1967 - 2002
Layne Staley was an American musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the rock band Alice in Chains. Born on August 22, 1967, he was recognized for his distinctive voice and influence on the grunge and alternative rock movements in the 1990s. Staley's struggle with addiction and his tragic death in 2002 at the age of 34 further solidified his legacy in music history.