Jerry's extra hair flipping always cracks me up. Layne is so nonchalant, just has to stand there and sing his heart out. Mike is having the time of his life. Sean's groove is amazing. What a time to be alive.
I was a year old during this performance. I grew up listening to Alice in Chains and I'm so happy I did. Would and Spoonman is the soundtrack to the 90s for me.
Saw and met them in Nashville In Sept 92 I believe it was at the Starwood Ampitheater. Hund out with Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon for about 20 mins too. My girlfriend ran all the Emergency Medical Services at Starwood. Also met STP during their Core Tour, Smashing Pumpkins, as well as some others. Sean Kinney was crazy, he farted on the side of Staleys face with his shorts, boxers and all pulled down. Staley was napping on a couch. myself and Shannon were standing at the door to their dressing room, and he elbowed me and pointed their way right before Sean did it. It was FUNNY AS HELL!! Starr grabbed some Tissue out of the bathroom and wiped Laynes face like it was a butt...had to be there
.. the only thing i regret in my life is being born in 98 .... in the worst country ever, so never had the chance to see AIC, or even other great bands .... and i'm hating my life for that
he was so incredibly beautiful...Layne Staley had a unique sound that we'll probably never hear again unless we are listening to him singing...brings tears to my eyes still when i listen to his voice ..mostly so sad and dark with him singing his soul out..sleep in peace sweet man xxx
sheila anderson I agree Sheila.. he was so sweet, funny and amazingly talented.. I wish that someone would have knocked down his door and dragged him to a hospital... I read the book American Junkie..one of Layne's and Kurt's dealers and the man had huge holes in his butt..huge.. in his legs he actually could pull shards of his bone.. and he lived.. he went to the hospital and stayed for over a year in rehab.. Layne could have survived....somedays i cant listen to River of Deceit..the tears pour down.. some days I can listen to Layne all day...he is missed by millions.... xoxox
I think he could have made it out too, given the right circumstances. From everything I've read about him, it seems like he needed a psychiatrist more than the rehab. But who knows. Whatever kind of help he needed, he didn't get it and it still sucks.
thats so true la mi i totally agree he said he never wanted to die alone because he was scared..but look what happened says it all really about the people that cared so to say
You don't truly realize what a unique and amazing voice he had until you here other singers TRY and sing AIC songs. A truly unique voice that to this day is truly missed.
Jesus...that gave me goose bumps. That's how I like to remember Layne...young, healthy, and looking like some freakin' rock god/Greek statue:) Man, I miss the early 90's:(
@@maxpalmer3212 oh god, Kurt wasn't EVEN close too Layne slayem Staley, but then again not too many were, off the top of my head live maybe Lindsey Buckingham, but damn Layne was somthin else in his prime...
This Is what music is suppose to be.This is real. This is passion, this is HEART. This guys are pouring out their souls in this performance. Layne's singing strong and powerful vocals. Cantrell's simple yet effective riffs that perfectly accentuates the level of brilliance in Staley's tortured delivery. The rhythm Section is awesome aswell. You gotta love Mike Starr RIP, and Sean Kinney.
Me too..well, actually I watch Layne everyday. Whether it be, Mad Season, AIC, Layne w/second coming or Chris Cornell..either way, I must have my Staley Daily!!! Lol
this was talent layne had a four octave range, mike could keep in perfect time with seans amazing drum style and jerry wrote some amazing riffs best band ever.
Starr's bass playing was mental. Dude's basslines punched holes in your chest. 4 amazing musicians got together at a point in time and created some amazing music. RIP Mike & Layne.
His vocal range, in terms of the notes he hit that are documented, was F#2-A5 (1.5 tones under three and a half octaves). I'd bet he could manage another full note, taking him up to B5, but four is a major stretch. Most female vocalists can't hit an F#6, which is higher than the operatic soprano holy grail note. For an idea of how high an F#6 truly is, listen to "Gett Off" by Prince. It doesn't matter, at the end of the day, what his range was - it has very little to do with how truly gifted a singer is. As an example, Nina Simone is one of the greatest vocalists to ever walk the earth, and hers was a note under three octaves (G#2-F#5).
Damnitman! Layne Staley's voice never gets old. I'm like a child that watches a disney movie 1,000 times and his or her attention never wanes. Especially songs like "rotten apple". It never fails to send shivers up and down my spine.
AIC in the early 90's probably sounded better live than in the studio, and that says alot considering how fuckin great the material they put out was. The thing I love about Layne is that he's so entertaining to watch for some reason, yet all he does is stand there. Man would I kill to see this line up live just once...
I agree, I think it's the fact that Layne had that talent that only a very small amount of vocalist possess which is the ability to make you feel what he feels through with all the emotion and heart that he puts into his music!?!
This is my favorite song of their's, I think it should get a little more recognition among their other classics. Great, straight ahead hard rock, love it.
After years past and the overhype of the teenage spirit, one can really hear the true Seattle sound of grunge in its most beastly beauty. Alice in Chains outlasted Nirvana and other bands in sound and commitment to its style with each passing vinyl. Nirvana is great, but AIC is truly legendary and epic.
Man, 20 years has passed!..it's incredible!..for me it's like Layne is still here with his wonderful voice and talent..i cannot accept he's no longer with us..:( his voice gives me shivers down my spine each and every time i hear it!..such a great singer, THE BEST EVER!...rip LAYNE!!!!
Those grunge bands were incredibly talented musicians and artists. They didn't require tons of post production to make them sound amazing, the true mark of talent.
I drool over this perfect live performance....Damn I wish I could’ve jammed with all of them in those days. The band lives on but it’ll never be the same. A.I.C. ❤️☝️🎸
This fucking band had it ALL in this moment in time. That insane badass, irreplaceable voice of Layne that could shatter walls, Jerry's face melting riffs, Mike Starr ripping that bass to shreds and Sean drumming up a storm.... not to mention 4 cool looking motherfuckers with stage presence.... a fucking goddamn shame they were so short lived.
I get serious chills at about 2:00. I can only think of one or two rock singers who could come close to pulling that off. Layne was in a class of his own. You are missed
Layne Staley and AIC in general just drip sensuality and pure unbridled badassery. Nothing and no one compares. AIC forever, long live Layne Staley, best voice in history 🤘🏽
These boys could have been the best rock band of all time. Can only imagine what they could have accomplished if Layne would have stayed clean. What they did accomplish in their short time was amazing and still stands the test of time.
This is one of my most favourite videos, specifically because of Layne, he's just so beautiful and I am so thankful for this, even though I sound like a complete nut-case, just he, no matter how impossible it sounds, helped me through many crappy nights
From the beginning to the sad lonely end...Layne's voice was awesome live and no one can compare...R.I.P. Layne you were truly talented and will live on forever in music!
i keep comin back here and everytime again im amazed by it. how anyone could dislike this is beyond me. jerry cantrell is easily the greatest guitarist ever imo.
That's pretty much the AiC standard, which is one of the things that makes them so remarkable and unmatchable. The official video for "Bleed the Freak" is just a live performance.
Absolutely. "Angry Chair" shows he can easily match Chris Cornell, the vocalist who people compare his talent to most often. I've never heard anyone with more thunder in his chest or sweetness in his falsetto, and to this day, no one can cover "Man in the Box". His vocal technique is virtually impossible, and paired with the pure, raw emotion and his honestly ridiculous beauty... no one will ever match him.
The fact that you could actually go and see Alice in chains live and get to hear the beautiful most awesome Layne Staley sing live is totally badass but him being shirtless just makes it 1000000 times more enjoyable if it's possible :).
I was a metalhead when this song came out so I didn't listen to AIC. Discovered this song the other day and I can't get enough of it. Definitely my favorite AIC song, it rocks!
How about that sick timing at 1:50. "Lines cut across my face. Why you laugh at my disgrace I'll never know..." That would make for some cool ink. R.I.P. Layne and Mike.
Alice in Chains is great live and they still are. Layne was a great singer & I listen to their music often. It's so unfortunate what Layne did to himself. AIC is still a great band, but they just don't have that spark without Layne. Layne had that something extra - maybe charisma.
Discovered this performance about a month ago.........was late to work by several hours, good thing I'm my own boss. Classic AIC music will always endure the test of time
Cantrell is a fucking incredible player
Jerry is a God
Jerry, Layne, "Mike's Starr and Inez, Sean Kinneay and the AiC Gods
Jerry, Layne, "Mike's Starr and Inez, Sean Kinneay and the AiC Gods
He's a good player. But he ain't Mr. Friedman
Def influenced by his parents’ record collection 👍
Jesus, that's good rock-n-roll. Layne looks like a sophomore in college; a kid with the voice of thunder. What a loss.
A kid with a voice of thunder. So accurate
Jerry's extra hair flipping always cracks me up. Layne is so nonchalant, just has to stand there and sing his heart out. Mike is having the time of his life. Sean's groove is amazing.
What a time to be alive.
the best .. i was just 12 years old.. man oh man if i was old enough.. i'd have been there.. sigh
@@matrixglitch4664 I was -16 years old 😭
i'm 17 years old NOW lol and i love this band n Layne sfm 🖤
The hair flipping is definitely extra! But it was so much a part of the time that we didn't even really realize how much they all did it back then.
I was a year old during this performance. I grew up listening to Alice in Chains and I'm so happy I did. Would and Spoonman is the soundtrack to the 90s for me.
I'd give anything to see this version of AiC now
Me as well.
Saw and met them in Nashville In Sept 92 I believe it was at the Starwood Ampitheater. Hund out with Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon for about 20 mins too. My girlfriend ran all the Emergency Medical Services at Starwood. Also met STP during their Core Tour, Smashing Pumpkins, as well as some others. Sean Kinney was crazy, he farted on the side of Staleys face with his shorts, boxers and all pulled down. Staley was napping on a couch. myself and Shannon were standing at the door to their dressing room, and he elbowed me and pointed their way right before Sean did it. It was FUNNY AS HELL!! Starr grabbed some Tissue out of the bathroom and wiped Laynes face like it was a butt...had to be there
+Jeff Darnell lucky you man!
Jeff Darnell
.. the only thing i regret in my life is being born in 98 .... in the worst country ever, so never had the chance to see AIC, or even other great bands .... and i'm hating my life for that
no bands even come close today, singers either, who could belt out a tune like that live nowadays, no fucking one, this guy is amazing
Facelift = Killer album!
melonhead34 Absolutely!!
Layne was one of the greatest singers of all time.. his vocal range and control were amazing..
he was so incredibly beautiful...Layne Staley had a unique sound that we'll probably never hear again unless we are listening to him singing...brings tears to my eyes still when i listen to his voice ..mostly so sad and dark with him singing his soul out..sleep in peace sweet man xxx
sheila anderson I agree Sheila.. he was so sweet, funny and amazingly talented.. I wish that someone would have knocked down his door and dragged him to a hospital... I read the book American Junkie..one of Layne's and Kurt's dealers and the man had huge holes in his butt..huge.. in his legs he actually could pull shards of his bone.. and he lived.. he went to the hospital and stayed for over a year in rehab.. Layne could have survived....somedays i cant listen to River of Deceit..the tears pour down.. some days I can listen to Layne all day...he is missed by millions.... xoxox
I think he could have made it out too, given the right circumstances. From everything I've read about him, it seems like he needed a psychiatrist more than the rehab. But who knows. Whatever kind of help he needed, he didn't get it and it still sucks.
so agreed tina
thats so true la mi i totally agree he said he never wanted to die alone because he was scared..but look what happened says it all really about the people that cared so to say
You don't truly realize what a unique and amazing voice he had until you here other singers TRY and sing AIC songs. A truly unique voice that to this day is truly missed.
A natural talent in every sense of the word, Layne was.
+Chris J unique hit it on tha head. young looking here too. layne!!
damn true
Is there a singer that remotely resembles Layne??? Maybe there's a good lookalike that can replace beefed up Duvall...
I was just thiking about that! god!
Jesus...that gave me goose bumps. That's how I like to remember Layne...young, healthy, and looking like some freakin' rock god/Greek statue:) Man, I miss the early 90's:(
Ty A Nah...I think I'll stay in the 90's.
Jerry Cantrell had one hell of a shampoo back at the day!
Layne never fails to make me swoon over his talent and beauty
I’m listening to this on what would of been Layne’s 55th birthday, one of the greatest voices that ever graced earth, hope your resting easy 🖤🫶🏼🤘🏽
the voice of a generation
DP watkykjy agreed
I would take Layne over Kurt any day
@@maxpalmer3212 oh god, Kurt wasn't EVEN close too Layne slayem Staley, but then again not too many were, off the top of my head live maybe Lindsey Buckingham, but damn Layne was somthin else in his prime...
*Of many generations, I know many Gen-Zers including myself who love this band.
This Is what music is suppose to be.This is real. This is passion, this is HEART. This guys are pouring out their souls in this performance. Layne's singing strong and powerful vocals. Cantrell's simple yet effective riffs that perfectly accentuates the level of brilliance in Staley's tortured delivery. The rhythm Section is awesome aswell. You gotta love Mike Starr RIP, and Sean Kinney.
i watch alice in chains everyday
me too haha the same songs over n over Again
cool
They are my drug of choice..
Me too..well, actually I watch Layne everyday. Whether it be, Mad Season, AIC, Layne w/second coming or Chris Cornell..either way, I must have my Staley Daily!!! Lol
ME TWO
That solo...goddamn
FUCK TO THE YES!!!!! THAT GUITAR SOLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The lyrics are actually really good and poetic...they almost take a backseat to vocals and musicianship...but are amazing
That solo. Blows me away. Still. How many times have I heard it and I'm still floored every time.
Jerry rips that shit
They were so tight live, it's unbelievable. At many parts, it sounds/looks as if the studio album is just playing over a synchronized video lol
Man, the harmony between Jerry and Layne was incredible. Thank god these are on TH-cam and won't be forgotten!
this was talent layne had a four octave range, mike could keep in perfect time with seans amazing drum style and jerry wrote some amazing riffs best band ever.
Starr's bass playing was mental. Dude's basslines punched holes in your chest. 4 amazing musicians got together at a point in time and created some amazing music. RIP Mike & Layne.
yah bro I know people who truly love this band, no that the original line up was the best.
Hardly 4 octave, that's Sebastian Bach organ Rob Halford. Lane was an excellent singer but never sang that high.
His vocal range, in terms of the notes he hit that are documented, was F#2-A5 (1.5 tones under three and a half octaves). I'd bet he could manage another full note, taking him up to B5, but four is a major stretch.
Most female vocalists can't hit an F#6, which is higher than the operatic soprano holy grail note. For an idea of how high an F#6 truly is, listen to "Gett Off" by Prince.
It doesn't matter, at the end of the day, what his range was - it has very little to do with how truly gifted a singer is.
As an example, Nina Simone is one of the greatest vocalists to ever walk the earth, and hers was a note under three octaves (G#2-F#5).
Damnitman! Layne Staley's voice never gets old. I'm like a child that watches a disney movie 1,000 times and his or her attention never wanes. Especially songs like "rotten apple". It never fails to send shivers up and down my spine.
AIC in the early 90's probably sounded better live than in the studio, and that says alot considering how fuckin great the material they put out was. The thing I love about Layne is that he's so entertaining to watch for some reason, yet all he does is stand there. Man would I kill to see this line up live just once...
I agree, I think it's the fact that Layne had that talent that only a very small amount of vocalist possess which is the ability to make you feel what he feels through with all the emotion and heart that he puts into his music!?!
One of my favorite voices in music along with Robert Plant and Freddie Mercury. Layne was so gifted. Miss him, Rest in Peace dear Layne.
Lol Freddie Mercury has NOTHING on Layne, like he doesn't even come close lol
sameeee
@@zamtrios3731 dude are you kidding, Freddy Mercury was amazing too
@@ladistar yeah but compared to Layne hes just another generic voice. Layne really was special.
This is my favorite song of their's, I think it should get a little more recognition among their other classics. Great, straight ahead hard rock, love it.
After years past and the overhype of the teenage spirit, one can really hear the true Seattle sound of grunge in its most beastly beauty. Alice in Chains outlasted Nirvana and other bands in sound and commitment to its style with each passing vinyl. Nirvana is great, but AIC is truly legendary and epic.
Man, 20 years has passed!..it's incredible!..for me it's like Layne is still here with his wonderful voice and talent..i cannot accept he's no longer with us..:( his voice gives me shivers down my spine each and every time i hear it!..such a great singer, THE BEST EVER!...rip LAYNE!!!!
33 years ago...
Such a pure grunge voice. There will never be another like Layne. The energy here is off the hook.
isnt grunge that dark ring around your bath tub. FYI noob
They weren't a grunge band. The music was more hard rock
Can't stop watching this..
2 years later ..... and here we still are .
Layne was one tortured soul, but man could he sing and write great songs.
Layne looks like a god
Because he is
He is THE ROCK GOD!
Yes he looks like a Roman emperor with that hair cut
@@amadeomiotto4573 His vocals would burn Rome harder than Nero.
Sounds like one too
you want your high notes immensely powerful, unique, beautiful and haunting at the same time....pass the microphone to Layne Staley.
Bithal Rai that might be the coolest way I have heard someone pay homage to the Great LS.
Immensely powerful is going a little overboard.
@@steviewander2693 Not at all? Maybe had full projection control over his voice
Bithal Rai fuckin
A right brother
Stevie Wander u obviously haven’t heard layne live at the Moore’s, or in the jools Holland performance he was at his best in the Moore’s
Best rock singer ever. Even Maynard did a tribute to him
Before the smack took over. He said it was the biggest mistake he ever made.
It was.
@@Lebowski53😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@@Lebowski53😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
He was outstanding. They are rock gods. He'll live forever.
I did drugs too. It was my biggest mistake. Used to drink too. We all fuck up sometimes.
Love this band!! Jerry one of the best songwriters EVER!!!
Layne was the best front man, too bad he died so young, but his legacy continues to influence yet another generation!
jim turley Yes he was a voice of a generation
This may be my favorite live performance on TH-cam. Not many bands can touch this. They were on fire.
Is it bad i come here every night before i get blazed to be amazed by this piece that only music wizards can defy.
bro real shit you're not the only one
You’re not alone, six years later.
Nobody will ever take Layne's place. His voice is truly eccentric. He is amazing in this video. A TRUE LEGEND!!! God speed Layne 💕😢
I met layne in 91' signed my Gibson guitar, really cool guy, missed by all your Seattle fans and friends....
Jerry is a god with that guitar it's all so good it hurts physically to know I can't see this live ever
I'm actually gonna get to see him with the rest of the current lineup on Friday,sucks that you can't support Jerry just because Layne is gone.
Damn... they don't make music like that anymore.
Someone said that Layne sang like an angry fallen angel,to me he even looks like one,blond,blue eyed,with some special glow
Yes!
White devil
Jk Staley was rad on the mic. My 11 year old is named Layne Thomas Torres
Not many singers sound as good live as they did in the studio. Layne sounded just as good, and in some cases, BETTER live.
Those grunge bands were incredibly talented musicians and artists. They didn't require tons of post production to make them sound amazing, the true mark of talent.
@@IRequireMedicationagreed that's what makes the Loss all those grunge artist so devastating truly generational Talent
Everything was perfect in 1991
except clothing style and cable TV. both needed to be improved on
TV....that's it. Nothing else. Maybe American cars.
the gulf war
Ivan Daniel clothing style..HA!!
Adrián Miguel ha, I %100 agree...the 90s is the last great decade...with AIC along with my other favorite artist
Jerry's guitar tone is sick
I drool over this perfect live performance....Damn I wish I could’ve jammed with all of them in those days. The band lives on but it’ll never be the same.
A.I.C. ❤️☝️🎸
This fucking band had it ALL in this moment in time. That insane badass, irreplaceable voice of Layne that could shatter walls, Jerry's face melting riffs, Mike Starr ripping that bass to shreds and Sean drumming up a storm.... not to mention 4 cool looking motherfuckers with stage presence.... a fucking goddamn shame they were so short lived.
@@Pingaheimer You said it! 🤘🤘
I get serious chills at about 2:00. I can only think of one or two rock singers who could come close to pulling that off. Layne was in a class of his own. You are missed
He looked so healthy! Hard to reconcile the fact that just a few years later he'd be a walking and talking skeleton.
+Candace Winfrey Imagine if he lived a clean, healthy life. Drug free Layne would have been unstoppable.
+Candace Winfrey His death was so tragic. Being alone and not being found for almost 2 weeks. Terrible way for a legend to go.
Sadness
@@nic_nax holy crap i didn't know he wasn't found for two weeks, that sucks
I've never, personally, seen him do any drugs. But, it's scripted for a reason. His so-called death was most definitely scripted.
What a amazing voice of Laney! just pure, raw and deeper....
Rey Pen
wtf did you just call him?? lol
Sean is a HELL of a drummer!
He's a Fuckin' powerhouse.
Layne Staley and AIC in general just drip sensuality and pure unbridled badassery. Nothing and no one compares. AIC forever, long live Layne Staley, best voice in history 🤘🏽
Here i am in 2022 discovering the greatness of Alice in chains. Their unplugged album is all time great.
This my favourite of Alice underrated genius of a song even better live
yep, You have to know all of their songs to truly appreciate Laynes vocals and the band was truly awesome too. Just Laynes voice was so dam badass! 💖💜
I love how Layne sang in different note in 3:40 it shows his powerful voice
And when he growled “As You” before the solo
These boys could have been the best rock band of all time. Can only imagine what they could have accomplished if Layne would have stayed clean. What they did accomplish in their short time was amazing and still stands the test of time.
The strength in his voice and just the beauty in his eyes I cant stop watching this
Its a crime to be that good lookin of a band lol...
Then sound even better
My beer just started sliding on my desk top... didn't think I had it too loud, lol. Sorry neighbors, but it ain't goin down.
If you wanna know why Layne was so great(in case you're fucking deaf), just try to sing this song and sound at least ok. As you wallow in a high note
***** hahahaha Nice one!
I'm 28 years old and i'm proud to say that AIC is the band of my life.. Grunge will never die,because grunge is more than just music,is a life style..
Love you Layne!!!!!!!!! So fucking great and he knew it and still loving this crowd lol.. Laynes just a mf beast
Susan Simpson Getting our daily dose of Layne!
kim tuccillo hell yeh u got that rite
+Susan Staley-Simpson I swear I see you comment on every AIC vid. Like i've seen you on the most obscure vids XD. You really are a true fan haha.
+Susan Staley-Simpson Hell yes, Layne and AIC were the pinnacle of the grunge movement to me.
TheMRMACHONACHO you won't much anymore, I am battling cancer and it's Kickin my ass
Layne is a lot of fun to watch. Even if he's just standing there looking bored.
I don't think he was ever standing there out of Boredom laynes a singer not a dancer so it makes sense why he'd always be at his mic stand
He caught hell later on for just ‘standing there.’ (Junkie etc). Seems where he was most comfortable.
the best grunge band ever
Best band ever*
This is one of my most favourite videos, specifically because of Layne, he's just so beautiful and I am so thankful for this, even though I sound like a complete nut-case, just he, no matter how impossible it sounds, helped me through many crappy nights
Look at Cantrell. A lions mane and not a single hair on that bird cage. Best guitarist ever.
I love when layne shakes his head during solos
Incredible. Im glad I saw these guys a few times while it lasted. Dirt came out my senior year of high school. That summer kicked ass.
From the beginning to the sad lonely end...Layne's voice was awesome live and no one can compare...R.I.P. Layne you were truly talented and will live on forever in music!
That's not grunge, that's pure METAL!!!!
their first album was not grunge at all
@@arnoldstallonereeves7469 Jerry hated the grunge label. They where from Seattle that was their only connection with the grunge scene
@@arnoldstallonereeves7469 Neither was Nirvana's first album, nor Soundgarden's.
Whatever it is, it’s fucking good!
AIC was so legit
Layne was so attractive 💕🥀🎶😇
Look at his eyes and then look at his eyes on, say, Would from the '96 MTV Unplugged.
Thanks Layne.... April 5, forever...
i keep comin back here and everytime again im amazed by it. how anyone could dislike this is beyond me. jerry cantrell is easily the greatest guitarist ever imo.
God, this was so great, even better than the studio version.
That's pretty much the AiC standard, which is one of the things that makes them so remarkable and unmatchable.
The official video for "Bleed the Freak" is just a live performance.
Each part of the ensemble comes through so well, drums, guitar, bass, and of course vocals.
Unpredictable, smooth, romantic, passionate, haunting, musically brilliant - in his prime no-one beat Layne Staley. My two cents ...
I agree! No one is or has ever been better than Layne!
Absolutely.
"Angry Chair" shows he can easily match Chris Cornell, the vocalist who people compare his talent to most often. I've never heard anyone with more thunder in his chest or sweetness in his falsetto, and to this day, no one can cover "Man in the Box".
His vocal technique is virtually impossible, and paired with the pure, raw emotion and his honestly ridiculous beauty... no one will ever match him.
Damn. He sounded amazing
21 down votes. Humans can be such sad creatures sometimes.
who cares what losers think
Those had to be accidents :)
I can't listen to Alice n Chains for more than a half hour without my voice going out....
Alice in Chains was the 90's!
That's no shit
Man...listen & look at how much life and force was in Layne and his voice at this point...a rare and too brief gift for us all...
Even if the rest of the opening is cut off, I love that opening guitar hammering! Then the bass kicks in!
Wow these guys were flawless. Everything is perfect. Layne had an incredible range.
The fact that you could actually go and see Alice in chains live and get to hear the beautiful most awesome Layne Staley sing live is totally badass but him being shirtless just makes it 1000000 times more enjoyable if it's possible :).
jerry and layne at their very best. watch the masters. watch jerry's solo. you know how hard that shit is to play on a guitar? dude is the samurai.
All 4 were badass together they were amazing.
I loooveee layne.
Rest in peace.
Such a great guy
To have that quality of sound live is unreal. Wish I could have seen old AIC live. Layne is my favourite singer of all time.
I was a metalhead when this song came out so I didn't listen to AIC. Discovered this song the other day and I can't get enough of it. Definitely my favorite AIC song, it rocks!
Walls of thought, strong and high
As my castle crumbles with time...
I think of you
Oh, yes I do!
miss you, Layne..... the one and only.
Karla Pippo brilliant lyrics
How about that sick timing at 1:50.
"Lines cut across my face. Why you laugh at my disgrace I'll never know..." That would make for some cool ink. R.I.P. Layne and Mike.
Alice in Chains is great live and they still are. Layne was a great singer & I listen to their music often. It's so unfortunate what Layne did to himself. AIC is still a great band, but they just don't have that spark without Layne. Layne had that something extra - maybe charisma.
Tim Larson Well said
Agree.. But I would say that "extra something" is arguably the most powerful and unique voice in rock history.
+MrErock7 - You bet he had the most powerful & unique voice in rock history.
Look at 1:49. Brilliant. Goddamn vandam, everything is spot on in this performance.
Nadie habla de lo bestial que es Sean Kinney en la batería.
Que maestro por Dios, un baterista demasiado infravalorado.
Holy shit now this was a hell of a performance 🤘
WOW. Still blown away after watching this 100s of times. Laynes voice so fuking powerful.
such a great live band, sounds just like the album. not many bands like that. best band ever
Layne looks so healthy here! Amazing performance as always.. Love this band and these guys to death
Oh my god....Layne looks and sounds so fn awesome here. Perfection in every way....both Layne and the band.
One of the best songs they did live, so kick ass!
Discovered this performance about a month ago.........was late to work by several hours, good thing I'm my own boss. Classic AIC music will always endure the test of time
fuck this still rocks. they had that groove, too