Layne AND Jerrys combined voices ARE Alice in Chains.

@Spooky_515

2 ай бұрын

I’ve always been a bigger fan of Jerry honestly. He’ll always be the heart and soul of AIC to me. Layne is amazing, don’t get me wrong but Jerry’s riffs are so iconic.

@claybass3631

2 ай бұрын

@@Spooky_515 no argument here... the man just exuded mood and atmosphere from a guitar.

@rphntw1n

2 ай бұрын

Big facts. Glad to see this as the top comment.

@rphntw1n

2 ай бұрын

@@Spooky_515 yeah Jerry is basically the guy behind a majority of the vocal melodies being a choir nerd. But to me, Layne’s voice has the soul. Jerry is also THE best guitarist ever imo. AIC 4 lyfe 😂

@benjamingamache6441

2 ай бұрын

Yea, no other band or combination of singers has come close to sounding anything like Alice when Layne was alive.

How dare they? They didn't deserve Layne's voice. One of the greatest voices of all time. RIP, Beautiful Man. I miss you. xo

I imagine mainstream radio stations would be shaking in their boots if they heard the first few seconds of "Them Bones" (Layne screaming "AHHHHHHHH!"). RIP Layne Staley. IMO, you are one of the best voices of grunge and in hard rock history.

@aaronpannell6401

2 ай бұрын

I saw them open with that song and my adrenaline went sky high. I felt like I could jump through the roof.

@kenterminateddq5311

2 ай бұрын

@@aaronpannell6401 I heard the current singer of AIC isn't nearly as good as Layne.

@aaronpannell6401

2 ай бұрын

@kenterminateddq5311 I think people don't give him much of a chance because no one can fill Laynes shoes. They probably should have changed the name of the band. William is still really good in my book, and he isn't a Layne clone, which I like.

@tommywright2487

2 ай бұрын

@@aaronpannell6401good to see someone not hating on William DuVall.

@CadenceMinnick22

Ай бұрын

@@aaronpannell6401I definitely don’t think they should have replaced Layne, but it’s their band. They can do what they want with it. No one can replace Layne, but I don’t think William is a bad guy. It’s not a big deal.

Layne's voice was iconic!

@beezysbeatz4924

2 ай бұрын

Was?! Watch any reaction channels lately? STILL very much iconic! And the whole original lineup too! Mike Starr was such a an underrated bassist. The bass must be badass if there's no rhythm guitar player. 🤘🏻👽

@nkw1985

2 ай бұрын

To my ears he is the greatest hard rock singer. Love, Hate, Love live at The Moore still gives me goosebumps when Layne unleashes.

@colonelhstinkmeaner8547

2 ай бұрын

It still is

@nicholaskruger9460

2 ай бұрын

The new word for the year. The most cliche thing to say on KZread is he was underrated. The second most cliche.. iconic

@hobo1704

2 ай бұрын

Best ever IMO

When ppl were asked what was AIC best song, I never saw the man in the box as an answer. One thing I noticed is that everyone had a different song. It amazes me how many great songs they made. In fact, every song they made was great.

Hearing man in the box as a small child for the first time randomly in the car was one of the scariest experiences I can remember hearing a song. The fact that the song was so dark and different stuck with me to this day where I’m now obsessed with AIC

@jessehutchings

2 ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. I think of Layne's AiC as 'terror rock' sometimes because I remember the immediate feeling of awe and horror when hearing their songs for the first time

@drewsky-pr4bj

Ай бұрын

when I first heard man in the box I sure as hell did not think a skinny ass white boy like staley was the one behind the vocals but god damn lmao. Makes me think my skinny ass can sound manly

@Chek.A

18 күн бұрын

Чего мрачного?Всё очень задорно.

Layne and Jerry’s voice combination is the most unique and recognizable duo I can think of in rock music. All time greatness!

I will never forget hearing AIC for the first time, at age 7. It was Would being played on the radio, while going to the beach with my brothers and older cousins. They were taking us for an adventure to the beach because our dad had died of a drug overdose. We were children and they stepped in to spend time with us. One of my favorite childhood memories! We didn't get swim at the beach cause it rained but still had a good time listening to the radio, cause that was something dad was big into.

Layne Staley was so ahead of his time, his talent couldn't even be recognized.

@RIVALContentJammerz

2 ай бұрын

One trick pony. His shtick was getting old before he died.

@HildeAzul

Ай бұрын

@@RIVALContentJammerz What??!? You haven’t actually listened to his catalogue.

@jackwright1954

29 күн бұрын

@@RIVALContentJammerz clearly a troll, he was only getting better before his addiction took over, listen to mad season

@vincents9620

27 күн бұрын

@@RIVALContentJammerz i bet your fun at parties OMG🤮

@RIVALContentJammerz

27 күн бұрын

@vincents9620 We had a great time last night at the film screening after party, thanks!

And damn sea of sorrow is a badass song too.

And Layne wins every vocal poll on KZread. And God damn the song we die young is probably my favorite Alice in chains song

@user-rs6fk1vu6q

2 ай бұрын

Isn’t the one channel so funny? Layne may not even be an option that day but we all write ‘Layne Staley’? I know he’s watching and having a laugh.

@jessehutchings

2 ай бұрын

I love how they included one second of Jerry's cranked amplifier buzz at the beginning of the song just to say 'yeah this album is gonna have some loud fkn guitars'

@Vesuviusisking

2 ай бұрын

@@user-rs6fk1vu6qin hell

@vincents9620

27 күн бұрын

me too ill never forget hot summer night 1990 local radio Northeast US said heres a new band from Seattle it was AiC "we die young" first sone we heard Epic summer --1 month later Pantera dropped CFH

those solo vocal tracks from any alice in chains or mad season song shows how talented layne was at singing, he was beyond iconic... layne is the reason why i put so much effort into singing my own songs..

@jessehutchings

2 ай бұрын

That's one of the best things about Layne. He sang full force and inspires us to do the same

Layne and Jerry harmonies are 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Did they have cotton buds In their ears layne's voice is one of the best I ever heard

@jessehutchings

2 ай бұрын

His voice was so powerful and different they knew it would threaten the entire rock paradigm. And, it did! Layne, Kurt, Chris, Eddie (lol) and the groups following them totally changed rock music

We Die Young is still one of my favorite songs!!!

@rnrtruestories

2 ай бұрын

Great song! I love the mashup they did on letterman with we die young and again

@craigrock8444

2 ай бұрын

@rnrtruestories absolutely! Lane looked pretty rough but still killed it. Lots of effects on his vocals..trips harmonies etc. He didn't need to die young along w so many others

@commentmaster2597

2 ай бұрын

1000%

@bigjermboktown6976

2 ай бұрын

Mine too!

@pastexpiration2160

2 ай бұрын

I sang ‘We Die Young’ at Karaoke last week. Was amazing.

i was 13 when Face-lift dropped, loved it , still do, that was our music, fast forward 10 years, my 3 year old daughter was scared of "the rooster song", shes 24 now and im proud to say, loves good music

@jessehutchings

2 ай бұрын

That's so funny but also so true. Hearing Layne's massive screams for the first time is a shock to the system

“Watch him become a gawd!”😂

@BataraKado

2 ай бұрын

would you put a price on peas?

@ko0974

2 ай бұрын

Can you take my pulse ?

His voice is amazing.

Those two guys were a gift for humanity and thank the simulation they all met everyone is thankful.😊

That *is* pretty wild that radio execs thought that about Layne's voice. I always found Layne's voice to be similar to Axl's, except Layne had a much more full, powerful voice and he didn't have all those annoying tics that Axl had/has. Plus, AiC was a band that discussed real feelings to which so many in my generation could relate. Good on Sammy for bringing AiC out on tour with VH. I always love hearing Sammy being interviewed. He is always such a breath of fresh air with how honest, no bullshit and funny he is. Sammy, VH and AiC: All legends. ❤

@martin-pz6ds

Ай бұрын

im sure those real feelings within layne's voice is what had them worried. most people run from those feelings

Again, U’ve done your 1990-1991 homework. Top notch. I remember this all too well, i was right outta HS, and was the PD/MD at WSOU at the time. Bridget Roy at Columbia gave us full access to the band bc NO ONE else in the NYC market would touch We die Young, or Man in the Box. SOOO CRAZY TO THINK NOW! I still have the Moore theater vhs tape and the 3 song vinyl signed by the whole band, and somewhere have 2 audio interviews, one with Layne and one with all the guys.

@Carak_Oshama44th

2 ай бұрын

Dude would love to hear those interviews if you could share them ! Sounds like you lived in an awesome time man. I was born in 92 and for me AIC is my favorite,well let’s just say obsessed lol. 90-95 was like the greatest 5 yr span of music to ever come out . The 90s in general was the best decade man that must of been awesome.

@GachaMetal

2 ай бұрын

@@Carak_Oshama44th it was a great time! The band was awesome but Unfortunately I sounded like a chipmunk on speed back then. Even worse than I sound now. Lol

@Walter732NJ

2 ай бұрын

Listening to WSOU was a huge part of my life in the 90’s. Thank you for being part of that.

Best song off Facelift? I do love Bleed the Freak and Sea of Sorrow and of course We Die Young and Man in the Box

@MrJacobiusMaximus

2 ай бұрын

Currently it’s I Know Somethin(Bout You), banger

@Carak_Oshama44th

2 ай бұрын

Put you down, sunshine and can’t forget it ant like that . Banger that they started many shows with. I have to agree though bleed the freak is my best song of facelift though. Esp the Moore Theater version 😱😱🤯

@BradCross1982

2 ай бұрын

Confusion for me

@davidstrainsandlego

2 ай бұрын

We die young probably

@user-yh7dc7lt5u

2 ай бұрын

*Has a stroke reading this….

I seen A.I.C. on the Clash of the Titans tour in '91. Cool memories and I recall they were solid rocking it out.

Jerry’s solo stuff is really good too!!

It was just different, and this was the breath of gritty fresh air that music needed at the time. He always sounds to me like he's singing flat, until I work out what notes he's singing and realise he's not, and it's a masterful use of colour notes, usually that he's singing a note meant to resonate against the next chord, so you're the one making up the resolution of the notes in your head.

Such a crazy take. Theres videos on KZread of Layne's voice isolated from the songs and holy shit that voice was amazing

Goes to show how unique they were. Nowadays so many bands have ripped off parts of their sound it makes you forget how different it was.

Whenever the dryer cycle was done, I'd open the door and sing "I'm the man, with the socks"...

When it storms I love turning the lights off, drinking a beer, smoking a J, and listening to Rain When I Die so the neighbors can hear it. Rest easy Mike and Layne.

@rnrtruestories

2 ай бұрын

Such a great song one of my favourites

@HolyShnikeez_1975

2 ай бұрын

@rnrtruestories the way he hits the notes to the words "name" and "rain" in that song are exilerating. Pure talent 🤘

@rnrtruestories

2 ай бұрын

@@HolyShnikeez_1975have you seen that dude from city and colour covering it acoustically?

@HolyShnikeez_1975

2 ай бұрын

@@rnrtruestories damn...that guy's got a great voice too. Thanks for the recommendation

the last Great decade of music.

@V4Now

2 ай бұрын

Even the bad songs where better than today😢

@themydnighthour

2 ай бұрын

100%!

@colonelhstinkmeaner8547

2 ай бұрын

I mean we still have great bands making good music.

@danbremer7010

2 ай бұрын

@@colonelhstinkmeaner8547probably. But as we get older we’ve moved on. It’s odd. I’m 47. And feel like I’m still 16 when it comes to music.

@Spooky_515

2 ай бұрын

@@danbremer7010I know what you mean but music isn’t just for teens.

Such a great story on how they were inspired to write Man In The Box...I play that tune out at gigs acoustically and it hits so hard.

@jessehutchings

2 ай бұрын

Bad ass

Layne and Jerry are easily my favorite combo of all time.

I love Alice In Chains. Their sound was amazing. ❤

Great band

Greatest grunge band period

@Vesuviusisking

2 ай бұрын

Soundgarden clears

The label didn't like the song Man in the Box because Jesus Christ is in the chorus

@miras-nurtazin

2 ай бұрын

At least he is not in the box

@intertonality9846

2 ай бұрын

How antisemitic!

To me Alice in chains is the best Seattle band.

Layne is my favorite voice from that era. Still to this day I listen to AIC constantly, so good.

Thanks for posting this (amongst all the other great stuff you do). 'What the Hell Have I' is one of my favourites by the band.

I don't care what anyone says, Alice in Chains is a ROCK band

@keithbarlow9701

2 ай бұрын

Nah I'm pretty sure they're a Christian rap group

Nice video brother you rlly own this market ain’t no one doing it like you with the research much respected. Would love some more Perry Farrell videos

PNW original. AIC made 80s hair bands go away. Growing up in Seattle in the 90s was a privilege. I was at the Tacoma Dome for the VH concert when AIC opened. Great show RIP Layne

Alice in Chains hit me like a ton of bricks in the beginning of the 90s and they are still among the best bands to ever grace the earth.

Tbh, as an older skool underground punkster, Grunge in general wasn't that impressive when it hit to me & my crew. However, i learned to appreciate it later & realize the genre has some of its own best shit ever. So when Man In The Box hit & everyone was blown away I just thought it was good, but nothing special. Then I saw them open, along with Motorhead, for Ozzy that tour & still didn't care for them. But then I saw them Lollapalooza/Dirt tour on lsd (actually I was tripping 1st time too!😅) & they came out with Them Bones with the flood lights flashing on the "Ah!"s, Staley in a Armani suit wearing Ray Bans with his hair slicked back, & they proceeded to kick my ass PROPER!🤘🤯 I went out the next day & bought the CD & was my fave of the Grunge. Yes, I am Blessed to have experienced & finally appreciated one of the GOAT'S! R.I.P. Layne... & Thanks for the Jam!🙏❤️ 🤘🌎❤️

Seen them open clash of the titans, anthrax, Megadeth and slayer, couldn't move my kneck for a week.😅

@someonethatwatchesyoutube2953

Ай бұрын

I was one of the ones screaming “SLAYER-SLAYER-SLAYER” while AiC was on stage. 😂

I saw Alice in Chains live at Lollapalooza 93 tour at Vancouver's UBC Thunderbird Stadium. (there is a KZread video of the show) It was freakin awesome.

Layne Staley = the greatest voice to ever grace this earth. He will always remain at the top of the tier, forever!

One of the best voices that has ever existed.

I’ve listened since the beginning. Through great times and times that looking back scare the shit out of me getting that close to checking out. Now I’m good and balanced and can enjoy the great music without wanting to hide in my garage.

I always said Layne had one of the best voices of all time. The tone of his normal singing voice was a unique gift. He has a great singing voice, and on top of that had great range and control of his voice. The guy that said his voice was wrong is an idiot.

AIC is still so underrated! I have always felt Layne's voice was one of the greatest ever, and the best band to come out of the grunge era. Imo that is. I mean music is so subjective. But there is no denying they were so unique . They had their own sound and nobody else sounded like them. RIP Layne, you are missed.

Layne and Jerry had such a pleasant harmony

He was a great singer! So… The radio didn’t worry about Kurt Cobain’s voice and guitar playing??

@LarryGoldenTalksLikeBuckwheat

2 ай бұрын

@mikedavis8008 wow. Somebody fixed somebody’s vocals in the studio.… That happens every single time.

Layne is still the most unique voice I've heard in any genre they reached fame but they could've been huge if layne lived and beat his addiction I always thought a movie about his rise and fall would be a great way to bring him to a new generation

Layne Staley Has One Of The Most Beautiful And Most Iconic Voices In Music History Ever. 🙏

Great video.

I am so thankful for the gift we were given of Layne! Gone too soon 🖤

AIC one of the GOATS

Alice in Chains got the ball rolling for the bands to come out of Seattle on national stand point.. .

Love your work😊

I was introduced to AIC by seeing them live as the opening act for VH in late 91 They all came out on stage wearing black thong speedos to a mainly deserted Orlando arena and they were *WILD* I fell in love with their music instantly! 1 of the greatest grung bands ever and still in my playlist

luckily MTV gave AiC the air play needed to spread the word Headbangers ball always had Alice on---fk radio

The suits are idiots many times not seeing the art in music. I was blown away by the AIC sound from the first time I heard them.

I’m looking up Blue Murder immediately after this.

Radio stations were LAME back then

@spaceghost8995

2 ай бұрын

Chicago radio played them right away.

@myshirtisonbackwards62

2 ай бұрын

​@mikedavis8008hey we can love AiC all we want but no need to disrespect Kurt or Nirvana man...

@Vesuviusisking

2 ай бұрын

@mikedavis8008half of the time layne stanley didn’t even bother showing up at concerts

Definitely one of my favorite so called grunge bands, Laynes vocals made the band great!!! 🙏🏻

Some of the most real lyrics I have ever seen. Helped me through a lot of stuff over the years, RIP Layne & Mike.

Thank you! 🤘🏻✌🏼😊

Also, shout out to Layne's mom, she rocks.

Well done, sir.

MTV had so much power to make or break someone back then…

Man in the box video is so iconic like laynes voice.

@nicholaskruger9460

2 ай бұрын

Shut up

They were like me. Didn't fit in. Didn't look right. Dared to be themselves. Didn't care what others thought. They were perfect in every way AIC fan 4 life

Vice Grip Garage outro tune 😂

Hagar wearing a Cobain t shirt is funny seeing as Kurt was disappointed with Van Hagar.

Layne’s voice … now considered one of the or if not THE greatest of all time.

Layne the best ever

Love Hate Love Live is so damn amazing to watch Layne's Vocals

Crazy talk one of the best rock voices ever

I wonder if AiC were concerned w their history of touring w bands like Poison since they got swept up w the Grunge scene

Man in the Box is not my favorite AIC song either, but there was no denying that had the most radio appeal. The radio execs must've not listened long enough to get to the chorus.

How deaf can you be . Vocals Awesome, så always

I was in my 6th grade art class when I first seen this. I bought it on cassette as soon as it released 😮

I heard We Die Young before man in the box. I was hooked

IMO, Layne Staley and Chris Cornell had the 2 best voices of the 90’s.

My favorite vocal duo of all time. Chester and Mike are 2nd, Hall and Oates 3rd.

Alice in Chains ⛓️ has made some of the most exceptional music I've ever heard in my Life. 🖤

great video

It's nice to hear a happy story involving Alice in Chains.

I love Layne's voice and all there albums listen to jar of flys,sap that's a amazing band and harmonized singers 🧡

i miss Layne so muchs

Clash of the Titans was amazing I seen Alice in chains twice they opened up for them and Ozzy

I was fortunate to have seen Alice In Chains around 1991 or 92 in a small club in NC, I was in the front row and I took some pictures as they played, one of the best shows I ever saw!

@jonnelson4717

2 ай бұрын

1992 Aloha Tower Waikiki HI Killer show in underground parking garage. Loud as FUCK Standing only no seats

i always liked alice in chains best....sound garden second...of those listed.

Best band ever!

‘Layne’s voice doesn’t sound good…’ wow, I know it’s a matter of taste, but I really hope whoever said that found another career well outside of the music industry.

@rnrtruestories

2 ай бұрын

Agreed

Wow I had no idea that man in the box was about the way that they processed veal I always get great information from your documentaries about things what I thought the song was about was a horror movie I think from the 1970s the late 1970s or the early eighties that was called The harvest where a guy actually at the end of the movie gets his eyes shut and on the fact that they didn't want to play Man in the box because of Layne Staley's voice they could not be more wrong about his voice? It was truly incredible to listen to him saying and the lyrics of each song by Alice in chains really help a lot of people

Alice in Chains is a master class in why labels and the media establishment are completely clueless

Do a story on their demo tape, Lipstick Killers.

Layne with the classic 1991 NWA HAT!