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Layne Staley's Mother Files Suit Against Alice in Chains Over Royalties

Chad Childers — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:51:01 +0000

The mother of late Alice in Chains singerÂ Layne Staley is taking legal action against her son’s former bandmates, claiming they’ve not made good on royalties owed on the band’s music. The Seattle Post IntelligencerÂ reports that Nancy McCallum claims that the surviving members of Alice in Chains owe her half of the money that would have [...]

Rest in Peace Layne Staley – 11 Years Later

Frank Pain — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:25:27 +0000

It was 11 years ago today (April 5th, 2002), that the music world was saddened by the passing of Layne Staley of Alice in Chains. While some want to focus on cause of death, I’d rather focus on his music. Staley had one of the most unique voices I’ve ever heard. By itself it may [...]

Mad Season's Barrett Martin Reminisces About Late Frontman Layne Staley

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:44:21 +0000

Mad Season's tenure was short, but it's no less of a fond memory for drummer Barrett Martin. The musician, who was probably better known for his work behind the kit with Screaming Trees back in their '90s heyday, offers up a few remembrances of his late Mad Season bandmate Layne Staley in a new video posted at Diffuser.fm.

10th Annual Layne Staley Tribute Set for August

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:30:33 +0000

The 10th annual tribute to the late, great Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley, who passed away in April 2002 at the tender age of 34 after years of addiction struggles, is set for this August in the Seattle/Tacoma area. It’s a massive celebration, as five days of events and performances have been planned to remember the singer whose definitive voice marked the grunge era of rock ‘n’ roll.