Layne Staley

Born: 1967-08-22

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.

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Singles

as Himself - Alice In Chains (uncredited)
Released: 1992-09-18

A group of young adults in their twenties, who share an apartment in the city of Seattle, ponder...

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Class Action Park

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2020-08-22

Class Action Park explores the legend, legacy, and truth behind the 1980s water park in Vernon,...

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Alice In Chains: MTV Unplugged

as Vocals
Released: 1996-04-10

Alice In Chains returned to the stage after a three year absence with this live acoustic...

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Pantera: Cowboys From Hell

as Self
Released: 1991-03-11

Pantera's first home video release. It contains behind the scenes footage of the band partying...

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Alice in Chains - Music Bank: The Videos

as Himself
Released: 1999-10-26

Music Bank: The Videos is a video release by rock band Alice in Chains containing all of the...

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Mad Season - Live at the Moore

as uncredited
Released: 1995-09-15

The band featuring members of Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Screaming Trees performs live in...

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The Nona Tapes

as Himself
Released: 1995-12-12

A spoof mockumentary featuring the rock band Alice in Chains.

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Alice in Chains: Live Facelift

as Self
Released: 1991-07-30

Heavy-hitting alternative rockers Alice in Chains serve up their dark guitar-driven music before...

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MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2020-12-01

For the first time ever, the Museum of Pop Culture's highly-anticipated Founders Award annual...

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Alice in Chains: Hollywood Rock Festival 1993

as Vocals
Released: 1993-01-22

Alice in Chains at Praça da Apoteose, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 22, 1993 (Hollywood Rock...

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Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16

as Self
Released: 1991-01-01

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Skid Row, Nirvana,...

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