Biography
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.
Gender
Male
IMDb Id
nm0821655
Known For Department
Acting
Also Known As
Layne Rutherford Staley
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Date of Birth
1967-08-22
Place of Birth
Kirkland, Washington, USA
Date of Death
2002-04-05
