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Metalmike on X: "R.I.P. 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
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Alice In Chains lead singer Layne Staley attends the "Foundation... Photo d'actualité - Getty Images
Consequence - Layne Staley, the original singer of Alice in Chains, passed away 20 years ago today. R.I.P. 📸: John Atashian/Getty Images | Facebook
On this day in 1996, at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Alice in Chains play their last show with lead singer Layne Staley, who dies in 2002. | By MONSTERS OF ROCK | Facebook
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