The world learned many details about Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley in the days, weeks, months, and even years following his 2002 death. Layne Staley of Alice In Chains is considered one of the greatest vocalists of the 1990s grunge era. He’s also known, sadly, for his tragic death at the age of only 34 years old in 2002.

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Staley died, ... PRIMETIMER on MSN: What happened to Layne Staley? Fans remember Alice in Chains singer on 24th anniversary of his death The body of the late Alice in Chains lead vocalist, Layne Staley, was discovered at his Seattle residence, two weeks after his death. What happened to Layne Staley?

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Fans remember Alice in Chains singer on 24th anniversary of his death Men's Journal on MSN: Remembering Layne Staley: The iconic voice of Alice in Chains on his 24th death anniversary Remembering Layne Staley: The iconic voice of Alice in Chains on his 24th death anniversary Layne Staley was born in Kirkland, Washington in 1967. In the mid-1980s, he fronted the glam metal band Sleze, then formed Alice in Chains (then called Alice n' Chains, ala Guns 'N' Roses) with guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr & drummer Sean Kinney.