Say what you want about kiss now. but AIC loved Kiss especially Jerry was huge fan. I saw AIC 3 times in 1991 open for Van Halen and the clash of the titans tour. Not tne bands you’d expect
Of course he does. Quit being so naive. It’s like all the people that comment about old nirvana live videos. Saying, “ these people have no idea what they are watching.” So dumb. We knew what we were watching. We’d travel five hours or fly to Seattle back in 91’. Because we were watching a religious experience. Something that kids don’t know about. I saw nirvana three times and it was amazing. The power Kurt could harness was like a super human. Layne was such a crack addict. Poor dude.
Not an ounce of fat on him, legs like twigs, really starting to show the ravages of heroin and cocaine abuse, but still looks stunning and doing his best with the abilities he has left. The 90s truly was the last decade of great original rock music and Layne Staley shone so bright but so painfully brief. RIP.
As a former abuser I can tell you that they're are plenty of fat people that are also junkies. Layne was always skinny. Not to mention you never see old obese people. Skinny live longer on average.
Wow. I was there. I remember his death-grip on the mic like it was the only thing keeping him upright. He never moved from that spot. I can’t believe I’m finally seeing this again.
For me it's a hard choice between Layne, Chris and Chester with an honourable mention to Kurt and Axel Rose. If you haven't listened to "Like a Stone - unplugged AoL by Chris Cornell, you should check it out ASAP Same with pretty much any performance of "Given Up" or there's a slower version of "crawling" Chester did one time, magical performances
Ugh this footage of Layne is so heartbreaking to watch. He's so weak and so tired, he can hardly hold his small frame up and has no energy. And to think this isn't even at his worst. But his voice is still so powerful and he's still so beautiful. My heart hurts for him truly.
As difficult as it might be for a lot of AIC fans to listen to Layne in this state, so unfortunately unhealthy, I always think this way while listening to Layne in 1995-96: If he was a lead singer of some indie/alt band, his voice, even how it was, would have been an incredible addition, no, would've made said band. In other words, even at his worst professionally, Layne would have been ANYONE'S lead singer and would have taken them to new heights. That's how freaking good he was.
His voice was the best instrument in the band! I've been a head banger since 1970 & nobody can touch this man's vocals point blank period! Mad Season river of deceit even better! RIPLayne! U were loved by many!
We all get burned out. If you didn’t know he was an addict you wouldn’t say what you’re saying. And I’ll always stand by that. Who is as excited years later as they are at 22?
8 years ago, I was in a really dark place with little hope. These records along with Nancy Staley’s frank remarks about her son’s death definitely helped save my life. I saw where I was headed having lost 40% of my weight and I just couldn’t bear the thought of making my mom go through something like that. When I made the decision to turn my life around, I deleted all the numbers I had, changed my own number and never looked back.
His mom is no one to listen to. Read the books about AIC, learn about his leaving home and how disfunctional it was because of that selfish old bat. She's around now that he's dead to profit and appear like she cares. Layne's sister was the only family he had that ever cared. True fans know the truth about her and wouldn't give her the time of day!! The ones that do are desperate for ANY piece of Layne and scum sucking leaches
@@moemanley2579 I don't think Nancy was a good mom but she is not as bad as u make it sound. I do think that it was horrible that she left Layne to die alone, with no one around to check on him. The real monster here is not his mother but his father, that jerk was an addict that abandoned Layne when he was a kid and only reappeared years later when his son was already famous just to get money from him to buy drugs and they would even shoot heroin together. He definitely made Layne's addiction even worse...
Proud to be approaching 9 years of sobriety in January. I only wished Layne could have got help. Truly a beautiful human being and missed by millions. Reach out if you want help!
@@jasonpeters9716 Clearly not, since they were famous for years before he joined the band. But I agree that he was the perfect replacement for original Mike
@@jennifermarie3158.Starr was original bassist.???? Wth r u talking bout. Starr was on "Facelift" & "Dirt." Um..the 2 albums that made AICs sound. I literally was at Layne Staley last show by accident. I'm fr Kansas City. July96...We watched AIC open for KISS at 18yrs old. Then we left b4 lame KISS took stage
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
@@Tricolorchin yea ok 😂😂😂 or he sold his soul to the Jesuits and when you sell your soul you have a death date. I know about this wicked Industry trust me. But I don't think he's alive lol. Who knows tho. Either way he's my favorite artist of all time.
When I was a teenager in the 90s, 3 or 4 years seemed like an eternity. But now years go by in the blink of an eye. So crazy to see a guy go from such a powerful and energetic frontman to this feeble guy in a few short years. And he was still in his 20s the whole time
I remember waiting for their next song or thing to come out, and listening to whatever new stuff till we knew it by heart and every note.. * Time flies quicker than the blink of an eye. Hello and goodbye, till we meet again❤🙏
If this isn't the greatest, most wonderful gift I have gotten this whole year, than nothing is! And although my heart breaks seeing Layne like this, and although I can't go through the whole video without tears welling up in my eyes, this being one of his last performances with the band makes this footage precious beyond words. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing this gem of all gems with us.
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
Can't stop watching Layne walk out. Camera angles are really good and it really captures the mood of the band. You can tell there is tension but the show must go on. Love this footage!
@@mgeeinc.4270 I think Jerry has a vibe saying "I hope this guy can pull it off". Supposedly Layne showed up for their Unplugged like 20 minutes before it began. Sure enough he nailed it, but was a loose cannon doing things this way. Never know what to expect, a show could've fallen off a cliff sooner or later.
@@L0ve4music4lifeI noticed that during the beginning of the first verse 😅 Regardless I am very grateful that I can watch this, granted it is hard seeing Layne in that state 😢
God Am will always be one of my favorite tracks from AIC. It’s dark as hell. Really captures the essence of the band - four guys on a hell ship to the darkest regions of human existence. I’m so grateful they expressed what they did, it took a toll, but damn they did it well. RIP Layne Staley and Mike Starr. We love you endlessly
It just really is to bad that heroin grabs so many talented musicians, I don't get what it is about that drug but damm so much amazing music was made by musicians under the influence of heroin, it just baffles me
Wow... the performance of God Am is beautiful. One of Layne's last, live, and greatest performances. Congrats to those who got to see it live. What a gift. F I miss him.
I was scrolling youtube videos of aic and pantera this minute when this pop up,i already had seen this foto and heard the audio and i thouht it was audio!!!!!but layne start walking and i almost fell of the couch,i was like the fuck!!!! Its weird its like he came to life again!!!love the outfit,the boots,the hair!!!! He is the grunge bowie,his ascetic,style is so modern i would wear this today,he was so creativ!.i miss him.please if anyone has more footage show us what a trip!!!i rewind this thing fifteen times in 5 minutes just to see him walking towards us.....mindblowing he is walking and has that mischivious look....god i love this man.....
@@TheStepmonkey oh my ....layne scisors hands!love the goty style and the hair!!!!!he is so cute here....its sad i would rather see him alive today as an old fart then looking at him and thinking what could of been....miss you angry angel!!!!!!!
I’m a Linkin Park fan (AIC isn’t my era) and I can hear how Layne influenced Chester’s earlier sound when he was with Grey Daze. (Although I also heard some Seb Bach in Chester’s voice). Being a LP fan, I couldn’t help but also enjoy listening to AIC. May Layne and Chester r.i.p. This footage is a gem.
Absolutely! Probably also why Chester went on to perform "Man In The Box" on stage with Alice In Chains in 2006. two completely fantastic vocalists. RIP both of them.
My all time favourite singer... destroyed by drugs. RIP Layne. Insane performance despite the clueless undeserving crowd. They had no idea what they were listening to. Thanks for sharing!
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
@Ant Man This is the same guy I've seen commenting on other videos that Layne had a twin and they looked slightly different and switched places all the time from show to show.
How f***ing beautiful and amazing sounds God Am live. Sh*t, it's inevitable to feel sadness to look at Layne in that state, can't imagine the hell he was walking through and still, he looked gorgeous and his voice was so immaculate.
Holy shit I never thought this footage would come to light also thank you very much this is very interesting to see pro footage of some of their final concerts
I started crying, immediately. This guy and the entire band had such a monstrous impact on so many of us.. My daughter's middle name is Layne. Rest easy, Layne. 🤘
@Hollie E I never had the chance to see him live since he never came to Portugal. I was 22 when he passed. Been listening to AIC since 1992 ( I was 12)
@@nmsgoncalves that’s so heartbreaking :( if only he knew how much his passing would’ve affected so many people all over the globe. addiction sucks for making every addict feel so alone even when they’re beloved
@brad pity true, but I believe it kept many of us away from them. It set an example (not his passing, but his self destruction). And I've talked to some people who actually found strength in their music to beat the addiction. Either way... it's sad to see him and others die due to drug related issues.
This is both great and sad, seeing Layne in this shape breaks my heart, but i thought i had already seen all the Layne's performances on the internet, this footage is pure gold, thank you so much for sharing with us man!
Awesome!!!!! Footage from 96 is rare and awesome. Thanks for your hard work in making these available Would love to hear you edit this and patch the missing 1 minute with the audience audio on again!
He from the top of his head down to his boot laces is still bad ass ..he still sounds amazing ...I'm happier having seeing this as last footage so far rather than unplugged...as in this he still cared enough for himself to look as good as could..
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
November 2023 and this is one of the best views or angles on Layne Staley I've ever seen. To see Layne is that condition is heartbreaking. This might be his 2nd to last show ever.
I saw Layne in a three piece suit at the start of their set on Lollapolooza in 93 and it was like 95 degrees that day! Needless to say he took the jacket tie vest and shirt off after playing Would the first song to start the show! Very charismatic singer and great stage presence! His voice very unique and an unbelievable range! RIP Layne!
I saw them in Jersey for Lollapalooza 93. They had a crazy net in front of them he was trying to climb on occasion. It was pretty intense set. They dropped the net during one song about halfway thru. Lollapalooza's were great, I miss them! (also miss being young:)
Saw them in 93 at Lollapalooza in nola. He was so charismatic, leaping off of the stage onto a large piece of plywood held up by fans. Completely different performance only three years later.
From a bygone era were stadiums were named after the teams that played there, instead of the bank or corporation who paid for naming rights. Thanks for sharing this rare glimpse into one of Layne's final performances.
I was lucky enough to see a Tiger game there in 1988 when I was a young teenager. Detroit lost to Baltimore.....I almost got a line drive in the face! LOL it was a pretty cool experience! subsequently, I've never seen a game at Comerica Park. I think the Eagles were the first ones to start playing concerts at Tiger Stadium a couple of years prior to this in 1994. They may have had rock concerts there in the 1960's and 1970's, I don't know. I know that before the Silverdome was built in the mid 1970's, the Detroit Lions played their football games at Tiger Stadium. When they tore the Stadium down, it really sad to see. I would have love to have gone to this show, not because I'm a KISS fan (I'm not really a big fan of theirs) but for the opening act of AIC! I know that KISS used The Smashing Pumpkins on this same tour to open their shows at Dodger Stadium in LA. I don't know if AIC were meant to be their opener for the whole tour or not or if Layne's condition caused them to drop out and have the Pumpkins added as a substitute. Great, great footage here! thanks!
I've listened to this bootleg for eons and am currently Losing My Shit over this!! Thank you for putting in the effort to restore this footage of God Am into a complete version, huge bummer the cameraman cut the film there because I've always wanted to see the moment the band was entirely cut off at the end. Always wondered why they were cut off like that haha. Anyway, thank you so much for trading something of yours for this & uploading it for everyone to see!! You're the absolute best
I know some won’t agree but AIC is the best rock band EVER! Period! There isn’t another voice like Layne. I bet I’ve watched the AIC unplugged when Layne had pink hair probably 200 times
Yes that unplugged is a masterpiece. Also the live concert of Layne with Mad Season playing live at the Moore with Mike McCready and also Mark Lanegan. All great musicians. Thankful we have both those shows recorded and available to listen and watch for eternity.
@@Set-me-free13 Not many people know about Mad Season. Absolutely EPIC!!! “Wake Up” is just about my favorite song ever. River of deceit is incredible! Hell the whole album is INCREDIBLE
@@thetattooedguy1413 When I tell friends to listen to Mad Season I tell them it is EPIC (my exact words). The instruments, the sound and the lyrics are brilliant…I love AIC but Mad Season is def some of Layne’s greatest work. Cheers 🥂
@@Set-me-free13 I could not agree more. Every detail, I mean Laynes voice is incredible anyways but on that album, along with the music everything is perfection
3:43 I love how the Laney amp head over on Inez's side was re-arranged to spell "Layne" A good little "easter egg" I never had noticed before. Awesome footage!
The coolest bloke of the 90’s. Wish we still had him today. As a teen I wanted to look like Layne Stanley or Mike Patton when I got older..... I didn’t manage either 😂
I've waited years and years to see this footage. Always hoped we'd get to see it. Unbelievably bittersweet to witness. A little bitter indeed. We still love you Layne Staley!
This legend was going through hell but still pulled off the best and most memorable performances. I suffer the same disease Layne endured and have days I can barely move let alone face the public. He became reclusive for the last six years of his life but he left us with some phenomenal music while he could still find the energy to do what he did best. Layne's wings are no longer denied. He gained them the second he entered that big sleep💜.
R.I.P. beautiful one. Even on his worst days he could out sing most , and absolutely no one could even come close to sounding like him. He was a true gift to us all for the short time we were graced by him being alive .
I remember that the alice in chains videos dvd has some seconds of this show but from the back of the stage, awesome to see from this angle , layne was still powerfull at this point
I came here thinking it was just a picture of Layne. As soon as I saw him walking I lost my goddamn mind. It's like he is alive again. Time really passes by quick and life is so capricious at times...
That makes us 2 buddy!!!!!! I thought it was a picture and he start walking I almost fell of the couch!! Walking towards us and looking our way weird so weird...... The gothy look is so cool, Layne scissor hands! Wish he was here...
I love you no matter what mistakes you made because we all fuc up. I adore you and your music. You are a legend and a light in the dark. You have helped many get sober. Thanks
Even when he was sick and in the depths of addiction, Layne could rock it and had a badass aesthetic! So tragic, I would have loved to see him get better, find happiness, and make the greatest ever comeback in rock n roll. It would have been epic.
You have the coolest library of stuff. I'm always grateful when I see what amazing new things you've posted. My mind boggles at the possibilities in your collection that have yet to find their way to this channel. Cheers Copperpot, as always, you're doing the Lord's work.
I was at this concert, 1996 Detroit Tiger Stadium. One of the last bands play at tiger stadium before they demolished it . It was 100° that day and humid. Love Layne Staley 🫶 Love AIC then and now. There is only ONE Layne, irreplaceable. I I think this is one of his last shows that he had they were so phenomenal to see in person. I consider myself very a very fortunate soul to have seen them.
It’s so hard to watch this and yet I cant not watch-even though his was where he was in life…..the man was simply amazing and will always be one of my most favorite vocalists.
Im hardly ever logged into youtube but for your nice Christmas presents you share, make me reset my accounts and don't know what, Thank you for your nice Christmas presents 2 years in a row! You make many people out there incredibly happy! Now the tears come again. But they are tears of joy
I was at this show. It was a return show for KISS....returning the Detroit Rock City with the original lineup in full makeup. The crazy thing is there were a shit ton of people dressed up for AIC.....Layne Staley look alikes all around....for sure. It was almost more of dual bill once AIC joined the show. Definintely alot of people there just for them. The set was short but I always wanted more AIC, so it would have been short regardless in my opinion. Thanks for sharing this.....its a total blast from the past and a hard look at an amazing artists last run....
I was there! As a KISS fan, but I still like Alice in Chains. Really cool to see the AIC fans freaking out about the footage. I know the feeling when I find something amazing from a band I love!
Could you please Tell me if my feeling is right that on the stadium... there were more really die hard Kiss fans?Layne was unsecured when uproching the microfon.. he wanted atleast two times to say hello or something and he didn't..just started to sing when Jerry started..he looked abit unsecure..and yes we all know for his adiction lets leave that please..he was allways warm interesting human never an junky idiot...l am just interested who he really way behind all his clothes pain and fame..best vocal of all time everytime delivered like he could..on max..
@@analogvwespa6320 It was almost all die hard KISS fans. This was the the FIRST full concert of the reunited original line-up. Tickets sold out in 45 minutes. The opener was inconsequential.
Never, ever thought I'd see footage of such a quality from my personal favourite of all AIC album cycles (albeit the most tragically bittersweet one, between the incredible impact of the self titled albums songs/lyrics, especially God Am, and Layne's poor health) !!
Thank you SO MUCH for releasing this video! God Am is one of my favorite songs and seeing this made me cry. I love Layne so much I can't describe it. You gave me a wonderful gift with this vid ❤️
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I still can’t believe AIC opened for KISS. What an honor for KISS.
Those clowns belong in the circus. They don't belong here. Alice all the way.
Ah, no. AIC loved KISS and considered it an honor to open for them.
Say what you want about kiss now. but AIC loved Kiss especially Jerry was huge fan. I saw AIC 3 times in 1991 open for Van Halen and the clash of the titans tour. Not tne bands you’d expect
@@webbie7503 Layne Staley got the name of alice in chains when he was in a glam metal band wtf u mean
@@webbie7503 the joke is you. You don't know how much AIC members loves Kiss.
Bro, I don't think you realize the value of this video. For real.
Of course he does.
Quit being so naive.
It’s like all the people that comment about old nirvana live videos. Saying, “ these people have no idea what they are watching.”
So dumb. We knew what we were watching. We’d travel five hours or fly to Seattle back in 91’. Because we were watching a religious experience. Something that kids don’t know about. I saw nirvana three times and it was amazing. The power Kurt could harness was like a super human. Layne was such a crack addict. Poor dude.
Exactly
This footage is so rare
My sentiments exactly. For Layne fans, this is something extremely special.
@@Nailgunning_Torrington or sad and pitiful. Layne looks and sounds terrible here.
Merry Christmas, all you mad Alice fans
Merry christmas too! 🎄🎅
Feliz Natal aq do Brasil!!!! AIC!!!!
Merry christmas from philipines
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you too
Not an ounce of fat on him, legs like twigs, really starting to show the ravages of heroin and cocaine abuse, but still looks stunning and doing his best with the abilities he has left.
The 90s truly was the last decade of great original rock music and Layne Staley shone so bright but so painfully brief. RIP.
He really was the best💗😢
He was beautiful and the greatest rock singer, ever.
I was born in 2004 but found this music around the 2010s id say because of my mom showing me them, i sure do wish i was a 90s kid
As a former abuser I can tell you that they're are plenty of fat people that are also junkies. Layne was always skinny. Not to mention you never see old obese people. Skinny live longer on average.
look stunning....ah, say what now...looks like he's gonna nod out any minute.
Wow. I was there. I remember his death-grip on the mic like it was the only thing keeping him upright. He never moved from that spot. I can’t believe I’m finally seeing this again.
Envy u)
It sounds like a badass experience!
wow, that’s intense… death grip certainly describes it
Your so lucky to have seen him live.
The show the week later in Kansas City (which turned out to be his final concert) he looks worse 😕
Still my number 1 vocalist of all time
Sameee
For me it's a hard choice between Layne, Chris and Chester with an honourable mention to Kurt and Axel Rose.
If you haven't listened to "Like a Stone - unplugged AoL by Chris Cornell, you should check it out ASAP
Same with pretty much any performance of "Given Up" or there's a slower version of "crawling" Chester did one time, magical performances
Hands down
really? How come ?
W pfp, Slipknot and Alice are my top two favorite bands ever 🤘
Alice In Chains recordings in 1996 is something rare, thank you!!
Definitely. Layne looked badass here
It's almost up to standards with the current phone camera quality too.
@@SirUncleCid agreed. Quality is amazing! Kinda appears as if it were recorded recently. Wherever this guy gets his footage from is awesome.
The quality of most of their stuff on RUclips is piss poor apart from unplugged
@@oliverhunter9495 Don’t forget Live at the Moore.
Ugh this footage of Layne is so heartbreaking to watch. He's so weak and so tired, he can hardly hold his small frame up and has no energy. And to think this isn't even at his worst. But his voice is still so powerful and he's still so beautiful. My heart hurts for him truly.
He still comes walking out like a stud tho 😊 Layne the Music Knight
As difficult as it might be for a lot of AIC fans to listen to Layne in this state, so unfortunately unhealthy, I always think this way while listening to Layne in 1995-96: If he was a lead singer of some indie/alt band, his voice, even how it was, would have been an incredible addition, no, would've made said band.
In other words, even at his worst professionally, Layne would have been ANYONE'S lead singer and would have taken them to new heights. That's how freaking good he was.
True, I really think he is the best singer in rock history
@@TheStepmonkey the entire persona
Exceptional sound and feeling
A case could be made!
But he sounds awful here. No band would want him in this state. And no label would sign it. No radio would play it. And so on…
He’s resting on his laurels here
@@Gcssdvnkloiutesc he sounded perfect here, perfectly in key and timing was perfect, youre naive about vocals is what i suspect.
His voice was the best instrument in the band! I've been a head banger since 1970 & nobody can touch this man's vocals point blank period! Mad Season river of deceit even better! RIPLayne! U were loved by many!
Man… Layne is walking here like a 90 year old.. I almost can’t watch it… I wish he could have gotten sober. Rest easy..
He was really frail here. Sadly he would overdose in the next concert 😢
Looks like a v good looking badass to me. If you didn’t know? You wouldn’t say that.
@@cathy2210eh. You watch their earlier performances compared to this. It's obvious. The light is gone
We all get burned out. If you didn’t know he was an addict you wouldn’t say what you’re saying. And I’ll always stand by that. Who is as excited years later as they are at 22?
@cathy2210 yes. We do. But the downslide was so obvious
8 years ago, I was in a really dark place with little hope. These records along with Nancy Staley’s frank remarks about her son’s death definitely helped save my life. I saw where I was headed having lost 40% of my weight and I just couldn’t bear the thought of making my mom go through something like that.
When I made the decision to turn my life around, I deleted all the numbers I had, changed my own number and never looked back.
His mom is no one to listen to. Read the books about AIC, learn about his leaving home and how disfunctional it was because of that selfish old bat. She's around now that he's dead to profit and appear like she cares. Layne's sister was the only family he had that ever cared. True fans know the truth about her and wouldn't give her the time of day!! The ones that do are desperate for ANY piece of Layne and scum sucking leaches
Glad to hear that. At times it’s best to do a reset
It's great that u got to overcome ur addiction, be proud of yourself👏
@@moemanley2579 I don't think Nancy was a good mom but she is not as bad as u make it sound. I do think that it was horrible that she left Layne to die alone, with no one around to check on him. The real monster here is not his mother but his father, that jerk was an addict that abandoned Layne when he was a kid and only reappeared years later when his son was already famous just to get money from him to buy drugs and they would even shoot heroin together. He definitely made Layne's addiction even worse...
@@TheStepmonkey Layne Staley became a recluse and refused to see anyone. Mike Starr was the last person to see him 😢
One of the most haunting, yet beautiful voices this planet has ever seen...
If you live in misery.
@@sgt.thundercok4704 Reality is misery.
“Be brief, be brilliant, and be gone” - Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States
@@ReeseChown - I don't know where to start.
This is probably the best looking alice in chains footage out there that I've seen
it’s so hq i agree!! we need some serious upscaling done to old alice videos
Proud to be approaching 9 years of sobriety in January. I only wished Layne could have got help. Truly a beautiful human being and missed by millions. Reach out if you want help!
Right on, brother!
Congrats. I hit 9 years July 25th. Seems like another lifetime ago!
5 yrs off the same 2 things Layne was doing 12/19/17
We are all the lucky ones
79 days today
The part at 2:50 where Mike is doing his thing is so badass, incredible bass player.
The bass riff at that part was so heavy i started a pit in my living room
He was X-Factor in AIC
@@jasonpeters9716 Clearly not, since they were famous for years before he joined the band. But I agree that he was the perfect replacement for original Mike
@@jennifermarie3158.Starr was original bassist.???? Wth r u talking bout.
Starr was on "Facelift" & "Dirt."
Um..the 2 albums that made AICs sound.
I literally was at Layne Staley last show by accident.
I'm fr Kansas City.
July96...We watched AIC open for KISS at 18yrs old.
Then we left b4 lame KISS took stage
@@jennifermarie3158 Starr was the original bassist in AIC..
Lol.
Wtf r u talking about.
He was replaced in Early 1993 for drug issues
REST IN PEACE TO THE GREATEST ROCK & ROLL SINGER OF ALL TIME
And to put a name to it, Layne fucking Staley
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
@@Tricolorchin I wish he was still alive. More talent than I could even dream of ever having
@@Tricolorchin I get you have no trust in goverment, but this conspiracy theory is not accurate, look how unhealthy he made himself, scary.
Vocal god
The fact that Layne still sounded this amazing live even after being broken down by heroin shows how talented he was. RIP
This is the best quality footage Ive seen from 1996 AIC incredible, thanks for putting it up. Layne in his grunge gothy look
so true
Do death rock for real
Layne with that outfit looks so BADASS, i never seen him before with leather pants
it might not be real leather as he was vegetarian, but it also might be i think i've seen him wear leather before
Looks more like latex or PVC
We fucking love you Layne Staley!!!! Long Live the greatest of all time.
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
@@Tricolorchin yea ok 😂😂😂 or he sold his soul to the Jesuits and when you sell your soul you have a death date. I know about this wicked Industry trust me. But I don't think he's alive lol. Who knows tho. Either way he's my favorite artist of all time.
@@Tricolorchin really how
@@Tricolorchin Seek help
When I was a teenager in the 90s, 3 or 4 years seemed like an eternity. But now years go by in the blink of an eye. So crazy to see a guy go from such a powerful and energetic frontman to this feeble guy in a few short years. And he was still in his 20s the whole time
I remember waiting for their next song or thing to come out, and listening to whatever new stuff till we knew it by heart and every note..
* Time flies quicker than the blink of an eye. Hello and goodbye, till we meet again❤🙏
He died at 32. 2002
You got that right when I was young summer lasted forever now a year is over in the blink of an eye.
If this isn't the greatest, most wonderful gift I have gotten this whole year, than nothing is!
And although my heart breaks seeing Layne like this, and although I can't go through the whole video without tears welling up in my eyes, this being one of his last performances with the band makes this footage precious beyond words.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing this gem of all gems with us.
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
@@Tricolorchin 🤡
I feel the same. Like its an early Christmas gift. I look forward to seeing much more footage that exists out there of AIC.
Ali ovo je tako depresivno. On se raspada i uopšte ne uživa u ovome.
@@Denniz2743 pay to see!
Can't stop watching Layne walk out. Camera angles are really good and it really captures the mood of the band. You can tell there is tension but the show must go on. Love this footage!
whats the context on the tension? was layne just sick or was there other things happening at this time.
@@mgeeinc.4270 Layne’s drug addiction was messing a lot up at the time
@@mgeeinc.4270 I think Jerry has a vibe saying "I hope this guy can pull it off". Supposedly Layne showed up for their Unplugged like 20 minutes before it began. Sure enough he nailed it, but was a loose cannon doing things this way. Never know what to expect, a show could've fallen off a cliff sooner or later.
@@davidbarnitz6569 not to mention,Jerry had food poisoning from eating gas station hot dogs before "unplugged".
@@captrockh2055 oh wow i did not know that, they certainly did pull it off tho.
His voice really kicks back in during God Am. What a great find!! 🖤
No. No it doesn’t.
@@Gcssdvnkloiutesc it does at times.
Actually was hard to watch. He completely botched all the lyrics😢
@@L0ve4music4lifeI noticed that during the beginning of the first verse 😅 Regardless I am very grateful that I can watch this, granted it is hard seeing Layne in that state 😢
God man what an Xmas present
There will never be a voice like this again
Layne will be forever missed
an early christmas present !! thank you!
I wonder why people keep footage like this for decades and never release it.
Mikes bass tone is sick before it cuts
God Am will always be one of my favorite tracks from AIC. It’s dark as hell. Really captures the essence of the band - four guys on a hell ship to the darkest regions of human existence. I’m so grateful they expressed what they did, it took a toll, but damn they did it well. RIP Layne Staley and Mike Starr. We love you endlessly
HOW DID THEY DO IT WELL...TWO DIED.
@@christopherone1 I think you missed the entire point of the comment
Agree. Goosebumps all over from that haunting song…Miss Layne so much.
It just really is to bad that heroin grabs so many talented musicians, I don't get what it is about that drug but damm so much amazing music was made by musicians under the influence of heroin, it just baffles me
God Am really hit me when Covid came ... All of this death you're sending... World dies I still pay taxes...
WHERE has this footage been sitting for all this time?!?!?!?! THANK YOU!
On his worst day he was still gorgeous and more talented than most ❤️
True 👌
Get your head right.
At lost last this footage has been released!!!! This is huge!!!!!!
Wow... the performance of God Am is beautiful. One of Layne's last, live, and greatest performances.
Congrats to those who got to see it live. What a gift.
F I miss him.
I was scrolling youtube videos of aic and pantera this minute when this pop up,i already had seen this foto and heard the audio and i thouht it was audio!!!!!but layne start walking and i almost fell of the couch,i was like the fuck!!!! Its weird its like he came to life again!!!love the outfit,the boots,the hair!!!! He is the grunge bowie,his ascetic,style is so modern i would wear this today,he was so creativ!.i miss him.please if anyone has more footage show us what a trip!!!i rewind this thing fifteen times in 5 minutes just to see him walking towards us.....mindblowing he is walking and has that mischivious look....god i love this man.....
IKR, this video was such a nice surprise 💗 I though this kind of footage was lost
@@TheStepmonkey oh my ....layne scisors hands!love the goty style and the hair!!!!!he is so cute here....its sad i would rather see him alive today as an old fart then looking at him and thinking what could of been....miss you angry angel!!!!!!!
I am right with you
The hair looks so cool.
I’m a Linkin Park fan (AIC isn’t my era) and I can hear how Layne influenced Chester’s earlier sound when he was with Grey Daze. (Although I also heard some Seb Bach in Chester’s voice). Being a LP fan, I couldn’t help but also enjoy listening to AIC. May Layne and Chester r.i.p. This footage is a gem.
Absolutely! Probably also why Chester went on to perform "Man In The Box" on stage with Alice In Chains in 2006. two completely fantastic vocalists. RIP both of them.
The thing is is AIC is amazing and linkin park sucks..............
@@chrisfowler2465 We obviously do not agree!
I could not get into linkin park at all.
@@nicholaskruger9460 I enjoyed meteora alot, though LP was more Nu-metal. closer to Korn than AiC
My all time favourite singer... destroyed by drugs. RIP Layne. Insane performance despite the clueless undeserving crowd. They had no idea what they were listening to. Thanks for sharing!
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
@@Tricolorchin yeah I’m sure his mother that found his body in his apartment is in on the conspiracy too. Get help bro
@Ant Man This is the same guy I've seen commenting on other videos that Layne had a twin and they looked slightly different and switched places all the time from show to show.
@@antman2960 he's a flat earth beliver
@@Tricolorchin yes and there is a magical sky daddy, get over yourself and show some respect for Layne Staley.
How f***ing beautiful and amazing sounds God Am live. Sh*t, it's inevitable to feel sadness to look at Layne in that state, can't imagine the hell he was walking through and still, he looked gorgeous and his voice was so immaculate.
Holy shit I never thought this footage would come to light also thank you very much this is very interesting to see pro footage of some of their final concerts
I started crying, immediately. This guy and the entire band had such a monstrous impact on so many of us..
My daughter's middle name is Layne.
Rest easy, Layne. 🤘
It’s honestly really sad and shocking tbh to know that Layne didn’t pass until 6 years after this.
I wonder how he managed to survive that long :( Sitll remember the day I got that sad news like it was today. F#$%g drugs
@@nmsgoncalves Unfortunately for me I was only 5 years old when he passed…wish I could have seen him alive and well
@Hollie E I never had the chance to see him live since he never came to Portugal. I was 22 when he passed. Been listening to AIC since 1992 ( I was 12)
@@nmsgoncalves that’s so heartbreaking :( if only he knew how much his passing would’ve affected so many people all over the globe. addiction sucks for making every addict feel so alone even when they’re beloved
@brad pity true, but I believe it kept many of us away from them. It set an example (not his passing, but his self destruction). And I've talked to some people who actually found strength in their music to beat the addiction. Either way... it's sad to see him and others die due to drug related issues.
This is both great and sad, seeing Layne in this shape breaks my heart, but i thought i had already seen all the Layne's performances on the internet, this footage is pure gold, thank you so much for sharing with us man!
Awesome!!!!! Footage from 96 is rare and awesome. Thanks for your hard work in making these available
Would love to hear you edit this and patch the missing 1 minute with the audience audio on again!
He from the top of his head down to his boot laces is still bad ass ..he still sounds amazing ...I'm happier having seeing this as last footage so far rather than unplugged...as in this he still cared enough for himself to look as good as could..
True, he tried his best and he delivered 💗😢
@@TheStepmonkeyHe did it for us girls 💅🏼❤️🔥
AN ABSOLUTE LEGENDARY VIDEO!!! Can’t believe I’m even seeing a full video feels like I’m dreaming lol SO AWESOME
he's alive...the corporate media say he died in 2002 but really he ran away from the system that controlled him. He has protection from the military. Several artists are alive.
Take your nonsense elsewhere
That would be something
November 2023 and this is one of the best views or angles on Layne Staley I've ever seen. To see Layne is that condition is heartbreaking. This might be his 2nd to last show ever.
They played three shows after this.
@russellschwartz3912 Kansas City was the last show right?
@@iLuseMy1v1s sadly yes.
Thanks for posting this rare footage from one of their last shows with Layne!!
I saw Layne in a three piece suit at the start of their set on Lollapolooza in 93 and it was like 95 degrees that day! Needless to say he took the jacket tie vest and shirt off after playing Would the first song to start the show! Very charismatic singer and great stage presence! His voice very unique and an unbelievable range! RIP Layne!
I saw them in Jersey for Lollapalooza 93. They had a crazy net in front of them he was trying to climb on occasion. It was pretty intense set. They dropped the net during one song about halfway thru. Lollapalooza's were great, I miss them! (also miss being young:)
Saw them in 93 at Lollapalooza in nola. He was so charismatic, leaping off of the stage onto a large piece of plywood held up by fans. Completely different performance only three years later.
I've seen you in 5 vids. We get it stfu
Perfect gift for the year end. Thank you so much for sharing this gem with us.
This is excellent! God Am’s my favorite from AIC. Thanks for sharing
mine too! ❤
Cameraman Must of Known The Songs Back To Front. Definitely knew what he was doing
that & they did a soundcheck earlier that day!
My dad was here he always talks about how insane layne sounded. So glad I can finally watch this🖤
This actually feels like a dream
When he walks out, I felt dizzy. Like is this real!!!
From a bygone era were stadiums were named after the teams that played there, instead of the bank or corporation who paid for naming rights. Thanks for sharing this rare glimpse into one of Layne's final performances.
I was lucky enough to see a Tiger game there in 1988 when I was a young teenager. Detroit lost to Baltimore.....I almost got a line drive in the face! LOL
it was a pretty cool experience! subsequently, I've never seen a game at Comerica Park.
I think the Eagles were the first ones to start playing concerts at Tiger Stadium a couple of years prior to this in 1994. They may have had rock concerts there in the 1960's and 1970's, I don't know. I know that before the Silverdome was built in the mid 1970's, the Detroit Lions played their football games at Tiger Stadium.
When they tore the Stadium down, it really sad to see.
I would have love to have gone to this show, not because I'm a KISS fan (I'm not really a big fan of theirs) but for the opening act of AIC! I know that KISS used The Smashing Pumpkins on this same tour to open their shows at Dodger Stadium in LA.
I don't know if AIC were meant to be their opener for the whole tour or not or if Layne's condition caused them to drop out and have the Pumpkins added as a substitute.
Great, great footage here! thanks!
I've listened to this bootleg for eons and am currently Losing My Shit over this!! Thank you for putting in the effort to restore this footage of God Am into a complete version, huge bummer the cameraman cut the film there because I've always wanted to see the moment the band was entirely cut off at the end. Always wondered why they were cut off like that haha. Anyway, thank you so much for trading something of yours for this & uploading it for everyone to see!! You're the absolute best
is the bootleg online somewhere to stream?
@@rhythmgtr5 look up “alice in chains detroit 1996” on youtube and the video should be 40-something mins long! the crowd warmed up to them eventually
I know some won’t agree but AIC is the best rock band EVER! Period! There isn’t another voice like Layne. I bet I’ve watched the AIC unplugged when Layne had pink hair probably 200 times
Yes that unplugged is a masterpiece. Also the live concert of Layne with Mad Season playing live at the Moore with Mike McCready and also Mark Lanegan. All great musicians. Thankful we have both those shows recorded and available to listen and watch for eternity.
@@Set-me-free13 Not many people know about Mad Season. Absolutely EPIC!!! “Wake Up” is just about my favorite song ever. River of deceit is incredible! Hell the whole album is INCREDIBLE
@@thetattooedguy1413 When I tell friends to listen to Mad Season I tell them it is EPIC (my exact words). The instruments, the sound and the lyrics are brilliant…I love AIC but Mad Season is def some of Layne’s greatest work. Cheers 🥂
@@Set-me-free13 I could not agree more. Every detail, I mean Laynes voice is incredible anyways but on that album, along with the music everything is perfection
Yea, they're the best band ever. Their sound is really unique and each member is a master of their art.
The perfect birthday and Christmas gift for me, thanks for uploading these!
Thank you for the footage, but looking at Layne even here...still a golden voice, GD crying shame. Rest in Peace, Angry Angel.
please, you have to get more of alice in chains, it's great to see this type of material
More. More. More!!!!
There must be a few more songs
3:43 I love how the Laney amp head over on Inez's side was re-arranged to spell "Layne"
A good little "easter egg" I never had noticed before. Awesome footage!
Thank you for sharing this! So grateful for you and all your hard work getting these rare gems uploaded.
He’s just otherworldly beautiful, even in this state. Something about him, I’ll never get over it.
IKR, there was something ethereal about him, such a handsome man 💗
Yes!!!!!!!!he is special......
Love your astrology! Glad you are an AIC fan too!!
@@PB-1
YOU'RE SICK!
The coolest bloke of the 90’s. Wish we still had him today.
As a teen I wanted to look like Layne Stanley or Mike Patton when I got older.....
I didn’t manage either 😂
I've waited years and years to see this footage. Always hoped we'd get to see it. Unbelievably bittersweet to witness. A little bitter indeed. We still love you Layne Staley!
This legend was going through hell but still pulled off the best and most memorable performances. I suffer the same disease Layne endured and have days I can barely move let alone face the public. He became reclusive for the last six years of his life but he left us with some phenomenal music while he could still find the energy to do what he did best.
Layne's wings are no longer denied. He gained them the second he entered that big sleep💜.
You're comment is so beautiful it made me cry 🥲
@@TheStepmonkey Thank you, hun. That's sweet of you to say. I hope they were happy or moved tears though.. not sad ones💜
OMG!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!! I've never seen clear footage of this. You just made my day!
I miss Layne. He was my hero as a little boy. He carried so much power in his voice, just like Chris.🤘😎🇺🇸
God am sounds insane live
Sounds like a completely different song
IKR sounds WAY better
One of my favorites
Listen to it at Layne's last show he sounds absolutely insane
Sadly he messed up the lyrics real bad here
What a gift, this is an incredible find! Thanks so much for sharing
R.I.P. beautiful one. Even on his worst days he could out sing most , and absolutely no one could even come close to sounding like him. He was a true gift to us all for the short time we were graced by him being alive .
Never thought I'd see this!! Amazing, thanks so much for uploading!
I remember that the alice in chains videos dvd has some seconds of this show but from the back of the stage, awesome to see from this angle , layne was still powerfull at this point
WHAT THE UNBELIEVABLE FOOTAGE!!! REALLY UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! I’M EXTREMELY EXCITED!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH ALT COPPERPOT5!!!!!!!!!!LAYNE!!!!!!!!!!!
I came here thinking it was just a picture of Layne. As soon as I saw him walking I lost my goddamn mind. It's like he is alive again. Time really passes by quick and life is so capricious at times...
That makes us 2 buddy!!!!!! I thought it was a picture and he start walking I almost fell of the couch!! Walking towards us and looking our way weird so weird...... The gothy look is so cool, Layne scissor hands! Wish he was here...
Thanks for saying this I felt the EXACT same way. Insane how footage immortalizes us
Oh man! So sweet to see something new after all these years!
I love you no matter what mistakes you made because we all fuc up. I adore you and your music. You are a legend and a light in the dark. You have helped many get sober. Thanks
This is a real gem, thank you!
Even when he was sick and in the depths of addiction, Layne could rock it and had a badass aesthetic! So tragic, I would have loved to see him get better, find happiness, and make the greatest ever comeback in rock n roll. It would have been epic.
Layne walking out on stage like a true legend no one will ever come close to his humanity and talent r.ip Layne till we meet again
In 2022 we need more videos like this! Thank you 🙏
You have the coolest library of stuff. I'm always grateful when I see what amazing new things you've posted. My mind boggles at the possibilities in your collection that have yet to find their way to this channel. Cheers Copperpot, as always, you're doing the Lord's work.
I was at this concert, 1996 Detroit Tiger Stadium. One of the last bands play at tiger stadium before they demolished it . It was 100° that day and humid. Love Layne Staley 🫶 Love AIC then and now. There is only ONE Layne, irreplaceable. I I think this is one of his last shows that he had they were so phenomenal to see in person. I consider myself very a very fortunate soul to have seen them.
It's eerie to watch this. Thanks for the upload.
It’s so hard to watch this and yet I cant not watch-even though his was where he was in life…..the man was simply amazing and will always be one of my most favorite vocalists.
This footage is awesome! Ty so much for posting!
THANKS, great to see this! 2:05 Jerry's infamous wardrobe malfunction with the suspenders: Shouldergate!
Yes!!!!! I've been waiting for this for a long time. Unbelievable. Thank you!
Wow. Absolutely no words. You can just feel this dudes vibe. Amazing.
Bro...This is insane footage! F'ING THANK YOU! 🙏
All Hail Lord Layne!
🤘🔥🤘
🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
So close and clear. No words can express properly a big Thank You to you for sharing this with everyone!
I love his goofy smile when he walks the stage❤that’s our Layne there❤
Im hardly ever logged into youtube but for your nice Christmas presents you share, make me reset my accounts and don't know what,
Thank you for your nice Christmas presents 2 years in a row!
You make many people out there incredibly happy!
Now the tears come again.
But they are tears of joy
Thank you so much for posting this!! 🖤
This gig happened on my 15th Birthday! 🥰 great quality.. thank you so much! 🖤🎶
This is fucking insane! You are the best!
I was at this show. It was a return show for KISS....returning the Detroit Rock City with the original lineup in full makeup. The crazy thing is there were a shit ton of people dressed up for AIC.....Layne Staley look alikes all around....for sure. It was almost more of dual bill once AIC joined the show. Definintely alot of people there just for them. The set was short but I always wanted more AIC, so it would have been short regardless in my opinion. Thanks for sharing this.....its a total blast from the past and a hard look at an amazing artists last run....
I was there! As a KISS fan, but I still like Alice in Chains. Really cool to see the AIC fans freaking out about the footage. I know the feeling when I find something amazing from a band I love!
Could you please Tell me if my feeling is right that on the stadium... there were more really die hard Kiss fans?Layne was unsecured when uproching the microfon.. he wanted atleast two times to say hello or something and he didn't..just started to sing when Jerry started..he looked abit unsecure..and yes we all know for his adiction lets leave that please..he was allways warm interesting human never an junky idiot...l am just interested who he really way behind all his clothes pain and fame..best vocal of all time everytime delivered like he could..on max..
@@analogvwespa6320 It was almost all die hard KISS fans. This was the the FIRST full concert of the reunited original line-up. Tickets sold out in 45 minutes. The opener was inconsequential.
To see my sweet boy struggling with his energy hurts my soul. Love you forever, Layne. 💕
@Jerrycantrell019 Your lyrics are poetic and beautiful.
@Jerrycantrell019 Maybe!
@Jerrycantrell019 That's fucking dope, JC!
@Jerrycantrell019 What's my name? 😁
@Jerrycantrell019 Are you not able to see my name? I can clearly see yours!
Never, ever thought I'd see footage of such a quality from my personal favourite of all AIC album cycles (albeit the most tragically bittersweet one, between the incredible impact of the self titled albums songs/lyrics, especially God Am, and Layne's poor health) !!
Thank you SO MUCH for releasing this video! God Am is one of my favorite songs and seeing this made me cry. I love Layne so much I can't describe it. You gave me a wonderful gift with this vid ❤️