Alice In Chains-Layne Staley_Rare Interview
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- This interview with Layne Staley from a rare Alice in Chains promo CD. The Cd booklet had all the interview questions and the tracks were divided into answers, hence the numbered questions.
This interview was produced and conducted by Don Kaye
Recorded at Bad Animals, Seattle.
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He seems like he was such a sweet, genuine person. He deserved so much better than the hand he was dealt and it's such a shame that he never managed to find everything he was looking for. I hope we're all reincarnated when we die just so that he has a second chance at it all. I hope he's out there living a happy, clean life full of love and support.
hopefully he believed in Jesus so I get to meet him!
I don't know if you believe in it and I'm not trying to convince you. But I know for a fact that Layne did not reincarnate yet, he is still in "heaven". I can communicate sometimes to the other side.
witch disco thank you! But I’m a believer in the Bible, which says nothing about reincarnation.
@@mcmactor8176 to be honest this answer wasn't for you... I'm very spiritual, but the bible is just a good story ;) what I commented above is my experience.
witch disco I understand what you’re saying. The Bible is more than just a good story. It’s a reliable collection of historical documents, written down by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses, and they report to us supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophecies, and claimed that their writings are divine rather than human in origin. The Bible is God.
I genuinely hope that he found someone to cry to and a place to call home. He deserves all the best. Love you, Layne.
Layne Staley was so gifted. One of the most awesome voices that music ever had.
You know you miss him badly when his voice makes you tear up😢😢😢😢
I think every true person could cry because he was so sweet and died so tragically.
I really want to read that book Layne was working on for five years..
What’s the name of that one? I’m currently reading the AIC by De Sola. Love it so far.
@@gretchenlayne2335 I think that's the book that is full of lies.
@@rsohlich1 thank you.
I’m reading the one by De Sola. I’m loving it so far. I have heard it’s pretty accurate.
Thank you for the warning 🙂
Me too
I was curious about the book as well. I asked his mom she said she never found anything in his things. But stuff was taken from his apartment after he passed on. It is sad someone may have it. But his mom said for sure she didn't find it.
"Mike Starr, by the way, was wearing a bathrobe, cowboy boots and a cowboy hat on a Honda motorcycle." Classic lol. I'm making that a prerequisite to becoming friends
right on brother
Layne was such a sweet and humble beautiful person, so full of talent and humility. You can hear in his voice just how shy and unsure of himself, he was human just like the rest of us with insecurity and low self esteem, sweet shyness. Rest in peace brother Layne, we love and miss you so much. We will never forget you.
I always thank Layne for being so honest with drug addiction and writing about it and he showed me what happens when your addiction becomes your life and he showed me before I got lost to it.
To hear his voice again, it's bittersweet. I miss him and I love to hear him speak again.
He sounds so sweet, childlike here. Precious soul gone too soon.
Amanda S. He is just so sweet and his voice is captivating. Whether talking or singing. My heart melts and I feel his pain. God how I wished we could have helped him.
Amazing how the speaking voice of this beautiful, humble, handsome man is so different from his singing voice. So unsecure and sweet the first, so powerful, dark, immesurable the second. Like the thunder sent by a God.
I miss him. "Facelift" was the first album I ever heard that shifted my life.
People make the choice to do drugs, but they don't choose addiction. I think especially with heroin, most cannot walk away from it. It is really sad, it isn't who Layne was. He had a lot more to give this world, but he couldn't stop the drug use. I am sure he knew what was happening but just couldn't stop. Layne was so talented and his music an voice will live on forever!
Cynthia Dorsett .. Why even start using that shit? I've been sad and depressed many times but drugs never crossed my mind. I don't understand it but I guess it's not for me to understand. Furthermore, sticking myself with a needle, screw that... May they all RIP......
Thank you so much, you understand. Do you know how rare that is to an addict? your perspective? I have been trying for years to stop. My teeth are falling out but it's the only damage i have, except i was disowned by most. I had most of the bad teeth replaced. Maintaining that habit in work and around family is so hard, needless to say i lost my fucking job. The prejudice is so strong, so thank you again.
Poor coping techniques. I'm an addict and an artist, and i put it down to a poor way of coping with stress, depression trauma etc but i cannot speak for Layne.
LeeAnn20008 I think as a young guy (or girl) who suddenly goes from living in a crowded studio room as a starving artist to make it,Then suddenly catapults to fame, where everyone is handing you drugs, sex, everything else, you get caught up in the excitement of it, and you never think addiction will happen to you. Your pressure, whatever. Almost all rock musicians are addicted to drugs or alcohol or used to be. A lot of it comes with the territory for whatever reason. I think also, as some rockers have said, when they go out on the road and have been gone from their homes and families for a long time, they get lonely, and the drugs become a comfort to them, so get used to being on while performing, and then they begin to rely on it in by that point it’s almost impossible to quit.
This is my perspective, but I do know several famous musicians and have heard many stories, and there seems to be the central theme of most of it.
And yes, Layne did know what he was doing would probably never stop, but again when you get to that point, your body is so dependent on it, it doesn’t matter what your mind or heart says. You would do anything just not to be dope sick
As Anselmo said in his famous Loyola speech, trying to come off it is like falling off a 10 story building every five seconds, the anxiety is that high. You don’t care what the risk is or what it takes to get it, you just don’t wanna feel like you’re about to die so you do what u have to, get it by any means necessary
“Do whatever to get me by..” -(Dont Follow, AIC)
GypsyRock that’s one of the main things my mom always said think of people who never had money or not very much and throw it all at them especially when there young, it’s kind of a recipe for disaster. I have a friend that was working for a huge company making a lot of money at 22 the guy had to quit the job and take something for less because he almost killed himself with a heart attack.
It’s the same as these guys it happens so quick
His speaking voice is beautiful! 🖤🤎
Layne had such a soft, gentle voice - he was a deep soul. Some of the photos of him show a guy with such soft eyes, but dealing with pain. He needed to be wrapped up in a warm blanket, loved and gently cared for - my mother instinct is to protect him! Heartbreaking that we lose these beautiful, gentle and creative souls - they are just too special for this cold, harsh world. My greatest wish for them is everlasting peace - they deserve it. RIP
Lisa JustMyOpinion I feel the same way. Such a sweet caring young man.
I can't believe how his own mother and family doesnt care bout Layne, and just leave him alone, in his own suffering
@@abigaillkruss8823 People did try to stay in touch and help him, but he shut himself away.
It's surreal but I feel the same way; like a part of my soul was his mother in another life or something. When I see him all I see is that sweet little boy. And all I want to do is protect him. It's a helpless feeling that depresses the shit out of me. 🥺
@@abigaillkruss8823
My family is the same way. They're too wrapped up in themselves to care about me. I distance myself from my family too.
We love you and miss you terribly, Layne Staley. This interview is another example of his genuine honesty. It seems like it wouldn't occur to him to be anything else. His unparalleled musical talent aside, what a beautiful human being. He was a true healer. RIP and
thank you all-ways.
Layne you are missed immensely! Listen to you everyday. Your voice can NEVER be replaced! Rest easy my friend. R.I.P. L.S.M.S.
No Layne/No Chains to me.
Such an amazing talent. I was 18/19 back in 1992 when I first became a fan. Here I am 25 years later, still loving them and missing Layne. There will just never be anyone like him.
Really makes you wonder
Have this on in my headphones and it makes my soul happy to hear Layne talking and his little laugh. Fly high Layne. We love you
This guy is a true, clever and real artist; a sensitive creator, deep and sentimental about life and his art riding on a shit load of old school passion and integrity.
For a flickering moment or two I thought I could have been listening to an interview with the likes of a Jim Morrison . They are the conduit, the medium itself from which everything else flows. Very special, highly volatile, tenuous and on the edge.
Johnny Carson Very well said. I agree. Shames that Layne had to leave this Earth. He can now achieve the comfort that he always needed. A Legend.
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Well said. Amen. His voice and intellect and sexxxxxxyness!! I miss him, it’s weird how most of us feel like we actually knew/know him....Love you Layne!!
The only singer who can heal me with his voice, just a gift to the world.
His voice is so gentle.. It's really comforting 💚
His voice puts me at such ease. He doesn't speak of our generation. It's reminiscence of the 70's... (his talking voice)
reminds me a bit of Morrison, very soft spoken (unless Chief Mojo Risin was drunk)...but when they sing, it's from their gut, Layne never held back on any vocal, live or studio. what a shame, sure miss his voice.
Earl Brackett That's exactly what I thought for year's.
Oh man, I wish he had actually gotten that book he was talking about published. That would have been so cool.
What a gem thanx for this upload...love to hear his voice and perspective...dude you were so loved..you could have chosen to stay
Definitely a sad loss. To me one of the best singers of all time. Still love the music , listen to him all the time.Tragedy.
Alice Rocks!!
One of a kind voice!
RIP Layne Staley
Thank you for this interview.It really shows Layne's intelligence and full conceptual musical acumen.He was the real deal and found that special connection with Jerry to make the iconic songs which will always stand the test of time.What I find so difficult is that after Demi's death he could not go on.Beauty and truth in Layne's soul shone through.He was one in a million who could see through all the phonies and had integrity .It is obvious that the pure of heart were Layne and Kurt .RIP and see you both on the other side.
i wish i could have just sat and talked to layne. about anything and nothing...his voice is incredible and he was so damn sexy, he had a heart of gold...he has my heart forever...
Layne and I drove to a 7-11 in late 1989 in south Seattle. Then we sat in the car and talked philosophy and some deep stuff. He said I was a deep thinker. I said I felt likewise about him. And then we went back to the run-down AIC house where the party was going on. A few minutes later, Layne and Sean Kinney were on the living room floor trying to light their farts on fire.
He has such a deep, gentle soul
A million likes. I always wondered how AIC got Layne from Mad Season man? This vid
Helped a little bit.
Layne S. Can make any band sound good. Fuckin love that dude yo.
Hang in there.....YOU CAN DO IT...REALLY,HOPE your STILL here..
HOPE your STILL with us....YOU CAN DO IT....IF I CAN ANYONE CAN 15 YEARS OF CHASE ,LOOKING,SCORING....
I DONT MISS IT....YOU WONT EITHER BABE...MY prayers are with you...
Seriously.....hope I hear something from you
I have so much respect for the talent Layne Staley had. Listening to this shows the amount of talent it takes to be one of the best vocalists ever....so much more to it than just singing. He was a genius in his own right. He was sooooo much more than just an "addict" that so many people focus on. Although his life was shortened it was much more productive than the vast majority that make it to old age.
One of , if not the greatest voices of all time. Even now to this day I could listen to Layne sing. An amazing talent that lost it all to a horrible addiction. RIP
Great interview. Miss hearing Layne's voice
8:46 That answer just breaks my heart man...
Oh man. 💔
love you layne , I will never forget how strong and bright you shined, even at the darkest times, you were a true gift to the world , your life and music have a powerful impact , I am truly thankful to have the music it’s always there and understands , it also gives me a strong feeling of comfort in knowing that though I may feel alone at times, I’m not ,,
layne was a beautiful guy too like Shannon hoon was ..and layne like Shannon have that unique voice no-one can match..love laynes voice...when they came back after layne passed yea they were good but nothing like it was with layne they created those awesome harmonies togother how Jerry and laynes voice came together sounded amazing that's what I was looking for but it wasn't there ..just sad we lose great artists due to those fucken drugs man makes me sick hate what they do to good people
He wanted to write a book :( i'd kill to know what it would be like...
I knowww I'd kill for it. Only if the person was really evil of course.
OMG! So Layne was going to release his own solo project AND write his own book...WOW! What I wouldn't do to get my hands on that material and be able to enjoy another precious piece of Layne's work! If his family or anyone happens to have any of that material, I know the fans would totally appereciate it so much if they could hear/read it. All we get is the shitty Rubio book! They should totally release it to the fans, since that is what Layne wanted. I wonder if that material still exists..
Above by Mad Season is the best album on this planet
This is such a gem, thank you for sharing. It makes me very sad. RIP Layne ❤
Hey, thanks for taking my videos and splicing them together into one and not giving me credit or at least a link to my channel. You know I was the one that actually bought this interview CD sat down and transcribed it years ago on crappy windows movie maker software if you are going to use my work it would be nice to get credit for it.
Man, they are real assholes, I actually remember something from almost 4 years ago when I commented on one of their videos (or his, I don't know), they uploaded the January 1994 Norwood Fisher benefit acoustic show that Alice in Chains played, they just inserted the piece of interview with Mike Inez and Sean from that show and then played the show with a photo from that show, without video. All of that stuff was online already, maybe even the same video like theirs that was possibly deleted, I can't remember. And I just said Dude all of this is already online why do you feel the need to upload it again (plus I thought somebody was finally going to upload proshot footage with good sound, of that show, imagine the dissapointment when I clicked on it), and he's like Dude I don't have to explain anything to you if you don't like it unsubscribe (I wasn't even subscribed lol) he's so full of himself, I think he's some crazed Argentinian fan if I remember correctly. A genuine rude asshole, the last time he signed onto this channel was over a year ago so I don't think he'll be reading this. He's just one of those ungrateful and rude people who just want to collect everything they can and upload it again, pretend they're the biggest fans and probably make some money out of it all. He really failed with this channel fortunately, so he's defeated, good. I know your channel you have great videos. By the way, did you see that Pjvideoguy uploaded a clip from a Tool show from Bremerton May 1994 (the same one that you uploaded), where Layne appears on Opiate ? I don't know where to find those videos and I'm not even from the USA, if you come across the whole show it would be great to upload Opiate. All the best brother
Yours has better quality
JCW58 Just saw your comment and thanks for comments but yeah I saw that video from 1994 I really hope he has the footage of Layne from that show. I gave up on trying to hunt down bootlegs or original material or footage a while ago. Trust me if I had it I would upload it right away.
the best
It's just so sad he is gone. Such an amazing band that changed music forever. I'll never forget when I first heard AIC. They just destroyed all the pop and hair metal that was popular at the time.
They were the first to the grunge game. Cobain took it to another level and et etc. Layne voice is something else especially his slow songs. Mad Season River of Deceit is a good example of how good he really was.
I'm pretty sure Soundgarden was the first out of that Seattle scene of the time to hit it big. AIC was soon to follow though..
In Kurt's defense he was only known to the broader public for 2 years and 5 months, didn't even make it to 2 1/2 years. From the point of first mainstream album to death, Cobain went away quicker than all of the legends, even Morrison, Hendrix and Joplin were in the mainstream for 3 or 4 years. Kurt was in and out damn quick, who knows what he would of made. But he ain't no AIC, these bands are absolutely not comparable. "Grunge" was not a music genre, it was a music scene from 87-94 based out of Seattle, and many of the bands are different.
@@SineEyed
Wrong.
Soundgardens first big mainstream album was Badmoterfinger release in fall of 1991. Ultramega OK and Louder Than Love were not mainstream known.
Facelift by Alice in Chains was released fall of 1990 with 'Man in the Box', 'Sea of Sorrow' and 'We Die Young'.
AIC was the first with mainstream recognition.
AIC was opening act for Mother Love Bone (later partially Pearl Jam) and Soundgarden was really close to both of them, so they were all connected, Nirvana came from left field sort of, even though Kurt also knew MLB guys and went to their shows.
@@whatabouttheearth you're saying I'm wrong, but that's only the case when evaluating what I said by _your_ standards--which are arbitrary. Do you have good reason to speak with authority; to deem who is correct or not correct? If so, please tell us what that is..
His voice was... Like, so sad, deep. Like if he was someone asking for help. :(
He sounds like he's constantly on the edge of crying... :(
It does.
I can feel his sadness.
I understand what he's talking(equipment) but thats a great interview.
He was deep,and sad.
RIP Layne
DeLis Cadbss Kind of reminds me of Syd Barrett to a certain degree, both were mad geniuses! What musical artistic talent. He couldn't deal with the media which was part of what killed him in the same way it killed Hendrix! I'm 55 years old and Nobody made me FEEL emotionally lyrically and vocally the way Layne did! RIP
justin thymes I do as well !! No other singer has Ever made me Feel the way I do. felt he was singing about me with the intensity that he possessed! This is coming from a 55 year old that has heard everything in many genres over the years. In the Rock genre, I loved the Dave Clark 5, Sabbath, Joplin, Floyd, Etc. Group up with Rock all my life. Plant was my favorite male singer of all time until I heard Chris Cornell! As Great as Chris Is, No singer has EVER made me Feel in the Rock genre like Layne RIP
Mike Drennan Wow thats cool!I'm 47 and started really getting into AIC w/ the unplugged album.My uncle got home from the airforce in '73 and turned me on to all that heavy,cool stuff(Sabbath,Zep,Floyd).Cool you mention Cornell,he is great.The "new" AIC is cool,but its no Layne RIP
im a huge fan of the music. but i like the interviews because i think layne was really funny and just an interesting person to listen to. he talks about things that i wanna know about like what its like going and doing a show and writing the music and its cool to hear that from somebody who actually writes music you like.
The voice of Layne Staley is beautiful 😍
Layne had an adorable laugh, he was soft spoken, cared about those around him. His vocal range can run rings around anything Kurt Cobain did or any other grunge singer for that matter. And what girl in their right mind doesn't find a guy who looked like Layne did AND heard the way he could sing, what girl wouldn't find that sexy. He could sing the phone book and not stumble on a wrong note. Hell, he took Jerry Cantrell in after meeting him once and gave Jerry (a perfect stranger) a place to live, got him a job, got Jerry guitars and gear, set Jerry up with a life.
His whole situation and the way he died was tragic and it haunts me when I think about it (and I didn't even know him personally).
Thanks for posting this....
rip layne ,mike ,just to hear his voice.......
Very gentle voice.....
Addiction is a horrible disease... hearing Layne talk about the future and what he wanted to accomplish ..its sad. I think when Demri died it pushed him over the edge. all we can do is speculate, but it seems to me that was a huge factor in his addiction spiraling out of control ... he had a one of a kind voice, one of the absolute best imo...the 5 Alice records and the Mad Season record just weren't enough. just a terrible loss !!!
Well, his addiction was pretty much out of control way before that. The making of the self-titled album was already extremely tedious because of it and by the time of this interview, it was already clear that a radical change would be required to make his plans anything more than wishful thinking. He might or might not have accomplished that change, had Demri not died, we'll never know. Unfortunately in hindsight those who declared his demise pretty much hit the mark, they were just a bit off with the timing...
Love you Layne Staley musical genius ❤️🤘❤️
Thank you for posting this.
Why do so many of the really brilliant musicians have a tendency to self destruct?
Because they are brilliant! Layne's voice was a one of a kind and likening him to other greats who have destroyed themselves would be o.k.
i know its sad people with so much talent
Barek Halfhand I am a recovering addict and cancer fighter of the two: Addiction is the fucking beast...maybe that will shed some light on how hard it is to beat
+Susan Simpson currently beating the latter of the two the first is a monster
Brian Jackson sorry to hear and yes it is....sadly im loosing to the "c" found out after 6yrs its spreading..... and still i say damn addiction....
There s so much of jerry guitars in my playing style and so much of layne romanticism in my sight of the world ... i owe these two guys a lot. Forever thanks.
Layne Staley forever ♾️❤️🙌❤️
greatest singer ever
So there are others out there with their soul still intact... I applaud thee.
Thanks so much for posting this!! The sound is fucked up, though, could you pleeeease try to re-upload it? That'd be awesome...It feels very good to hear Layne's voice, very intense.
Layne injected SpeedBalls non-stop until his body simply shut down.
He was so far gone that the odds of him recovering and surviving were slim to none.
He knew what it would take to climb out of the hole he was in-
And he also knew he was not capable
or willing to go through that.
He told everyone to please stop trying to save him- he said it was hopeless so don't bother.
Truly as hard core as it gets.
He told you that did he 😤
Billy Arsenault Yes that's true, some people can't handle the truth! His voice will last *FOREVER*
SM... Well, he was dead for 2 weeks before they found him! So I'm guessing people in his life were aware of the fact he told them not to try anymore! We can live without the *SMART ASS* post! This is about *LAYNE* not you!!
He lived...how he chose to die isnt anyone's business except his...🌹🌷🌹
"The candle that burns twice as bright burns only half as long". -Les Claypool
i often wonder what would have happened if layne was living now if he was alive,what kind of music or maybe his book.
me too! in interviews jerry wanted to go mainstream ,layne was more cutting edge underground music.
Did you just reply to yourself..?
Very well said, indeed!
Mike Starr was wearing a bathrobe, cowboy boots, cowboy hat riding a motorcycle. Funny ass shit!
as a fan why draw attention to the state of his condition and why post such sad comments? layne was subjected to these kind of comments/scrutinywhile alive. it's somewhat maddening especially when those like yourself post such... then your channel is unavailable to others :-/
Layne was one of the greats.. r.i.p brother..
Heroin is bad but it's even worse when you're a creative person like Layne. Creative people tend to be creative to hide pain and once heroin enters the picture it's a wrap because heroin gets rid of having to think about the pain in your life.
I always thought that the internet would bring people closer.
It turns out that it hasn't. It brought out the worst in people.
It really has. If you're brave enough to look at the comments and stupid enough to challenge people,
you will be thoroughly disappointed. Test it out. Make a splash. You will be fine if you're at least moderately deluded.
I so miss Layne's vocals so much control, yet so much power. hated they missed so many scheduled dates and cancelled tickets, etc. i think they would have murdered woodstock 94 I was there and there are two other tours Layne's issues ended that. I saw them at Lolla and greatful for that.
What a real person.
I too would LOVE to read and learn more about Layne Staley!!
It's weird how Layne's first gigs with Mad Season were how the facelift line-up of AiC's first gigs went with forgotten songs, improvised substitutes, and everyone looking to Layne to just sing anything.
I can't believe they did shows before the material/album was written if I'm not mistaken...that's pretty brave
Sorry if I missed it somewhere, what year was the interview? In context, I gather it was around the time of the self titled in 95/96?
What about the book he talked about in one interview??? I would be unbelievably happy to read a book written by Layne :/ Wonder what happened with the book
Very well said, indeed...seriously!!
what year was this interview? was it around 1995 maybe?
***** Right after the release of the self-titled album. Either late 95 or early 96.
My favorite part is 08:49...
🥺😢😇
Also, I'd LOVE to read his book, even if it is unfinished.
Huge AIC fan but imagine if Mad Season would of been his band instead of Alice. Holy hell it'd of been amazing.
The Chad
He liked the idea, of getting out of his comfort zone. I don't think, he would've been with AIC full time. He would've played more with solo acts. Sort of a way, that Scott Weiland was doing when he got older. Mad Season, Class of 99', he was also rumored to take the gig to be in Audioslave, but Chris Cornell has that job now, obviously.
This is so, so sad.
Even though Layne answers every question in a good way, it's heartbreaking to listen to.
He has this typical nasal heroin voice.
One question is:
How did the members if the band get along at this point?
He says that it went so well. They put it all on the table. He knew that the guys would do anything for him.
And they know the can trust him.
This interview must be from 1995 or something?
I wonder what in earth happened from this interview and just a couple of years later.
Because Layne didn't have contact with the band.
They've said they tried. His friends also tried. But he didn't answer the phone or the door. He wouldn't let people in.
He had contact with Mike Starr. And with his Mom and sister. So it wasn't like he didn't have anything with anyone.
That book that eas written even.said that he told the author that the guys in the band wasn't his friends and he would have nothing to do with them.
This was later on, though, some months before he died.
I just really wonder what happened from this interview where he speaks so highly of the guys, to later on just totally have no contact whatsoever.
It breaks my heart thinking of how lonely he must have felt and what a failure he also must've thought he was :-(
That book u are talking about. Laynes sister confirmed that he never talked to that woman, quoting if she wants to write a book write it about herself. All those interviews she claims to have done with him never happened.
AMen! I could not agree with you more!
I wish they'd release what Layne had done for a solo record and that book he was working on!
Algún día aprenderé inglés y sabré lo que dices mi querido Layne...
I wonder what Layne is doing right now??
***** Yea, but he maybe playing music on his universal path somewhere.
getting DEADER
Bobbie b Death is a part of this infinite spiritual existence🐶🎸😁
Todd Ryan doing heroin with Elvis
Todd Ryan nothing, he's dead.
listen to the song God Am and if you need to look up the lyrics and see just how happy he would be to hear that.
I can fix the audio, will sound prrrrrfect. Layne RIP.
Everyone said Laynes last interview was faked because “layne never talked about lyrics in his interviews” but I just heard him talk about the lyrics to Dirt twice. Just something I’ve noticed.
Do you believe it was real? If it was why she didn’t record it? Would be too stupid not to record such an interview
who has layne s book now it needs to be written and released, he says he spent years
preparing it, oops !!, is it out there, let me know if it is, thanks.
Second best voice of all time behind Freddie Mercury. Just as legendary
agreed. very well said =)
GOG DAMIT, I would love to RIP apart that demon called heroin, this chemistry they had was priceless, at least Stanley and the the band tattooed there music on the living generation, thank God, cause what a band!!!
Too bad the book didn't get started or finished. The solo music Layne was working on. Would love to hear those tunes.
awsome
I know this guy who could do a lot of things that not many people are blessed enough to be able to Do. He's humble to an extent... He's also a bit arrogant, heartbroken and angry..... He does a lot of drugs, but would quit the majority of them, however from what he has told me.... When he is "buzzing", his passion and desire to let " loose " comes to him with ease, makes him comfortable, and just helps him do his thing... ( kinda like how Blake Shelton gets a buzz before performing...) I imagine that if he had this chick that he keeps telling me about then he'd most likely be a great husband/father and then just "use" while "working ". He'll probably never be heard tho
+Nicholas Foran Does this persson have a name, soundcloud, any material on the web? I would be interested in hearing him.
Why isnt AiC in Rock n Roll Hall of Fame?
@staleyismissed
your love & devotion for the music is right-on, and I couldn't have said it better myself. Layne's legacy is his raw talent in his vocals and in the music he created with AIC, Mad Season...etc! Us TRUE fans know this & agree with you, it's not about his lifestyle, but solely the music. Listen, Appreciate, and Respect the artist and their work! \m/\m/
Every time when I hear how much Alice were a group of friends above all, I feel more and more sorry for Weiland, who was thrown away by his "friends" in a band, time after time, while having family issues combined with the personal, drug related ones.
true I loved scott weiland and miss him too...he also was a musical genius to me
perfectly put... ;)
such a shame how he let drugs absolutely destroy him
This amazing guy, Example why drugs are bad kids. I still remember they day he died. :(
me too!!!
What happened to his solo record, where's his book, I want them
Unfortunately he did neither I would have loved to have read it as well... I think Layne felt guilty for not accomplishing anything during his off time from AIC and Mad Season in his later years and just talked of doing these things but never got around to it! But he didn’t owe anyone anything, he owed himself a life of happiness...
No he talked about writing a book has been working on for 5years
what year was this interview taken im looking for an inteview near his death
+Herb Hunter Staley died in April 2002...his last interview was 3 months prior.