What if Layne Staley Didn't Die in 2002?

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2 ай бұрын

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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@burnzyburnswild 2 ай бұрын

There needs to be a memoir on Staley’s life. That’s tragic there isn’t one

@denisdowling3971 Ай бұрын

Hear hear.

@randomcookie4546 Ай бұрын

The closest you’ll get is Alice In Chains: The Untold Story

@HildeAzul Ай бұрын

Everyone in his life is so secretive. However, that is what he would have wanted, so these are good people.

@cynthiahutchinson459 Ай бұрын

I agree

@aicsynthesizer Ай бұрын

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.

@aisle_of_view Ай бұрын

Once his GF died, the clock was ticking for LS.

@wendysavvy4351 8 күн бұрын

And then when Layne died, the clock was ticking for Mike Starr. 🌹😥

@CP-kb1du 2 ай бұрын

Vocalist of a Life Time missed Daily .....

@an-gj3vi 2 ай бұрын

What could’ve been. What a tragic loss.

@scottyjordan3036 Ай бұрын

no it was just a short period, his new stuff would SUCK trust me.

@gamzillio 15 күн бұрын

@@scottyjordan3036 trust YOU? Pass.

@scottyjordan3036 14 күн бұрын

@@gamzillio BUTTHURT WEAK

@patrickwade757 Ай бұрын

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

@__Patrick Ай бұрын

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.

@Valrojas028 9 күн бұрын

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.

@TravisBrady-wn8fr Ай бұрын

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

@BlackjackHookers-nj7qj Ай бұрын

They do have one for Kurt they also have one for Hendrix

@TravisBrady-wn8fr Ай бұрын

@@BlackjackHookers-nj7qj I'd like to see something dedicated to all the grunge guys.

@lautzofriffs 2 ай бұрын

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

@oscarobrien 2 ай бұрын

🦞I'm so high I forgot what I was going to reply......🚙🌅What time is it?

@Devarghagoswamiproject 2 ай бұрын

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!!!!!

@HildeAzul Ай бұрын

Yeah, at first I was like, “he went to rehab after the unplugged?”

@cynthiahutchinson459 Ай бұрын

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.

@martin-pz6ds Ай бұрын

same exact thing i just went through lol

@TigerKing77 Ай бұрын

Lane would have died another day not to far from that one. It was set in stone that was his way to leave this world...Sadly, it was Addiction depression loneliness that took another soul much 2 soon.

@HildeAzul Ай бұрын

He knew it too. Heartbreaking.

@Davidscomix Ай бұрын

He didn’t have to

@TigerKing77 Ай бұрын

@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.

@beachcomber4141 Ай бұрын

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.

@HildeAzul Ай бұрын

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.

@WakeyUpU Ай бұрын

Huh???

@HildeAzul Ай бұрын

@@WakeyUpU what?

@mrconfusion87 Ай бұрын

Perhaps in an alternate universe...

@clavd8932 Ай бұрын

Should be: What if Layne Staley never tried heroin? If Staley never done heroin, you wouldn't have had AIC as it's known

@user-lx8rp3vu6m Ай бұрын

Unfortunately true from some part

@nicholaskruger9460 Ай бұрын

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

@Davidscomix Ай бұрын

He’d still be alive and more than likely making music

@morelife6508 Ай бұрын

Then you wouldn't have these songs we all love. Like it or not, drugs fuled writing and emotions behind these songs

@brettkenney6464 Ай бұрын

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!

@theworstchannelyouhaveever9573 2 ай бұрын

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?

@karipogue5647 2 ай бұрын

Miss you Lane 😢

@aces553 Ай бұрын

Layne

@Meemeeseecoo Ай бұрын

He looks so much healthier in the thumbnail 😞

@HildeAzul Ай бұрын

Yeah. 1991 before the massive amounts of heroin/crack. He was beautiful in this era.

@danabomb100 Ай бұрын

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.

@duchess_of_petty9323 Ай бұрын

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

@Jason-jw2wc Ай бұрын

If only....RIP Layne.....RIP Mike...

@Carmela_Falco Ай бұрын

Could you possibly have more adds? He really tried many times to get and stay sober … RIP he’s never forgotten

@yourfriend9048 Ай бұрын

If Only..... 😥

@jasonwells9050 Ай бұрын

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

@RyanSellers0522 Ай бұрын

Dude he was so close to winning the battle. So fucking close 🤦‍♂️😭😭😭🥺😢😢

@Davidscomix Ай бұрын

Reminds of their song “so close”

@dylanperry1882 2 күн бұрын

@@Davidscomix that song is actually about being bored being forced to write uninspired tracks because of record label quotas and time constrictions.

@bestnana66 2 ай бұрын

Wouldn't that be wonderful

@Steveo3332 2 ай бұрын

Rock in power brother Layne

@animalwillopus79 Ай бұрын

Ive often wondered what if Layne sobered up and both Boggy Depot & Degradation Trip were AIC albums. It wouldve been great if that happened.

@NickG-sx6wb 29 күн бұрын

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.

@gtx3337 Ай бұрын

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

@kibutsu Ай бұрын

I sincerely believe Chris Cornell was murdered.

@conorannells7613 2 ай бұрын

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