I don't know how much Layne was a prophet of his own doom. As his lyrics seem to me, death, drugs and isolation were the theme and preoccupation of most of his music. How he died was shocking to me. I mean being found already dead rotting for two weeks only suggests how sad and desolate he has become. I would believe he didn't care if he lived pr when he will die. Maybe it's an escape, we won't know. Just listened to the first track of Dirt, them bones: "I believe them bones are me, some say we're born into the grave, i feel so alone, gonna end up big ole pile a them bones... i lie dead under red sky, i feel so alone gonna end up big ole pile a them bones." Coincidental or prophetic? I only ask why it always has to end this way with rock stars. What a great loss!
Alice and Chains
I realize a few of you out there enjoy their music(david99 and a few others) this just in:
SEATTLE, Washington (CNN) -- King County authorities said a body found in a Seattle residence has been identified as that of Layne Staley, 34, lead singer of the rock group Alice in Chains.
The partially decomposed body was found Friday in Staley's home in the city's University District, King County Sheriff's Sgt. Cameron Webster said.
Investigators performed an autopsy to identify Staley, said Monty Nelson, an official with the medical examiner's office.
He said the cause and manner of death will be determined after more investigation.
Alice in Chains formed in 1987 and was prominent in Seattle's music scene, which included "grunge rock" groups such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.
Fans in Seattle and Boston were organizing candlelight vigils and memorial ceremonies to pay tribute to Staley, according to postings on the band's Web site
Another sad day for rock fans.
SEATTLE, Washington (CNN) -- King County authorities said a body found in a Seattle residence has been identified as that of Layne Staley, 34, lead singer of the rock group Alice in Chains.
The partially decomposed body was found Friday in Staley's home in the city's University District, King County Sheriff's Sgt. Cameron Webster said.
Investigators performed an autopsy to identify Staley, said Monty Nelson, an official with the medical examiner's office.
He said the cause and manner of death will be determined after more investigation.
Alice in Chains formed in 1987 and was prominent in Seattle's music scene, which included "grunge rock" groups such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.
Fans in Seattle and Boston were organizing candlelight vigils and memorial ceremonies to pay tribute to Staley, according to postings on the band's Web site
Another sad day for rock fans.