William Duvall has been a singer with Alice in Chains for a longer amount of time now than Layne was with them. I wish fans would be more respectful to the impact that he has had in making AIC's music accessible to a whole new generation. He's a fantastic vocalist and he does his absolute best to do these classic songs justice every night with AIC and I think he does a great job. I have been an AIC fan for a long long time, since the mid 90's and I am totally happy that this band managed to find a new singer and have managed to create some genuinely great music with him. It would have been a real waste had the band ended with Layne's death.
haha dude.. Alice in chains doesnt have a whole new generation of fans. Look at the fanbase at their concerts.. do you see 20 year olds there? Nope.. its all people 30 and over. People who grew up with AIC on the radio.
@@devinmichaelroberts9954 All famous rock bands continuously win new generations of fans. Younger people discovering older music is precisely what _keeps_ famous bands famous. Judging a fanbase entirely by ticket sales isn't an accurate way of determining an entire listening demographic, but rather a ticket-buying demographic. When's the last time you've gone to a rock concert -- any rock concert -- where most of the ticket buyers weren't old enough to buy beer?
@@lizzkaayako2270 Famous? Thats an abstract term. What does it even mean. Is there a threshold you have to pass? Because 80 percent of the public at this point has no idea who alice in chains are. They arent playing stadiums. They are a small band at this point. Their last two albums didnt even go silver (100'000 album sales) including streaming. Blue is the last album to get an RIAA certification. Thats a very very small band by any metric. They definitely are not as famous as they were and only remain famous among their loyal fanbase. There are probably about 8 percent of the listeners of alice in chains who are under 30. Thats NOT what keeps a band going. Hahahaha. Dumb logic.
@@devinmichaelroberts9954 You don't listen to much modern rock radio, do you, puss? The stations still give plenty of spins to favourites like AIC and Pearl Jam.
yup... he's been co-singer for nearly 2 decades and has solely written two of AIC's better tunes of the 2000s. I could never get stuck in the past like some AIC fans. They're still pumping out great tunes.
I actually like Alice In Chains' stuff that they did with William just as much as the stuff that they did with Layne. I can listen to their 2009 album (Black Gives Way To Blue) all the way through without skipping any songs (1 of only 2 albums that I can do that for - the other one is "Alive Or Just Breathing" by Killswitch Engage). 🤟
I have seen this band 56 times 44 with Layne !! The concert I most remember was 9-29-1992 the same day Dirt came out and got to here some of the songs off the new album.Layne came out on stage in a wheelchair. Blind Melon opened for Alice In Chains and Alice In Chains opened for Ozzy what was supposed to be his No More Tours tour ! All that for 20 bucks !! Those were the days !
Layne’s voice was absolutely on point in ‘92. He leaned way harder into the distortion in his voice after Dirt came out, but come ‘93 it started getting weaker. Any show in ‘92 was one to remember.
Those were the days. No cheap good concerts these days. They’ve made it inaccessible for many due to price. Glad I saw sooooo many bands in the 90’s for a $20 bill.
I get the feeling in my chest and throat. Kind of like it takes my breath away. Well up a bit sometimes too. Reflective music. Introspection. Thinking of Layne too.
Recently lost my boyfriend to overdose and he used to sing AIC songs to me. He had an amazing voice and he suffered from the same horrible disease as Layne and Mike did. I'm not sure how Jerry is able to play those songs but I think it's beautiful that he remembers his friends in such a way.
Nutshell is my favorite song of all time. It got me through some darker times in my life and the song resonates with me on a different level. The acoustic version from Unplugged is my favorite version, but this extended solo version is amazing! Wish this recorded and put out for purchase. Incredible band and incredible soul in their music!
I really wanted to go to this concert 😭😭😭😭 But I was able to see Jerry Cantrell’s band a few months ago, and it was great because it was intimate, not too big of a crowd. Also it was my first concert ever; couldn’t have asked for a better 15th birthday gift ❤
I saw AIC at the Woodlands a few years back. Best part of this video is the security guy was a fan of the song, probably grew up listening to them, but it sucks he had to have his back to it
I met Layne after a concert in London town & country club. Screaming Trees supported. Layne was on the upper balcony looking down below at the fans . I walked up to him and said good gig Layne. He wouldn't let me shake his hand as he was holding a bottle of whiskey. He said shake the bottle So I shook that instead.
Even though Duvall has been with them longer and I have nothing against him. Layne will always be the best there’s nothing like the old AIC. The way he sings and the music it just touches me differently than their new stuff.
I have never been able to follow their new stuff since Layne... Don't know why but I just can't wrap my head around hearing anyone but Layne.. like my brain refuses to.. this being my favorite Alice song, It just does not hit me like it used to...it's my connection to Layne I'll always have.. but so happy seeing rest of our guys playing.. 🙏🏻😟🎸
I've seen them 4 times and they NEVER disappoint! This is true musicianship... Staying true to yourself and your roots no matter how the industry changes. AIC forever!
Thank you Jerry for that Solo gives me chills,makes the hair stand up. We All feel the emptiness without Layne and Mike! I play this song every day, it's deep in my soul means a lot to me. Thanks Jerry for honoring and continuing to fucken jam man.....A.I.C. forever fan!
at 2:25 even the security guard can't help but to nod that head a bit. he knows what's up. the power of music, especially alice in chains. you know he just wants to turn around and watch it lol. that must truly suck. you know he digs it man. love to see it. watch him through the whole vid. props to my man- the security person.
Had a ticket to go, but the military schedule stopped me from going. would have been amazing to go, love these guys. I did get to see the foo fighters here back in 2018 I believe for their Concrete and Gold tour, amazing show.
Gruppo per me significativo negli anni 90 ,sono cresciuto con loro i Nirvana ,i Pearl Jam,questi gruppi per me non moriranno mai ,e continuerò ad ascoltare queste canzoni fino alla fine dei miei giorni ,peccato che Kurt e Layne non siano più tra noi da tanto tempo ,perché li reputo ancora oggi tra le voci più belle del panorama rock mondiale,un peccato non poterli vedere dal vivo ,
I love me some Jerry Cantrell but seeing him makes me miss Layne so bad. Layne was a special talent. He epitomized grunge music and an entire musical movement.
I love it too, tho a bit too dark for my mind sometimes. Takes me to deep waters when i should just stay positive. Nevertheless, my man i wish you good luck on your guitar endeavours!
The resentment and regret of this song can be fully seen on the security guy’s face. The paralysis of our being under the wrath of life. Where one cant scream, can’t cry, can’t mourn. A life out of nothingness and into the nothingness. Alas! To what good is a life full of regret. To what good is being alive when suffering is the only thing constant in its timeline. The face of this man illustrates it all. Thankyou A.I.C for understanding my burden of life. I owe you
I feel you as far as being a fan of the original singer, but everyone else on stage has been with the band since at least ‘93 (Kinney on drums since ‘87). It’s the same band. It’s just a different singer.
Disagree. You can gloss over Layne’s significance all you want, but this aint the same band. Yes,the name is the same, but we all know why they kept the name (here’s a hint: $$$$)
I loved Alice in chains in the 90s and still love those records but I just can’t listen to them without Layne. That’s not taking away from this line up and I know they’ve always shown respect and class but for me if it’s not layne singing it just seems like a tribute act and I know that is wrong and super harsh given the talent still on display but Ime just been honest
Absolutely on board with you. It's not something you intentionally did. That's just the way it works out when a band loses its signature sound. I would've listened to Layne sing with any band.
Well first off you are just wrong. Bands never retired at 30. Every single big band I can think of.. ELO, Grateful Dead, Elvis, Eagles, Phil Collins, Genesis, ACDC, Pink Floyd, Even back to the time of the beach boys, pat boone, and prior. You are completely full of shit
Can't really listen to AIC doing old stuff without Layne. Did enjoy that Black Gives Way To Blue album, though. And I really dig on Cantrell's solo stuff.
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William Duvall has been a singer with Alice in Chains for a longer amount of time now than Layne was with them. I wish fans would be more respectful to the impact that he has had in making AIC's music accessible to a whole new generation. He's a fantastic vocalist and he does his absolute best to do these classic songs justice every night with AIC and I think he does a great job.
I have been an AIC fan for a long long time, since the mid 90's and I am totally happy that this band managed to find a new singer and have managed to create some genuinely great music with him. It would have been a real waste had the band ended with Layne's death.
haha dude.. Alice in chains doesnt have a whole new generation of fans. Look at the fanbase at their concerts.. do you see 20 year olds there? Nope.. its all people 30 and over. People who grew up with AIC on the radio.
@@devinmichaelroberts9954 All famous rock bands continuously win new generations of fans. Younger people discovering older music is precisely what _keeps_ famous bands famous. Judging a fanbase entirely by ticket sales isn't an accurate way of determining an entire listening demographic, but rather a ticket-buying demographic. When's the last time you've gone to a rock concert -- any rock concert -- where most of the ticket buyers weren't old enough to buy beer?
@@lizzkaayako2270 Famous? Thats an abstract term. What does it even mean. Is there a threshold you have to pass? Because 80 percent of the public at this point has no idea who alice in chains are. They arent playing stadiums. They are a small band at this point. Their last two albums didnt even go silver (100'000 album sales) including streaming. Blue is the last album to get an RIAA certification. Thats a very very small band by any metric. They definitely are not as famous as they were and only remain famous among their loyal fanbase. There are probably about 8 percent of the listeners of alice in chains who are under 30. Thats NOT what keeps a band going. Hahahaha. Dumb logic.
@@devinmichaelroberts9954 You didn't answer the question, sweetheart.
@@devinmichaelroberts9954 You don't listen to much modern rock radio, do you, puss? The stations still give plenty of spins to favourites like AIC and Pearl Jam.
William Duvall did such a great rendition of this song. He's not Layne Staley, but he is definitely AIC.
yup... he's been co-singer for nearly 2 decades and has solely written two of AIC's better tunes of the 2000s. I could never get stuck in the past like some AIC fans. They're still pumping out great tunes.
I actually like Alice In Chains' stuff that they did with William just as much as the stuff that they did with Layne. I can listen to their 2009 album (Black Gives Way To Blue) all the way through without skipping any songs (1 of only 2 albums that I can do that for - the other one is "Alive Or Just Breathing" by Killswitch Engage). 🤟
I have seen this band 56 times 44 with Layne !! The concert I most remember was 9-29-1992 the same day Dirt came out and got to here some of the songs off the new album.Layne came out on stage in a wheelchair. Blind Melon opened for Alice In Chains and Alice In Chains opened for Ozzy what was supposed to be his No More Tours tour ! All that for 20 bucks !! Those were the days !
Layne’s voice was absolutely on point in ‘92. He leaned way harder into the distortion in his voice after Dirt came out, but come ‘93 it started getting weaker. Any show in ‘92 was one to remember.
Lucky devil
Wow! Awesome!!!
im verry jealous !!
Those were the days. No cheap good concerts these days. They’ve made it inaccessible for many due to price. Glad I saw sooooo many bands in the 90’s for a $20 bill.
You can tell Jerry thinks about Mike and layne a lot still
Standing close to Sean for a minute
Prob every day. They are missed.
Well yeah they made music history all together.
We all do 💟🛐☮️
Sad every time I think about it😥
This song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.
same here
I get the feeling in my chest and throat. Kind of like it takes my breath away. Well up a bit sometimes too. Reflective music. Introspection. Thinking of Layne too.
Recently lost my boyfriend to overdose and he used to sing AIC songs to me. He had an amazing voice and he suffered from the same horrible disease as Layne and Mike did. I'm not sure how Jerry is able to play those songs but I think it's beautiful that he remembers his friends in such a way.
@Jeff Hull thank you and congratulations. That's a huge accomplishment.
Nutshell is my favorite song of all time. It got me through some darker times in my life and the song resonates with me on a different level. The acoustic version from Unplugged is my favorite version, but this extended solo version is amazing! Wish this recorded and put out for purchase. Incredible band and incredible soul in their music!
even the security guard can't resist that beautiful solo
He barely can resist from headbanging ¡¡
4:43 That security guy up front. Diggin it. We see you man!
Security guard feelin that solo
I really wanted to go to this concert 😭😭😭😭
But I was able to see Jerry Cantrell’s band a few months ago, and it was great because it was intimate, not too big of a crowd. Also it was my first concert ever; couldn’t have asked for a better 15th birthday gift ❤
So glad you were able to experience that and I hope you get to enjoy MANY more concerts to come in your lifetime! Rock on forever!!!! ❤️🤘😎
you-re already on a good path concert/wise
I saw AIC at the Woodlands a few years back. Best part of this video is the security guy was a fan of the song, probably grew up listening to them, but it sucks he had to have his back to it
Dude was getting paid to listen to AIC though, so he made out alright I think!
I'm so glad Jerry let his hair grow out again, he looked so odd with short hair.
I met Layne after a concert in London town & country club. Screaming Trees supported.
Layne was on the upper balcony looking down below at the fans . I walked up to him and said good gig Layne. He wouldn't let me shake his hand as he was holding a bottle of whiskey. He said shake the bottle So I shook that instead.
Even though Duvall has been with them longer and I have nothing against him. Layne will always be the best there’s nothing like the old AIC. The way he sings and the music it just touches me differently than their new stuff.
Nick..there will never be anything like Layne again in my book... Layne lived his music!!!plus nobody could touch him vocally....
Agree I think the young William does a great job with the songs but Layne is just on a different level
That’s because Layne was singing from a place of authenticity. He meant every damn word, every damn syllable. I don’t get that feeling from Duvall.
Live for the future not the 90's
I have never been able to follow their new stuff since Layne... Don't know why but I just can't wrap my head around hearing anyone but Layne.. like my brain refuses to.. this being my favorite Alice song, It just does not hit me like it used to...it's my connection to Layne I'll always have.. but so happy seeing rest of our guys playing.. 🙏🏻😟🎸
the emotions these songs evoke are sometimes overwhelming... love AIC so much
I was at this concert and it was awesome! Love AIC! ❤️😃
Hell yeah! Glad you enjoyed it as well!! ❤️😁
Beautiful. The extended guitar solo had a lot of soul.
William sings this song well, however, Layne's haunting voice will never be duplicated.
I love how heavy/melancholic this song sounds with this electric guitar tune
Damn that's good. William is a perfect fit in this band. And if there was a 30-minute version of this song, I'd listen to that too.
I've seen them 4 times and they NEVER disappoint! This is true musicianship... Staying true to yourself and your roots no matter how the industry changes. AIC forever!
Thank you Jerry for that Solo gives me chills,makes the hair stand up. We All feel the emptiness without Layne and Mike! I play this song every day, it's deep in my soul means a lot to me. Thanks Jerry for honoring and continuing to fucken jam man.....A.I.C. forever fan!
Absolutely brother. Haunting!
at 2:25 even the security guard can't help but to nod that head a bit. he knows what's up. the power of music, especially alice in chains. you know he just wants to turn around and watch it lol. that must truly suck. you know he digs it man. love to see it. watch him through the whole vid. props to my man- the security person.
even Jerry must concede thats its phones now, and not lighters anymore.
Watch the Stage Security Guy, His expressions are a direct reflection of the song, well done sirs
I was waiting to see what you meant and then I saw it. That guy gets it…just awesome! Nice pick up my friend
Kinney is a very underrated drummer.
I saw them six nights later in Michigan. A great show!
What a great song, but in retrospect Layne was really laying his heart out in the open for everyone to see, and predicting his eventual fate.
💔💔💔
Had a ticket to go, but the military schedule stopped me from going. would have been amazing to go, love these guys.
I did get to see the foo fighters here back in 2018 I believe for their Concrete and Gold tour, amazing show.
Gruppo per me significativo negli anni 90 ,sono cresciuto con loro i Nirvana ,i Pearl Jam,questi gruppi per me non moriranno mai ,e continuerò ad ascoltare queste canzoni fino alla fine dei miei giorni ,peccato che Kurt e Layne non siano più tra noi da tanto tempo ,perché li reputo ancora oggi tra le voci più belle del panorama rock mondiale,un peccato non poterli vedere dal vivo ,
BEN DETTO GIUSEPPE!!!! SON D'ACCORDO!
@@RICHARD.WRIGHT1 grazie
I love me some Jerry Cantrell but seeing him makes me miss Layne so bad. Layne was a special talent. He epitomized grunge music and an entire musical movement.
Justin Verlander at 2:45 mark?
Definitely in the top ten tunes of my lifetime. 🤘💀
You know it’s good when the security guy is bobbing his head…
Was glad to see this tour@ St.L
Nice recovery Jerry at the very end 👍 Damn it Mike lol
Thank you Jerry!!!! I'm in love with Layne tho. God I miss the original!!!
Cantrell is amazing!
People there should appreciate the show rather than whip out the cell phone. Glad I saw many great shows before this existed...it was the best.
Jerry very literally said to take your phones out, tho.
I’m getting a vibe very much like the 1996 MTV unplugged atmosphere. Even the same pink/purple color.
This really speaks to me and it always has I feel the song I feel it deep inside of me
I love this song it got me by as a teen
I'm trying to learn how to play this on guitar. I love this song.
I love it too, tho a bit too dark for my mind sometimes.
Takes me to deep waters when i should just stay positive.
Nevertheless, my man i wish you good luck on your guitar endeavours!
Hearing someone other than Layne sing this song is what it feels like to be cheated on
Not the same without Layne and Mike Star. They were both one of a kind. ❤️🔥
Security guard trying not to cry
always liked Alice n Chains
First seen them in Syracuse NY, best show ever...
I never thought I'd see this day!! Wow. William has the chops!! Layne Staley girl forever!! 💋 😘
Man I miss Layne so much.
😪😥😭
Love this!!!
A bit surprised to see Jerry playing a G&L, thought he was a Gibson guy now?
Glad to see Jerry’s back is better ❤
In Bend 8/31/22 He’d strained his back & still performed. Take good care 🎉🎶🎼🎵❤
Layne was the greatest
Mike was a legend
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Favorite bands ever...Alice In Chains & Breaking Benjamin! ❤️🔥
Saw the original band Toronto late 80's
Saw them open for VanHalen in 1991 For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge tour.
Love This Band
Miss Mike and Layne 🌹🌹💎
Fuck yeah. Love that solo so much. Favorite AIC song.
00:32 tienen a Chavelo de guardia de seguridad 😯
If I could shred.. I'd cry every time I played this. Since I can't, I'll just cry every time I play this.
I went to this Amazing Show♥️♥️♥️🤘🏼
security guy is a rockstar!
Thanks for a great share 🤘
You are beautiful. For who you are, for the memory of Layne & Mike.
William DuVall can bring it just as good as Layne.
I said what I said.
This concert was cancelled in Tampa bc of the hurricane. :( I was really disappointed.
I feel you man! I live in Tampa 😭
These guys Rock
Sorry Jerry. Alice and chains died 20 years ago. Some front men cant be replaced
Amazing!!!
Hell is being the security guard.
Por siempre Alicia en cadenas , del mejor rock lo mejor de los gringos el rock
Still great 👍
Absolutely! This was my 2nd time to see them and they always deliver! 🤘😎
This song is so powerful
Legendary
That was fucking awesome!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
#Legends🔥🤘🖤❤️
CHABELO WAS THERE! 3:09
Layne is to AIC
As Bon Scott is to AC/DC............
I agree, both bands were way better with their original singers.
Great video. But this just makes me miss Lane. 😥
Young fans commenting they love AIC, Imagine when they find the unplugged with Layne as the leader.
Pinnacle of MTV unplugged, that show was.
@@never0101 shit yes it was! with pearl jam and stp right there. the top 3 unplugged.
The resentment and regret of this song can be fully seen on the security guy’s face.
The paralysis of our being under the wrath of life. Where one cant scream, can’t cry, can’t mourn.
A life out of nothingness and into the nothingness.
Alas! To what good is a life full of regret. To what good is being alive when suffering is the only thing constant in its timeline.
The face of this man illustrates it all.
Thankyou A.I.C for understanding my burden of life. I owe you
They needed a cover artist to come do that
Love❤
Anybody notice that Jerry's shoes glowed in the dark at the very end?🤷♀️
Ruhun şad olsun layne reissss
Layne Staley ❤Mike Starr ❤
I get why Jerry still plays....but this isn't the same band.
I feel you as far as being a fan of the original singer, but everyone else on stage has been with the band since at least ‘93 (Kinney on drums since ‘87). It’s the same band. It’s just a different singer.
Disagree. You can gloss over Layne’s significance all you want, but this aint the same band. Yes,the name is the same, but we all know why they kept the name (here’s a hint: $$$$)
Starr & Staley
I loved Alice in chains in the 90s and still love those records but I just can’t listen to them without Layne. That’s not taking away from this line up and I know they’ve always shown respect and class but for me if it’s not layne singing it just seems like a tribute act and I know that is wrong and super harsh given the talent still on display but Ime just been honest
Absolutely on board with you. It's not something you intentionally did. That's just the way it works out when a band loses its signature sound. I would've listened to Layne sing with any band.
Same here! 💯%
Should've tried harder to find someone like Lane but these old bands without singer just hire their friends.
Bouncer looks grumpy as hell lol.
security guard been through some shit
In my day, bands retired at age 30. Why are there so many old bands around these days?
Well first off you are just wrong. Bands never retired at 30. Every single big band I can think of.. ELO, Grateful Dead, Elvis, Eagles, Phil Collins, Genesis, ACDC, Pink Floyd, Even back to the time of the beach boys, pat boone, and prior. You are completely full of shit
Inflation
The miss their buddies :(
"Bravo" chaps.
Can't really listen to AIC doing old stuff without Layne. Did enjoy that Black Gives Way To Blue album, though. And I really dig on Cantrell's solo stuff.
If you are going to record and upload these.....learn to put the audio in stereo???
Put your headphones on, it only comes out of the left side.
It sounds just fine but that’s no layne
This is sacrilegious, shame on you Jerry …..😫😫