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R.I.P. Layne Staley August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002

U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
edited May 2009 in Other Music
we celebrate the birth of Mike and mourn the death of Layne on the same day...

I always think of all the awesome music we would have, had Layne not been addicted....i never got to see him live either and knowing i never will makes me very sad...



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I hope you found PEACE brother...I'll see you on the other siiiiiiiiiiiiide!!!
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  • Lsk6453Lsk6453 Ponte Vedra, FL Posts: 554
    I bigger loss than Cobain IMO.

    I never got to see Layne live either and I regret that...I love listening to him sing!
    Shows attended: 39

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  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    R.I.P.

    Sad I didn't get to see AIC with you fronting.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • cordurologycordurology Posts: 227
    Lsk6453 wrote:
    bigger loss than Cobain IMO.

    It's one thing to like Alice more than Nirvana, or to prefer Layne's voice over Kurt's, but it's not even close whose death was a "bigger loss", as far as popular music is concerned.


    Kurt also died on April 5th. Rest in peace to 'em both.
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  • glorified G is hereglorified G is here Posts: 419
    I had the priveledge of meeting Layne after a concert at Bogarts in Cincinnati on Dec.5, 1992. We were both wearing Ministry shirts after the show. He was tripping and drinking, but was friendly and cool as could be! Can't say the same about Jerry or Sean. I have my autographed ticket stub framed on my wall to this day!

    Anyways, his addiction helped form his gripping and intense lyrics, and unfortunately shortened his life. Playing the albums dirt and jar of flies still overwhelms me with that bands passion, and Laynes vocals are 2nd to none. I sincerely cried when I heard the news of his death. Peace my brother, you are sorely missed!!!!!!
    7/28/1992 Lollapalooza Cincinnati, 9/22/1996 Toledo, 8/20/2000 Cincinnati, 6/24/2006 Cincinnati, 8/5/2007 Lollapalooza Chicago @ Grant Park, EV solo 8/21/2008 Chicago @ Auditorium Theater
  • youngsteryoungster Boston Posts: 6,576
    A truly talented musician who left us too soon. RIP brother. You are missed.
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

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  • ms. goldenwordsms. goldenwords Posts: 387
    Wow - Both died on Mike's birthday. Poor guy that he has to be reminded of that on his bday... :?

    RIP - LS & KC
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    ms. goldenwords wrote:
    Wow - Both died on Mike's birthday. Poor guy that he has to be reminded of that on his bday... :?

    RIP - LS & KC

    And worse, it happening on his birthday back in 94 & 02 :(
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • U R A Crazy BreedU R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    cordurology wrote:
    Lsk6453 wrote:
    bigger loss than Cobain IMO.

    It's one thing to like Alice more than Nirvana, or to prefer Layne's voice over Kurt's, but it's not even close whose death was a "bigger loss", as far as popular music is concerned.


    there is no "lesser" loss of the two to the people who loved them..let's respect them both by not bickering about bullshit..thank you.
  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,561
    gregory1 wrote:
    I had the priveledge of meeting Layne after a concert at Bogarts in Cincinnati on Dec.5, 1992. We were both wearing Ministry shirts after the show. He was tripping and drinking, but was friendly and cool as could be! Can't say the same about Jerry or Sean. I have my autographed ticket stub framed on my wall to this day!

    Anyways, his addiction helped form his gripping and intense lyrics, and unfortunately shortened his life. Playing the albums dirt and jar of flies still overwhelms me with that bands passion, and Laynes vocals are 2nd to none. I sincerely cried when I heard the news of his death. Peace my brother, you are sorely missed!!!!!!

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Lucky lucky lucky.

    I bring out all the cds + dvds every april 5th :P
  • Mrs.Vedder78Mrs.Vedder78 Posts: 4,585
    RIP both Layne and Kurt
    "Without the album covers, where do you clean your pot?" - EV
  • Mike GossardMike Gossard Posts: 344
    Gregory 1 post a picture please would love to see your Layne autograph.

    15 years since Cobains death WOW! Bless them both.
    Let's see those 2013 dates in the southern states.
  • PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    Man do I really miss Layne Staley and and the old AIC. They were my second favorite band. Jar Of Flies is absolutely one of the best albums ever IMO. I especially love I Stay Away, Nutshell, Don't Follow and of course, No Excuses :( :( :(

    "You my friend
    I will defend
    And if we change, well i
    Love you anyway"

    I used those lyrics for senior high school year book. Except I made the word friend plural.
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  • OGT92OGT92 Posts: 1,588
    I wasn't too happy when I heard about LS, but I was just shocked about KC, but not upset. Not a huge Nirvana fan.
    "I read about the evils of drinking, so I gave up reading." - Henry Youngman
  • Jeremys SpokenJeremys Spoken Posts: 7,578
    RIP Layne :oops:


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9jX1KAKp78

    I remember being 11... and my brother explaining to me what happened...
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  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,052
    rip
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  • glorified G is hereglorified G is here Posts: 419
    Mike Gossard wrote:
    Gregory 1 post a picture please would love to see your Layne autograph.

    15 years since Cobains death WOW! Bless them both.

    I have never posted a picture before, its on my computer so how do I insert it here?
    7/28/1992 Lollapalooza Cincinnati, 9/22/1996 Toledo, 8/20/2000 Cincinnati, 6/24/2006 Cincinnati, 8/5/2007 Lollapalooza Chicago @ Grant Park, EV solo 8/21/2008 Chicago @ Auditorium Theater
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,478
    gregory1 wrote:
    Mike Gossard wrote:
    Gregory 1 post a picture please would love to see your Layne autograph.

    15 years since Cobains death WOW! Bless them both.

    I have never posted a picture before, its on my computer so how do I insert it here?


    upload it to a site (i use photobucket) & copy & paste the IMG code in your post here.
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  • PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQrHLTsgnOY

    :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
    Pearl Jam Shows: 1998 - 9/11 New York, NY (MSG night 2); 9/13 Hartford, CT || 2000 - 8/24 Wantagh, NY (Jones Beach 2); 8/27 Saratoga Springs; 8/29 Mansfield, MA (night 1); 8/30 Mansfield, MA (night 2) || 2003 - 4/29 Albany, NY; 5/3 State College, PA; 7/2 Mansfield (night 1); 7/6 Camden, NJ (night 2); 7/8 New York, NY (MSG night 1) || 2004 - 9/28 Boston, MA (night 1); 9/29 Boston, MA (night 2) || 2005 - 10/3 Philadelphia, PA || 2006 - 5/12 Albany, NY; 5/13 Hartford, CT; 5/24 Boston, MA (night 1); 5/25 Boston, MA (night 2); 5/27 Camden, NJ (night 1); 5/28 Camden, NJ (night 2)|| 2008 - 6/19 Camden, NJ (night 1); 6/24 New York, NY (MSG night 1); 6/25 New York, NY (MSG night 2); 6/27 Hartford, CT; 6/28 Mansfield, MA (night 1); 6/30 Mansfield, MA (night 2); 7/1 New York, NY (Beacon Theater)|| 2009 - 9/21 Seattle, WA (night 1); 9/22 Seattle, WA (night 2); 10/27 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 1); 10/28 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 2); 10/30 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 3); 10/31 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 4)|| 2010 - 5/15 Hartford, CT; 5/17 Boston, MA; 5/20 New York, NY (MSG night 1); 5/21 New York, NY (MSG night 2)|| 2011 - 9/3 East Troy, WI (PJ20); 9/4 East Troy, WI (PJ20) || 2012 - 9/2 Philadelphia, PA, 9/30 Missoula, MT || 2013 - 7/19 Chicago, IL (Wrigley Field), 10/12 Buffalo, NY, 10/15 Worcester, MA (night 1), 10/16 Worcester, MA (night 2), 10/18 Brooklyn, NY (night 1), 10/19 Brooklyn, NY (night 2), 10/25 Hartford, CT || 2014 - 10/22 Denver, CO || 2015 -  9/26 New York, NY (Global Citizen Festival) || 2016 - 5/1 New York, NY (night 1), 5/2 New York, NY (night 2), 8/5 Boston, MA (Fenway Park night 1), 8/7 Boston, MA (Fenway Park night 2) || 2018 - 9/2 Boston, MA (Fenway Park night 1) || 2020 - 3/30 New York, NY
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  • glorified G is hereglorified G is here Posts: 419
    Mike Gossard wrote:
    Gregory 1 post a picture please would love to see your Layne autograph.

    15 years since Cobains death WOW! Bless them both.

    I hope this works. here is my layne autograph!

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    7/28/1992 Lollapalooza Cincinnati, 9/22/1996 Toledo, 8/20/2000 Cincinnati, 6/24/2006 Cincinnati, 8/5/2007 Lollapalooza Chicago @ Grant Park, EV solo 8/21/2008 Chicago @ Auditorium Theater
  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,561
    gregory1 wrote:
    Mike Gossard wrote:
    Gregory 1 post a picture please would love to see your Layne autograph.

    15 years since Cobains death WOW! Bless them both.

    I hope this works. here is my layne autograph!

    th_022.jpg

    thanks for posting man

    had a quick look to see if i could find the bootleg for you but i havent got it on my pc so i'll have to search around a bit deeper.
  • glorified G is hereglorified G is here Posts: 419
    thanks to mfc2006 for info on how to upload here. thanks alot! very cool
    7/28/1992 Lollapalooza Cincinnati, 9/22/1996 Toledo, 8/20/2000 Cincinnati, 6/24/2006 Cincinnati, 8/5/2007 Lollapalooza Chicago @ Grant Park, EV solo 8/21/2008 Chicago @ Auditorium Theater
  • glorified G is hereglorified G is here Posts: 419
    I hope this works. here is my layne autograph!

    thanks for posting man

    had a quick look to see if i could find the bootleg for you but i havent got it on my pc so i'll have to search around a bit deeper.[/quote]

    Do you seriously have access to that show? It was insane. While in the middle of their set, AIC stopped playing and asked for any "long-haired" volunteers to come on stage and have their head shaved. Never forget that show ever! Only $13 to get in that night! Please hook me up if you can!
    7/28/1992 Lollapalooza Cincinnati, 9/22/1996 Toledo, 8/20/2000 Cincinnati, 6/24/2006 Cincinnati, 8/5/2007 Lollapalooza Chicago @ Grant Park, EV solo 8/21/2008 Chicago @ Auditorium Theater
  • OneTooFreeOneTooFree Posts: 265
    i don't think i ever realized Kurt & Layne passed away on the same day...


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    RIP, Gods of Grunge
  • glorified G is hereglorified G is here Posts: 419
    Looking for some serious opinions here. You never know what may arise in the future. PSA, the signature authentication service, quoted me $50 to verify my Layne autograph. Its on my ticket stub and I've already posted a picture of it in this thread. Is it worth it to have it done? I know its real, but in case I choose to sell years down the road when I'm a lonely old man, does that make a difference or is it really benificial that it be authenticated? Thanks for replying.
    7/28/1992 Lollapalooza Cincinnati, 9/22/1996 Toledo, 8/20/2000 Cincinnati, 6/24/2006 Cincinnati, 8/5/2007 Lollapalooza Chicago @ Grant Park, EV solo 8/21/2008 Chicago @ Auditorium Theater
  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,561
    gregory1 wrote:
    Looking for some serious opinions here. You never know what may arise in the future. PSA, the signature authentication service, quoted me $50 to verify my Layne autograph. Its on my ticket stub and I've already posted a picture of it in this thread. Is it worth it to have it done? I know its real, but in case I choose to sell years down the road when I'm a lonely old man, does that make a difference or is it really benificial that it be authenticated? Thanks for replying.

    I dont see no image, just post the link not with any image tags - that way you can't mess it up.
  • glorified G is hereglorified G is here Posts: 419
    I BrisK I wrote:
    gregory1 wrote:
    Looking for some serious opinions here. You never know what may arise in the future. PSA, the signature authentication service, quoted me $50 to verify my Layne autograph. Its on my ticket stub and I've already posted a picture of it in this thread. Is it worth it to have it done? I know its real, but in case I choose to sell years down the road when I'm a lonely old man, does that make a difference or is it really benificial that it be authenticated? Thanks for replying.

    I dont see no image, just post the link not with any image tags - that way you can't mess it up.

    Its already been posted on April 5, 2009. We talked about it already and you were going to see if you could find a boot from the show for me.
    7/28/1992 Lollapalooza Cincinnati, 9/22/1996 Toledo, 8/20/2000 Cincinnati, 6/24/2006 Cincinnati, 8/5/2007 Lollapalooza Chicago @ Grant Park, EV solo 8/21/2008 Chicago @ Auditorium Theater
  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,561
    gregory1 wrote:
    I BrisK I wrote:
    gregory1 wrote:
    Looking for some serious opinions here. You never know what may arise in the future. PSA, the signature authentication service, quoted me $50 to verify my Layne autograph. Its on my ticket stub and I've already posted a picture of it in this thread. Is it worth it to have it done? I know its real, but in case I choose to sell years down the road when I'm a lonely old man, does that make a difference or is it really benificial that it be authenticated? Thanks for replying.

    I dont see no image, just post the link not with any image tags - that way you can't mess it up.

    Its already been posted on April 5, 2009. We talked about it already and you were going to see if you could find a boot from the show for me.

    Oh yeah my bad, i thought i may have seen it, i couldn't remember!

    Still can't find the show :(
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,429
    FuzzyDunlop wrote:
    i don't think i ever realized Kurt & Layne passed away on the same day...

    RIP, Gods of Grunge

    He didn't. Conveniently for grunge fans, though, he died damn close. I remember reading when he died, he had been dead for over a week, but not more than 2. I'd always like AIC, but something really clicked with me after he died.

    Out of curiosity, anybody see him or pics in the couple years leading up to his death?

    Also, in his last interview he said the AIC guys weren't his friends.
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