Layne Staley
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Layne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002) was an American singer and songwriter who was the original lead vocalist of Alice in Chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of Seattle's grunge movement. He was known for his distinctive vocal style as well as his harmonizing with bandmate Jerry Cantrell. Prior to his success with Alice in Chains, Staley was also a member of the glam metal bands Sleze and Alice N' Chains. He was also a part of the supergroups Mad Season and Class of '99.
Best Layne Staley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Layne Staley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Layne Staley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Class Action Park | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | VH1 News Special: Grunge | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Alice in Chains - Music Bank: The Videos | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Alice in Chains: MTV Unplugged | Vocals | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Nona Tapes | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mad Season: Live at the Moore | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Alice in Chains: [1993] Live at Rotterdam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Alice in Chains: Hollywood Rock Festival 1993 | Vocals | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Singles | Himself - Alice In Chains (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Alice in Chains: Live Facelift | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Pantera: Cowboys from Hell | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Layne Staley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Layne Staley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Layne Staley is "Mad Season: Live at the Moore" with a rating of 9.3/10.
How many movies has Layne Staley acted in?
Layne Staley has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Layne Staley?
Other notable films include "MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains", "Alice in Chains - Music Bank: The Videos", and "Alice in Chains: MTV Unplugged".