Setting the alice in chains record straight icepicks and nukes. Layne staley alice in chains 1986 shorewood high school prom photo read photo dump from the story layne staley by wacksterjackster with 366 reads. Layne staley news, music performances and show video clips. Was layne staleys incredible rock voice due to vocal lessons. I believe he took vocal lessons from maestro david p. Alice n chains disbanded and staley joined a funk band. Music late alice in chains singer layne staley s last interview revealed in new book book features 50 pages of photos of staley s sketches, diary entries, childhood pictures. Box 483 mukilteo, wa 98275 we are here for others nlm. During the past decade, two of the founding members of alice in chains singer layne staley and bassist mike starr have died from drugrelated causes.
Mad season released only one album, above, in march 1995. The untold story is a little chaotic, with jumps in the timeline which fans of the band will occasionally question. The books goal is to discover laynes innermost feelings and motivations. Although the foreword makes it clear that its impossible to tell the alice in chains story without addressing layne staleys drug issues, in reality this dominates the book. I myself have never had a drug problem but pain is universal and can effect anybody who is touched by a piece of art such as music, film, painting, etc. In 2001 and 2003, books about starr and staley were published. Layne staley, who has been found dead in his apartment aged 34, was one of the foremost proponents of the us grunge scene, which transformed american rock in the 1990s. Born in kirkland, wa, on august 22, 1967, staley showed musical talent at an early age, and took up the drums. In memory of layne staley, mike starr, demri parrott and all those weve lost. Layne thomas staley born layne rutherford staley, august 22, 1967 april 5, 2002 was an american musician best known as the original lead singer and cosongwriter of the rock band alice in chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of seattles grunge movement, becoming known for staleys distinct vocal style and. Dec 16, 2011 during the past decade, two of the founding members of alice in chains singer layne staley and bassist mike starr have died from drugrelated causes.
Late alice in chains singer layne staleys last interview revealed in new book. Get born again is filled with exclusive interviews to his mother, nancy, his sister, liz and layne himself as he broke his fiveyear public silence just months before his death. It has been revised and updated with the inclusion of two new chapters. Stepfather reveals how layne staley was in his last photo in 2002. In response to my previous blog post about the adriana rubio book, i received the following email from liz coats, layne staley s sister. The oral history of seattle rock music, alice in chains guitaristsinger jerry cantrell recounts a story of when staley stood up to some. May 29, 2018 brand new tribute to layne staley set to the music of alice in chains dont follow includes new, rare, and difficult to find photos of layne and alice i dont own any of the material used for. I bought this book because there is a real dearth of material out there scandalously enough. Layne staley, lead singer of alice in chains performing on mtv. My phone is over encumbered with waaaay too many photos soo. The time alice in chains layne staley stood up to rowdy. Get born again is a revival of the acclaimed angry chair book. New alice in chains book reveals courtney loves suspicion that kurt cobain didnt commit suicide. I find that a common trait in biographies when so many characters are involved.
Angry chair is not a biography of the late alice in chains singer. Rock singer layne staley was one of the most private, mysterious and misunderstood performers ever. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad. She justifies the selfreferences by claiming that layne told her to. Above is the only studio album by the american rock band mad season, released on march 14, 1995, through columbia records. Setting the alice in chains record straight icepicks and. Layne staley always had an incredible rock voice, but it was an untapped reserve until he learnt to sing.
Hey everyone long time no post so, i thought i would check in and just mention some new news on alice. The band morphed into alice n chains in 1986 and mostly played cover versions of slayer and armored saint songs. Oct 10, 2008 a new book based on late alice in chains singer layne staley s last five years of reclusive life in downtown seattle is scheduled for release on april 5, 2009. Rock singer layne staley was one of the most private, mysterious and mi.
Layne thomas staley was an american singersongwriter who served as the lead vocalist of the rock. Jul 22, 2017 the subject of laynes middle name at birth and its subsequent change to thomas was covered in my book. The legendary lead singer of alice in chains and mad season, layne staley, passed away 16 years ago on 05042002. Im sort of unsure how to rate this id been longing for an indepth book solely about alice in chains and, by extension, layne staley. The author david did approach me to participate like he did a lot of people so i. Apr 05, 2019 in the following excerpt from the 2009 book grunge is dead. Layne thomas staley born layne rutherford staley, august 22, 1967 april 5, 2002 was an american musician best known as the original lead singer and cosongwriter of the rock band alice in chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of seattles grunge movement, becoming known for staley s distinct vocal style and. Laynestaley rolling stone cover the needle and the damage done rolling stone 1996 theyve survived drug addiction and personal tragedy, but the hardest thing for alice in chains may be finding a way to live with themselves. This author of this book, adrianna rubio, interviewed staley during the last few weeks of his life. Legendary alice in chains and mad season singer layne staley died 16 years ago today though well publishing this a few hours before the official april 5th date.
I am such a huge fan of layne staley and his band alice in chains. These are just a few of the funniest and best video clips of layne staley that were complied together as a tribute to. 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. Layne staley simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Layne staley tribute includes never b4 seen photos youtube. Discover video clips of recent music performances and more on mtv. Layne was born layne rutherford staley on august 22, 1967. Their debut album facelift was a hit, and featured the nowclassic man in the box. Layne staley first played in a band called sleze which consisted of shorewood high school students as well as future members of the bands the dehumanizers and second coming. Late alice in chains singer layne staleys last interview revealed. The italics in the text are as they appear in her message. Dec 05, 2017 former hole drummer patty schemel was recently interviewed on the do you know jack podcast to discuss her new book hit so hard.
I really appreciate the contributions to music that layne made during his time here. This book helped ease that longing, and there are many interesting things that i hadnt read before, but a lot of the information comes from things i have already read internet articles and books like grunge is dead. Although i never met layne, i like to think that he is watching over me. The book is badly written, and the author refers too frequently to herself and her own struggle with anorexia. Layne staley, lead singer of alice in chains performing on mtv unplugged in 1996. Angry chair a look inside the heart and soul of an incredible musician written by adriana rubio argentinean. The story of mike starr and his rise and fall in alice in chains. The book counts with pictures from layne s childhood, drawings, poetry and a lot more. Layne staley with alice in chains unplugged staley. Alice in chains is an american rock band formed in seattle, washington, in 1987 by guitaristvocalist jerry cantrell and drummer sean kinney, who then recruited bassist mike starr and lead vocalist layne staley. We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage of that. Angry chair a look inside the heart and soul of an incredible musician written by adriana rubio argentinean journalist and a fan of alice in chains, features 50 pages of photos of staleys art. It is hard to compare them because they have such completely different voices and singing styles. My name is darin lamb but most people no me as drock.
Rock writer adriana rubio also explores the renaissance era to demonstrate the. The book also includes pictures from layne s childhood, drawings, poetry and a lot more. She justifies the selfreferences by claiming that layne told her to write about herself. At the time of laynes passing and many years before that i would have considered us best friends. Layne staley of alice in chains was also a frequent heroin useraddict at the time of. Its essentially the lane staley story, which although vital, it is disappointing that more isnt dedicated to the band as a whole. We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage of. May 27, 2017 as a grunger since the 90spart of why i moved to seattle in 1991 i have also loved both layne and chris. But upon joining garage bands and discovering rock music as a teenager black sabbath, the doors, etc. In honor of alice in chains singer layne staley, heres 15 things you may not know about the late singer. Former hole drummer patty schemel was recently interviewed on the do you know jack podcast to discuss her new book hit so hard.
This would be his final interview before his overdose on april 5th, 2002. Almost a year after the april 2002 death of alice in chains singer layne staley, the final interview with the troubled musician has surfaced in the recently released book layne staley. Angry chair a look inside the heart and soul of an incredible musician by argentinean writer and music fan adriana rubio. Grunge legend tells bizarre story about layne staley. Angry chair also authored by adriana rubio, the biogrpphy of layne staley, frontman of the rock band, alice in chains. These excerpts of laynes last interview come from the book layne staley. Dec 09, 2011 exclusive new video in support of the layne staley fans petition for honors. Layne staley book itch, love stories about heroin due in. Book overview alice in chains is an american rock band from seattle, washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist jerry cantrell and drummer sean kinney, who later recruited bassist mike starr and lead vocalist layne staley. A new book based on late alice in chains singer layne staley s last five years of reclusive life in downtown seattle is scheduled for release.
There was a book recently written called alice in chains. New chapters, pictures and artworks have been added as well as a note from the author. Get born again is filled with exclusive interviews with his mother, nancy, his sister, liz, and layne himself, as he broke his fiveyear public silence just months before his death. Stepfather reveals how layne staley was in his last photo. Mad season was an american rock supergroup formed in 1994 as a side project of members of other bands in the seattle grunge scene. Late alice in chains singer layne staleys last interview.
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. Music is the doorway that has led me to drawing, photography, and writing. Staley grimly states, i dont wanna see people anymore and its nobodys business but mine. Book features 50 pages of photos of staleys sketches, diary entries, childhood pictures. The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. Get born again 97809766590 by adriana rubio and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Layne staley was born in kirkland, washington in 1967. Brand new tribute to layne staley set to the music of alice in chains dont follow includes new, rare, and difficult to find photos of layne and alice i. Argentinean writer adriana rubio barely even cracks a small window into his life. Angry chair is a biography by adriana rubio about layne staley, the lead vocalist of the rock band alice in chains, published in january 2003. New alice in chains book reveals courtney loves suspicion. The album has been certified gold by the riaa in the united states. I recently read this article by michael christopher regarding the 15th anniversary of layne staleys death and it got me thinking about something i reported in my book two years ago. Layne staley created the album artwork on the cover.
This title is a revival of the acclaimed layne staley. The bands principal members included guitarist mike mccready of pearl jam, lead singer layne staley of alice in chains, drummer barrett martin of screaming trees and bassist john baker saunders. The host asked, one moment that really struck me was, theres a. Few rock vocalists created such a dark and eerie body of work as alice in chains layne staley. Angry chair by rubio, adriana and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His story is told by his mother, sister and layne himself. Talented and controversial by diana atkinson for free with a 30 day free trial. When i picked up a copy of angry chair i expected to read interesting facts about staley s life and. After layne passed away, i decided to turn the site into a memorial and added angel wings and animation to the site icon.