Alice in Chains remained inactive following Staley 's death . For the next several years , the band refused to perform together out of respect for him . In 2005 , Cantrell , Kinney and Inez reunited for a benefit concert for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami , with several vocalists filling in for Staley . Following positive response , the band decided to reunite formally in 2006 . In an interview with MTV News , Kinney noted that the band used the reunion concerts to pay tribute to the songs and to Staley
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Layne Staley