will already make me feel a way that I cannot put into words. StarrplayedLexxi Foxxs pink bass guitar. She said after most of the crowd left at night Layne was still there, and she wanted to go swimming so Layne followed her to the pool. Write about his positive beautiful soul or do not write anything! Wright contacted Staley shortly before his death and Staley agreed to record the song, privately in a studio in Seattle. I was an English major before nursing school, and my god people who become writers but cant spell or edit their work, drives me crazy. (4) He was a one take singer with incredible precision and hated doing multiple takes. [] He still managed to smile. The overall result of Welsh's effort is both hilarious and spooky. Needless to say, we missed the game and kept pretty much everyone else from watching it as well., That day we were talking and he said he had gotten a call from the old Rage Against The Machine members and they were putting together a new project, and they wanted him to audition. Anyone with good taste in music will tell you: "When everyone goes home, I'm stuck with Layne Staley." He weighed 86 pounds at the time of his death, despite being over six feet tall. Every so often, you'd see that little glimmer.". Alice in Chains lead singer Layne Staley who was widely known for his distinctive vocal style and voice, as well as his incredible harmony with guitarist Jerry Cantrell in the band, had a tragic passing because of his drug addiction which wasn't an uncommon cause of death back in the day. Staley was known to regularly use cannabis, heroin, cocaine, crack and morphine. ", document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); HELLO! Because Laynerefused to allow his friend to call an ambulance that day, Starr stormed off. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_top_1', [[300,250],[336,280],[728,90],[970,90],[970,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-1') It is important to remember that this song is just Wylde's interpretation of what Layne might have been feeling. "@type": "WebPage", Those were the messages in his songs, endearing him to his fans. His parents separated when he was just seven and he had to grow up with his mother and stepfather Jim Elmer. Respect his memory!!! Staley's mother owns the last photo of Staley, taken on February 14 . Stone Sours CoreyTaylor has covered songs by Alice in Chains on several occasions. That said, the people who saw him deep into his addiction claimed that while Staley looked terrible physically, he was often the same smiling, lighthearted guy they remember. "itemListElement": [ Krist Novoselic brought him food, hoping he could save him after losing Kurt Cobain. Zakk Wylde is one of the coolest and most talented menin metal. As Layne Staley's health deteriorated, he became less interested in being social or recording with his band. But plenty of grunge's big acts loved metal's hard-hitting underground, few more so than Alice in Chains, whose syrupy riffs and outright aggression earned them an opening spot on 1991's Clash Of The Titans tour alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. "@type": "BreadcrumbList", Aug 26, 2018 10:20 AM. Mad Season released only one album, "Above", in March 1995.Both Demri and Layne became drug addicts, hooked to heroin. Staley was known for his harmonizing style and tenor singing. And the other guy is John Baker Saunders, who died in 1999. His unfettered drug use and his severely poor oral hygiene made his teeth rot and fall out. Im telling you: Demri was here last night. Demris mother, Kathleen Austin, heard this story from Mike Starr after Laynes death and relayed the story to David de Sola (and it was corroborated by Jason Buttino). He weighed 80-some pounds and his health was deteriorating. "The Dark Descent of Layne Staley (GET BORN AGAIN: The Layne Staley Story)" follows 90's grunge vocalist Layne Staley of the band Alice in Chains, Rise to 90. I am 36 now and know them all. Bob: Your Moms worried, man. "position": 3, Scroll to continue reading. Of course I didn't know he was going to die, or I would've called 911 anyways. Many outsiders looking in at grunge claimed that the movement glamorized drug use, promoting the concept of art and addiction being intertwined via their lyrics and the growing concept of "heroin chic" that was popular in '90s fashion. It was written by Jerry Cantrell. I could either drown. It also causes you to grind your teeth a lot. Parrott, Laynes fiance, also introduced him to heroin and never became sober herself, making it very difficult for Layne to do the same, even when he was in rehab. .addSize([748, 200], [[728, 90]]) I didnt know about AIC and he thought that was funny. Speaking during a February 2010 episode of Loveline, Mike said, "I was with him all that day on my birthday trying to keep him alive. Although he wasnt as famous as Cobain, he was still a major figure in the Seattle grunge scene. In 1993, Mike Starr was replaced by Mike Inez. } "He was never far from the love of his family and friends who filled his answering machine and mailbox with messages and letters. Layne Considered Sending A Demo To Jerry Cantrell. 42. Im not religious, but I do think we are souls and energy and are so much more than our bodies. In 2006, James Hetfield,Robert Trujillo, Sean Kinney, and Jerry Cantrell gave a beautiful rendition of the song at the MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert. Mark Lanegan and Mike Inez also went to Laynes home and bang on his door trying to see him. He also has a knack for writing lyrics that were dark and emotional and his songwriting and singing complemented each other and gave Alice in Chains its own special sound. Laynes voice will live in each of our hearts as long as we listen to his uniquely soulful voice. apstag.fetchBids({ He wouldn't answer the door or take calls. Or ner regain peace you seek. var mapping2 = googletag.sizeMapping() One of the most amusing moments in David de SolasAlice inChains: The Untold Story (2015) is when Layne began to sing this song in the manner of Ethel Merman without apparent cause. No one can talk about the grunge movement without mentioning the name of Layne Staley. Both men have admirably helped others overcome their addictions as well. In 1987, Staley met Jerry Cantrell at a party. Johns a guitar player. Laynes step father says that his tooth loss started in either 1995 or 1996 and was a gradual process. googletag.cmd.push(function() { So two weeks later [our mutual friend] was having a Super Bowl party. By now, all these years later, only positive things should be posted in memoriam of Layne. Please take care, & all good wishes for you. Korns Would? is the incredible cover that you were not expecting. Layne was even wearing a Metal Gear Solid video game shirt in his final public photo from Halloween 1998. When he's not writing, he's probably wondering how Frank Dux got 52 consecutive knockouts in a single tournament. The host focuses on a section of his studio `gallery and makes references to those who have `crossed over.He also conducts one-on-one sessions with audience members and celebrity guests., While watching Crossing Over, Layne turned to Mike and said, Demri was here last night. He and Laynewere two of the defining voices of their generation. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Star Trek Actor Reveals His Humiliating Experience Working With The Seinfeld Actors. The band's unique sound staccato rhythms, throbbing groove riffs, and alternating guttural and harmonized clean vocals made the album pretty perfect for a Layne Staley guest spot, and according to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, Staley was enthusiastic about recording the vocals, though he asked that producer Toby Wright come alone because he "wasn't looking or feeling great, and he didn't want to be seen.". "position": 4, After all this time, I often wish he could be given a hug & told he was truly loved, thank you so much. And while much of Alice in Chains' appeal can be credited to the swampy, languid riffs of guitarist Jerry Cantrell, even more of the band's uniquely powerful sound is owed to the vocals of original lead singer Layne Staley. Despite his numerous attempts to get clean, Staley's body was discovered in his Seattle condo, with toxicology reports finding his death was the result of an accidental overdose. I just try to console people.") . Although theother songs on our list are covers, Zakk Wylde's original tribute "Layne" is certainly worth your ear: "Nothing's pure, nothing's real. Starr was haunted by the fact that he had been unable to save Layne. Lathan McKay, the actor who will play late ALICE IN CHAINS singer Layne Staley in the upcoming movie "Get Born Again" based on the biography of Layne Staley by Argentinean. How close do you think that was to us, Ann? This combination is particularly dangerous because the stimulating effects of cocaine are added to the depressant effect of heroin. In 1998, Staley contracted gangrene as a result of his declining lifestyle. "@type": "WebPage", "@context": "http://schema.org", These days, many believe that grunge killed heavy metal outright, the former's ferocious honesty instantly silencing the latter's superficial love of girls, drugs, and soft-boil satanism. These are the last know published photos of Layne Staley alive.. She said she believes her daughter was there that night to be there with Layne as hes doing his transition., 10. Although she went to rehab several times, it didn't work to her, and sometimes had to turn to theft and prostitution to get some money for the drugs. All I read were facts. "That's what his music was about," she said. On the one hand,we have seen that Layne ultimately succumbed to what he described as an infection, not a phase. Nevertheless, the brutal honesty of his music is reported to have discouraged listeners from making a big mistake by indulging in illegal substances. The title track, which was written and sung by Jerry, is the bands farewell to Layne: Fading out by design. Layne was very into his artwork during his later years, frequently buying art supplies that were scattered around his home. According to The Untold Story, Demri's mother Kathleen Austin has heard Mike Starr's story and believes her daughter visited Staley "to be there with Layne as he's doing his transition." Layne Staley refused medical attention the day before he died Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images He returned to consciousness in Laynes presence. Frusciante was hesitant to visit Staley because he didnt think you could really preach to somebody about getting clean, but Forrest was adamant about trying to help him. Forrest recalls the story in his book Running with Monsters: A Memoir. Murphy; and a sister, Christa Dougherty. It was already established by 1996 that Layne Staley had been smoking crack, in addition to the myriad of other drugs he was also using. He sang effortlessly and it came out better live than in studio every time. Demri was well known and had numerous friends that she touched with her charismatic and enchanting personality. The interaction was mixed: According to David de Sola's book, Layne was in a sour mood and got into an argument with Mike over his use of benzodiazepine. I dont know why Im writing this on an article that no one will probably ever read or respond to this comment, but yeah. This recording hails from Stone Sours EP Meanwhile in Burbank (2015). It's too late. About Us | Contact | Privacy Policy | Fact Checking Copyright 2023. She was tiny, dark-featured, with long dark hair and dark eyes.Demri attended at a high school in Arlington, Washington, and dropped at her Junior year (Grade 11) when she was 16. Her memorial service took place on November 2 at Neighborhood Christian Center and donations were made to Harborview Adult Medicine Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation, Harborview Medical Center (Seattle). Layne Staley's official date of death was declared April 5, 2002. They started dating around spring or summer that year, becoming engaged to marry on 1992, but the engagement broke apart sometime in 1994. Whats going on. The last time I saw Layne and the last picture we have of him is holding baby Oscar. You forget what he gave to so many people through his music. In the past few years I have lost my career (I was a nurse) due to a back injury and I have had two back surgeries and now potentially need a third. You can find Layne "writhing in the ghost of a song. According to The Seattle Times, shortly after Staley's death, his mother Nancy began receiving donations and letters from fans all around the world struggling with addiction. "@type": "ListItem", The song is so great that even Layne Staleys mother knew that it would become a sleeper hit upon hearing it for the first time. Do you think that almost hit us, Ann? It's the worst pain in the world. Cantrell was just starting out as a songwriter, but Staley saw his potential and the two became friends quickly. As a result, there is a last photo that was published in 1998 and one final photo that was taken in 2002, just weeks before his death. Staley mightve lived a longer life than his counterpart but there are many who feel that he was also the better vocalist. Required fields are marked *. There's a trope that rock stars overindulging in bad behavior and harmful drugs "think they'll live forever." Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiancee of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. 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