That's awesome 🖤

Congrats! Keep off em, ya never know if you can quit em again...thats what keeps me from getting back on em. I have 2yrs off em

Keep it up dude. I’m 5 years clean from the razor. We got this dude 🙏🏻

Beat your chemical demons, it's possible and you can do it! Don't be a coward! That's my motivation.

6 months too buddy. WE GOT THIS!

Agreed

Straight fuckin facts, Layne is prob my favorite vocalist but Duvall is the man too and AIC still kicks ass, whatever Jerry writes is gold also with or without Layne. Long live AIC

he's not a beautiful addiction for me and i'm not a loser man

@@mattiadei8402 sounds like you are

@@puppetmaster8551 impossible, i'm beautiful

Yes it does brother,a cousin,nephew & my twin brother to suicide & oldest brother to cancer

@@kevinkendall3122 I can’t say anything to quell the pain. I have found some peace in Jesus. That’s all I’m saying

@@normageinc.1322 I spent much of my life running from Jesus. After a series of personal tragedies, I just didn't want to run anymore. He welcomed me right in, even though I never really deserved it.

@@lorenzocabrini I walk close with Jesus as well. I have quite the story how he entered my life too. Started with the passing of a close friend. As if a messenger was sent for me.. my life changed for the better ever since.. Amazing grace.

@@normageinc.1322 I'm sorry to hear about your loss, but I'm glad you found Jesus and the strength to continue. The best way we can honor the ones we've lost is by not giving up. They wouldn't want that. Easy to say, but so hard to live up to at times.

Brilliant song that tears at the heart.

down in a hole unplugged

Agree

Is this song about Layne?

@@dinab7852- yes

Well done. Stay strong

Bravo my friend bravo

stay strong 💪

I know the feeling my friend, being motivated and just living felt very wrong

You can do this! Look for the light...the blue brings the light. Your loved more than you know

Same.. They are such an incredible band it’s worth seeing them now this year will be my third time I can’t wait ❤️

Omg seriously . Love Layne

Amen..... one of my life's greatest regrets!

I am seeing them in September. Of course Layne is gone and will never be replaced. I am still thrilled. I couldn't find anyone to go with me. I asked my nephew who is in his 30's and he said Hell Yeah! Grunge Forever.......

@@mellowladyb7672 you still get to see Jerry Cantrell!! I mean that is far from nothing! I’ve seen them twice. Jerry did a 10 minute solo at the start of Nutshell, dedicated to Layne. It’s was epic

Sooo true honestly

Very very very true!!!!

Exactly what I thought to the studio version. Perfect.

Yeah.. I'm crying too 😢 what a beautiful bittersweet song ❤🎶 feel Layne so much in this 💔

I wonder if those were Layne’s, that would be a pretty awesome memento for one of his brothers to have

I think I need some right now.

I thought they were probably Layne's also. 🙏😎💚

Same here. I think about my ex fiance when I hear this. 7 years together and she just disappeared. Never heard from her since.

Me too

@@theseattlegreen1871 sorry to hear that brother

It’s definitely one of the most heart breaking songs I’ve ever heard.

Agreed, but in the best way .. the way that I enjoy somehow

Most definitely the spirit of Layne was definitely in the room that night

He wasn’t, because he’s dead. Dead people don’t sit, listen or smile. They’re dead. Spirits don’t exist.

Krzysztof Ostrowski Your so sad 😞

Mega Megan just trying not to believe some supernatural stuff.

😢

Agreed.

sunglasses

Played so many times, the heart does heal with time

@@kimehrenschiold1693 but how does he sing without choking up

They didn't

❤️❤️❤️

Poor soul... He's in hell now.

@Justin Ward-Angelucci , you are a liar.

@@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano Correct. Suicide is one of the most irredeemable sins

You sure know how to pick em...

In loving memory of your brother may he rest in peace.

Children forgive so much but they don't just forget. I miss My Mum! We always will. Grief is the hardest aspect of Love. I hope you have comfort somewhere, somehow.

❤❤❤

Awww this broke my heart for you, but I'm so glad you got her for part of your life ❤

People is always comparing and don't see everyone is a diferent star shining

I think people just have a hard time accepting that it's a new AIC. I don't really care for the new stuff either as I'm stuck in the stuff I grew up on with them. With that being said, it's to no blame on William's part. He is very talented and has opened a new chapter for them. For me it's the same reason why I can't really listen to Metallica anymore either, the music just changed too much.

its not that we dont like him...hes talented absolutely...but as an AIC purist, i cant listen to Layne, and then him. it just doesnt work

@@richarddutton1981 ya I’m not on board with that, Jerry sings leads on the majority of their material, you guys were all fine listening to Jerry written and led songs when Layne was still alive but now all the sudden Jerry singing leads is not good enough. Shit is whack. I will never agree with not supporting Jerry/Sean/mike because Layne is gone, Jerry is the one who wrote most of the music, if Layne was the lead writer then it’s understandable but that wasn’t the case. They’re a different band now but they are still a very good band and as long as Jerry is around writing the music and singing they will continue to be a good band. If William was the lead vocalist then maybe I’d understand that perspective more but it’s Jerry who is the actual frontman on the majority of their new material not William, you don’t wanna listen to will sing old songs live then fine so be it but there is no reason to to listen and support songs Jerry wrote that he sings as well, it’s no different to songs he fronted when Layne was around

@@puppetmaster8551 "Jerry sings leads on most of their songs" lol not true. Your not purist lol Sunshine? Dirt? Love hate love? Your thinking about the 3 songs that everyone heard over and over and ya your absolutely right Hey wrote most of there WELL KNOWN songs. But don't say something so absurd...I actually don't know if he legit sang lead on a single song on either dirt or facelift so idk what the fuck ur taking about

Will is awesome, shame there are so many so called Alice In Chains fans out there who still talk shit about him, he’s not Layne but he is a great musician who has fantastic chemistry with Jerry and he’s a great person who’s very appreciative of the fans. Very happy he joined the band and they’re still kickin ass 16 years later.

Will is horrible and this dude is always trying to stick up for him ⬆️

You're right. I am in tears.

Tim Woodward I literally cannot watch it.

@@Sussypx9798yt on July 8th 2019 we lost another to the heroin battle. Today, with a heavy heart we attend his service at the veterans cemetery in boscawen nh. www.neunfuneralhomes.com/notices/Darrin-Harbour

Mike was actually still alive at this time, he was just out there still struggling with drug abuse an who knows what, sad story for both him and Layne.

and not to see his feelings...in sunglasses. 😔 R.I.P Layne 🕊️ and Mike 🙏🏻

They’re the best at harmonizing in rock/metal today, not quite Jerry/Layne level but still fantastic and they have incredibly good chemistry. Never understood the hate for Duvall especially because he pairs so well with Jerry.

@@puppetmaster8551not at all man keep listening to music tho and you’ll find it 😂😂😂😂😂

​@@peepstar47 Lol makes no sense that a lil peep fan has no respect for william, you'll grow out of your cringey phase eventually bud

@@TG15012 cringey phase? How do you compare Lil Peep with that guy who took over a well established band from the 90s!😂😂😂 have some substance in your comments before you think your getting over on someone. Layne Staley is rolling in hus grave with this black dude singing his songs with his ugly nasally voice😂😂😂😂😂 Don’t think Layne would Approve but he definitely would have Loved Peep. Sorry you don’t have anything better to say.

@@TG15012 do you wanna suck William that bad????😂😂😂😂😂😂🖕🏼

A deep loss

a friend :(

A parent, a marriage, a 20 year friendship, a beloved pet, and my favorite band frontman all within several years. But God has helped me pull through.

​@@The-MediatorGod is good. Without Him I'd be dead, without doubt.

I’ve asked for same 🖤

Oh by far

Beautiful and heartbreaking, sad and inspiring. May they rock on forever indeed :)

Sorry for your loss man, I hope things get better for you. This song is really hard hitting especially if you’ve lost someone close to you.

@@puppetmaster8551this isn’t your video why are you commenting on everybody’s stuff like you run this channel? You annoy me.

No doubt, a fuckin masterpiece and one of the best tribute songs ever. Jerry is a genius.

@@puppetmaster8551it was boring asf tbh

@@peepstar47 thank you for letting people know that nobody should take you serious when it comes to music. Peak loser shit to go find videos purely so you can go hate on them in the comment section, do something better with your time instead of this pathetic clown shit.

that is an absolutely spot on breakdown of it all. you express yourself well which is key in trauma.

Thank you for your service

Hope your doing well brother.

@@cooper5481 I am, thank you all. Keep fucking rocking on!

Yea, Jerry never wears sunglasses. So emotional.

A legend rip❤

Awesome way to put that

Only reason I went to Kiss in 1996 Detroit was to see AIC and then left the show so happy and more!!!

Rip Chester Bennington too 😔

Can't forget Mike Starr! - LSMS

Too many great souls are taken too soon.. but layne will NEVER be forgotten as long as us fans remember him.

Bitch ass rock n roll hall of fame is just gonna keep snubbing them, those idiots are gonna keep doing the same to maiden and Judas Priest as well. Bunch of clowns making the decisions over there. I’m right there with you tho best band ever, still fuckin kick ass today 31 year later.

Rock and roll hall of fame is the biggest joke ever Foo fighters are also there but aic isn't wtf

Will is a very good guitar player, he’s not some crazy shredder or anything but he’s great on the acoustic and is a very good live player on both electric and acoustic. Very glad Jerry brought him in to play guitar as well as sing instead of just had him singing like Layne did outside of a few songs. The extra guitar adds a nice fullness to their music when you see them live. Anyway Duvall is a great musician and a really good person, very happy he’s in the band

That’s pretty much what the whole black gives way to blue album was about for the band, Jerry has talked about how that was their goodbye to Layne

Indeed

I just watched a video on that, which was just released by a dude who does these pieces on the grunge musicians . . . mostly focusing on AIC. it was about 50 minutes long, and it explains very well why no one could save Layne. He had such a loving and supportive family. It is so sad. His mom explained why no one could help him very well. Layne needed to withdraw from the music industry and take like a three year sabbatical . . . he was SO young when he started using, and fame happened so fast. The music industry can be very sleazy and predatory. Layne couldn't take that three year sabbatical because he had contracts, and felt the pressure of a 40+ person payroll all depending on him to sing, and he was a good man. So he felt this pressure. All of the rehabs were happy to accept the checks, but had no policies in place to support relapses. Putting a young man back into the shark tank before he learned how to deal with sharks . . . well, this is what led to his death. Layne was in rehab many, many times. The sad thing is that if he had gone to rehab for a longer time, and learned how to deal with the triggers and intensity of what he was dealing with, he would still be with us. He didn't want to die. He loved his family . . . his genetic family, and his brothers in the band. Everyone says he was literally the most hilarious band member, and so light hearted. His mother said if he hadn't gone into the music industry and done some kind of regular job, she would not love him one iota less, and that he is with her every moment of the day. That is the kind of son he was. He was also a very dear brother. It's such a huge loss. If the industry had supported him in taking a sabbatical, he would likely be playing today with them . . . it took them almost a decade to come back after he withdrew from public life and gave up.

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erWcmbVe2a6ldJ8.html having seen this video and knowing how much Layne meant to Jerry it really makes this song hit even harder. Jerry and Sean really loved Layne and I’m glad all these later they’re still respectfully honoring him and his legacy. I’m very glad Jerry was able to overcome his own demons and get cleaned up so he is still around today, wish Layne would’ve been able to do the same.

awww, sweet. I see them as one band, still, but i love the equally precious part and agree.

Yes , me too and more,we will make it and more!!!!

One of the most emotional songs ever and one of AIC’s best. Jerry is a genius. I also can believe it’s been 11 years, it’s crazy