Yes Layne was special! He had a unique powerfull voice, and he was a beautiful soul! He's music and art keeps me alive all day everyday! And for me he is the greatest rock singer of all time!
I love Chris and used to think he had the greatest voice of all,but as I've gotten older it's the emotion in Laynes voice that makes him number one for me
Damn, i never thought so many people would say Layne. I always had the feeling that he gets overlooked. But I am glad we all can appreciate that talent. Rest in Peace Chris, Kurt, Layne and Scott!
Layne Staley is never given the credit or accolades that were due. He didn't have to stomp around a stage or have a "grunge" look. He captivated an audience not just by the words, but how he sang them. You could feel his torment with his yeah's and ooh's ("Love, Hate, Love") or even a simple "We" and "My" ("Nutshell"). That man could sing the high notes, as well as the low. If you want a good laugh, watch guest singers try to sing "Would?" They try, but they can't hit that high note in the first chorus verse of "Into the flood again..." Layne was a class that can't be defined by "grunge" or any one simple genre. That's what made him such a great vocalist. ❤
Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10). Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.
@Ben Carlson I don't understand why Weiland is usually left out of the conversation. He's not MY favorite, but whether or not you think he's the "best", he deserves a spot up there with the others imo.
I know this is an old post, but DAMN....you perfectly explained what it feels like when I hear Layne sing "I'd like to fly but my wings have been so denied".
@@griffm3Mad Season’s probably well known to everyone commenting in this thread and knows the difference. Go listen to Cornell singing Mad Season with the Seattle Symphony, he improves both Staley and Lanegan’s parts
Can't agree with you there mate. Cornell and Staley were the two best vocalists out of that era (and honestly right up there all time) but Staley nudged him into second place@@CenterThePendulum
@@njames6281 Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell, Myles Kennedy,Richie Kotzen, Maynard Keenan... to name a few. The first 4 I named are far better singers and composers than Layne Staley, also can create far creepier haunting vocals, better lyrics (their own lyrics actually) and put more emotion to what they sing. Also they all play other instruments and guitar while singing that good. You can have Layne Staley as your idol and favourite singer of all time, nothing wrong with that but don't say stupid things.
"you cant understand a user's mind, but try with your books and degrees. if you let yourself go and opened your mind, ill bet you'd be doin like me, and it aint so bad." "loneliness is not a phase. field of pain is where I graze serenity is far away. saw my reflection and cried. so little hope that I died." "hey ah na na, innocence is over... hey ah na na, confidence is broken... hey ah na na, I suspend my sorrow... hey ah na na, a romance is fallen" "id like to fly, but my wings have been so denied. burry me softly in this womb (oh I wanna be inside of you). I give this part of me for you (oh I wanna be inside of you). sand rains down and here I sit, holding rare flowers in a tomb (oh I wanna be inside of you). oh I wanna be inside." layne may not have written all of these lyrics, but he damn well made them what they are with his beautifully unmatched voice
I know Chis is a phenomenal singer, but his voice just doesn't appeal to me very much. The respect is definitely there though. Layne on the other hand...That's my idle as far as singing is concerned.
Alejandro Carrasco Milan exactly my thoughts. Both so powerful, but I like Alice In Chain’s music better and Layne I think is more unique with his style.
Big 4 C'mon Man! Where the STP???!!! I hate that thing so every fookin' one forget they're! Those guys are really strong as a band and wrotes so many cool song. R.I.P Scott 🕊
@@cherigem Layne Staley was cool, but he didn't rock out the way Cornell did. Saw AIC in early '91 (supporting Megadeth, weirdly) and he just kinda...stood there. Maybe he was dopesick that night, I dunno. Cornell, on the other hand, was a whirling, head-banging, foot-stomping force of nature. They could both pull off the vocals live, though. For sure.
@@robashton8606 AGREE with you on that. He probably was on dope. Jerry Cantrell is awesome 3rd. I loved they way they haromonized. Even though STP was from L.A. I still put Scott in that category. I believe in one of the battle of bands in late 80's in Philly AIC soundgarden were there with Megadeth and others as well. my parents had me on lock down would not let me go!!!! Still angry till this day.
@garden shine Yep. Not a huge fan of Soundgarden or Chris Cornell, but credit where credit's due - definitely one of the best, if not the best, vocalists in rock history. If you really listen to him and analyse his singing, there's not a lot to fault. Awesome range, could sing hard and soft with equal intensity, extreme vocal control; just an all-round excellent vocalist. Coupled with his lyrical skills, musicianship, and command of the stage, definitely agree that he was the best grunge frontman by a country mile.
Vocally, that argument could easily be made, but because of longevity and early influence he was a more "quintessential frontman" Yes I copied this (it's mine) from another thread
Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10). Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.
I'll never understand why people want to say who is the best or the worst. Music is not a competition. They have different tones, listeners have differents tastes.
@@acespades8747 wtf bro calm your big steroids ass down they were making a joke from the Simpson's do you not get that with your 2 brain cells you brainlit
Layne Staley, hands down, was the absolute best out of the 4. He's a damn rock god. His lyrics and pain that came through when he sang will *never ever* be matched. People like to say CC is better, but his live shows were never as fucking incredible as Layne's. I always felt a little underwhelmed when watching Chris because I always expected him to hit those paint-peeling notes, but he never really did deliver what we all knew he could do or at least did on the studio versions. Layne was even *better* live which is insane to think about knowing how perfect the studio versions were. Also, you guys should have a playlist for Layne or AIC during Layne's era. You guys obviously care for him enough to name a playlist "The Needle and the Damage Done," which was the title of a really shitty article that Rolling Stone Magazine wrote about Layne.
Have you ever watched his performance of beyond the wheel he performs it better than studio version.I do agree Layne having a great haunting voice and being better live singer but he didn't wrote most of the stuff on AIC's discography.And this video is about frontman not just a great live singer
@@ratedrhuxie1828 How in the hell did I not see your comment when it was the first one? I'm sorry about not replying way earlier! Yup, I've watched the live performance of Beyond The Wheel and it was spectacular, but I'm talking "paint-peeling" notes. Have you heard Black Rain? He hits high ass notes there which I expected to see in the live performances and never did, unfortunately.
I think all are different so no comparative possible or fair but Chris it was like the old bro that maintain a lot of groups bond, I think the video talks about that role
Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10). Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.
Cornell was a great lyricist, vocalist, AND songwriters of all time. He wrote the main riffs to Soundgarden's greatest songs. Truly the best of all time imo
Personally Layne was the best. His voice was just creepy, sad, and tortured. He genuinely sounded unhealthy and in pain while he sang, which really set his voice out from the others. Vocal teachers even have troubles replicating the vocal patterns in Alice in Chains songs, which might even be from him singing unhealthily, almost as if all that was left was his voice.
Layne actually used healthy vocal techniques unlike Kurt Cobain. I think you mean he had the ability to express his pain and emotions through his voice.
Cornell is the hardest to cover, especially tonally. He and Layne had the same vocal coach. Knowing a few rock instructors, I’ve only seen one figure it out and she and I did it together. And when we did, we agreed to not share it handily - like if you stumbled into the recipe for Coke, you cherish it and hold it as proprietary.
Layne Staley is the greatest singer in the history of Rock and Roll. All due to respect to Chris Cornell, he was an incredible vocalist, but Layne was one in a million.
Rankings from a trained singer who covers all these bands: Cornell > Staley > Weiland > Cobain > Vedder. Cornell sang both lower and higher than Layne, as a baritone whereas Layne was a tenor.
@@CenterThePendulum Sure, Cornell was the more technically gifted vocalist, but I rate Staley slightly higher because as an 'artist' he could stir up more emotion in his listeners. We were spoiled with abundance in the late 80's to mid 90's or so. There will never be, nor has there been, another era that touches the sheer talent of that time. I consider myself fortunate to have been a witness to it.
Chris Cornell is full of talent, but Layne Stayley is full of straight emotion. When he sang he felt every word, and made the audience do the same. I would probably agree that Chris Cornell is the most talented, but I think Layne was the best. Little disappointed this “Who was the best vocalist” video would have talked about the other singers, you know for more than like 15 seconds.
Chris at the time was known as the guy who also had his personal life situated despite the dark content. Layne, Lanegan and others were barely holding on and spoke to it. BUT, pain is just one part of the human experience or emotion to convey musically.
@@adamdelaney6782 naaah!! Even when Layne was near 90lbs with no teeth he could sing like no other! He was iconic and amazing! I love Eddie alot as a singer and person but Layne is definitely better!!!!
Vocally, that argument could easily be made, but because of longevity and early influence he was a more "quintessential frontman" Yes I copied this (it's mine) from another thread
Layne is one of the best EVER IMO, not just in grunge. I'd say range wise Cornell hands down, but Layne had this explosive, volatile yet haunting voice which I will never EVER forget. Always will be my number 1 for the sheer emotion he evokes out of me.
@@alexknowlton4038 Not sure about that. More of the album is Layne doubling his vocals, though Jerry takes over for the live shows. I haven't exactley counted, but at the very least, most of their songs included both.
Junior M Cantrell was absolutely the chief songwriter, musically and lyrically. Jerry doesn’t “double” vocals, they harmonize, it’s what gives the band their iconic vocal sound. C’mon now.
@@alexknowlton4038 They do double Layne's vocals. Not on everything, but they absolutely do. No one said anything about songwriting, you already seem on the defensive for Jerry, or your own knowledge on the band. Again, I haven't counted, but I give their harmonies to the live shows, and dubs on the album. Jerry himself stated he did not want to sing early on because "We got that guy", and it was Layne who inspired him to do it. Layne doubles on Sickman, while Jerry harmonizes in the live performances. That's just one example.
Love all 4 bands, all 4 lead singers. Saw all of them live. When Layne was on he was on a whole different level. Really wish he could have conquered his demons.
Great talent but unfortunately the only demon was drugs! We all have some small demons especially baby boomers but drugs are the reason they get amplified!
I'm a 42-year-old man, Nutshell still brings tears to my eyes when it starts. Layne was a different type of person to this world. My 64-year-old mother listens and enjoys, my 21-year-old son has posters of Layne and Jerry. Chris was amazing too and Kurt had the sauce... AIC is by far the best of all in every aspect. I don't feel they need to be compared and love that they are among each other. They were all a gift and their touch will be felt for generations.
Layne staley had a natural power to his voice that he could resonated deep down and would come bellowing out his mouth like no other he was and will be always a legend
Chris Cornell is the most talented musician who ever walked on this Earth. Everything he did became legendary: Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave and his solo stuff.
Abiga ill Kruss no, Alice In Chains and Layne Staley are nothing compared to Chris Cornell and Soundgarden. Everything Chris Cornell touched became great, and Soundgarden had some of the best musicians of the decade with Matt Cameron on Drums, Ben Shepherd on Bass and Kim Thayil on lead guitar
Damn so many people praising Layne makes me feel pretty happy he's the one dude I got a specific Playlist with music he's sang in and on my way to work I always bump it and sing to it and practice one of the most beautiful yet haunting voices I've ever heard
Ten,VS, Temple of the dog, sixteen stone by bush, rage against the machines fist album are all better song for song. Plus every song is poor pitiful me shit like a emo kid, the needle hurts so good type of shit lol
apollo11bb octaves doesn’t equal quality. Chris is a top three vocalist for me, but not just because of his range. Layne ranks higher on my list because I find his voice more impressive.
Kurt, Layne,Eddie , Chris,Scott. All these hit you in a different way. But truly their work gave us one the best decades of music and for me my personal favorite. Legends that will forever be remembered
Laynes voice is so damn powerful and speaks to my soul . Wish he was still here. Helped me thru a lot. Shout out to jerry too cause his skills are rediculous
Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10). Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.
I used to think layne never got the credit he deserved, but reading these comments tells me otherwise haha. They’re all phenomenal in their own way may they all Rest In Peace.
Well, actually there are a few, Freddy Mercury for one. I would say no one can sing like Layne Staley, and oh boy do we know many have tried. Cornell's voice was pure talent, Layne's was talent and emotion. So I'd say it depends on your preference. Chris gives me goosebumps with his high notes, layne gives me goosebumps with his haunting dark angel beautiful voice.
Layne Staley’s voice was on a whole different level. As good as the others were they weren’t able to sound as powerful and eerie as layne. Just a different caliber.
@@EricLopez-zi3ov Agreed. I love AIC far more than the rest of these bands (they're all great), but listening to Cornell singing "Say Hello 2 Heaven" with Temple of the Dog really shows how powerful Cornell's voice was.
I can't believe they are making me do this but I am going with Layne Staley. But if you told me that you believe its Kurt, Chris, or Eddie I would not fight you.
@Stephen Hughes Thats because mainstream consumers today will eat whatever they put in front of them. But it wasn't as bad in the 90s as success from a financial, cultural, and influential standpoint Nirvana had a much bigger impact than the rest of them. Idk how you can argue that. Yes, you probably a lot of points that you would be right in that the other 3 were more musically talented and technical than Nirvana across the board but no doubt Nirvana was the most successful of the whole bunch.
@@jdrobinson3468 def. not better song writer if not, he had the most generic writing out of all the front men. Also, CC and Layne washes him when it comes to singing
R.I.P. Chris you're deeply, deeply missed! But Layne Staley's the best frontman by far, so i'll put it this way: 1. Layne Staley 2. Chris Cornell 3. Eddie Vedder 4. Kurt Cobain 5. Shannon Hoon 6. Scott Weiland 7. Andrew Wood 8. Mark Lanegan 9. Mark Arm
Honestly i put Scott in the 3rd place instead of Eddie, he was a great singer and most important thing, he was a great showman, no one can do a great show in the way of Scott. It's my humble opinion
Here's my COMPLETELY SUBJECTIVE list (more 90s alt than "grunge"): Scott Weiland - STP, Velvet Revolver Layne Stayley - AiC, Mad Season Perry Farrell - Jane's Addiction Shannon Hoon - Blind Melon Chris Cornell - Soundgarden, Audioslave Kurt Cobain - Nirvana Mark Arm - Green River, Mudhoney Andy Wood - Mother Love Bone All legends in their own way.
@@alecoram7874 Nice list man just needs a little fix: Layne Staley - AiC, Mad Season, Class Of '99 Kurt Cobain - Fecal Matter, Nirvana Chris Cornell - Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple Of The Dog There you go ;)
Me to. I so agree. Chris had a very versatile voice. His had a octave 4 voice range. That is extremely high. Most musicians and alot of opera singers can't get that high. I love Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Mother Love Bone, but Chris and Soundgarden is the upmost supreme to me. They are my favorite band of all time. Chris was a genius in all areas of his music. One of the best poets ever.
saw Chris acoustic live a few years back, the best concert I ever saw, his voice was amazing and his guitar technique wasn’t bad either, man I was glad I’ve got to see that
Cornell and Staley had a wider range and could sing multiple genres. You can hear the blues and R&B influences in Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. Especially in Cornell’s solo work.
I would say the most versatile vocalist of the 90s was Scott Weiland, he could literally sing any style and any genre, but I'm not sure if he's 100% grunge, STP was always a grey area genre wise
The top 4 are all legends and all different. Why compare, let’s just enjoy the fact that the early 90’s put out some of the best frontmen in the history of rock.
I agree with most of the comments: while Chris has the most range and objective skill, there’s something else about Layne. It comes straight from his soul to your soul.
It's got to be Layne Staley, this man could get to insane high and low notes with distorted voice so magically , and in combination with the passion he put on the perfomances ⚡⚡⚡
1: Eddie Veder: most great songs + stage diven 2: Chris Cornell: best vocal range. 3: Scott Weiland: "not out of Seattle though" 4: Layne Staley: Most unique voice 5: Kurt Cobain: the image of grung but I Personally like their songs the least.
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layne staley is one of the greatest vocalist in rock history not just the grunge
Layne was a God damn national treasure, the world lost a huge talent the day he passed
HELL YEAH
Damn right!
agreed
Yes Layne was special! He had a unique powerfull voice, and he was a beautiful soul! He's music and art keeps me alive all day everyday! And for me he is the greatest rock singer of all time!
I love kurt and all, but holy shit layne was so talented
Kurt knew about 4 notes and 3 chords.
You're opinion lol kurt AND Layne were awesome, end of Statment...
@@roxannemoser All he needed was 4 notes and 3 chords,
@@roxannemoser and he made those 3 chords sound better than any other compliacted stuff. That right there is talent suck it
I love Chris and used to think he had the greatest voice of all,but as I've gotten older it's the emotion in Laynes voice that makes him number one for me
Layne Staley. Never gets the credit he deserves.
Have you seen any of the comments
@@stal9425 fans comment.
@@scottthewozznijak359 the hell you talking about. Kurt is the front runner of the Seattle scene.
@@scottthewozznijak359 That's gotta be sarcasm, cuz Cobain definitely gets plenty of credit!
I think Layne and Kurt are the best grunge vocalists without a doubt
I love them all, but Layne was the best. He put you through a rollercoaster of emotions, so raw, dark, tragic but beautiful, you felt his pain.
Grunge was all about conveying honest, raw, unfiltered emotion and no one did that better than Layne Staley.
You said it best!
Damn, i never thought so many people would say Layne. I always had the feeling that he gets overlooked. But I am glad we all can appreciate that talent.
Rest in Peace Chris, Kurt, Layne and Scott!
And Andrew.
@@HurtCow And of course Shannon Hoon.
And Andrew.
Can't believe they're all gone :(
rip kurt
Layne Staley is never given the credit or accolades that were due. He didn't have to stomp around a stage or have a "grunge" look. He captivated an audience not just by the words, but how he sang them. You could feel his torment with his yeah's and ooh's ("Love, Hate, Love") or even a simple "We" and "My" ("Nutshell"). That man could sing the high notes, as well as the low. If you want a good laugh, watch guest singers try to sing "Would?" They try, but they can't hit that high note in the first chorus verse of "Into the flood again..." Layne was a class that can't be defined by "grunge" or any one simple genre. That's what made him such a great vocalist. ❤
agreed. everyone who covers would sounds like garbage
"never given the credit" Lmao look at the comments.
Ry No Phil Anselmo did a pretty good job, way better than James Hetfield
@@ConorMcgregor322 As in publicly by the media and music industry....
Dimash is the greatest legend of all time
better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined
He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined.
He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined.
He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined
Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined
also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined
also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton
also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres
also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined
Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10). Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined.
Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined.
Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined
Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined
I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH
Dimash is immortal and invincible.
Layne Staley and Chris Cornell with all due respect to Kurt and Eddie.
Ben Carlson the fuck are you talking about
@Ben Carlson yeah nah you havent heard eddie sing then. Eddie is an awesome vocalist tf.
@Ben Carlson I don't understand why Weiland is usually left out of the conversation. He's not MY favorite, but whether or not you think he's the "best", he deserves a spot up there with the others imo.
Layne Staley is the only vocalist who could make my bones cry....
I know this is an old post, but DAMN....you perfectly explained what it feels like when I hear Layne sing "I'd like to fly but my wings have been so denied".
Well said.
what?
To be fair tho, don't forget Jerry Cantrell. Him and Layne made a stunning vocal duo.
Mad Season had no Jerry. Go have a listen with Layne and Mccreadys excellence
Yea but Layne was the frontman of AiC, Jerry was just the guitar player and songwriter.
YES.....They harmonized perfectly together...Good call mate.
@@griffm3Mad Season’s probably well known to everyone commenting in this thread and knows the difference. Go listen to Cornell singing Mad Season with the Seattle Symphony, he improves both Staley and Lanegan’s parts
Can't agree with you there mate. Cornell and Staley were the two best vocalists out of that era (and honestly right up there all time) but Staley nudged him into second place@@CenterThePendulum
Layne Staley
no one could create such creepy and haunting vocals yet beautiful in mad season rest in peace layne
Tons of people could and can actually.
Layne was the best of them
@@Fireglo who?
@@njames6281 Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell, Myles Kennedy,Richie Kotzen, Maynard Keenan... to name a few. The first 4 I named are far better singers and composers than Layne Staley, also can create far creepier haunting vocals, better lyrics (their own lyrics actually) and put more emotion to what they sing. Also they all play other instruments and guitar while singing that good.
You can have Layne Staley as your idol and favourite singer of all time, nothing wrong with that but don't say stupid things.
Listen to Chris in seasons and you’ll know how haunting he could be
the love given to layne makes me smile .. he spoke to me more than anyone of these guys ... and I I think he was the best.
You need to be attractive to be a good front man and he was ugly
@@Xxrocknrollgod tf man why don't you close your mouth
dat boi facts are facts. I just relay them. Try to keep emotions out of it
"you cant understand a user's mind, but try with your books and degrees. if you let yourself go and opened your mind, ill bet you'd be doin like me, and it aint so bad."
"loneliness is not a phase. field of pain is where I graze serenity is far away. saw my reflection and cried. so little hope that I died."
"hey ah na na, innocence is over... hey ah na na, confidence is broken... hey ah na na, I suspend my sorrow... hey ah na na, a romance is fallen"
"id like to fly, but my wings have been so denied. burry me softly in this womb (oh I wanna be inside of you). I give this part of me for you (oh I wanna be inside of you). sand rains down and here I sit, holding rare flowers in a tomb (oh I wanna be inside of you). oh I wanna be inside."
layne may not have written all of these lyrics, but he damn well made them what they are with his beautifully unmatched voice
Chris and Layne had the best vocals, for me it's impossible to choose only one
Agree
I know Chis is a phenomenal singer, but his voice just doesn't appeal to me very much. The respect is definitely there though. Layne on the other hand...That's my idle as far as singing is concerned.
@@RUclipsViolates1A Same exact feeling, here!
Except Chris is the better singer
Alejandro Carrasco Milan exactly my thoughts. Both so powerful, but I like Alice In Chain’s music better and Layne I think is more unique with his style.
Eddie Vedder is the only surviving frontman from the grunge “Big 4”.
He’s still “Alive”
And easily the least talented of them
I’m hoping this is due to the bubble wrap I ordered for him after Chris Cornell left this plane.
Stone temple pilots, agreeeee!
The "Big 5"
Big 4 C'mon Man! Where the STP???!!! I hate that thing so every fookin' one forget they're! Those guys are really strong as a band and wrotes so many cool song.
R.I.P Scott 🕊
Everytime I listen to Layne sing I get goosebumps and I tear up . His singing is so emotional and hypnotic
Same. Tear up listening to Layne. He sang to my soul.
Layne Staley most definitely. Chris Cornell is a CLOSE second because I saw him live with soundgarden a couple weeks before he died. It was amazing!
Lucky you!!
@@cherigem Layne Staley was cool, but he didn't rock out the way Cornell did. Saw AIC in early '91 (supporting Megadeth, weirdly) and he just kinda...stood there. Maybe he was dopesick that night, I dunno. Cornell, on the other hand, was a whirling, head-banging, foot-stomping force of nature. They could both pull off the vocals live, though. For sure.
@@robashton8606 AGREE with you on that. He probably was on dope. Jerry Cantrell is awesome 3rd. I loved they way they haromonized. Even though STP was from L.A. I still put Scott in that category. I believe in one of the battle of bands in late 80's in Philly AIC soundgarden were there with Megadeth and others as well. my parents had me on lock down would not let me go!!!! Still angry till this day.
@garden shine Yep. Not a huge fan of Soundgarden or Chris Cornell, but credit where credit's due - definitely one of the best, if not the best, vocalists in rock history. If you really listen to him and analyse his singing, there's not a lot to fault. Awesome range, could sing hard and soft with equal intensity, extreme vocal control; just an all-round excellent vocalist. Coupled with his lyrical skills, musicianship, and command of the stage, definitely agree that he was the best grunge frontman by a country mile.
Vocally, that argument could easily be made, but because of longevity and early influence he was a more "quintessential frontman"
Yes I copied this (it's mine) from another thread
Layne was the best . Haunting vocals.
he was a metal singer
Yes, but he didn't do that alone. Jerry had a huge part in harmonizing
They all were the best. You can't choose.
@@RedactedFreePress He was a metal and grunge singer. I like to agree much of Alice was metal, but some songs are considered grunge.
Hands down, Layne Staley. Most underrated vocalist of all time!
Hes such a good voclalist
Hes the best
Zero Fret he is amazing tbf
This video is about Chris! In case you didn't realise.
Underrated?
Almost every Metal fans in the world still and will continue to appreciate him
Layne staley was a generational talent we may never hear a voice like his again r.i.p Layne staley
I agree, he was probably the best in rock history
Layne Staley hands down.
Not only in the grunge genre, He is easily one of the top 10 vocalists of all time.
Totally agree, love the other bands and frontmans but LAYNE STAYLE Will always be my favorite one, love him so much 💞
Dimash is the greatest legend of all time
better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined
He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined.
He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined.
He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined
Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined
also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined
also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton
also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres
also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined
Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10). Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined.
Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined.
Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined
Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined
I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH
Dimash is immortal and invincible.
Cornell is top 3 vocalist of all time
Thank god the world is finally waking up to Layne and his greatness
Definitely in my top 3!!
Layne Staley is my favourite grunge vocalist. Just fucking awesome, haunting, crazy powerful vocals.
Yes thats true hes the best
I'll never understand why people want to say who is the best or the worst.
Music is not a competition. They have different tones, listeners have differents tastes.
Agreed.
Well said
Truth
Exactly! Very well put. I’ll add that I’ve always had a soft spot for Mr Cornell but it has zero to do with his singing ❤️
Except music IS a competition. Every artist is trying to be the best and best selling.
Homer Simpson from sadgasm
Which he got his name from Soundgarden
MARGERINE!
Think with your head for once not your f*** a** big f*** dummie.
Ace Spades, you missed the joke.
@@acespades8747 wtf bro calm your big steroids ass down they were making a joke from the Simpson's do you not get that with your 2 brain cells you brainlit
Layne Staley, hands down, was the absolute best out of the 4. He's a damn rock god. His lyrics and pain that came through when he sang will *never ever* be matched. People like to say CC is better, but his live shows were never as fucking incredible as Layne's. I always felt a little underwhelmed when watching Chris because I always expected him to hit those paint-peeling notes, but he never really did deliver what we all knew he could do or at least did on the studio versions. Layne was even *better* live which is insane to think about knowing how perfect the studio versions were. Also, you guys should have a playlist for Layne or AIC during Layne's era. You guys obviously care for him enough to name a playlist "The Needle and the Damage Done," which was the title of a really shitty article that Rolling Stone Magazine wrote about Layne.
Have you ever watched his performance of beyond the wheel he performs it better than studio version.I do agree Layne having a great haunting voice and being better live singer but he didn't wrote most of the stuff on AIC's discography.And this video is about frontman not just a great live singer
When Layne put his right foot forward, you knew some shit was about to happen with his vocals. Pure Power!
@@roxannemoser Hell yes!! I get chills every single time I watch him perform, without fail!!
PREACH SISTER!! Totally agree Cobain is overrated
@@ratedrhuxie1828 How in the hell did I not see your comment when it was the first one? I'm sorry about not replying way earlier! Yup, I've watched the live performance of Beyond The Wheel and it was spectacular, but I'm talking "paint-peeling" notes. Have you heard Black Rain? He hits high ass notes there which I expected to see in the live performances and never did, unfortunately.
The best vocalist: Layne Staley
The best frontman: Scott Weiland
This is the correct answer. Either cornell or staley best vocalists, Scott was the best frontman by far, not even close.
William Gabriel Borges True. Vocalist wise either Chris or Layne. But frontman..Scott Weiland.
Agreed
Best surfer : Eddie Vedder
No one compared to Weiland live
Everyone has there opinion, but Layne gets my vote.
their
Chris Cornell blows layne away. Layne was incredible don’t get me wrong, but Chris was just untouchable
I think all are different so no comparative possible or fair but Chris it was like the old bro that maintain a lot of groups bond, I think the video talks about that role
Facts. It's like saying who is better. Freddie Mercury or Michael Jackson.
Dimash is the greatest legend of all time
better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined
He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined.
He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined.
He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined
Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined
also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined
also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton
also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres
also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined
Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10). Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined.
Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined.
Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined
Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined
I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH
Dimash is immortal and invincible.
Scott Weiland should 100% be included here. 1st goes to Staley though
Agree and agree. I'll always love Weiland, and AIC is in my top 5 bands of all time.
Very good point. His presence in Sex Type Thing was next level good. It’s Lane for sure but Scott had epic stage presence
Agree with the Scott W part but Chris Cornell is #1
Chris cornell.
Yes..instead kurt cobain
Cornell was a great lyricist, vocalist, AND songwriters of all time. He wrote the main riffs to Soundgarden's greatest songs. Truly the best of all time imo
He's a very underrated guitarist as well.
Yes
He was a good songwriter and vocalist but he lacked the stage presence and charisma of Layne or Kurt.
@@TheStepmonkey Those aren’t that important - people who fall for stage presence think Bowie was amazing
@@TheStepmonkeyFell On Black Days was quietly the best song of the era.
Personally Layne was the best. His voice was just creepy, sad, and tortured. He genuinely sounded unhealthy and in pain while he sang, which really set his voice out from the others. Vocal teachers even have troubles replicating the vocal patterns in Alice in Chains songs, which might even be from him singing unhealthily, almost as if all that was left was his voice.
Layne actually used healthy vocal techniques unlike Kurt Cobain. I think you mean he had the ability to express his pain and emotions through his voice.
Cornell is the hardest to cover, especially tonally. He and Layne had the same vocal coach. Knowing a few rock instructors, I’ve only seen one figure it out and she and I did it together. And when we did, we agreed to not share it handily - like if you stumbled into the recipe for Coke, you cherish it and hold it as proprietary.
I've got chills reading the comments, because Layne was my fav of all time, closely followed by Chris. And I'm a metalhead. RIP to both.💞
I agree❤
Layne and Chris are equally as good!
Cornell just in terms of sheer ability. Layne always gives the feels though.
Layne even sounded better live. he was the king. RIP
Layne Staley is the greatest singer in the history of Rock and Roll. All due to respect to Chris Cornell, he was an incredible vocalist, but Layne was one in a million.
Rankings from a trained singer who covers all these bands: Cornell > Staley > Weiland > Cobain > Vedder. Cornell sang both lower and higher than Layne, as a baritone whereas Layne was a tenor.
@@CenterThePendulum Sure, Cornell was the more technically gifted vocalist, but I rate Staley slightly higher because as an 'artist' he could stir up more emotion in his listeners. We were spoiled with abundance in the late 80's to mid 90's or so. There will never be, nor has there been, another era that touches the sheer talent of that time. I consider myself fortunate to have been a witness to it.
Layne sings better and perfectly live.
Chris Cornell is full of talent, but Layne Stayley is full of straight emotion. When he sang he felt every word, and made the audience do the same. I would probably agree that Chris Cornell is the most talented, but I think Layne was the best. Little disappointed this “Who was the best vocalist” video would have talked about the other singers, you know for more than like 15 seconds.
I agree with everything you said... I was disappointed with the video too.
Kurt was too , look into lyrics more deeply, but kurt and Layne were awesome
Chris at the time was known as the guy who also had his personal life situated despite the dark content. Layne, Lanegan and others were barely holding on and spoke to it. BUT, pain is just one part of the human experience or emotion to convey musically.
Layne Staley is bigger than grunge. Hes absolutely one of the biggest rock vocalist of all time.
Layne! I was just rockin to some classic Alice In Chains yesterday!
They're all equally as important and awesome in their own right. But my favourite front man is, Layne. Hands down.
Internet Jesus this☝🏻
It’s a hard choice between Chris Cornell and Layne Stanly. But my opinion is definitely Chris! God bless their souls!!
Staley
Crazy Horse rip Chris
They Sold their Souls....
Staley in my opinion
That "no one sings like you anymore" had hit me way too hard.
I miss you Cornell.
For me Layne will always be the greatest . I love his energy And Passion man .
Layne staley without a doubt
Amen!
Nirvana is my fav band but Layne is easily the best frontman.
I don't care about Nirvana much, but I appreciate the fact that you said that. I agree with you on Layne Staley being the best 100%.
dadmumdarrenV2 Chris Cornell was technically, physically, and all around better as a vocalist abd front man than layne was.
@@KodieGregory Range doesn't mean to be better IMO
@Michael H. Soundgarden and Alice in Chains were relatively well-known before Nirvana.
@Michael H. Yeah, blown up to the point where grunge was being played on the same stations as shitty pop songs.
Layne Staley, no contest.
I think you spelt Eddie vedder wrong
@@adamdelaney6782 naaah!! Even when Layne was near 90lbs with no teeth he could sing like no other! He was iconic and amazing! I love Eddie alot as a singer and person but Layne is definitely better!!!!
Vocally, that argument could easily be made, but because of longevity and early influence he was a more "quintessential frontman"
Yes I copied this (it's mine) from another thread
It's obviously a contest
Elton John.
Man, Layne is my favorite.
Layne is one of the best EVER IMO, not just in grunge. I'd say range wise Cornell hands down, but Layne had this explosive, volatile yet haunting voice which I will never EVER forget. Always will be my number 1 for the sheer emotion he evokes out of me.
Layne is the most powerful and harrowing voice of rock! 🎤🤘🏽
Their can't be one.
Cobain, Vedder, Staley and Cornell had their own distinctive sound. They are all amazing singers in their own way.
Idk about best “front man” ever but Layne is was and always will be my favorite vocalist, harmonist and lyricist in the whole wide world. Period.
GypsyRock Jerry Cantrell was responsible for most of the harmonies and many many of the lyrics.
@@alexknowlton4038 Not sure about that. More of the album is Layne doubling his vocals, though Jerry takes over for the live shows. I haven't exactley counted, but at the very least, most of their songs included both.
Junior M Cantrell was absolutely the chief songwriter, musically and lyrically. Jerry doesn’t “double” vocals, they harmonize, it’s what gives the band their iconic vocal sound. C’mon now.
Cantrell WROTE the parts.
@@alexknowlton4038 They do double Layne's vocals. Not on everything, but they absolutely do. No one said anything about songwriting, you already seem on the defensive for Jerry, or your own knowledge on the band. Again, I haven't counted, but I give their harmonies to the live shows, and dubs on the album. Jerry himself stated he did not want to sing early on because "We got that guy", and it was Layne who inspired him to do it. Layne doubles on Sickman, while Jerry harmonizes in the live performances. That's just one example.
Love all 4 bands, all 4 lead singers. Saw all of them live. When Layne was on he was on a whole different level. Really wish he could have conquered his demons.
Great talent but unfortunately the only demon was drugs! We all have some small demons especially baby boomers but drugs are the reason they get amplified!
I'm a 42-year-old man, Nutshell still brings tears to my eyes when it starts. Layne was a different type of person to this world. My 64-year-old mother listens and enjoys, my 21-year-old son has posters of Layne and Jerry. Chris was amazing too and Kurt had the sauce... AIC is by far the best of all in every aspect. I don't feel they need to be compared and love that they are among each other. They were all a gift and their touch will be felt for generations.
Layne Staley is my personal favorite. Loved his vocals.
My top 3
1. Layne Staley
2. Scott Weiland
3. Chris Cornell
Its a shame they all passed...
Chris really left more of a legacy behind than Layne
Layne was very talented. God Rest their Souls! LS/CC
I thought I was the only one who thought Layne was the best, glad to see others that agree.
We all agree
Layne staley had a natural power to his voice that he could resonated deep down and would come bellowing out his mouth like no other he was and will be always a legend
Gotta go with Layne. No one sounds like him. You could really feel what he sang
And who sounds like Kurt ?
Na
@@s3lfFish A lot of people
@@TheStepmonkey really ? like who ?
@@s3lfFishGavin Rossdale has a better sounding voice in the “Kurt” category for one.
Layne was the best. Chris was amazing too but he never made me feel what Layne could.
Layne is my favorite but I loved them all.
Chris Cornell is the most talented musician who ever walked on this Earth. Everything he did became legendary: Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave and his solo stuff.
Not the most talented musician, but an amaaaaazing musician anyways, great composer, incredible lyricist and one of the best singers EVER
@@foxy781 😂😂 Lol ye u keep telling yourself that kiddo
Yes he was a beast, but LAYNE STAYLE is the boss
Abiga ill Kruss no, Alice In Chains and Layne Staley are nothing compared to Chris Cornell and Soundgarden. Everything Chris Cornell touched became great, and Soundgarden had some of the best musicians of the decade with Matt Cameron on Drums, Ben Shepherd on Bass and Kim Thayil on lead guitar
@@toad2117 ok, for me is Layne Staley and Alice in Chains, by the way i love Chris Cornell and soundgarden too
Damn so many people praising Layne makes me feel pretty happy he's the one dude I got a specific Playlist with music he's sang in and on my way to work I always bump it and sing to it and practice one of the most beautiful yet haunting voices I've ever heard
IKR, Layne deserves all the love 💗
Layne. All amazing artists respectfully. But not a single album of the other artists could hold there own against Dirt.
Or even Jar of Flies.
Wise words, Dirt just kills every other album
Lmao except for Ten, Nevermind, Superunknown, In Utero and Badmotorfinger
Ten,VS, Temple of the dog, sixteen stone by bush, rage against the machines fist album are all better song for song. Plus every song is poor pitiful me shit like a emo kid, the needle hurts so good type of shit lol
beau g don’t forget Superunknown!
I thought I'd pick Chris. But then I heard Love,hate,love by Alice in Chains........
And you were never the same lmao. Welcome to the club!
Then listen to beyond the Wheel by Soundgarden
Ahmad Safwan love hate love live at the Moore makes every other live performance by anyone seem less incredible
Now listen to Beyond the Wheel by Soundgarden and count the octaves, then make a decision.
apollo11bb octaves doesn’t equal quality. Chris is a top three vocalist for me, but not just because of his range. Layne ranks higher on my list because I find his voice more impressive.
Layne Staley is much better
He was so creepy but so passionate at the same time
Vocally, that argument could easily be made, but because of longevity and early influence he was a more "quintessential frontman"
Layne Stanley? You be trollin bro.
Everyone forgets it's the harmonization with Jerry that filled out that eerie sound.
Kurt, Layne,Eddie , Chris,Scott. All these hit you in a different way. But truly their work gave us one the best decades of music and for me my personal favorite. Legends that will forever be remembered
Laynes voice is so damn powerful and speaks to my soul . Wish he was still here. Helped me thru a lot. Shout out to jerry too cause his skills are rediculous
Layne or Chris, can't decide
Layne is like a hybrid of Cornell and Kurt. He in my opinion deserves more credit and recognition than just being the poster boy of heroin.
Layne singing transcends everything else
Dimash is the greatest legend of all time
better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined
He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined.
He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined.
He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined
Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined
also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined
also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton
also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres
also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined
Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10). Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined.
Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined.
Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined
Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined
I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH
Dimash is immortal and invincible.
I used to think layne never got the credit he deserved, but reading these comments tells me otherwise haha. They’re all phenomenal in their own way may they all Rest In Peace.
Yeah, it tells me somethin' too; that Millennials are delusional.
Layne could sing circles around the rest... and the rest are all badass! That's just how complete Layne Staley was. Once in a lifetime vocalist!
Chris and Layne are equal at least, Layne couldn’t sing circles around Cornell… they could both sing circles around the rest
Better than Cornell?nah
Him and Cornell are equals - AIC fan
No one can sings like Cc thats it 😇🙏
no one sings like him anymore
🙏🤘Rip Cc😢
Well, actually there are a few, Freddy Mercury for one. I would say no one can sing like Layne Staley, and oh boy do we know many have tried. Cornell's voice was pure talent, Layne's was talent and emotion. So I'd say it depends on your preference. Chris gives me goosebumps with his high notes, layne gives me goosebumps with his haunting dark angel beautiful voice.
Alice in chains
Layne Staley’s voice was on a whole different level. As good as the others were they weren’t able to sound as powerful and eerie as layne. Just a different caliber.
Nah man, Chris always sounded like a Marshall on 11! He had the range of Freddy Mercury and the distortion and rasp of Kurt.
I love aic, but people seem to forget jerry cantrell was backing vocals, and has an incredible voice too.
@@EricLopez-zi3ov Agreed. I love AIC far more than the rest of these bands (they're all great), but listening to Cornell singing "Say Hello 2 Heaven" with Temple of the Dog really shows how powerful Cornell's voice was.
I can't believe they are making me do this but I am going with Layne Staley. But if you told me that you believe its Kurt, Chris, or Eddie I would not fight you.
Kurt has such a presence though. Can’t argue with that.
Kurt was the best at melody and rhythms. He's a better song writer than all of them. Which is why Nirvana was so successful.
@Stephen Hughes Thats because mainstream consumers today will eat whatever they put in front of them. But it wasn't as bad in the 90s as success from a financial, cultural, and influential standpoint Nirvana had a much bigger impact than the rest of them. Idk how you can argue that. Yes, you probably a lot of points that you would be right in that the other 3 were more musically talented and technical than Nirvana across the board but no doubt Nirvana was the most successful of the whole bunch.
@@jdrobinson3468 def. not better song writer if not, he had the most generic writing out of all the front men. Also, CC and Layne washes him when it comes to singing
Layne was the best of all... But Chris was good too
No one is better than each other, everyone had different rolls, but every who was important!!
Chris, Layne, Scott, Andy, Eddie, Kurt, Mark...!!
R.I.P. Chris you're deeply, deeply missed!
But Layne Staley's the best frontman by far, so i'll put it this way:
1. Layne Staley
2. Chris Cornell
3. Eddie Vedder
4. Kurt Cobain
5. Shannon Hoon
6. Scott Weiland
7. Andrew Wood
8. Mark Lanegan
9. Mark Arm
Best list
Honestly i put Scott in the 3rd place instead of Eddie, he was a great singer and most important thing, he was a great showman, no one can do a great show in the way of Scott. It's my humble opinion
Here's my COMPLETELY SUBJECTIVE list (more 90s alt than "grunge"):
Scott Weiland - STP, Velvet Revolver
Layne Stayley - AiC, Mad Season
Perry Farrell - Jane's Addiction
Shannon Hoon - Blind Melon
Chris Cornell - Soundgarden, Audioslave
Kurt Cobain - Nirvana
Mark Arm - Green River, Mudhoney
Andy Wood - Mother Love Bone
All legends in their own way.
@@alecoram7874 Nice list man just needs a little fix:
Layne Staley - AiC, Mad Season, Class Of '99
Kurt Cobain - Fecal Matter, Nirvana
Chris Cornell - Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple Of The Dog
There you go ;)
Hahahhahahhahaha ..... That's cute man
Layne Staley had one of the best voices not just in grunge, but of all time
I agree!!
All were equally the best and talented. But Layne was very special he can really hit the notes.
Love all of them, but I’m gonna go with Chris.
Thats cool. But I would go for Layne.
Me to. I so agree. Chris had a very versatile voice. His had a octave 4 voice range. That is extremely high. Most musicians and alot of opera singers can't get that high. I love Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Mother Love Bone, but Chris and Soundgarden is the upmost supreme to me. They are my favorite band of all time. Chris was a genius in all areas of his music. One of the best poets ever.
saw Chris acoustic live a few years back, the best concert I ever saw, his voice was amazing and his guitar technique wasn’t bad either, man I was glad I’ve got to see that
Chris para mi el mejor
@@prometheuspredator7971 4 octave range? My guitar barely has 4 octaves. Chris was awesome but 4 octaves is ridiculous...
Cornell and Staley had a wider range and could sing multiple genres. You can hear the blues and R&B influences in Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. Especially in Cornell’s solo work.
True, they were both able to sing in different genres. I couldn't say the same for Vedder and Kurt.
I would say the most versatile vocalist of the 90s was Scott Weiland, he could literally sing any style and any genre, but I'm not sure if he's 100% grunge, STP was always a grey area genre wise
Isaac Keithan definitely! He had a great range but I always thought STP was more alternative rock with a bit of post-glam rock attitude than grunge.
The top 4 are all legends and all different. Why compare, let’s just enjoy the fact that the early 90’s put out some of the best frontmen in the history of rock.
Agree but LAYNE is the boss
Your legacy cannot be surpassed "Noone sings like you anymore!! RIP CHRIS CORNELL
I agree with most of the comments: while Chris has the most range and objective skill, there’s something else about Layne. It comes straight from his soul to your soul.
Layne Staley for sure!
It's got to be Layne Staley, this man could get to insane high and low notes with distorted voice so magically , and in combination with the passion he put on the perfomances ⚡⚡⚡
Cornell had a larger range, Layne didn’t hit low notes. He’s a tenor, Chris a baritone.
LAYNE by a landslide!!! Staley was just a notch above unique!!!!
Im glad to see everybody gives the first place to Layne.
Layne Staley for me
Same
Layne Staley is for me the ultimate of all the ultimates that ever ultimated.!
1: Eddie Veder: most great songs + stage diven
2: Chris Cornell: best vocal range.
3: Scott Weiland: "not out of Seattle though"
4: Layne Staley: Most unique voice
5: Kurt Cobain: the image of grung but I Personally like their songs the least.
no one sings like you anymore! :(
we love live you chris cornel
Layne Staley favourite and best vocalist next to Chester Bennington but Chris was amazing too third on my list
Layne Stayley & Kurt Cobain Were Gods In Rock and not just grunge...
*Period*
@love layne what do you mean no.
@love layne that's like saying freddie mercury was just a legend in rock and not music as a whole thing.
Chris Cornell’s highs are higher
Layne Staley
Eddie Vedder. Not just grunge but in music
@m g you are
Yes
Layne Staley had the best voice in music.
Of those in consideration the obvious choice is Layne (at least for singing).
Been saying this for years. Cornell was stage presence personified.