Layne Staley

Layne Staley

Born: 1967-08-22

Place: Kirkland, Washington, USA

Layne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002) 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.

Known For

Singles

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Alice In Chains: MTV Unplugged

Singles

Class Action Park

Full Filmography

🏆 Award Stats

0 total wins
5 nominations

1991

1992

Singles as Himself - Alice In Chains (uncredited) 🏆

1993

Alice in Chains: Hollywood Rock Festival 1993 as Vocals

1995

1996

Alice In Chains: MTV Unplugged as Vocals

1999

Alice in Chains - Music Bank: The Videos as Himself 🏆

2020