Layne Staley
Layne Staley
Layne Thomas Staley was an American musician who served as the lead singer and co-songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains, which he founded with guitarist Jerry Cantrell in Seattle, Washington in 1987. Alice in Chains rose to international fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s. The band became known for Staley's distinct vocal style, as well as the harmonized vocals between him and Cantrell. Staley was also a member of the supergroups Mad Season...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth22 August 1967
CityKirkland, WA
CountryUnited States of America
I don't think any drug that can cause brain damage, failing kidneys, hardening arteries, pain, and suffering should be made available.
The songs are about things that we were thinking and we wrote 'em down, and when you listen to 'em, whatever you think it's about... THAT'S what it's about!
I wrote about drugs, and I didn't think I was being unsafe or careless by writing about them. I didn't want fans to think heroin was cool. But then I've had fans come up to me and give me the thumbs up, telling me they're high. That's exactly what I didn't want to happen.
I've always looked for the perfect life to step into.
My bad habits aren't my title, my strengths and talents are my title.
Music is the career I'm lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions.
You my friendI will defend,and if we changewell, I love you anyway
We survived a Slayer crowd every night for about 50 days and thought we could do about anything after that.
I'm not doing well. Don't try to talk about this to my sister Liz. She will know it sooner or later.
Music is the career Im lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions.
We write about ourselves because we know about ourselves.
A lot of power-pop comes out of LA, a lot of speed metal comes out of New York.
We started this band as kids, and as time has gone on, we've grown and are learning to accommodate each others' differences.
At home I'm just a guy who has interests that extend far beyond music.