I would say Chris Cornell is up there with Layne in that respect. The ammount of genuine blues in his voice, soul he pours out in his songs is undeniable.
It's interesting that Layne and Jerry had different life experiences. Jerry was homeless and Layne would invite him home for supper. Heroin, opiates in general, are poison. Don't let the "doctor" give them to you.
@@pumpkin28ful you sure if so I'd love to hear it have you ever recorded yourself singing an AIC song cause if you haven't how would you know you can replicate him
Cornell knew better, great singers probably tried off stage but didn't like their performance and left it as is. I would have tried and if it sounded like shit, of course I wouldn't disrespect AIC like that.
@@Rangerdgrlol, he knew better than to make Staley look bad on his own song is what you mean. Cornell was miles ahead of anything Staley could do. Cornell is top A tier and Staley is a strong B at best.
Exactly!! I hate hearing people say he couldn’t replicate him. I don’t think they should replicate him. Everyone has their own unique voice and to try and replicate someone and then completely butcher it would really be bad. But for everyone to have their own take on it is a beauty in its own form.
Layne was such a powerhouse vocalist in many ways, his mother described his voice the best, she said in an interview that his voice was like razorblades wrapped in marshmallows 🎯 IMO, he was one of the best vocalists to ever hold a mic 🥰 and he sounded wayyy better live, sometimes the studio ver. of his vocals sounded stifled. I usually listen to AIC live ver. of music, it touches my soul RIP 😇
his poor mom. I'm a heroin addict, finally had 3 months sober then relapsed in April and have been using since again. I want to beat it so bad but it's so damn hard. I hope that I never put my mom through what his mom went through.
@Aaron L It's laughable as hell!!! Hetfield ended up making a total fool of himself when he wrote Layne off then had a big hissy fit at the people sticking up for Layne 🤣Instant karma imo🖤
He didn’t really display his range that much unlike let’s say someone like Cornell did who belted every chance he got. What made Layne great is the unique colour of his voice not his range. Be it light singing or when he adds grit. It was always one of a kind
@@JinxMarie1985 one… I guess I forgot to ask the permission from The Queen of the comment section what I should be talking about. 2. I mentioned Chris in passing and my comment made sense. 3. you obviously don’t know what you’re talking about when it comes to singing “he hit a note so high that no one could LITERALLY hit” I am assuming we are still talking about the chorus of “Would?” Here… and the other singers are LITERALLY hitting that note in this video which is not even that high… it’s an A4. So again Layne’s main power was not in his range it’s his delivery like my original comment said… so I don’t know what you’re on about.
No one can sing ANYTHING like him! Much love to his memory. We're in Seattle for the weekend celebrating the new year and the memory of these guys including Layne, who made growing up in the 90s unforgettably amazing!❤
I saw AIC in 1993 at Lalapalooza in Rhode Island. I play bass & loved Primus who were headlining. My ex bought tickets & I only knew Primus was on the show. Being a huge fan of AIC, I was so happily surprised when out walked the band. Best surprise ever in my life. Still love both bands almost 30 years later. I just saw Primus do their Rush tribute. I would give my 3rd testicle to see AIC with Layne one more time.
@Bones Smith😲🤭😀😄 You have a 3rd? I'd give anything to see him. Met the whole band except Layne in Boston! Jerry gave me a pass to see them in Rhode island months later! Worst part of it all was he was found on my birthday, April 19th!😭 Walked into work at 8am, it was on the radio! I turned and walked out and went home and cried!! Kept in touch with Jerry for awhile but kept in touch with Mike Inez for years! You are lucky to have met him!!🥰 A true Legend!! One of a kind🤘
Mañ I weñt to the lollapoluza in green mtñ racetrack in Vermont and we thought AIC was gonna be there possibly, unfortunately they weren't, but Ramones were great and Soundgarden was phenomenal of course.. *I was blessed to have seen AIC open up for Van Halen the year before I believe, they IMMEDIATELY became my favorite band and singer that night🙏❤️ never got to see Layne live against, and I believe he was best live too... RIP brother ❤️🙏❤️🙏
@@karen81681 😂 I was just joking about the 3rd..lol. I didn't get to meet him, just saw the band live. Still it was a great day. They sounded so good live. Easily one of my favorite bands & Layne's vocals are amazing. He along with Jerry singing with him is a magical thing.
while i love this story, how did you not know the line up of the bands you were seeing that day? i always knew who & what to expect, especially when AIC was making an appearance.
@@stacisandhas3937 it was 1993. The world was a different place. No internet. I also didn't buy the tickets. I didn't know that I was going until the day before the show. My ex girlfriend got the tickets.
There was no one out there that sang with such power emotion & passion like Layne Staley and there will never be. Layne Staley was definitely in a unique class of his own and I'm so blessed to have his voice & music and AIC of course to listen to... ear candy for sure. Rip Layne
Decent? This guy sucks trying to sing Layne songs. Don't know what the hell happened in his shitty head to dare that. Take a look to Sebastián bach man in the box and u will see how far is hetfiled
does no one remember them making fun of Layne being a junkie way back in the day or is just me?? and now they're acting like they were friends and that they respect him, wtf
It's the sustained notes. Layne was f**kin' powerful. If you ever had the opportunity to stand on the stage with him while he sung, many said that his entire body reverberated when he sung, not just vocal chords. He used technique to allow his entire chest and diaphragm to vibrate. It's how he pulls off the crazy extended vibrato he has in God Smack without straight-up passing out.
@@lordodium3872what kind of an argument is this lol. Of course Chris wouldn't have been great at singing a song that's not designed with his range in mind, same goes for Layne. I could almost guarantee you that he wouldn't have been able to sing Nothing to Say or even Gun nearly as well as Cornell did. That doesn't mean anything
@@IloveJasonMomoa Hello Mrs. Layne💐 Thank you for agreeing with me! If you're Mrs. Layne, then I'm Mrs. STALEY😄🤭😁🥰 What a unique and humble man he was! The styles, changes in hairstyles, clothing, etc! He was just Beautiful!! And a voice that can Never be replicated! Have a beautiful week⚘
@@karen81681 aw same to you ☺️.. yes definitely, and every time I see him I feel like I just have hearts in my eyes and even though knowing he's not no longer with us anymore every time I watch his videos I feel like he's still here 😔
@@IloveJasonMomoa Yes me too!! Well he is in spirit! I wonder how he would be in 2022🤔 Probably more Gorgeous and clean & sober 🙏 A True Legend though! I listen to his music alot!! Have a wonderful day!💞 And keep in touch!
@@lysergicpillamyd483 i heard phils version before the original so it always sounded sick to me. His voice was already declining by that point but it wouldve been amazing to hear him sing that in 95
Saw them at Lollapalooza when this first came out. Was my favorite song then and is my favorite song now. Their live version was incredible. Unforgettable.
goosebumps still. was lucky enough to see them a few times in the 90s. amazing live band. layne & jerry together were/are amazing. i enjoyed anselmo with them on stage at whatever that was. but yeah. it’s all about layne & jerry. how similar they sang together and how amazing those harmonies were.
So true!! I met them as well! All but Layne!! Was to meet him months later!! They found him on my birthday, April 19th! I left work half hour after walking in and hearing it on the radio! Devastating!😨😥 But you're right! Layne WAS AIC!🤘🥰
@@uslegions2619 Absolutely! This one isn't a great example of what he could do and just how high a note he could hit and hold. Seriously, he was insanely talented. Check out Love,Hate,Love (live version is best)👍
@@frankeerhyme7416 It's that weird "nyaaaawwwlll" sound he makes. Axl did it too, though a little differently. Creed, Pearl Jam and Godsmack all have a variation of it but theirs is bassier.
I’m crying. It’s crazy how much someone I never knew means to me. This just made me feel so many emotions. There will always be one Layne. No one will be able to do what he did not only by his voice but his emotions. I’m so sorry you hurt so badly Layne.. but god how you have helped me. I selfishly wish you were still here. Rest easy you beautiful man!
He was angry with Layne, Metallica and AiC were meant to tour together in 95, but they had to cancel because of his addiction problems, everyone was pissed at Layne. Plus a tad petty to be mad about something someone said over 27 years ago
@@DevinLatulippe I already know the story. Blah blah blah. Petty or not, it was super lame for James to do that. And Lars named his son Layne. All fake to me but hey who am i
@@kushall3515 while on stage he was good, but after their set he was walking through the crowd, I stopped him and shook his hand, but he looked pretty out of it.
Let's not forget that while Layne was fighting for his life, trying to get off the needle, James Hetfield would stand on stage and make fun of him for having to cancel a show here and there. He'd do an exaggerated parody of Layne's "shitty" vocal style, and say how "anyone" could get up on stage and do it, "even if they are a little sick". I was 20ish during that time and remember it like yesterday. Never sat well with me and I lost a lot of respect for Metallica back then. The way he treated one of their own, during one of the lowest points in Staley's short life, speaks volumes as to the kind of person Hetfield is. I realize there are probably going to be a few Metallica super fans that will get their panties in a knot about this post, but it is what it is.
Love this so much! Why would you even try to cover a song you know you can't nail even when practicing in the studio? Amazing performance by Layne. Wish I could travel back and attend that show.
Nothing compares to either one of them.. they are.. *cries* - were legendary in each their own right. I don't even want to compare them. They're equally great in their own lane. No need to compare.
@@xxLonniExx lol yes he was....Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, Andrew "Andy" Wood, Scott Weiland and Eddie Vedder were great, I mean really great, but Cobain was not at all on their level
@@ssbilly3238 I will never understand why people have the need to compare an artist with other artists as a quality measurement. No doubt that there's always better one but that's not the point. Art is about what speaks and moves you and in NO WAY Kurt sounds terrible to my ear. Never.
@@ssbilly3238 He didn’t technically know how to sing,but the outcome is decent. I doubt anyone can fuck up the vocal in his way and sounds as great as he did.
He did do a good job and not even in his prime. Phil’s singing voice in his prime was amazing. He really did a number on it over the years. I never cared for any time James tried to sing. Anything after the black album for me was way too sold out. The dude is not a singer. Vocalist yes. Singer, no. Layne certainly is unique though! He was amazing! 🙏🏻🙌🏻
How they all try but never even come close! Not only the best because he has such a monster range, but he also wrote it.The ability to convey his raw emotions and struggles in a way we can relate makes him the best. I miss him. I'm grateful for what he gave us, himself!
No body can hit it like Layne but appreciate the effort man ..🤘 mad respect for trying because Layne's notes and vocals are hard to even try to recreate
Honestly for Jerry to still be friends with or never confront James for running his mouth and making fun of Layne, Jerry's own band mate that's kind of messed up
I'm pretty sure they've talked about it and forgave him for that . Even though it was messed up James said that bout Layne but in order to be at peace ya gotta let go
No one will ever be able to sing it like him. My heart catches in my throat anytime I hear his voice. None of the other singers produced that reaction.
Never gonna happen. Nobody can sound like Layne!! One of kind. I believe certain people are born to do something grand- teach a lesson etc. then it’s time for them to go. Layne, Kurt, Chris, Hendrix, Joplin, Lennon and none of them can ever be replaced. ❤
@@1Deep43VA Yes but are you saying that because he is not singing in the same way he did in CFH/VDoP era? He changed his style. Sure, you could say that it was because his voice was 'destroyed'. But I think it's also just because he is in a different stage of life, singing a different style of music. In any case, it sounds awesome to me.
@@stephenhughes5156 No. I’m not talking about his Cowboys From Hell days. It’s widely established that, as he put it, once his “balls dropped” he couldn’t sing things like Cemetery Gates anymore and thus had to evolve into his style on Vulgar Display of Power. I’m talking about being able to scream in general. If you watch the Pro-shot live version of This Love, you can see how well he’s able to scream. I think the Superjoint Ritual albums blew his voice. When you listen to the “Caught Up in the Gears of Application” album, though it sounds phenomenal, he can no longer sing like he used to. Even his live shows now. He used to be able to have his voice echo through a stadium, now his voice can go no higher than a whisper (I’m being facetious) Again, I’m not hating. I love Phil and I still love his new albums. But his voice is not the same as it was during Far Beyond or Reinventing the Steel.
No one ever had the grit and feeling in their voice like Layne. I will love him forever. He sounded a bit like a goat, but in the best way possible. It's deep pain that came out in creativity.
Layne is still one of those few singer that has his own vocal territory. The feelings, the pain he put in his voice are unbeatable
I would say Chris Cornell is up there with Layne in that respect. The ammount of genuine blues in his voice, soul he pours out in his songs is undeniable.
It's interesting that Layne and Jerry had different life experiences. Jerry was homeless and Layne would invite him home for supper. Heroin, opiates in general, are poison. Don't let the "doctor" give them to you.
@@merchius Chris cornell and Layne are my 2 favorites EVER! NOONE can compare to them!
SO TRUE!!🤘👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰
@[MrMegaPint] yes me too!!👌 Great comment!👏👏👏👏👏👏
He hit the fry, the vibrato, the high notes. All at the same time. Live. Damn dude
It’s just distortion, not fry, fry happens when you’re barely letting any breath out and you’re speaking more deeply than usual.
He's one in a billion not a million like the stars in the sky not one is the same like him
Wild thing is this is nowhere near being one of his best performances of this song
Layne is the Bruce Lee of singers. He did shit that no one can replicate even now.
Oh I can replicate it don't speak to soon
@@pumpkin28ful you sure if so I'd love to hear it have you ever recorded yourself singing an AIC song cause if you haven't how would you know you can replicate him
Not true
This is the best comment I heard in a long long time. And yes no one can’t singing this song better or like him. Rest In Paradise Layne🙏
@@pumpkin28ful Got my doubts, but wish you luck.
Instant goosebumps once Laynes vocals hit. Most excellent.
🥰🥰🥰🥰🖤🖤🖤💯💯💯
Easy ...hot shot
Opeth did a great job
@@simonize251Who???
Absolutely...specially in this song...
I'm really sad Chris Cornell never covered AIC songs, I would have loved to hear him sing Layne's vocals; both were incredible singers.
Cornell knew better, great singers probably tried off stage but didn't like their performance and left it as is. I would have tried and if it sounded like shit, of course I wouldn't disrespect AIC like that.
Well, Chris Cornell did a cover of River Of Deceit along with Duff Mckagan. His version of the song is as beautiful as Layne's. RIP both of them.
@@Rangerdgrlol, he knew better than to make Staley look bad on his own song is what you mean. Cornell was miles ahead of anything Staley could do. Cornell is top A tier and Staley is a strong B at best.
He’s probably the only guy who could come close to replicating Staley. Both were unbelieveable singers.
@@ChromeCobra420 you don’t have a single groove in your brain.
They might not be him but it makes me happy to see folks honoring Alice in Chains amazing music
Yes always!! Layne is a True Legend!!🥰👌
Exactly!! I hate hearing people say he couldn’t replicate him. I don’t think they should replicate him. Everyone has their own unique voice and to try and replicate someone and then completely butcher it would really be bad. But for everyone to have their own take on it is a beauty in its own form.
@@brysondavidlive3205 Well said👌👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@brysondavidlive3205 but hetfield it's so damn cynical, he made fun off layne in the 90's with his addictions. A true clown.
Hell ya!
Hard to believe he's been dead for 20 years already 😟
I feel old after that statement didn't realize it's been that long
Time flies even when it's not fun.
It's like he's still here but he's been long gone 😭
@@TheStepmonkey long gone day...
😪😪
Layne was such a powerhouse vocalist in many ways, his mother described his voice the best, she said in an interview that his voice was like razorblades wrapped in marshmallows 🎯 IMO, he was one of the best vocalists to ever hold a mic 🥰 and he sounded wayyy better live, sometimes the studio ver. of his vocals sounded stifled. I usually listen to AIC live ver. of music, it touches my soul RIP 😇
Truth!👌 He was the BEST!⚘ A True Legend!!🥰
I have never heard that ☺️ That's cool....
I fully approve this message!
💯🙏
his poor mom. I'm a heroin addict, finally had 3 months sober then relapsed in April and have been using since again. I want to beat it so bad but it's so damn hard. I hope that I never put my mom through what his mom went through.
RIP buddy...... missing you and Chris a lot these days
I've been feeling the same way for awhile now 😢
Best voice in rock history imo. None other like it. So unique, so powerful, so good.
Exactly, his voice was out of this world
in all of rock? i would say no but in grunge yeah, jim morrison is the best in my opinion
@Kolten_Vaughan bro here I was hoping youd mention someone unique but you chose the safest answer, I like the doors kinda but Layne clears
@@KoltenE46oh for god sake🤦♂️
@@screwday what lol
It’s funny how Hetfield openly mocked Staley’s drug addiction to fans but yet he’s singing his lyrics and still can’t match Staley’s vocals.
Oh dam I forgot about that, and yeah it was messed up.
@Aaron L It's laughable as hell!!! Hetfield ended up making a total fool of himself when he wrote Layne off then had a big hissy fit at the people sticking up for Layne 🤣Instant karma imo🖤
I saw metallic in 93 with alice in chains and candlebox. James dogged Alice in chains for no showing! So it's wierd to see James singing this!
I commented that above...I never forgot that prick did that..
@@flipfloppicker exactly! James is fake!
No one sings like Layne Staley. He is singing from his soul . Catch match a soul
EXACTLY
... someone claimed to see him in hell
Catch match indeed
The range of Layne Staley was incredible... Not to many people know what he was capable of doing.. which was nothing short of amazing
He didn’t really display his range that much unlike let’s say someone like Cornell did who belted every chance he got. What made Layne great is the unique colour of his voice not his range. Be it light singing or when he adds grit. It was always one of a kind
lol sniping at cornell. Very sad man.
Yeah he hit a note so high that no one literally could hit and his unique style also with him going on low notes too was simply incredible. ❤ rip
@@saysthemanbehindthemaskwe are talking about Layne here, not Chris.
@@JinxMarie1985 one… I guess I forgot to ask the permission from The Queen of the comment section what I should be talking about. 2. I mentioned Chris in passing and my comment made sense. 3. you obviously don’t know what you’re talking about when it comes to singing “he hit a note so high that no one could LITERALLY hit” I am assuming we are still talking about the chorus of “Would?” Here… and the other singers are LITERALLY hitting that note in this video which is not even that high… it’s an A4. So again Layne’s main power was not in his range it’s his delivery like my original comment said… so I don’t know what you’re on about.
No one can sing ANYTHING like him! Much love to his memory. We're in Seattle for the weekend celebrating the new year and the memory of these guys including Layne, who made growing up in the 90s unforgettably amazing!❤
Nn c'è nessuno che può eguagliare sentimento e sofferenza, estensione vocale come Layne. Tu Layne sei sempre nel mio ❤️🌹 FOREVER
Layne Staley you will never be forgotten!! True legend..
Honestly Phil did an amazing job
Ik but he’s more off time than someone who learned about time yesterday
Better than james for sure
I was about to make this remark as well, 👊🏻 🕊
For sure
Phil from 1989 or early 1990 probably would have sounded phenomenal covering this🤘🏻
I saw AIC in 1993 at Lalapalooza in Rhode Island. I play bass & loved Primus who were headlining. My ex bought tickets & I only knew Primus was on the show. Being a huge fan of AIC, I was so happily surprised when out walked the band. Best surprise ever in my life. Still love both bands almost 30 years later. I just saw Primus do their Rush tribute. I would give my 3rd testicle to see AIC with Layne one more time.
@Bones Smith😲🤭😀😄 You have a 3rd? I'd give anything to see him. Met the whole band except Layne in Boston! Jerry gave me a pass to see them in Rhode island months later! Worst part of it all was he was found on my birthday, April 19th!😭 Walked into work at 8am, it was on the radio! I turned and walked out and went home and cried!! Kept in touch with Jerry for awhile but kept in touch with Mike Inez for years! You are lucky to have met him!!🥰 A true Legend!! One of a kind🤘
Mañ I weñt to the lollapoluza in green mtñ racetrack in Vermont and we thought AIC was gonna be there possibly, unfortunately they weren't, but Ramones were great and Soundgarden was phenomenal of course..
*I was blessed to have seen AIC open up for Van Halen the year before I believe, they IMMEDIATELY became my favorite band and singer that night🙏❤️ never got to see Layne live against, and I believe he was best live too... RIP brother ❤️🙏❤️🙏
@@karen81681 😂 I was just joking about the 3rd..lol. I didn't get to meet him, just saw the band live. Still it was a great day. They sounded so good live. Easily one of my favorite bands & Layne's vocals are amazing. He along with Jerry singing with him is a magical thing.
while i love this story, how did you not know the line up of the bands you were seeing that day? i always knew who & what to expect, especially when AIC was making an appearance.
@@stacisandhas3937 it was 1993. The world was a different place. No internet. I also didn't buy the tickets. I didn't know that I was going until the day before the show. My ex girlfriend got the tickets.
There was no one out there that sang with such power emotion & passion like Layne Staley and there will never be. Layne Staley was definitely in a unique class of his own and I'm so blessed to have his voice & music and AIC of course to listen to... ear candy for sure. Rip Layne
Incredible voice, incredible musician, incredible man. RIP! 🙏🏻👍🏼❤
Really surprised Hetfield was as decent as he was considering his voice has been gone since the early 2000’s
It's back since 18,I'd say. Now it's pretty good
Decent? This guy sucks trying to sing Layne songs. Don't know what the hell happened in his shitty head to dare that. Take a look to Sebastián bach man in the box and u will see how far is hetfiled
@@user-qb7mu4gf4s it’s good for Hetfield. Maynard from tool had the best layne cover, Sebastian Bach is a trailer park boy
does no one remember them making fun of Layne being a junkie way back in the day or is just me?? and now they're acting like they were friends and that they respect him, wtf
@@John-sr2hr Exactly. How easily people forget.
damn i don’t understand why this song is so hard to cover 😭 layne was truly one of a kind
It's the sustained notes.
Layne was f**kin' powerful. If you ever had the opportunity to stand on the stage with him while he sung, many said that his entire body reverberated when he sung, not just vocal chords. He used technique to allow his entire chest and diaphragm to vibrate.
It's how he pulls off the crazy extended vibrato he has in God Smack without straight-up passing out.
cool comment@@Constable_Chud
I’m torn between him and Chris Cornell for best reach in a rock song
Hard to choose between Christ and Layne but I choose Layne🥰🙏
There is mike Patton too
Chris all day
@@jackfriday31 have you heard Chris try to sing Mad Season songs lmao Layne is a cut above and that's the truth everyone knows this
@@lordodium3872what kind of an argument is this lol. Of course Chris wouldn't have been great at singing a song that's not designed with his range in mind, same goes for Layne. I could almost guarantee you that he wouldn't have been able to sing Nothing to Say or even Gun nearly as well as Cornell did. That doesn't mean anything
Layne......... "The voice" unique & wonderful for the eternity..............💜🎤🎙️👻🕊️✨!!!!!!.
Often imitated, never replicated. He’s one of a kind. 👏🏻
Layne is the angel of grunge ❤️😭
An angel and THE KING of Grunge 🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@karen81681 totally agree ☺️🌻💯
@@IloveJasonMomoa Hello Mrs. Layne💐 Thank you for agreeing with me! If you're Mrs. Layne, then I'm Mrs. STALEY😄🤭😁🥰 What a unique and humble man he was! The styles, changes in hairstyles, clothing, etc! He was just Beautiful!! And a voice that can Never be replicated! Have a beautiful week⚘
@@karen81681 aw same to you ☺️.. yes definitely, and every time I see him I feel like I just have hearts in my eyes and even though knowing he's not no longer with us anymore every time I watch his videos I feel like he's still here 😔
@@IloveJasonMomoa Yes me too!! Well he is in spirit! I wonder how he would be in 2022🤔 Probably more Gorgeous and clean & sober 🙏 A True Legend though! I listen to his music alot!! Have a wonderful day!💞 And keep in touch!
Layne we still love you
I have to give props to Phil tho.... I loved that performance of would with the band
That rendition is almost haunting in a way. Phil wasn't totally clean from drugs at that time so he still had that demon behind his voice.
@@lysergicpillamyd483 i heard phils version before the original so it always sounded sick to me. His voice was already declining by that point but it wouldve been amazing to hear him sing that in 95
@@lysergicpillamyd483 This sounds like Down II era Phil. Am I right?
@@stephenhughes5156 Yeah that'd around the time, Darrell had been murdered by then as they dedicated the song to both Layne and Darrell.
Saw them at Lollapalooza when this first came out. Was my favorite song then and is my favorite song now. Their live version was incredible. Unforgettable.
The harmony between Layne and Jerry are some of the absolute greatest of all time.
I just miss him pure and simple 😭❤️
Omg me too😥
Wish I could’ve been around back then and met him. Such a unique and beautiful soul. ❤️
Same 💗😭
Me too 😢
🙌🏼Layne’s Voice Is A Completely Unique Experience For Us All🙌🏼 We Are Blessed To Have Had Him Sing On This 🌍 Planet🕯🕊
So true!!!
Siete stati davvero molto fortunati ad averlo visto cantare. Beati voi.😢😢😢
One of the biggest voice's of all time and so many f*ckers hate on the dude but have know idea how talented he really was.
RIP Layne Staley!!!
Who, exactly, has ever hated on Layne Staley? I have never heard anything negative about him as a performer.
Wait…. There are people hating on Layne Staley?? Where?
@@EvantheEvolve that’s what I want to know!
Layne was one of a kind. RIP buddy, such a loss
Layne is the Goat!! That dude touches my soul. My all time favorite voice & when I die ima find that dude and thank him
So much respect for the late great Layne Staley. RIP brother.💕
Phil Anselmo got it the closest
Layne was amazing. 🙏❤️🕊🕊
goosebumps still. was lucky enough to see them a few times in the 90s. amazing live band. layne & jerry together were/are amazing. i enjoyed anselmo with them on stage at whatever that was. but yeah. it’s all about layne & jerry. how similar they sang together and how amazing those harmonies were.
So true!! I met them as well! All but Layne!! Was to meet him months later!! They found him on my birthday, April 19th! I left work half hour after walking in and hearing it on the radio! Devastating!😨😥 But you're right! Layne WAS AIC!🤘🥰
Layne Staley is one of the best singers of all times period respect and bow R.I.P. Layne Staley gone never forgotten rest easy brother 🤘🤘🤘
i love all these guys !!! but i love Layne Staley the most !!! thanks for the music Sir !!!
Nobody does it like Layne not even close !
They're not trying to, lol. You guys seriously think he's a great vocalist?
Maybe because it's a cover
@@benderrodriguez6721 no nothing wrong with covers just when you cover a song and it don’t sound good as the original people will let ya know
@@uslegions2619 Absolutely! This one isn't a great example of what he could do and just how high a note he could hit and hold. Seriously, he was insanely talented. Check out Love,Hate,Love (live version is best)👍
@@frankeerhyme7416 It's that weird "nyaaaawwwlll" sound he makes. Axl did it too, though a little differently. Creed, Pearl Jam and Godsmack all have a variation of it but theirs is bassier.
I keep re-watching this! 🙏💕
Something about his voice was Archaic peace. I've always heard something soothing.
I’m crying. It’s crazy how much someone I never knew means to me. This just made me feel so many emotions. There will always be one Layne. No one will be able to do what he did not only by his voice but his emotions. I’m so sorry you hurt so badly Layne.. but god how you have helped me. I selfishly wish you were still here. Rest easy you beautiful man!
Layne is totally in a league of his own such power and emotion he conveys into his performance and vocals RIP Layne
James is also the dude that made fun of Layne on stage about his addiction…. Ugh the irony
True he has no right to be singing his songs
Ya especially since James had a major coke problem. So ya the irony of it all.
He was angry with Layne, Metallica and AiC were meant to tour together in 95, but they had to cancel because of his addiction problems, everyone was pissed at Layne. Plus a tad petty to be mad about something someone said over 27 years ago
@@DevinLatulippe I already know the story. Blah blah blah. Petty or not, it was super lame for James to do that. And Lars named his son Layne. All fake to me but hey who am i
@@NOMAAM1970 Nah. He never did coke. That was Lars.
Got to meet him in Austin, in 91,they were opening for Extreme.
There's a hole in my fart that can only be filled by poo.
How was he ?
@@kushall3515 while on stage he was good, but after their set he was walking through the crowd, I stopped him and shook his hand, but he looked pretty out of it.
Hard to envision them opening for Extreme.
Phil Anselmo is the best to take a crack at Would? Peace from a fellow SOUTHERN MAN!!!
Layne was on another level and no one can match that PERIOD!!
"Would" love too be able to sing like this, timeless vocals shared forever. He has left us with a brilliant gift.
Layne king of grunge 🤘🏼😍
Yesssssss🙏🥰
@@JP-kx2zj i fan aic 😍
А может Курт
There is only one…no substitutions 🖤
You said it @Liss Maranto🥰👌👏👏👏👏👏👏⚘
Alice In Chains died w/Layne. His voice made that band. No one can do his remarkable voice justice
It’s kinda 50/50, Jerry wrote most of them songs but Layne’s voice made them worthwhile.
one of the most all time amazing vocalist ever
When i try to sing along to this part i cough 😂😂 love u layne ❤️
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Let's not forget that while Layne was fighting for his life, trying to get off the needle, James Hetfield would stand on stage and make fun of him for having to cancel a show here and there. He'd do an exaggerated parody of Layne's "shitty" vocal style, and say how "anyone" could get up on stage and do it, "even if they are a little sick". I was 20ish during that time and remember it like yesterday. Never sat well with me and I lost a lot of respect for Metallica back then. The way he treated one of their own, during one of the lowest points in Staley's short life, speaks volumes as to the kind of person Hetfield is.
I realize there are probably going to be a few Metallica super fans that will get their panties in a knot about this post, but it is what it is.
I agree with you 100!👌 Terrible!! 🤨 Then sing his song???😨🤨🤨 Nah
I think Alice in Chains cancelled their entire tour with Metallica, still James doing that was dumb!
RIP. Layne. One and only.
His voice was so unique nobody will ever be able to replicate it
Layne was and still is part of that list of singers who have that unique voice and singing skills which no one can replicate.
Love this so much! Why would you even try to cover a song you know you can't nail even when practicing in the studio? Amazing performance by Layne. Wish I could travel back and attend that show.
God. What a voice of a generation. No one can send chills down your spine like Layne Staley
Maynerd from Tool.Comes close.
Yep the only one I think
That's what makes people like them legends
gotta love maynard
It’s also really cool how both of them were friends
Not close. Hits the same notes but that doesn’t mean it’s close.
Nothing compares to either one of them.. they are.. *cries* - were legendary in each their own right. I don't even want to compare them. They're equally great in their own lane. No need to compare.
So obvious, he is soooo on another level ! And dimensions... RIP❤️
The man was unique
Ohhh Layne we miss you
Just like Kurt Cobain…total legends that no one can sing like. Man, I really miss these guy’s.
Cobain was terrible singer,but Layne was damn great👍
@@ssbilly3238 lol, might not as great as Layne but he wasn't terrible
@@xxLonniExx lol yes he was....Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, Andrew "Andy" Wood, Scott Weiland and Eddie Vedder were great, I mean really great, but Cobain was not at all on their level
@@ssbilly3238 I will never understand why people have the need to compare an artist with other artists as a quality measurement. No doubt that there's always better one but that's not the point. Art is about what speaks and moves you and in NO WAY Kurt sounds terrible to my ear. Never.
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He didn’t technically know how to sing,but the outcome is decent.
I doubt anyone can fuck up the vocal in his way and sounds as great as he did.
They try but there will never ever be a Layne Staley voice again. One of a kind!
Damn 😔😔😔 I miss Layne so much 😭❤️🥰
There's only one Layne Staley 🙏😭😭😭😭
Layne you are truly Missed ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
He was truly one of a kind! That Phil Anselmo one is dope tho because he's always been a legit fan of Alice in chains since forever
Definitely one of a kind!👌🥰
Rest in peace, great one.
phil did a good job tho
Phil sucks
Phil is good, but overall an overrated nazi
Not even close
@@daniellysohirka5079 you know it shouldn't be exactly like Layne right? He did it his way
He did do a good job and not even in his prime. Phil’s singing voice in his prime was amazing. He really did a number on it over the years.
I never cared for any time James tried to sing. Anything after the black album for me was way too sold out. The dude is not a singer. Vocalist yes. Singer, no.
Layne certainly is unique though! He was amazing! 🙏🏻🙌🏻
How they all try but never even come close! Not only the best because he has such a monster range, but he also wrote it.The ability to convey his raw emotions and struggles in a way we can relate makes him the best. I miss him. I'm grateful for what he gave us, himself!
Love Layne Staley. No one can replicate his voice. So much in his voice. No one can do it
Layne would turn into the real life Blackbolt when opened his mouth. No one like him.
Lane, you are a legend. We miss you so much brother!
Layne*
@@ledzep9943 Sorry dude, that was auto correct on my phone!
@@richgalindo-damela5393 yeah right 😏🙄 I bet you wear a nirvana shirt and your fav song is teen spirit. Lol 🤦
@@dominikkaszuba8420 Ok mr cool guy
Layne had his own way of phrasing that no one can touch.
Layne 😢no one could come close R.I.P. my sweet angel 😢❤
It's not easy to sing like Layne. No one like him and he was a true Gift!!!
1997. October 8th. I legally changed my full name. I took Layne as my middle name. R.I.P. Layne.
Awesome!👌⚘
"there's a can..."
- Mr Burns
No body can hit it like Layne but appreciate the effort man ..🤘 mad respect for trying because Layne's notes and vocals are hard to even try to recreate
Yeah there’s a lot more of a pronounced screaming in Layne’s version, and it was quite high as well.
Definitely *very* original and powerful
Layne was ONE OF A KIND!!👌🥰
Layne was one of a kind and he is dearly loved!
Layne never died. He will be alive before people love music.
Honestly for Jerry to still be friends with or never confront James for running his mouth and making fun of Layne, Jerry's own band mate that's kind of messed up
I'm pretty sure they've talked about it and forgave him for that . Even though it was messed up James said that bout Layne but in order to be at peace ya gotta let go
God! I miss Layne so much!!
Layne was a badass 🤘😎🤘
He sure was!!👌 A true Legend!! A voice that can never be replicated ⚘
No one will ever be able to sing it like him. My heart catches in my throat anytime I hear his voice. None of the other singers produced that reaction.
Never gonna happen. Nobody can sound like Layne!! One of kind. I believe certain people are born to do something grand- teach a lesson etc. then it’s time for them to go. Layne, Kurt, Chris, Hendrix, Joplin, Lennon and none of them can ever be replaced. ❤
RIP goat
Phil can do no wrong in the vocal department..dude is a Swiss army knife of metal
I just want people to know his voice was already declining fast when he did that performance. And I love Phil Anselmo.
@@1Deep43VA What are you talking about it? His Down style is awesome. A lot different to CFH style, but it's awesome in its own way.
@@stephenhughes5156 I’m talking about his voice being destroyed. If you can’t tell you can’t tell.
@@1Deep43VA Yes but are you saying that because he is not singing in the same way he did in CFH/VDoP era? He changed his style. Sure, you could say that it was because his voice was 'destroyed'. But I think it's also just because he is in a different stage of life, singing a different style of music. In any case, it sounds awesome to me.
@@stephenhughes5156 No. I’m not talking about his Cowboys From Hell days. It’s widely established that, as he put it, once his “balls dropped” he couldn’t sing things like Cemetery Gates anymore and thus had to evolve into his style on Vulgar Display of Power. I’m talking about being able to scream in general. If you watch the Pro-shot live version of This Love, you can see how well he’s able to scream. I think the Superjoint Ritual albums blew his voice. When you listen to the “Caught Up in the Gears of Application” album, though it sounds phenomenal, he can no longer sing like he used to. Even his live shows now. He used to be able to have his voice echo through a stadium, now his voice can go no higher than a whisper (I’m being facetious)
Again, I’m not hating. I love Phil and I still love his new albums. But his voice is not the same as it was during Far Beyond or Reinventing the Steel.
Really lost a great one there. Unreplaceable
So true!!
ONLY Layne can ever sing :
" ....... back ....." the way it's supposed to be sung. He birthed it.... it's his. ❤
that was awesome..... i always go back and watch when James Hetfield went up on stage w AIC @ ROCKam 06
Rip Lane Staley the vocal monster!
Imitated, never duplicated. Rest easy Layne 🥰
Absolutely no one has what Layne had❤
only one, enough said
No one ever had the grit and feeling in their voice like Layne. I will love him forever. He sounded a bit like a goat, but in the best way possible. It's deep pain that came out in creativity.
The night I heard it first...I thought Phil didn't do so hot....but he really did nail it for his voice.
Hetfield shouldn't be signing Layne's songs since he actively made fun of his heroin addiction.
Almost 30 years ago when James was drunk and bitter so logical