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Layne Staley

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    Killer Drug: Seven Fatal Heroin Overdoses Reminiscent of Seattle's 'Junkie Town' Days

    Heroin likely enabled rocker Kurt Cobain to take his life with a shotgun in 1994, and it was the drug most responsible for killing singer Layne Staley in 2002. In between, the heroin death rate soared as high as 144 in 1998, prompting Rolling Stone to label Seattle "junkie town." Today the body coun ... More >>

  • Music

    October 5, 2011

    Reviews: Every Local Release of the Month

    From Afraid of Figs and Blue Marvel to Dude York and the Foghorns.

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    "Kurt Cobain's Cardigan" and 9 Other Songs by Musicians About Musicians

    The cardigan in question.​All the talk about Kurt Cobain tributes this week got us thinking about songs that pay homage to the Nirvana great. There are quite a few out there. But musicians writing songs about other musicians have a long history-- "Sweet Home Alabama" is basically a dis track a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    Myths About Drugs and Booze In the Creative Process Have Been Perpetuated By People Who Should Know Better

    John Roderick is the singer and songwriter responsible for Seattle's The Long Winters. He is a regular columnist for Reverb and currently serving a tour as the blog's guest editor.​Let's be honest: Drinking alcohol and taking drugs is fun. Unfortunately, in America there's a culturally ingrain ... More >>

  • Arts

    October 13, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: This Week's Recommended Events

    John Roderick is the singer and songwriter responsible for Seattle's The Long Winters. He is a regular columnist for Reverb and currently serving a tour as the blog's guest editor.​Let's be honest: Drinking alcohol and taking drugs is fun. Unfortunately, in America there's a culturally ingrain ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2010

    Alice In Chains Rocked the Key in 3D Along With Deftones and Mastodon Last Night

    Alice in Chains rocked KeyArena with a little help from some friends Friday night.​Alice in Chains KeyArena Friday, Oct. 8 It was impossible to not sense the late Layne Staley's presence last night during Alice in Chains' two-hour, 20-song set. From song dedications to song selection it was c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2010

    Changes at the Croc: Via Tribunali Leaves, Makes Room For New Permanent Photo Collection By Charles Peterson

    Charles PetersonThis photo of Sub Pop co-founder Bruce Pavitt and The Fastbacks' Kim Warnick mingling in the back of the Croc will become part of the new permanent collection ... in the back of the Croc.​Alright, here's what's going on: -- The Pizza: Via Tribunali moved out of the Crocodile i ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 6, 2010

    Charles Peterson

    Charles PetersonThis photo of Sub Pop co-founder Bruce Pavitt and The Fastbacks' Kim Warnick mingling in the back of the Croc will become part of the new permanent collection ... in the back of the Croc.​Alright, here's what's going on: -- The Pizza: Via Tribunali moved out of the Crocodile i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2010

    Alice in Chains to Record Its Seattle Blackdiamondskye Show at KeyArena In 3D

    Move over Jonas Brothers, you've got competition in the 3D concert film market.​First Alice in Wonderland was filmed in 3D, now Alice in Chains' is getting the 3D treatment. The band announced this week that HDlogix will be filming Friday night's set at KeyArena for a forthcoming 3D concert f ... More >>

  • Music

    February 3, 2010

    Alice in Chains’ Homecoming

    Sold-out shows and another Grammy nomination later, can grunge’s fourth major band finally get some respect?

  • Diversions

    October 21, 2009

    Work at Met Market, Shop at Safeway?

    Sold-out shows and another Grammy nomination later, can grunge’s fourth major band finally get some respect?

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    Last Night: Alice in Chains at EMP

    ​Let's just get this out of the way: Jerry Cantrell is a fine guitarist with a lovely voice. I have no axe to grind with Mr. Cantrell and I think he's a talented fellow who should continue to make music till his impressive mane of shimmery blonde hair turns snow white. However, I really don't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains Talks About New Album

    ​Just two nights ago, I was chatting with the publicist for Alice in Chains about the band reuniting and their new album. Duff McKagan already went long on how much he enjoyed Black Gives Way to Blue, AIC's new record due out next month. And it sounds like they've been making some good strides ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2009

    Duff McKagan: Alice is Back, and I'm Finally Excited About Rock Again

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. Follow him on Twitter @Duff64. Last fall, I wrote a much-discussed piece about the important role that I believe Alice in Chains played in the history of rock 'n' roll. Their overcoming Layne Staley's tragic death has been something of an und ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2009

    Former Alice in Chains Bassist Spotted in First Hill?

    I'm no expert on Alice in Chains, and I couldn't match a face with a name if it wasn't Lane Layne Staley. But I was a fan of the alt-rock foursome back in the '90s. They satisfied my love of decipherable lyrics and harmony. Because I only know the band's music and not its members, I didn't recogniz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2008

    Alice In Chains: I Back These Guys

    I'm no expert on Alice in Chains, and I couldn't match a face with a name if it wasn't Lane Layne Staley. But I was a fan of the alt-rock foursome back in the '90s. They satisfied my love of decipherable lyrics and harmony. Because I only know the band's music and not its members, I didn't recogniz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2008

    Summoning Shannon Hoon

    I'm no expert on Alice in Chains, and I couldn't match a face with a name if it wasn't Lane Layne Staley. But I was a fan of the alt-rock foursome back in the '90s. They satisfied my love of decipherable lyrics and harmony. Because I only know the band's music and not its members, I didn't recogniz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2007

    Layne's Mom Speaks...

    I'm no expert on Alice in Chains, and I couldn't match a face with a name if it wasn't Lane Layne Staley. But I was a fan of the alt-rock foursome back in the '90s. They satisfied my love of decipherable lyrics and harmony. Because I only know the band's music and not its members, I didn't recogniz ... More >>

  • Music

    August 23, 2006

    August 23-29

    This week's music calendar.

  • Music

    April 12, 2006

    April 12-18

    The week's local music calendar.

  • Music

    December 7, 2005

    One More Time

    Speaker Speaker shake off their difficult past in favor of pure guitar pop.

  • Music

    October 26, 2005

    Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2005

    Speaker Speaker shake off their difficult past in favor of pure guitar pop.

  • Film

    July 20, 2005

    The Devil's Rejects

    Also: 5 x 2, Hustle & Flow, The Island, Last Days, Murderball, My Mother's Smile, and Saraband.

  • Music

    August 25, 2004

    Aug. 25-31, 2004

    Also: 5 x 2, Hustle & Flow, The Island, Last Days, Murderball, My Mother's Smile, and Saraband.

  • News

    January 14, 2004

    Death and Lapses

    A fired medical-examiner employee sues, claiming things stink at the morgue.

  • Music

    December 3, 2003

    Death by Mixtape

    In which the author stops being polite and gets real. Sorta.

  • Music

    August 20, 2003

    Music Calendar

    In which the author stops being polite and gets real. Sorta.

  • Music

    March 19, 2003

    Sugar Rush

    After years of false starts and half-realized efforts, Sweetlou finally arrive.

  • News

    January 15, 2003

    " . . . Hearst has come out on top in the demise of joint operating agreements in both San Antonio and San Francisco. They've played this game before."

    After years of false starts and half-realized efforts, Sweetlou finally arrive.

  • News

    January 8, 2003

    Smack Is Back

    Bucking the recent trend, heroin-related and other overdose deaths in the county increased in 2002.

  • Music

    November 20, 2002

    Decade of (Passive) Aggression

    Rereleased 10 years after initiating a rear-guard action against an unyielding music industry, Pavement's Slanted and Enchanted still sounds like the future of rock.

  • News

    August 28, 2002

    Long Strange Trip

    For Jerry Cantrell, the road—and the show—goes on forever

  • Music

    April 24, 2002

    Days of our nights

    For Jerry Cantrell, the road—and the show—goes on forever

  • Music

    July 18, 2001

    CD Reviews

    For Jerry Cantrell, the road—and the show—goes on forever

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