Layne Staley
American rock musician (1967–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Layne Thomas Staley (August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002) was an American musician. He was the lead singer of the rock band Alice in Chains. He was born in the city of Kirkland, Washington.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Layne Thomas Staley |
Born | (1967-08-22)August 22, 1967 Kirkland, Washington, U.S. |
Died | April 5, 2002(2002-04-05) (aged 34) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative metal, heavy metal, grunge, alternative rock, blues rock, speed metal, glam metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, artist |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, drums |
Years active | 1979–2002 |
Labels | Columbia |
Website | layne-staley.com |
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