Vocal Coach REACTS: Layne Staley 'Love Hate Love' Live at the Moore 1990

Layne Staley 'Love Hate Love' - Alice in Chains (live)
Layne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley, August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002) was an American musician best known as the original lead singer and co-songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of Seattle's grunge movement, becoming known for Staley's distinct vocal style and tenor voice as well as the harmonized vocals between him and guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell. Staley was also a member of the glam metal bands Sleze and Alice N' Chains, and the supergroups Mad Season and Class of '99.

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[Cryptic]

Layne Staley to me is without a doubt one of the best vocalists of all time

[lizardkking]

Everything in this performance is perfect to me. Layne's voice, Jerry's solo, the band, the ambient, the lights, the photography...

[willy]

You can't "teach" this. Layne was one of a kind. Miss him.

[STETTRACE]

He’s holding on to the microphone but he’s letting go of EVERYTHING else

[ameixa]

Im a simple man i see alice in chains i click

[melissamissingchriscornell]

I seriously watch EVERY YouTube reaction to this version of Love Hate Love, just to see the reactors face when Staley, in all his glory, hit those long, sustained chords with his Staley'esq vibrato, like no one else can. The most unique & hauntingly BEAUTIFUL voice in hard rock PERIOD. The best realization is that Layne has had NO vocal training, NO vocal lessons. In my eyes Laynes voice has no imperfections...just 100% pure brillance. I am one of the few extremely lucky & grateful ones to have seen Staley preform live while in Mad Season, & I still remember every EPIC moment like it was yesterday. Welcome home ma man, welcome home.

[coutinhothrash]

"The next song...is about pain"
This defines de 90's seattle sound more than any other words.

[aoflex]

There's nowhere to go after this performance. You've reached the top

[PereVale]

Layne: "... peel the skin from your face..."
*Ken proceeds to touch his face* (2:37)

[nightknight]

My single favorite performance from my single favorite singer of all time. Absolute legend.

[teresamount]

It makes me cry to know this voice is forever gone. Such a tragedy. He was absolutely amazing! No other voice in the world like it. You are dearly missed Layne!!! My heart aches.

[cyndimroczkowski]

Layne is PERFECTION. He's the only vocalist that could make my bones cry....

[youn]

Layne Staley basically stood out amongst really great singers of the 1990s. Almost all of them are dead at this point, sadly. The music of that era is very from the heart.

[TheOriginalADGuy]

Chills... Nothing more needs to be said.

[betsylee]

I love that you actually got caught up in the genius that was Layne Staley. You let the enjoyment of the experience take you away instead of feeling that you had to critique every note. Bravo

[davecassady]

"That gritty, growly shout at the top of his range..."

That wasn't the top of his range.

[ratspd]

I wore this era like a warm blanket. The pain was so relatable.

[gabriellajim]

Yeah, his voice was always raspy like that. However, he could sing very softly as well. Just overall, very versatile. My favorite singer of all time. The way he can just pour out his emotions through singing is something that I really love. Not a lot of singers can do that. Thank you for reacting to this! If you wanna hear his head voice, check out rooster. Much love

[Supernautiloid]

I remember an interview with Jerry Cantrell where he said Layne was his favorite vocalist. No one could do what Layne could do with his voice.

[justavictim]

Not only does Layne pull you in with his emotion but his vocal control is exquisite