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</html>";s:4:"text";s:36095:"For us, it was just the experience of four guys getting together in the studio and making some music. They achieved success during the era with the albums Facelift (1990), Dirt (1992), Alice in Chains (1995), as well as the EP Jar of Flies (1994). [125], Staley was an inspiration for the title of Metallica's 2008 album, Death Magnetic. Hey, there's a new album from Alice In Chains on the way; the band is going to enter the studio next month, after "polishing and spit . Layne Staley was an American Musician, lead singer, and co-songwriter of Alice In Chains rock band. '', On the band's second album, ''Dirt'' in 1992, Mr. Staley sang directly about heroin addiction in songs like ''God Smack'' and ''Junkman,'' with its chorus, ''What's my drug of choice/Well, what have you got?''. We're all going to fucking die, we're all going to lose somebody, and it fucking hurts. A second EP, ''Sap,'' was released in 1991, followed in 1992 by ''Dirt,'' which has sold four million copies. We had been taking every step extremely cautious and slow, and just doing whatever feels right: If it's genuine and we're doing it for genuine reasons and we're all okay with it then we take a little step. Medical examiners had to identify the body by comparing dental records. [98] Starr was found dead on March 8, 2011, as a result of prescription drug overdose. Layne Staley, lead singer of Alice in Chains, was born on August 22, 1967. So as long as it felt good and from the right place and it's about making music and carrying onâ¦. During her appearance on Celebrity Rehab in 2010, Staley's mother said she has her son's ashes in a box. Alice In Chains Lead Singer. Written and recorded in one week,[67] Jar of Flies debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming the first EPâand first Alice in Chains releaseâto top the charts. to the film's soundtrack, whose video received an award for Best Video from a Film at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards. But then I've had fans come up to me and give me the thumbs up, telling me they're high. [18] It was reported that the 6-foot (1.8 m) Staley weighed only 86 pounds (39 kg) when his body was discovered. 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[57] The band completed an album, titled Above, which was released in March 1995. [366], The claymation dolls of the band members used in the music video for "I Stay Away" are on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland, Ohio. [28] Kinney told Rolling Stone in 1996, "Nobody was being honest with each other back then. [47] Alice in Chains was nominated for a Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy Award in 1992 for "Man in the Box" but lost to Van Halen for their 1991 album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. [88] Although he recovered, the band was forced to go on hiatus. Kinney made calls to his former bandmates, as well as friends in the music community, such as former Alice in Chains manager Susan Silver. [96], In 2010, in an interview on VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Staley's mother, Nancy McCallum,[97] former Alice in Chains bass player Mike Starr said that he was the last person to see Staley alive and had spent time with him the day before he died, as Starr's birthday was on April 4, 2002. [172], Black Gives Way to Blue debuted at No. Dombroski jammed with them to a couple of songs but they did not feel he was right for the band. [135] During that tour, the band also performed four special acoustic-only shows, named as "The Acoustic Hour". [173] On May 18, 2010, the album was certified gold by the RIAA[12] for selling over 500,000 copies in the U.S.[174] The singles "Check My Brain" and "Your Decision" reached No. TIL lead singer of Alice in Chains Layne Staley was found laying dead next to several spray paint cans with a fully loaded syringe in his right hand and one still attached to his leg. Their lead singer, the astonishingly talented Layne Staley, passed away in 2002 after years of falling into a drug-induced shamble of decay, tooth loss, and torment, as related on Guitarworld . Staley passed away from in 2002 due to substance abuse. [159] The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. [1][31][32] Staley contacted his former bandmates and asked for permission to use the name. "[95] Staley's Alice in Chains' bandmates issued the following statement: It's good to be with friends and family as we struggle to deal with this immense loss … and try to celebrate this immense life. [113], On March 10, 2006, the surviving members performed at VH1's Decades Rock Live concert, honoring fellow Seattle musicians Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. The album was expected to be finished by summer of 2012 and released by the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013. [152] The album features new vocalist and rhythm guitarist William DuVall sharing vocal duties with lead guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, who sings lead vocals on most of the songs. We rode the good times together, and we stuck together through the hard times. [25][26] A few months prior, Cantrell had watched a concert of Alice N' Chains in his hometown at the Tacoma Little Theatre, and was impressed by Staley's voice. Rock survivor Alice in Chains surges back to success. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks,[204] while "Voices" reached No. [48] The EP was released while Nirvana's Nevermind was at the top of the Billboard 200 charts, resulting in a rising popularity of Seattle-based bands, and of the term "grunge music". I walked into an HMV the other day to check out the placement and see what's on and they've got us relegated back into the metal section. [31] The band also recorded another untitled demo over a three-month period in 1989. Found insideThis book fills the considerable gap between current texts and the continuing educational needs of those actually facing complex ethics consultations in hospital settings. 28 richly detailed cases explore the ethical reasoning, professional ... Guitarist Jerry Cantrell wrote this song for the late lead singer of Mother Love Bone, Andrew Wood, a very influential figure in the Seattle music scene. [134], Alice in Chains joined Velvet Revolver for a run of U.S. and Canadian gigs from August through October 2007. [256] Preview clips of each of the album tracks were posted on the band's Instagram. [112], Cold's song "The Day Seattle Died" from their 2003 album Year of the Spider was an ode to Staley, as well as fellow grunge figurehead Kurt Cobain. "[131] According to Mike Inez, DuVall didn't try to emulate Staley, and that's what drew them to him. Documenting years of touring and travels, McCready snaps meetings with heroes and inspirations from all walks of life; time spent with crazy friends and family; and momentsfeaturing wildly artistic takes on art, nature, and architecture. Found insideHarry Potter meets James Bond in this story of a twenty-something slacker who discovers that he is descended from a line of magical spies and is thrust into the middle of a secret and epic battle. “Magicians Impossible is a mind-bending ... Curtis and Silver passed the demo on to Columbia Records' A&R representative Nick Terzo, who set up an appointment with label president Don Ienner. "ALICE IN CHAINS – "It's Not Like We're Trying To Recapture Dirt ... We Already Made That Fucking Record! The King County medical examiner has not determined the cause of death, but said yesterday that Mr. Staley had been dead for several days. William and Jerry's 2018 rig highlights This project was done as a one off (a one time sculpt)and yes, the only one in existence, as a tribute bust for a fan. In an interview published in May 2012, Cantrell explained, "The thing that set me back is I had some bone spurs [and] cartilage issues in my shoulders. Since its formation, Alice in Chains has released six studio albums, three EPs, three live albums, four compilations, two DVDs, 43 music videos,[17][18] and 32 singles. Alice in Chains reunited in 1995 to make an album, entitled ''Alice in Chains,'' which sold two million copies. [38], Local promoter Randy Hauser became aware of Alice in Chains at a concert and offered to pay for demo recordings. Staley appeared on all Alice in Chains releases from We Die Young up to the song "Died", later taking part in reissues and compilations containing material from his time in the band. [97] Inez joined the band again for their West Coast and Japanese tour in 2003. Mostly, we are feeling heartbroken over the death of our beautiful friend. Staley was found dead in his Seattle apartment late Friday, April 19 . [257], Rainier Fog debuted at No. [26][1], Alice N' Chains soon disbanded, and Staley joined a funk band. Right back where we started! [251] Jerry Cantrell also threw out the ceremonial first pitch and delivered a strike before the Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros game. "[90], On April 19, 2002, Staley's accountants contacted his former manager, Susan Silver, and informed her that no money had been withdrawn from the singer's bank account in two weeks. [94], In November 1998, Layne Staley recorded a cover of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" with the supergroup Class of '99, formed by guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, bassist Martyn LeNoble, drummer Stephen Perkins, both from Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros, and keyboardist Matt Serletic. [39] Based on The Treehouse Tapes, Terzo signed Alice in Chains to Columbia in 1989. It sounded like it came out of a 350-pound biker rather than skinny little Layne. Cantrell wrote almost all of the music and lyrics for Alice in Chains, but as time went on, Staley contributed more lyrics. [132], Cantrell revealed that before he suggested DuVall for the band, Sean Kinney and Mike Inez invited Sponge and Spys4Darwin lead vocalist Vin Dombroski to jam with the band in their rehearsal space. "[39] Sammy Hagar claimed he invited the band to tour with Van Halen after he saw the music video for "Man In The Box" on MTV. [229] In May 2018, Alice in Chains headlined the festivals Carolina Rebellion,[230] Lunatic Luau,[231] Pointfest,[232] Northern Invasion,[233] the WMMR BBQ festival in Philadelphia,[234] and the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio on May 18, 2018, in which they paid tribute to Chris Cornell on the first anniversary of his death covering two Soundgarden songs to close their set, "Hunted Down" and "Boot Camp", respectively. [13] "Check My Brain" was also the band's first #1 song on the Alternative Songs chart,[175] and on the Hot Rock Songs chart,[176] it also reached No. [134], Staley's Alice in Chains bandmates have stated that one of the saddest aspects of his legacy is to hear him remembered primarily for his drug use rather than the other aspects of his personality. [133] According to Cantrell, Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver lead singer Scott Weiland was also interested in joining the band. [27], We were just blown away by him – he had 'star qualities' even then. [26] The final demo, completed in 1988, was named The Treehouse Tapes and found its way to the music managers Kelly Curtis and Susan Silver, who also managed the Seattle-based band Soundgarden. [11] Staley's one time roommate and friend Morgen Gallagher later said that around 2001 Staley was going to audition for Audioslave; this claim was later debunked by Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello.[87][88]. [141], In April 2017, Nancy Wilson revealed that she started writing the song "The Dragon" for Staley in the '90s. [11], Staley's physical appearance had become even worse than before: he had lost several teeth, his skin was sickly pale, and he was severely emaciated. Although never officially disbanding, Alice in Chains was plagued by extended inactivity from 1996 onward, due to Staley's substance abuse, which resulted in his death in 2002. [165], Sean Kinney said about the new album and the fans' mixed reactions about the band moving on after Staley's death: "Look, it's a big move to fucking stand up and move on. that the members of Alice in Chains regularly hung out at Staley's house. Alice in Chains taped an episode of ''MTV Unplugged'' in 1996; the subsequent album sold one million copies. Taking the form of an "oral" history, this books contains over 130 interviews, along with essential background information from acclaimed music writer Greg Prato. He declined Cantrell's request to sing with him on stage. Found insideThis collection of McNeill's best work is pithy, insightful, tragic and comic. And that's not a bad thing, that's a good thing. [116], Jerry Cantrell said Staley gave him the self-assurance to sing. 24. "[100], After a decade of battling drug addiction, Layne Staley was found dead in his condominium in Seattle on April 19, 2002. Layne Thomas Staley (August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002) was an American musician who served as the lead singer and co-songwriter of the rock band Alice In Chains, which he and guitarist Jerry Cantrell formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987. [166] In February 2009, it was also announced that Alice in Chains would play at the third annual Rock on the Range festival. Staley's lyrics are largely viewed as having dealt with his personal troubles, such as drug use and depression. [1] Kinney then mentioned that his girlfriend was actually Mike Starr's sister, and that he had been playing in bands together with Starr since they were kids. 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Alice in Chains (often abbreviated as AIC) is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney,[1] who later recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley. Daily themed reserves the features of the typical classic crossword with clues that need to be solved both down and across. Jon Wiederhorn of Rolling Stone called the album "liberating and enlightening, the songs achieve a startling, staggering and palpable impact. "This song is a little homage to all of that: where we come from, who we are, all of the triumphs, all of the tragedies, lives lived. [306] Alice in Chains was named 15th greatest live band by Hit Parader,[307] with Staley placing as 27th-greatest heavy metal vocalist of all time. I try to stay away from it as much as I can. But for us to not talk for a few months is par for the course. [365] Ozzy Osbourne ranked Facelift among his list of "10 Favorite Metal Albums". The singer's announcement Monday accompanied by the album's lead single, "Til the Light Guides Me Home." Like the new song, the album is described as an "all-acoustic affair" that is "as sparse and intimate as it gets — part late-night confessional, part living room concert." [42] The band toured in support of the album for two years before releasing the acoustic EP Sap in early 1992. [146], On August 22, 2019, which would have been Staley's 52nd birthday, Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan officially proclaimed that day as "Layne Staley Day" in the city in honor of Staley's contributions to the world of music. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200[54] and since its release has been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA,[12] making Dirt the band's highest selling album to date. A few years later, he decided to become a singer instead, and traded his drum kit for a microphone. [115] Vedder also paid tribute to Staley during a Pearl Jam concert in Chicago on August 22, 2016, which would have been Staley's 49th birthday, and dedicated the song Man of the Hour to his late friend. Criei este vídeo com o Editor de vídeos do YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/editor) [77][78] Staley was placed on a 24-hour suicide watch,[11] according to NME, which quoted a friend saying Staley was taking Parrott's death "extremely badly" and had fallen into a deep depression. For Alice in Chains fan Cain Rurup, Saturday's memorial for singer Layne Staley was a long-overdue tribute to one of his rock idols. For their eponymous third studio album, see. The last part of the lyrics wonders if the future is any more promising. [31][35] The album was a critical success, with Steve Huey of Allmusic praising the album as a "major artistic statement, and the closest they ever came to recording a flat-out masterpiece. [153][8][154] DuVall sings lead vocals on the song "Last of My Kind". [98], By 2002, Cantrell had finished work on his second solo album, Degradation Trip. Everything that will be seen in the videos will be footage from Black Antenna to preface the complete film's release. [9] Alice in Chains' EP Jar of Flies (1994), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it Alice in Chains' first record—and the first-ever EP—to top the chart. [133], On September 6, 2011, Hank Williams III released his Attention Deficit Domination album and dedicated it to Staley. But then I've had fans come up to me and give me the thumbs up, telling me they're high. The album debuted at the top of the U.S. charts,[59] and has since been awarded—along with Facelift and Jar of Flies—double platinum status. [84], Thereafter, Staley was thought to have left behind his "self-imposed rock & roll exile", when in November 1998 he laid down additional vocal tracks as part of a supergroup called Class of '99, featuring members of Rage Against the Machine, Jane's Addiction, and Porno for Pyros. [158] The music video for "A Looking in View" debuted via the band's official website on July 7, 2009. [312] It was also featured in Guitar World magazine's "Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994" list,[313] and in May 2014, the EP was placed at number five on Loudwire's "10 Best Hard Rock Albums of 1994" list. After a few dysfunctional shows opening for Kiss, the band decided to go their separate ways, as singer Layne . ", and introduced a new song, "Killer Is Me", with Cantrell on lead vocals. "[357] In 2009, Anders Fridén of Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames cited Layne Staley as an inspiration for his vocals on the band's later albums. When asked about the frustration of not touring to support the record, Cantrell provided some insight into how Staley's addictions led to tensions within the band: "Very frustrating, but we stuck it out. [367][368], This article is about the grunge band. "[74][75], The band broke up for six months. [35] Cantrell stated the album was intended to have a "moody aura" that was a "direct result of the brooding atmosphere and feel of Seattle. This happened to us, this didn't happen to you. We love you, Layne. Found insideCovers over 1000 important figures in the history of rock, including complete discographies of all featured artists, chart positions for every album and single, and biographies, style analysis, and recommended albums of all artists listed Since 2001, Gigposters.com has been the Internet's first and best resource for rock-show poster art; their massive online database showcases more than 90,000 posters from 7,000 different designers, including all of today's top poster ... "[66], Columbia Records released Alice in Chains' second acoustic-based EP, Jar of Flies, on January 25, 1994. Alice in Chain's music was deeply personal and vulnerable, and a lot of that comes down to its confessional nature. [50], In 1992, Alice in Chains appeared in the Cameron Crowe film Singles, performing as a "bar band". Layne Staley, lead singer and guitarist for the grunge band Alice In Chains, was found dead in his Seattle apartment, authorities said today (April 20). [139], Since Alice in Chains reunited, Jerry Cantrell started paying tribute to Staley before performing the song "Nutshell". Layne Staley, the Alice in Chains lead singer who rose to rock stardom a decade ago with a series of songs about battling personal demons, is dead at 34. [170][171] The last single from the album was "Lesson Learned", and it was released to rock radio on June 22, 2010. The group appeared as a bar band in the Cameron Crowe movie ''Singles,'' and toured nationally as ''Facelift'' went on to sell two million copies. I mean, we financed ['Black Gives Way To Blue'] on our own too, so we're not too worried about that stuff. Both books explored the history of grunge in detail and touch upon Alice in Chains and Staley's life and death via interviews with Staley's mother, friends and bandmates, including Cantrell, Kinney, Starr and Inez. [183], On March 21, 2011, Alice in Chains announced that they were working on a fifth studio album,[184][185] and both Cantrell and Inez later made statements that they had begun the recording process. "[69] Jar of Flies features Alice in Chains' first number-one single on the Mainstream Rock charts, "No Excuses". [32], Two weeks after the band's formation, they were playing a gig at the University of Washington, trying to fill out a 40-minute set with a couple of original songs along with Hanoi Rocks and David Bowie covers. Days before the tour began, Layne Staley broke his foot in an ATV accident, forcing him to use crutches on stage. [359], In 2009, the Vitamin String Quartet released the album The String Quartet Tribute to Alice in Chains, featuring instrumental versions on viola, violin and cello of 12 of the band's biggest hits. The second single, "I Stay Away", reached number ten on the Mainstream rock charts, while the final single "Don't Follow", reached number 25. [95] Staley's death was classified as "accidental. Metal Hammer (www.metalhammer.co.uk) report that COMES WITH THE FALL singer William DuVall will be singing lead vocals for ALICE IN CHAINS on their upcoming European tour, filling the shoes of Layne Staley who died in 2002.Alice In Chains recently reunited and announced a U.S. tour. [110] The band used to have an intermission to include a five-minute filmed tribute to Staley in between sets. Layne Staley, the lead singer of the pioneering grunge band Alice in Chains, was found dead on Friday at his home in . [60][104], Following Staley's death, Mike Inez joined Heart and toured and recorded with the band from 2002 through 2006. [266] The official music video for "Rainier Fog" was released on YouTube on May 15, 2019 and was co-directed by Alice in Chains and Peter Darley Miller, who also directed the band's 2013 mockumentary, AIC 23. There's a lot of intense feelings. "[60] Years later, Starr claimed that he was fired due to his drug addiction. I already feel like I've won. [81], In 1998, amid rumors that Staley rarely left his apartment, had contracted gangrene, and had lost the ability to ingest food and was living on a diet of Ensure, Jerry Cantrell told Kerrang! Alice in Chains were among the loudest voices out of Seattle. Mike Inez and Sponge lead vocalist Vin Dombroski joined the supergroup soon after. 1 hits,[13] and received 11 Grammy Award nominations. [211] Cantrell is a lifelong Seahawks fan and often attends their games. Chris Cornell, joined by Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson, sang a rendition of The Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses" at the funeral. [82], In October 1998, Staley re-emerged to record two tracks with Alice in Chains, "Get Born Again" and "Died", which were released on the Music Bank box set in 1999. [24] The name change happened in 1986, a year before Guns N' Roses became a household name with their first album Appetite for Destruction, released in July 1987. [53], In 1994, Alice in Chains released their second EP, Jar of Flies. The reason you are here is because you are looking for the 1990 album by Alice in Chains whose lead singer was August-born Layne Staley crossword clue answers and solutions which was last seen today August 23 2021, at the popular Daily Themed Crossword puzzle. Starr claimed that Staley was very sick but would not call 911. 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