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This tribute honors Layne Staley, the legendary frontman of Seattle band Alice in Chains. One of the most iconic voices in music history, Layne, along with the music of Alice in Chains and Mad Season will forever live on and be cherished by the fans who developed a deep connection to its raw power, haunting harmonies, and deeply personal lyrics that shine a light into the dark places within. Join us as we celebrate the life, music, and legacy of Mr. Layne Staley at the annual tribute show held in Seattle, WA, each August around his birthday. All Proceeds from the tribute will be donated to the Layne Staley Memorial Fund benefitting Therapeutic Health Services (THS)
LAYNE STALEY TRIBUTE 2023 will consist of two shows, Unplugged Night (21+ only) on Friday, August 18th at MADAME LOU’s (at the Crocodile) and the main LST 2023 event on Saturday, August 19th (All-ages) in the main showroom at THE CROCODILE. As well as a fan-organized gathering at the Seattle Center International Fountain at 7pm on Thursday, August 17th. Join us Thursday, August 17th at the annual gathering at the S
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Layne Staley’s Death: A Fated Loss, a Final Legacy
Layne Staley’s death was a surprise. But it also wasn’t a surprise. And that contradiction is part of what made it such a tragic loss.
Layne Staley joined Alice In Chains as their lead singer in 1987. For the next ten years, his voice would become synonymous first with the Seattle grunge scene, then with alternative rock worldwide.
Everyone has their favorite of the Big Four Seattle grunge bands. Maybe Alice In Chains is yours. But even if they’re not, you can’t deny the pure alchemy of the way Layne Staley’s voice blended with guitarist Jerry Cantrell‘s.
(Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
Millions of words have been spilled about the band, their dynamic, and Staley’s life and struggles. I won’t rehash those here. Instead, I’ll share my story of where I was when the news came down that Layne was gone.
Layne Staley’s Death: A Fated Loss, a Final Legacy
The actual date of Layne Staley’s death is April 5,
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Layne Staley
American rock musician (1967–2002)
Musical artist
Layne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002)[2][3] was an American singer and songwriter who was the original lead vocalist of Alice in Chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of Seattle's grunge movement. He was known for his distinctive vocal style as well as his harmonizing with bandmate Jerry Cantrell. Prior to his success with Alice in Chains, Staley was also a member of the glam metal bands Sleze and Alice N' Chains. He was also a part of the supergroups Mad Season and Class of '99.
"Man in the Box", the second single from Alice in Chains' debut album, Facelift (1990), garnered Staley critical recognition for his vocal style.[4] Alice in Chains' EPJar of Flies (1994), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it Alice in Chains' first record—and the first-ever EP—to top the chart.[5] However, Staley's deteriorating condition due to heroin abuse[6] led him to enter a rehabi
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