<P> Layne Staley ( born Layne Rutherford Staley , August 22 , 1967 -- April 5 , 2002 ) was an American musician known for being the lead vocalist , occasional rhythm guitarist and co-songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains from 1987 until 1998 . The band rose to international fame in the early 1990s during Seattle 's grunge movement , and became known for Staley 's distinct vocal style , as well as the harmonized vocals between him and guitarist / vocalist Jerry Cantrell . </P>
<P> Layne Staley ( born Layne Rutherford Staley , August 22 , 1967 -- April 5 , 2002 ) was an American musician known for being the lead vocalist , occasional rhythm guitarist and co-songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains from 1987 until 1998 . The band rose to international fame in the early 1990s during Seattle 's grunge movement , and became known for Staley 's distinct vocal style , as well as the harmonized vocals between him and guitarist / vocalist Jerry Cantrell . </P>
who was the original lead singer of alice in chains
who was the original lead singer of alice in chains
Layne Staley
Layne Staley