Crash Course: Layne Staley

Layne Staley was a singer/song writer for the band Alice in Chains. The band released their first album "Facelift" which became a successful album with the help of the single "Man in the Box." Alice in Chains maintained their popularity during the early ninties, and Layne did other side projects, Mad Season being one of them. Layne Staley had battled drug addiction for many years and the band went on a permanent hiatus. Layne had a remarkable voice, and it will be missed. Recommened songs - Nutshell, Rain When I Die, We Die Young, Junkhead, Love, Hate, Love, Down In A Hole, Confusion, Shame In You, Got Me Wrong,  I Stay Away, and finally the Mad Season album which is a must own for any rock fan. 

Layne Staley died of a drug overdose on April 5, 2002

Music! Mayhem! Madness!

Alice in Chains - Nutshell. I never understood how AIC were labeled a GruDgE band. They had a sound that reminded me more of Black Sabbath then say, Pearl Jam? The band also wrote a few slow numbers such as this soul melting, tear flowing song. Rest in Peace, Mr. Stanley.

Aria - Angel Dust. Aria is a Russian metal band who play some fine tunes. The album cover is classic, the sound is tight, and the guy sings like a Dio/Dickinson combo.  The language barrier is a bit of a drag, but good music always prevails. I will be checking out more of their albums. 

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