Man In The Box - The Alice In Chains Story ┃ Documentary
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- Опубліковано 17 лис 2022
- Seattle, Washington, 1984. A group of kids attending Shorewood High School formed a group called Sleze. And as the name suggests, they were a band of Motley Crue Wannabe’s mostly playing cover songs from some of the notable glam metal artists of the time. Sleze were looking for a singer and although Layne had already taken up playing the drums, his step-brother Ken Elmer thought he should audition so he spoke to the band's drummer to see if they would be interested.
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Layne Rutherford Staley was born on August 22nd, 1967 at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue to his father Phillip Blair Staley and mother Nancy Elizabeth Layne. They lived in Kirkland, a suburb East of Seattle. The pair had only been married 6 months prior, with Phil being 29 and Nancy was just 19 years old. Phil was a car salesman and Nancy was competing in Beauty Pageants.
Just a few years later, when Layne was only 7, his parents would divorce and Nancy would remarry in 1975 to Jim Elmer. This didn’t appear to affect Layne too much though as he would comment many years later “No deep dark secrets there”.
Layne was just like any other normal kid, he loved art and drawing and just doing what kids his age did. His love for music wouldn’t kick in for another few years, although he did attend his first big concert at the age of 8 years old when Elton John came to town and his new Step-Father Jim took him to the show.
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That wasn't the last live performance Layne did. He had live performances with Mad Season
Hearing that Layne invited Jerry for Christmas at his families and even ensured he had gifts. Really moved me. Some of the most troubled souls are the kindest and most thoughtful people.
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And you just do the normal stuff and have got 4 covid vaccines, am I right?
@@DerSaa Can't say I get the relevance of that comment at all?
@@DerSaaI mean, WTF does the coof jab have to do with what the original comment said? I mean I’m completely against the jabs and hate the whole plandemic too but c’mon man, PICK YOUR BATTLES AND CHOOSE YOUR SPOTS!!
@@DerSaalnbred
I remember sitting in the car at night paranoid and severely depressed the world felt like it was closing in on me and I felt like the only way out was taking my life heaven beside you played on the radio and it comforted me
So glad you got through it... 😇
@@markbrookman8233 thank you❤
Hope you are doing better had the same experience in 1994.
Had a similar experience but with Mad Season playing... Layne living on helping kindered spirits thru his art. RIP Layne. Glad u pulled thru friend
How long did it take you to come up with that idea of a story to include AIC into it? Your 10 times cooler now that you told that lie, congrats…
The unplugged version of Down in a hole to me gives a good representation of where Lane was. Everytime I heard Nutshell and Down in a hole I cry so much. The pain and demons he was going through, you feel his soul in his voice on this performance
Unplugged… the whole thing was epic..nothing like it
Unplugged down in a hole still gives me goosebumps
It’s spelled, “LAYNE”.
I will definitely check that out. I know I’ve seen it before but it’s been awhile and I didn’t pay attention to that. I’ll definitely rewatch and see what you’re talking about. Ty for sharing that.
Watching this doing some research for my band Unplugged, which does tribute nights of those famous sets. March 24th we are in Buffalo doing Alice in Chains. It's still my favorite of all time.
Alice in Chains unplugged is the absolute best live record of all time!
I remember that session well.
It’s good but laynes voice isn’t top notch for him.
YES, INDEED. TRUTH BE TOLD!
I really wish there were more docs on Jerry. He is such a force.
Check out Gibson Icons: Jerry Cantrell if you're haven't already, it's epic! On UA-cam!
@@RAWMUSICTV yes! that Gibson Icons interview is so good. i’ve watched it a few times. highly recommend.
Absolutely
This is so true. As much as we elevate fallen heroes like Layne Staley, that sometimes is unfair to those who have had the strength to stick around and keep going, like Jerry. Jerry is my single favorite musician of all time. I was too young to see them in their early days, but I got to see AiC this past September with William and they are so amazing. Darkness, depression, drug abuse, and suicide are interwoven into grunge and makes it part of what it is...but I think that element needs counterbalances to give it staying power and I can think of no better counterbalance than Jerry Cantrell.
@@RAWMUSICTV I was going to mention that. It's phenomenal.
I played drums with Mike Starr when he was 14-15 yrs old in a garage band in Burien, probably his first band. We all used to sit around and talk about what it might be like to make it big. Mike was a nice kid, and I was super excited to see he had actually done it! I enjoyed the music, bought the CDs but didn't really follow the band closely. I was very sad when I heard of his struggles... addiction sucks, and it changes who you are, but I think Mike remained the internally sensitive person he was when I knew him. I watched him on celebrity rehab though, and could tell then that he was damaged. I read later that he had lost to his addiction. RIP Mike, your Good Light still shines.
Thank you for sharing this.
@@doctorquid You're welcome. I'm 59yrs old now, work in mental health and have seen my fair share of addiction. I think it's important for all to understand that people have a story, that they were kids with hopes and dreams before the substances and the consequences that come. Some go down that path and for what ever reason (often sheer luck or Devine intervention... take your pick) they come through it. Some don't. I've used my part of Mike's story (without identifying him by name) when talking to people about addiction etc. In this way, I hope to channel some good energy from the guy I briefly knew, and use it for good. I'm sure he'd approve. Be well, best wishes.
Mike was my favorite. Addiction does change you. I went through it. Mike scalped AIC tickets for drug money. When you get off heroin, you gravitate toward benzos. Mike couldn't shake those. I finally did. Sept 4, I'll be 7 years clean. RIP Mike and Layne.
Edit: Mike felt guilty for not calling 911 on Layne. It was too late anyway. Layne knew that. Demri had already visited him. The only thing that would've happened would've been paparazzi everywhere taking pictures of Layne at the worst time of his life. Somebody should've told Mike he actually protected Layne from those photos.
Glad to hear his friends like you still share these nice stories of him
And I was EVH's guitar tech... I also was Keith Moon's drum tech... I was in The Army w/ Jimi... And I dropped acid w/ another James, one Jim morrison... I'm headed to Uranus this summer! then, I'm going to go to the very bottom of The Mariana Tench! It's only 35K ft. and change deep...
Honestly, one of the sad things about Layne's death is that nobody knew he was gone until his accountants called his mom and said his account hadn't been used. Then she went over there, heard his cat Sadie crying out for help and knew something had happened to her son because Sadie was normally quiet
That crushes me. Because I know I'd be devastated if my dog was left crying for help because I had died from being selfish
How sad and horrible for his Mom
He laid there for 2 weeks. That's horrible 😞
@@WhowantsTEWkno Wow, "selfish"? That's a disgusting and ignorant take.
@@WhowantsTEWknoselfish😢 shame on you, more concerned about the pet than the human being that died from addiction... always quick to judge but refuses to understand understand
The ending of this documentary really hit me in my feels. I have to say that AIC is my favorite band of all times. Layne's voice always resonated in my core. I can feel his voice cut through me. Here I am almost 51 years old, and remembering the first time I heard Man In The Box. I was hooked from that moment, and went out and got the CD the next day. And everyone ever since. I have meet both Layne and Jerry at a couple different concerts. Awesome people. I felt right at home sitting there talking to them like we have been friends since the first grade or something.
Thats amazing
When Facelift came out , I would blast it constantly in the car . My oldest was 4 years old . He would be headbanging in his car seat 😂 I was lucky enough to see them on the Facelift tour . My oldest is a die hard AIC fan and holds it against me because I got to see Layne . Here I am 54 years old and still cry if I see a documentary about him . ❤️😥😥
Same. I had to have that album when I first heard MitB, ran out and found they already had a 2nd album; 'SAP'. I thought there was a mix up, that these couldn't be the same band!
My favorite too. I also love Jerry's band and Mad Season
@@cherimace i love those too especially Mad season
Hurts my heart every time, I mean maybe it shouldn't I didn't know him, But Dirt changed my life, I was born again I quit everything to become myself, I decided to be happy, became a signed touring musician, I never dreamed I had the strength or talent, But I needed to see the end to find the beginning, Forever in debt to Layne Stayle, the voice of dark poetry
Dirt is the best album of all time
I was devastated when Layne died. I knew AIC as I knew it was over. They are still a good band, but not AIC I knew and literally grew up on.
" ...the voice of dark poetry." Well said and written.
Nothing to be ashamed of or weird about. I was absolutely devastated when Layne died, having grown up at the beginning of my teens with AIC. Already using cocaine, speed and alcohol heavily when he died, I then went through a difficult time with a relationship breakdown and two big deaths in the family. Unfortunately my drug use spiralled rapidly into heroin and crack use for many, many years which felt more like one big, long day, simply because no day changed at all.
Thankfully I'm clean for five years now, but it's taken its toll even now. I've lost so many friendships and chances to make amends to family members who are now gone, but at least I'm still on the right track. I'm actually finding a new appreciation for AIC in recent years, but it doesn't stop me feeling sad when I hear Layne's voice.
R.I.P. Layne
Alice really helped me thru alot of dark fucked up shit so thanks for that🖤
Rip mike Starr also
Addiction is just like any other struggle in the sense that you can’t help the person suffering, they have to want it themselves badly enough. You have to be sick and tired of being sick and tired. And Layne wasn’t, Layne was in such a bad state of mind that he was committed to going out that way in the end. Because of demri and because of his father. My mother was just like his father. She used me for drugs and money for a long time as well. And when I got clean, she continued to suck me dry until I relapsed, and stole my pills and dope. I finally got clean for good and cut her out. But it was the hardest decision of my life having to cut her out when I longed to get to know her and have that mother son bond my whole life. I get it. RIP Layne… your story is a sad one.. but you’ve helped me and so many others…
Your story isn't simple, it's actually really serious. With all due respect to you for writing this out of yourself and for making such a brave, but necessary decision in your life! Stay so strong and sober, for which I sincerely, heartily congratulate you! 👏💪(Maybe someday my time will come...) All the best dude! ✌
@@alexnagy2044 thank you! And one thing I’ve learned is there’s always hope as long as there’s a heart beat. It’s never too late. But you gotta be sick and tired of being sick and tired. Everyone’s process for both addiction and recovery is different. Don’t be afraid to reach out to anyone for help! You got people that love you and wanna see you happy and healthy! Stay strong, you got this!
I'm so sorry man. I'm currently trying to escape the grips of addiction man. It truly truly destroys everything.
@@ryanhood9420 it does, I know too well. I really hope you can get away from the grip of addiction, it’s hard yes, but very much worth it. Just take it a day at a time. I hope everything gets better for you, brother
Drugs are always the common denominator with the deaths of these talented musicians, starting in the 50's and continuing today. So many talented, good people over the decades, lost to addiction. It's the hardest demon to fight besides depression, combine the two and there's hardly any coming back. You are so right about not being able to help someone with their struggles, even with the ones closest to you. They have to want it, and it comes down to having to do what's best for your own recovery. A psychiatrist told me once that if a person is determined to end things, there's no stopping them. I'm so sorry about your relationship with your mother. I hope you're doing well today.
He really had a unique voice
I saw Layne in a three piece suit at the start of their set on Lollapolooza in 93 and it was like 95 degrees that day! Needless to say he took the jacket tie vest and shirt off after playing Would the first song to start the show! Very charismatic singer and great stage presence! His voice very unique and an unbelievable range! RIP Layne!
Layne’s mom said it best regarding his voice: it’s like Nails surrounded by marshmallows! I agree👍🏻 RIP LAYNE❤️
I thought I read every horror story about Layne....I never knew the stuff about his dad showing up to get money and drugs and gas lighting his addictions. This is soul crushing.....as if it wasn't bad enough. 😞
I never heard this until now either. It's just despicable. I also believe his father is still alive.
Check out the late, great Mark Lanegan's memoirs, "Sing Backwards and Weep." The audio version, read by Mark himself, is here on UA-cam for free. Although its 12 hours long, the stories Mark tells about Layne and his father, which I won't spoil for you, are both incredible and pathetic. The life of a heroin addict is absolutely terrifying.
First I heard of it too. His father can rot in hell.
Definitely my favourite Seattle / Grunge band. Such a crying shame that it ended for Layne the way it did, he was so talented and so special.
Demri didn't die of a sudden overdose. She had gotten Endocarditis from IV drug use. She had been in the hospital sick. She had several operations. She died slowly over the course of a couple of years. They watched each other waste away. Layne sunk further after her death.
She died because she had taken pills and was rushed to the hospital because she slipped in to a coma although the endocarditis didn't help I'm sure
@@amberlambuth3894 No, she is right. Demri died because of a heart infection (endocarditis) due to dirty needles.
@@TheStepmonkey no she didn't she took pills slipped into a coma and was taken to the hospital and died yes the heart condition helped kill her
@@TheStepmonkey it's all out there on the internet to read her mom was very honest about it yes the heart condition helped kill her but she overdosed on pills in a guys car
I've never heard about her overdosing in a guy's car. I'm sure anything is possible. I know Mark Lanegan said in his memoir that she showed up at his place with an IV pole asking for dope. She had several operations. I know a young lady that had endocarditis and she had surgery but kept using and she passed away.i can't imagine after being on heroin, pills overdosing you. Especially back then. But I guess anything is possible. I only heard her mom say she died slowly over the course of two years. What kind of pills? Can you link her mom saying that? I'm just so fascinated with the Seattle scene. I've watched so much on Demri and everyone from that scene. I've just never seen anything referencing her death to an overdose in a car.
My heart breaks every time I think about Layne and what a triumph he achieved in such circumstances he truly will and always has been my personal hero for being such a inspiration to always keep fighting no matter how dark my road has gotten. I will never forget and will always appreciate God gifting the world with his creation for what we didn't deserve.
Rest in peace Layne and Mike we miss you.
The saddest of rock and roll casualties, the story makes me cry.
Me too . What a horrible, horrible loss
This has always been my number one favorite band.... and will always be! RIP Layne and Mike!
You can't replace Laynes perfection and at the end he was almost dead still singing for everyone RIP Layne
Layne was such an all around beautiful man
From Cassette to UA-cam Alice in Chains is and always be remedy🤘
😂😂😂
I still get a little bent when docs like this will point out Kurt Coblams issues and apparent suicide, while mere seconds earlier show a picture of Scott Weiland and make no mention of the fact he went through the same thing. Strange how we romanticize certain individuals lives, but seem to forget others?
Cantrell has an incredible tone both vocally and on guitar
Yea he is a legend
YEAH he does, LEGEND💯. THere will never be anyone who has better harmonies singing n playing together like Layne n Jerry C🖤🖖💯
Bogey Depot
Dirt is a great f'ing album. Still have it on vinyl. I could listen to that entire album over and over
Isn't it amazing that most guitar legends idolize ace frehley!!
*silently weeps for the loss of the 90s music scene*....
I absolutely love these guys. I have nothing bad to say they turned their flaws into something beautiful and I wish I was there to witness it. Rip Layne Rip Star🙏🏽
Dude AC Speed can even narrate a 2 hour video about watching a bird outside the window and I won't skip even one second.He's got an awesome tone and flow
Cool documentary! If any band deserves a decent tribute it's AIC. What a story - including their unlikely comeback in 2006, and three more LP's. They've been reformed for longer than they were together the first time. Salut Jerry, Sean, Mike and William. No-one could ever take the place of Layne- I really miss him. However, William has proven to be a great partner for Jerry to work with. Jerry's writing, singing and playing is better than ever. Good stuff, cheers.
This gon be good
He had one of the most unique voices I'd ever heard. When he'd sing, I could feel his emotions and relate to them as well. What a horrible tragedy. A life taken from the world far too soon. I pray that he's at peace and the demons that tormented him are gone. He is sadly missed. ❤
Being such a big fan of Alice this was amazing to watch, I couldn’t stop myself at the end crying because of Layne, we miss all miss you and again thank you for the music ❤️
I always thought Layne Staley had one of the best rock voices.
He had amazing voice 🎧🎤🎸
I love hearing people say, "Layne was withdrawaling from heroin during the unplugged set."
STFU!!
Dude was bombed out of his mind. Catting-out during songs.
I'm so glad that we all got to hear this legends voice.
IMO, probably the best vocalist of all time.
No he did a little before the show, just enough to not be sick and be able to function. Unless you have been on opiates you can't understand the situation.
That was the best documentary about Alice in Chains I've listened to yet! Thank you!
Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing.
Layne, we miss you deeply.
Very well put together and narrated, thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I know AIC’s story through and through but it never gets old hearing a slightly different rendition of it.
AIC, along with Layne and Jerry’s harmonies, will always be a staple in my developing music style growing up.
I used to watch Headbangers Ball all the time.
Heroin is the devil incarnate. It doesn’t wait for you to die it takes your soul as it drags you through a painful existence. The tragic thing is people like Layne believe it’s too late and have lost the battle. There’s always a way out and it’s never too late.
I’ll never forget the first time i saw the video to Man in the Box. It scared the crap out of me and I loved it.. I still think they were the best rock band to come out at that time. Great upload
Thanks for you re constant work, discover new music and have a music culture is important, damn i love AIC and Jerry playing so much. Best greetings from italy
What a great documentary,many thanks man👍👍👍🤘🤘
At the end of this month (March 24th, 2023), we are playing the Unplugged Alice In Chains set in Buffalo NY and it is an honor to do so.
The 90ties gave us so much wonderful music from several incredible bands. I loved it!
I love it too 😘
This was a great well put together video. Layne was such a talented dude who was gone way too soon.
All of those bands were my favorite too ! Also thank you for making this video!
Absolutely great work again, the Rock n Roll documentary director
DEFENITELY 1 OF MY FAVORITE BAND ALL OF TIME! 🤩😭❤️👍
My favorite 😁 band too 😅
Rip Layne Staley
Rip Chris Cornell
Rip Mike Starr
Rip Kurt Cobain
Rip Scott Wieland 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
And Chester
All couldn't hang the weight of Rock!!.
And Mark Lanegan. Andy Wood. Kristen Pfaff.
It’s really almost unbelievable. Kinda like having Plant, Jagger, Daltry, Gillan, Ozzy all die from their generation?
@@yetivanmarshall1473 aaahhh NO!!.
Layne and Jerry together is amazing no two ways about it but people don’t give Jerry enough credit cause I’ll tell you Alice is JUST as good now. Rainier Fog is amazing and so are the two albums before it. Whole jar of flies and self titled are my fav rainier comes in at 3. Also Jerry’s solo albums are godsends
He also did well as a solo artist for a little while x
TDPDH album is a masterpiece too, every song is a banger!
It's funny how two people can see the same thing in a completely different light. I've always felt Jerry not only got his share of the credit, he went out of his way to make sure of it.
I'm sorry, but AiC with William is not even close to being on the same level as the original lineup with Layne. They are better than 99% of what's out there today, but Jerry and Layne were truly something special.
@@kdub7195 actually yeah you are def correct, what I meant is in my mind they are an equally good band now but a different band. I guess you really can’t compare them because they are def different but as musicians they all most def pull their weight still
I severely miss Layne and AIC , such a shame, they were so great together but being an addict myself, suffering from depression and anxiety I can understand now from his beautiful voice and lyrics that he was a tortured soul and I pray that he is finally at peace
You can feel his begs and pleas through his voice, i think most addicts would express there voice just as Layne did, the sorrow and sadness that comes with addiction
Pouring out a Pepsi for Layne RIP man
You are a great channel man hope you get a shit load of subs by the end of the year
Absolutely well said, I knew their story but not this Detailed. Thanks for Documentary. ✌️
I remember this time lie it was yesterday. During the ‘80’s, I was enjoying bands I loved during the ‘70’s come into their own through the ‘80’s,-ie. Scorpions, Van Halen, etc. When Grunge came along, I felt a bit lost. But when Alice In Chains came out with “Man In A Box,” I was like,”Hell yes, this is my band!”🎧
Great documentary like always !
Sorry I couldn't continue watching as this video premiered.
But thank you for the quality content, keep it up.
Nd please, GLOW ON!
I am glad the current incarnation of AIC manages to honor the Staley era and still be its own thing. Jerry Cantrell is an amazing songwriter and I hope he can keep it going for years to come.
Great documentary. I'm watching these trying to understand addiction. I'll never understand. My husband lost his battle and I'm 14 mo later shocked and devastated. I guess the only lesson is you can't will someone to get better. You can't love them to health. All of these icons Layne, chris, chester, kurt saved millions thru their music, but paid the ultimate price. It's beyond sad.
I ❤ AIC / Layne is the best singer in my lifetime❤ thank you for sharing. You are the only blogger to tell the whole truth of these people. I still love Layne. I try to keep him alive.
Awesome documentary man! 🤘
Shared on FB. So good... well done brother! 🧡👊🇨🇦👍🧡
Mate your videos really are something else. You must put a hell of a lot of time into researching these bands
Best doc I’ve found on them subbed so fast! Well done sir!
One of my favourite bands ever and singers of all time. No one ever can replace Laynes vocals. Just like a ton of other band leaders that unfortunately we lost too soon. 😔 he was so beautiful.
But watching him die infront of the world was so tragic. His passing away has affected me a lot but i learned now to stay away from substances.
I miss them. I miss him. Jerry still carries him on. Rest in peace to those that passed away by addiction. I came too close. Very close to totally giving up as well and i just want to be free of all of this self loathing. I will have peace one day. Love you AIC.
Amazing documentary!!
Nice and classy review, thank you
Great documentary!
Really great stuff, man! Keep it up!!
Dude I found your channel couple days ago, and it's really awesome!! Keep up with the good work👍
Can’t wait!!
Great job man awesome content
Great video man! Very detailed.
Layne's death completely ripped me up, despite how expected it had become. We'd heard nothing of him for a few years and you just knew it was coming eventually, but when the news came it was devastating for AIC fans like myself who'd been into them since 13 and were now 20. Unfortunately I then failed to deal with a lot of the crap in my own life in the years following his death, I never showed that face to my friends, and I was consumed by my own heroin and crack addiction. Thankfully I'm clean now and I've found a completely new appreciation and perspective for AIC music. I'll never, ever get tired of that voice, or that MTV Unplugged performance.
Favorite band all time. No question. Layne still makes me cry. Crazy.
An awesome job on this.
AWESOME , AWESOME
JOB GUYS !!!
Forever Grateful very informative
R.I. P.
LANE
STAYLE
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LANE
STALEY
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It's truly ashame and hurts me deeply that Kurt , Layne , Mike Star , Chris Cornell and so many others could find & have what they provided for so many !
Combined they all helped me get threw so seriously low times , they helped me grow , learn about myself and continue on and I just can't imagine what they could have contributed.... extremely greatful to have found them and been able to lean on there words ,there music and be where I am today and it's so said they never found peace . I hope they have it now !!!!
Layne was the greatest RIP
man I know what Layne went through I was a heroin addict for years . I'm clean now but when I would see Layne I could see myself I really hope and pray he finally found peace god speed Layne your music will live on forever !
Same
I am glad you are okay now
One of my fav bands of all time! Dirt is a masterpiece, R.I.P to a legend Layne Staley
you are trully a great musician thanks for sharing your music its mean a lot to me when i listento your music alice @ chain it made my work easily so idolized you guys layne#john cantrell and the rest of the band👍🤘✌️❤️❤️❤️🎼🎸
I was never an Alice in chains fan. It was kinda before my time a bit, and it was over played on the radio growing up so I kinda just thought it was "poser rock" or dad rock. But when I ended up getting into drugs myself, I was able to hear music for the first time again, and all may preconceived notions were proved wrong when the lyrics spoke to me, and I finally understood them for the first time. after my first month on hard drugs, but music preferences changed drastically, and bands like nirvana, and Alice in chains I really appreciated and understood.
anyway. I know respect and adore Alice in chains for their contributions to music.
What a perfect band they were!!! It was so tough to watch layne when he was in the last days with AIC you could see he was struggling. It broke my heart 💔 I hope you’re happy now, Layne & Mike ❤️❤️ RIP
I loved Alice in Chains, Metallica, Megadeth, Godsmack, Pearl Jam, White Zombie we're my main bands to listen to when I would blaze it, pop it and guzzle bud... I really connected with the lines.. "and yet I fight, yet I fight these demons all alone... I'd be better off dead"... His songs helped millions of addicted fans to seek help!! His death was not just a total loss because his death helped people open their eyes to see that this lifestyle kills!! I got help and whenever I felt like using again I would put on this album to remind myself that I want to be alive..... 🔥
I’m a huge fan of your documentary’s! It would be awesome if you did a Slayer one next 🤘🤘🤘
I still remember hearing Man in the Box for the 1st time. Cantrell is one of my favorite guitar player. Genius riffs. R.I.P. Layne Staley. That was a huge blow for me; I loved AiC so much.
Funny thing though, hearing Layne talk; he sounds a bit like Dave Mustaine.
My favorite Band!!!
AIC did the best unplugged . They we're unique.
I was born in 1989. Sometimes I wish I had been born much earlier simply because I love instrumental/rock music. This was before the bloop bloop computer music had taken over and become most people's idea of what it is.
Alice in Chains was the soundtrack of my youth. I was lucky enough to be the right age at just the right time. In 1991 music was King. And Layne Staley was the greatest of them all!!!
Staley Sr sounds like a piece of work .RIP Layne Staley 💔💔 he had no one there from his family to save him and that's shameful.
Awesome doc! How about Sean Kinney at 13:30 making the face like don't hit me with that Mike!
One of my top 3 favorite bands. ❤
There music is the best bc you can relate to it and theres nothing like it 🙏🏼
Many times I used to walk by Sean's house and hear him pounding on the drums. He lived in Briarwood South.
Though I never gave myself the chance to get addicted to H ,I know so many who have🤗🤗🤗🤗The depression I definitely get. Mr. Staley is one of the musicians I dreamt of meeting one day. And he'd be singing and I'd stand in awe. I can also imagine the loss Mr. Cantrell must've felt. Caring about someone so much and being powerless to help them, it's not easy. Their music helped me yell out much buried emotion from my adolescence to young adulthood for sure💗❤️💗❤️ And I am so thankful Jerry still makes awesome music❤️🤗💗🤗
AIC mtv unplugged album is what really got me into playing acoustic and singing. I was always kind of bummed that STP didn't get the same treatment. Although they only had two albums at the time....not sure if purple was out yet, but they only played a small handful of songs and never got an official album release. I had to download it from one of those pirating programs.