Layne Staley

Known for: Acting
Born: August 22, 1967
Died: April 5, 2002
Birthplace: Bellevue, 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.

Filmography

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MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains 2020
as Self (archive footage)
Class Action Park 2020
as Self (archive footage)
VH1 News Special: Grunge 2001
as Self (archive footage)
Alice in Chains - Music Bank: The Videos 1999
as Himself
Alice in Chains: MTV Unplugged 1996
as Vocals
The Nona Tapes 1995
as Self
Mad Season: Live at the Moore 1995
as Self
Alice in Chains: [1993] Live at Rotterdam
Alice in Chains: [1993] Live at Rotterdam 1993
Actor
Alice in Chains: Hollywood Rock Festival 1993 1993
as Vocals
Singles 1992
as Himself - Alice In Chains (uncredited)
Alice in Chains: Live Facelift 1991
as Self
Pantera: Cowboys from Hell 1991
as Self
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16 1991
as Self

Credits from TMDB.