Godsmacks name was borrowed from Alice in Chains song God Smack, which first appeared on Dirt(1992). 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. .build(); According to several biographies, he knew by the time he was nine years old that he wanted to be a signer. ] "position": 3, I did crack and heroin for years. .addService(googletag.pubads()); Its a shame we lost him as early as we did. I just try to console people.") His voice was perfect in every way. Heroin is the ultimate seducer, a devil in disguise, a great friend in the beginning and the worst enemy later on. Bob Forrest & John Frusciante Visited Laynes Home. More like '95, maybe at a Mad Season practice or something. T urning the steering wheel hard to the right and stomping his foot on the gas, Alice in . "item": { Opeths Would? should be on every metalheads playlist. How dare you! He needs his hands and arms. I think if people want to know more details they should watch an AIC documentary that talks about things with more respect. I am and always will be a big AIC fan and thankful for the music that Layne gave us. Required fields are marked *. After all this time, I often wish he could be given a hug & told he was truly loved, thank you so much. In the live acoustic performance below, Stainds Aaron Lewis hits one out of the park. Publicity Listings I literally watched him start and finish but the in between was just spectacular!!!! (She's quick to note, "I don't have any magic answers. 6. Have some fucking respect. Who better to pay homage to Layne Staley than his comrade Chris Cornell?! Though never verified, there have been rumors that Layne worked on a home demo called Everyday that he planned on sending to Jerry Cantrell, possibly as late as 2002. According to Greg Pratos Grunge is Dead and Mark Yarms Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge, many of Laynes rocker friends refused to give up on him and still tried to see him during his reclusive years. 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. 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. Nancy rushed to his apartment, and when Staley didn't answer, she contacted the police. But by the end of his life, Layne Staley was not only aware that his drug use had screwed up his whole world, but that he wouldn't be around much longer. Rest In Peace Layne I Love You. Layne Staley, Picture taken in 2001. Your email address will not be published. Repeating in my head. Staleys personal life has been filled with drug addiction. 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. } Although he was a bit insecure so was I at the time. There's a trope that rock stars overindulging in bad behavior and harmful drugs "think they'll live forever." By contrast, Them Bones is the killer opening to Dirt (1992). There were reports that he would go to Toys R Us to buy games and return home, but always by himself. Layne: Im okay, though. 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. At the same time, it is glaringly obvious that Laynewas a fighter. Really.. Layne Staley once said: "When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself." Nutshell is perhaps one of the greatest songs ever written. .build(); Cantrell was homeless at the time, so Staley invited him to spend the night. During this period, following the death of Demri Parrott in 1996, Staley became even more depressed and essentially became a hermit, never leaving his condo in Seattle. Vocalist Layne Staley was writer or co-writer for eight of the twelve tracks on the record and upon its November 1995 release, the eponymous record debuted at No.1 on Billboard. That particular photo has never been made public and . really, dude? In 1984, he joined a group of high school students in a band called Sleze, which made a cameo appearance in a low-budget public access documentary called "Father Rock.". .addService(googletag.pubads()); 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. The lead singer from Alice In Chains will blow your . I wish you so much more & hope you can overcome all of the trauma you have come across. Layne Staley, lead singer of Alice In Chains performing on MTV Unplugged in 1996. Layne Believed Girlfriends Ghost Visited Him Just Prior To His Death. Silencing all tomorrows. "@type": "ListItem", "The life of an addict. When he disappeared from performing, it became almost impossible to find a current photo of him. "name": "10 Surprising Stories About Layne Staley’s Reclusive Years" Model, artist, and muse, and amateur actress, girlfriend and once fiancee of. You and me., 7. He spent most of his time playing video games, making art, and doing drugs. He was raised with Catholic values and attended 'Meadowdale High School,' located in Lynnwood, Washington. Yet, these innovative Swedes managed to put an original twist on Would? while remaining true to its disturbing and trippy essence. He was very honest with people about the effects of drug use, urging them not to follow in his footsteps. According to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. "item": { "Layne" is the tenth track on Black Label Society'sHangover Music Vol. From 'Salute Your Shorts'? 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. Mike Starr said he was going to be best man at Layne and Demri's wedding. RIP Layne. 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. (5) He owned a cat named Sadie. Layne should be remembered as an artist who encouraged wakefulness: Wake up, young man. I had the most beautiful experiences of meeting him a year before his death at a gas station store. apstag.setDisplayBids(); The one person that would know for sure is his mother, who declined . I still miss Layne every day. The wholesome 55-year-old rocker and former child model is a true inspiration. Alice in Chains original 1987 lineup consisted of Layne, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Starr, andJerry Cantrell the singer and guitarist who remains largely responsible for the bands unique sound. Her cause of death was an acute intoxication and the combined effects of opiate, meprobamate and butalbital. Smoking crack leads to tooth decay and gum erosion because its acidic when mixed w/ saliva. } And yet I find, and yet I find. 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. 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. Anyone with good taste in music will tell you: "When everyone goes home, I'm stuck with Layne Staley." | Left you here alone? 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. The exception is "Them Bones" for which Welsh mimics Alice in Chains' style. 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). Dont be surprised to find yourself singing along by the end. Krist Novoselic, Mark Lanegan, Mike Inez & Sean Kinney Tried To Help Layne. ", 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. Johns a guitar player. You addJerry Cantrell to the mix. Look at McCready, he didn't look like that in 2001. Their debut album Facelift was a hit, and featured the now-classic "Man in the Box." All I read were facts. Layne Staley of Alice In Chains was also a frequent heroin user/addict at the time of Cobain's death, and Love reportedly tried to track him down soon after to see if he knew anything about the. He told her as a kid that he excelled at swimming, he said I loved to dive into water. He said the water felt like a whole other world. apstag.init({ Like Jerry Cantrell, Laynewas a poetic genius. .addService(googletag.pubads()); Its time to wake up. He explained his position to Revolver: I never glorify drugs in my lyrics. I didnt know about AIC and he thought that was funny. Layne Staley dating history Relationships. The title track, which was written and sung by Jerry, is the bands farewell to Layne: Fading out by design. She will know it sooner or later. Like Layne, Phil is one of the most soulful metal singers in history. 4. Original Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr spent the day before Layne Staley's death Starr's birthday, in fact hanging out with the singer at his University District apartment. Fans everywhere rejoiced when August 22, 2019, was declared " Layne Staley Day" by Jenny Durkan, the now-former mayor. Neither Demri's mother nor Layne's stepfather have been able to confirm that. Fans can also find Lewissinging Rooster with Godsmacks Sully Erna, for example. When she struggled with addiction she ended up homeless, often couch surfing from place to place and staying with different friends and family before moving on, and carrying most of her valuable things in her suitcase.Demri also suffered endocarditis (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium, that can be caused by a bacterial infection. I am 36 now and know them all. Hes known as the grunge version of Kurt Cobain. The last time I saw Layne and the last picture we have of him is holding baby Oscar. Forrest called back Staleys mother Nancy and told her that theyd try to help him, though he told her he didnt know if itd work. Curtains drawn, now its done. Cantrell was just starting out as a songwriter, but Staley saw his potential and the two became friends quickly. In 1987, Staley met Jerry Cantrell at a party. His death was ruled accidental. VI (2004), which was released on April 20, or "Weed Day." Eventually, his parents contacted the police, and they found that he had died in his condo at least two weeks earlier. 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. (A couple of the videos on our list were recorded for this MoPOP special.). 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 you hear it, you know exactly who it is. Although touring was not always possible with Layne, as long as he was in the building, even crutches failed to pose an obstacle to his charisma. In aRolling Stone profile of the band, while Alice in Chains are playingWhirlyBall,a combination of lacrosse, basketball, and bumper cars that only rock stars can ever dream of enjoying, "Staley [bows] out to play video games on his portable Sega system.". In the mid-1980s, he fronted the glam metal band Sleze, then formed Alice in Chains (then called Alice n' Chains, ala Guns 'N' Roses) with guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr & drummer Sean Kinney. He and Laynewere two of the defining voices of their generation. The frontman, who is known for his work with Alice in Chains, was born on August 22, 1967, in Kirkland, Washington. (4) He was a one take singer with incredible precision and hated doing multiple takes. Staley was known to regularly use cannabis, heroin, cocaine, crack and morphine. In 2014, their present vocalist, Daria Nookie Stavrovich, was attacked. Bob: Your Moms worried, man. You are so full of shit!! He was joined by artists like Russian Circles Mike Sullivanand Mutoid Mans Stephen Brodsky. } Daughter of Kathleen Ann Austin and Dennis Dougherty. And just a great person. Im just a singer. We were running around like two little kids! Your talking about an angel on earth. This recording hails from Stone Sours EP Meanwhile in Burbank (2015). 9. Although Layneeventually isolated himself from society, he was loved by many. [] He still managed to smile. googletag.cmd.push(function() { So please STFU about his physical appearances or lets get a pic of you and point out your flaws. var mapping1 = googletag.sizeMapping() Tribute concerts have been held all over the world in Layne 's honor. The overall result of Welsh's effort is both hilarious and spooky. He said he was going back to treatment and then going to LA to do the audition in a couple of months. 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