What if Layne Staley Didn't Die in 2002?
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- Опубликовано: 13 апр 2024
- In April 2002, we lost Layne Staley. Legendary frontman of Alice in Chains and Mad Season. As sad as his death was and is, no one was shocked to hear the news. Layne struggled with addiction throughout most of his adult life. By the end, he was sadly a shell of his former self. The drugs robbed Layne of his energy, his creativity and ultimately his life.
This begs the question, what if Layne Staley didn't die in 2002? What if he overcame his addiction and got his life back on track before it was too late? This hypothetical answers both of those questions. Hope you enjoy!
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There needs to be a memoir on Staley’s life. That’s tragic there isn’t one
Hear hear.
The closest you’ll get is Alice In Chains: The Untold Story
Everyone in his life is so secretive. However, that is what he would have wanted, so these are good people.
I agree
Mark Lanegan's autobiography let's go of the veil that many people had about Layne, from sharing a single needle between him and Lanegan during the joint screaming trees tour and constantly sharpening it with a matchbox, to playing a prank on a woman to drink the blood between em. it's an insane autobiography, and if you want to learn more about the bad habit that Layne, Lanegan, and their drug friend Bob Hicks shared, Sing Backwards and Weep is perfect if you're looking for a memoir, or something close to it. I recommend Chapter 4-10.
Once his GF died, the clock was ticking for LS.
And then when Layne died, the clock was ticking for Mike Starr. 🌹😥
Vocalist of a Life Time missed Daily .....
I wish Seattle would have a memorial for all the talented musicians no longer with us. Layne and Chris and Kurt and all the other guys had a profound impact on my young life. Love you guys
They do have one for Kurt they also have one for Hendrix
@@BlackjackHookers-nj7qj I'd like to see something dedicated to all the grunge guys.
What could’ve been. What a tragic loss.
no it was just a short period, his new stuff would SUCK trust me.
@@scottyjordan3036 trust YOU? Pass.
@@gamzillio BUTTHURT WEAK
@@scottyjordan3036 I doubt it. I think it would’ve been good. John Frusciante of RHCP had a really bad heroin addiction throughout the 90s. He was in bad physical condition just as Layne was after years of abuse. He got sober in 1998 and had one of the most productive creative periods of his life. What’s not to say that the same thing would’ve happened to Layne?
this was very good. thank you for posting this. Layne is the reason I have never tried heroin. I do struggle with other stuff, but he probably saved my life and I never had the pleaseure of meeting him. I did have the honor of seeign him live sining on stage w/ AIC. I'm a not famous musician and his example very well may have saved me from much pain, anguish, and even an early death. RIP
In some when and in some where Layne and Mike found a way through their addictions. I would love to visit that reality where Layne conquered his demons and (to quote River Of Deceit) grew a beautiful shell for all to see. Rest in peace LS and MS.
I'd like you to elaborate your interpretation to that phrase, it's a positive one i see but i think he meant the opposite sadly, he was beautiful and his music too, but a "shell for all to see" it's like he predicted his isolation in the condo, everyone knew where he lived and what he was going through and tried to help, but wouldn't answer and kept lonely, just like a shell, his Nutshell.
Physically, yes, he no longer with us, but his legacy, talent, & gift still continues to expand across many generations to this day. This earth plane simply could not contain him. I’d like to think any/every time we listen to him, he is right there with us - with that shy but genuine smile beaming light on us all.
This video popped on and I could hear it, and I have to admit, it hit me hard as I very much wish Layne would have made it. One of my favorite singers of all time.
Should be: What if Layne Staley never tried heroin?
If Staley never done heroin, you wouldn't have had AIC as it's known
Unfortunately true from some part
Totally. Heroin made Janes addiction. Seattle bands loved Janes. That’s why their producer was used. Janes was a heavy influence. And their producer was a drug addict. DIRT was Heroin music. But jerry was t into it. It his music seemed like he was
He’d still be alive and more than likely making music
Then you wouldn't have these songs we all love.
Like it or not, drugs fuled writing and emotions behind these songs
You are absolutely correct the lyrics would be totally different. If you listen to aic and don't understand the lyrics she music is great but if you know what he saying makes it take on a whole new meaning!
He looks so much healthier in the thumbnail 😞
Yeah. 1991 before the massive amounts of heroin/crack. He was beautiful in this era.
Layne... would have died another day not too far from that one. It was set in stone that was his way to leave this world...Sadly, it was Addictions depression loneliness that took another soul much 2 soon.
He knew it too. Heartbreaking.
He didn’t have to
@Davidscomix correct..self-destruction is a choice. Addiction changes brain chemistry...loss of one's self control. So yes and no. Bitter sweet truth. It was a road of self destruction. Only God knows.
Miss you Lane 😢
Layne
I think he was only meant to be with us a certain amount of time you could tell from his haunting lyrics invoice that he knew he wasn’t long for this and he had to get it all out before it was time for him to go
Dude he was so close to winning the battle. So fucking close 🤦♂️😭😭😭🥺😢😢
Reminds of their song “so close”
@@Davidscomix that song is actually about being bored being forced to write uninspired tracks because of record label quotas and time constrictions.
If Only..... 😥
What If Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Booper didn't die? In other words what if the day the music died was just another day?
If only....RIP Layne.....RIP Mike...
HE DIDN'T ! JUST MOVED ON, TO BE WITH HIS GIRL FOREVER ✌🏻
From addiction to a saint.What a vanilla feel good story.Thing is most people go out like Layne.Few feel good stories
@@adspur Exactly.
Addendum: Demri OD’d in October 1996 and almost died due to her weak heart and was in a coma for six weeks. This was enough time for her to detox and not feel the withdrawal. She was in the hospital for another six weeks and transferred to a level 5 treatment center (treating her heart and her addiction) and she ended up finally quitting drugs all together as she started up her art again. She was doing her own thing staying clean while Layne was fighting to stay clean. He and Demri reunited on April 3, 2002 when she and Mike Starr met up for lunch and wandered on over to visit Lay e as it had been a few years. She was nervous but still had the butterflies. Layne was home in a break and opened the door and fell in love all over again.
The forged their way through life together. Navigating both of their fame her as an artist / actress and he as Layne. Now they are parents to three or so wonderful and gorgeous children who are well adjusted… Layne is still sober and is a mentor for others in the industry struggling.
Huh???
@@WakeyUpU what?
Perhaps in an alternate universe...
I really like this hypothetical synopsis Layne Staley's always been one of my favorite singers as well as Alice in chains one of my favorite bands and it was real tragedy when he died however I definitely could see him as a crusader to help those affected with the same afflictions as him so great job with the synopsis
Ive often wondered what if Layne sobered up and both Boggy Depot & Degradation Trip were AIC albums. It wouldve been great if that happened.
Better yet, what would’ve happened if Andy Wood didn’t die. No Pearl Jam? No Temple of the Dog?
Could you possibly have more adds?
He really tried many times to get and stay sober … RIP he’s never forgotten
Wouldn't that be wonderful
Rock in power brother Layne
I think it would be really interesting to do one of these about Scott Weiland. He was super talented and I still think he had more great music to be made.
I'm not going to lie. I was really high watching this and, for some reason, kept searching for all these facts, and I was where this album was from 2000. 😂 I forgot what video I was watching, lol
🦞I'm so high I forgot what I was going to reply......🚙🌅What time is it?
Man same here I'm like bro he died in 2002 then I rechecked the title and got confirmed what if he didn't die!!!!!
Yeah, at first I was like, “he went to rehab after the unplugged?”
In Layne’s lyrics he always warned of the foolishness and danger of drugs, but there were always some who didn’t get it. He told his mom about a fan approaching him after a show, giving him a thumbs up and telling Layne he was high. Layne said in desperation to his mother “ what’s the matter with them mom, don’t they listen to my lyrics? I like to think he didn’t die in vain, so many people stopped doing drugs because of him.
same exact thing i just went through lol
I feel that if he didnt OD...he def wouldve ended his own life, he was suffering since an early age it wouldve been similar to chris cornell
I sincerely believe Chris Cornell was murdered.
I wonder if anybody has ever thought or has opened up a rehab center in Lanes named I think that would be the best way to honor him and his legacy
Where can I read more about his time in rehab? And more importantly, where can I read interviews with him after he came out? All the years I've read his story and I've never seen anything on 96-97 rehab and the subsequent interviews. I've even just looked now and can't find anything
"What If Layne Staley Didn't Die In 2002"
No, this is fictitious.
bro somehow missed the entire point of the video
Oh shit, I've just realised how much I missed the mark lol. Take no notice fellas
Don’t feel bad I did the same thing at first
Hi, what was this EP called? For Mad Season i mean...I never heard of it before, and would like to buy it...if I can find it...
"What if", as in it never happened.
I guess it was a good story...I got too involved in it being real...
Mad Season: Above
@@shelliewerner5624 lol i guess it was a yap video
What a voice 🤘
If Layne Staley hadnt died in 2002, he would have died in 2003.
If he was able to quit in ‘95 maybe not
@@Davidscomix or certainly had he never been born.
Can you do what if jimi hendrix, jim morrison and amy hadn't died at 27?
This video makes me love him more than before, and makes me hate him more than before. Always love his talent, his voice, his presence but also hate him for the lifestyle he choose as a junkie.
Well, it's done and it can't be changed. So there's no questions about it.
If only....
"If my grandma had wheels she would be a motorbike"
Show
LANE STALEY sempre será lembrado pela sua voz incrível, única.
Uma pena morrer tão cedo 😔
Mas até hoje ouvimos suas músicas ❤❤❤❤
Eternamente um gênio ❤️
He never wanted to get sober. He was done with fame and all the fake people.
This concept only works with make believe characters from comic books.. Layne NEVER would have gotten clean. Especially after Demmri passed away. That’s why he secluded himself in his box. And turned into them bones..RIP Layne!!
I agree! Layne would eventually go in 2003 or 2004 if not 2002.
He was still hopeful though, he went to rehab again around 2001
@@Davidscomix I’m not trying to argue,but going to rehab because your loved ones are pushing you to is not the same as deciding on your own.. look at how many times he went to rehab… even before Alice formed.. and look at the P.O.S. Father he had.. he only came back into his life to do Layne’s drugs on Layne’s dime. But, Demmri was the straw that broke his back.
he was closer earlier on
Can you do a video on "What if John Lennon didn't die in 1980"?
I was gonna write this same comment. Maybe he might have succumb to his heroin addiction as well.
@@vingaxoc6543 he was already clean by 79’.
This was the way it was meant to be by God and Layne was with God long before he died. He spoke to people in his music. Had a heavy heart and no ego was present. He wishes people would stop being pussies and carry that cross he left behind. Bring back good music, because the shit that is being released today is boring the hell out of him.
I don't think he would've been with alice in chains
Thats why i never introduced my wife to drugs❤
Then I would be very happy that he never died.
I kinda hate this… I guess seeing what could’ve been. Also playing with his life and ‘relapses’ isn’t very cool. Idk, just love Layne.
I feel the same.
Wish this was true. He was magic
This messed me up i thought this guy was lying for a second then remembered its fake
Layne u was the absolute best aic was absolute best!
You like a band because you like that first song or record, AFTER you try to accept what they put out, His new stuff wouldn't be anything you would like. That sound was a SMALL moment.
We R AL GLAD that Layne became the singer for AIC!!!!
He had the best voice ever like he was the male Mariah Carey!!!!
Hope u know what I mean!!!!
The yt video the dark decent of Alice in chains is a bunch of crap. All that yt post is talking shit about Layne. Says nothing about how much pain he was in. Made him look like a junky shit bag. He never hurt anyone but himself.
William Duvall would not have a job with alice in chains. Mike Starr would also still be alive as Layne would have helped him get clean.
He would die in 2003/2004/sometime later. Like with some friends of my past who just exited the rehab "6 months sober! I want to celebrate !" and here we go again 😂
Layne Staley has an addicting magical quality about his voice and the way he evokes deep emotions is just …. All consuming ♥️
The other two people that come to mind are Freddie Mercury and Frank Sinatra .
Etta James is another one.
Can’t forget Ozzy 🖤🦇
nice
Only if,,, 😓
Then he would of died the next year
what are you on about alice never released any albums between 1996 - 2008.
theres so many false facts inside this video... please get the details correct if your going to speak on such a delicate subject.
Dude, it's a hypothetical scenario. The entire video is me explaining what I think would've happened if Layne lived. The overwhelming majority of what I said didn't actually happen.
🙄🙄🙄
Dumb story! How can one of the best voices ever stop music for 20years?!
This is just my opinion, but I think that after his ex-fianceé Demri passed away in 1996, he just gave up, and between 1996 and 2002, he was just slowly k*lling himself. 😔
Love Layne ❤❤❤❤❤