Layne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002) [2][3] was an American singer-songwriter. He was the original lead vocalist of Alice in Chains, which rose to …

Layne Staley was born in Kirkland, Washington in 1967. In the mid-1980s, he fronted the glam metal band Sleze, then formed Alice in Chains (then called Alice n' Chains, ala Guns 'N' Roses) with …

May 16, 2025 · Of all the Seattle bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s, it always seemed that Alice in Chains, led by vocalist Layne Staley, were doing something a little different. Of course, much of that …

Feb 21, 2025 · In the fall of 1993, Alice in Chains played a series of shows in Japan, and lead singer Layne Staley took the opportunity to explore some alternate career options outside of music.

Apr 14, 2025 · Layne Staley of Alice In Chains is considered one of the greatest vocalists of the 1990s grunge era. He’s also known, sadly, for his tragic death at the age of only 34 years old in 2002.

Often associated with grunge music, Alice in Chains' sound and style is rooted in heavy metal. The band is known for its distinctive vocal style, [1] which often included the harmonized vocals between Staley …

Alice in Chains' lead singer, Layne Staley, left an indelible mark on the grunge and rock music scenes, shaping the band's enduring legacy.