Far Out Magazine details one of Layne Staley's final interviews, as published in "Layne Staley: Angry Chair." "In 5thgrade, he [Staley] borrowed his Uncle Bob's trumpet, so that was his first instrument," said Nancy McCallum, Staley's mother, according to Northwest Music Scene. She then ignored directions from the officer on the scene to stay outside, entered the house, and sat next to her son's body. It seems strange, since Staley would, of course, go on to become one of the most noteworthy figures in a genre that would present itself as the antithesis of everything bands like Mtley Cre stood for. She wasn't happy with the suicide ruling and wondered what more there might be to the story. Finally, Starr left angry. "There is no f-----g way I'm going to do that," he shouted. .addSize([748, 200], [[728, 90]]) googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_content_3', [[336,280],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-5') I know I made a big mistake when I started using this shit. She was the biological daughter of Kathleen Ann ne Austin and . Throughout, Cantrells off-kilter, shotgun-blast-to-the-intestines guitar work acts as a queasy counterpoint to Staleys dead-man-walking howling. "I'm not doing well," the singer said. googletag.cmd.push(function(){ Layne said, Did you see that? She was born Feb. 22, 1969, in Bremerton. "Since that call I always was wondering, 'Where is my dad?' "@type": "WebPage",
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But those successes, which include singles like What I Got and Santeria frontloaded in the first half of the record, made Sublime a leftfield and shockingly prescient smash, predicting and capitalizing on musical trends that were just taking hold when Nowell died. Menu. Im not going to quit doing drugs. ,{
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Search for Bradley Nowell videos on YouTube and youll find a smattering of interview clips recorded a year or so before he died. But its a surprisingly decent addition to the Alice In Chains canon. They had chosen Kiana Lodge on Bainbridge Island as the wedding venue, thats why the private invitation-only memorial service for Laynes family and close friends was held there in 2002. "It would make him madder than f***," said Nick Pollock, one of Staley's former bandmates, who claimed he used to call his buddy variations of "Rutherford" just to mess with him. It was Brads expressed intention that no one use the name Sublime in any group that did not include him, the family said, and Brad even registered the trademark Sublime under his own name. A subsequent lawsuit forced Gaugh and Wilson to tour as Sublime With Rome, but in the end they won out over Nowells family where it mattered, finally having the ability to play for the millions of people who bought Sublime records in the years after Nowells death. Ten weeks after Nowells funeral, Sublimes label, Geffen, went forward with plans to release the bands new record, though the original title, Killin It, was understandably ditched. Staley erupted, then yelled at him whenever he tried to take more pills. If you are interested in promoting your band/music email altnationadvertising @gmail.com, Layne Staleys Haunting Wedding That Never Was Will Break Your Heart, Why Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers & Smashing Pumpkins Are Haunted By Ghosts, 10 Candidates To Fill In For Eddie Vedder On Temple of the Dog Tour, Adele Melts Down At Las Vegas Show In Photo, Jessica Simpson Is Exploding Out Of Top In Photo, Pearl Jam Member Reveals Truth About Tom Sizemore, Travis Scott Alleged Victim Leaks Hospital Video. In the Staley slot was William DuVall, who sang in Cantrells post-AIC band and sat in with Alice when the band first reunited in 2006 for a benefit concert. His biological father, Philip Staley, vanished shortly after his birth in 1967, according to "Layne Staley: Angry Chair" by Adriana Rubio (and explained in Metal Sucks). Don't try to contact any AIC members. "@type": "ListItem",
Staley couldnt bring himself to join Cantrell on stage after being asked, and a photo taken of him backstage is the last image of the singer before his death. I am interested in rock music, creative writing, drama, and yoga. In 1988, Layne Staley met Demri Lara Parrot, a model who would eventually become a grunge icon. The frontman was fighting his addiction and wanted to get clean many times by entering rehabs or finding other ways to live a healthier life, however, he died due to a speedball overdose on April 5, 2002. An updated version of The Book Of Rock Lists would probably be topped by Dimebag Darrell Abbott, the former Pantera guitarist who was gunned down onstage by a crazed fan during a performance with his band Damageplan on Dec. 8, 2004 at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. "@type": "ListItem",
}); The 20th anniversary of the death of late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staleys girlfriend Demri Parrott was over the weekend. They are not my friends.". in 1998 that he and the other guys in Alice frequently hung out with Staley at his place, playing video games and having a grand old time. I know I did my best or what I thought would be right. Zack de la Rocha had quit Rage Against The Machine just a few months prior, and his bandmates were looking for a new singer. Layne Believed Girlfriends Ghost Visited Him Just Prior To His Death. More about Demri Parrott edit Dating History # Rosheen Raugi Seattle Weekly describes the tragic scene when police kicked in the door to Layne Staley's condo in Seattle's University District on April 19. }
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Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of America's Pacific Northwest. After that, I dont think he wanted to go on.. Layne didnt get in, but sat in a chair sipping a beer. "position": 2,
"I was trying to kick this habit out of my life, and here comes this man asking for money to buy some smack." He seriously, seriously hated "Rutherford." William DuVall later replaced Staley and Duff McKagan joined on rhythm guitar. Demri Parrott - Biography. "item": {
Sean Kinney, Layne Staley, Mike Starr and Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains during an In-Store record promotion in Los Angeles in September 1990. But all too often, McCallum doesn't know what to say; she's just another grieving parent whose kid happened to be famous and touch lives. I didn't create myself because I would have done a hell of a better job.". The frontmans ex-fiance passed away because of a drug overdose on October 29, 1996, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, Washington. Alice In Chains late leader Layne Staley tragically lost his fight against addiction on April 5th, 2002. 5. The most disturbing song on Dirt is Junkhead, co-written by Staley and Cantrell. - CANADA \u0026 USA:- YouTube http://bit.ly/2Kbji5C - iTunes https://apple.co/2KNOCD2 - Vimeo http://bit.ly/2Iv1ywd - XBOX http://bit.ly/2K8AF6Z- Google Play https://bit.ly/3cwDybUWHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? That model was to be Mariah O'Brien, whom Schenck had shot previously for the cover of Spinal Tap's "Bitch School" single. Then he relapsed again. But rather than a heartwarming reunion between father and son, his dad's habits rubbed off on him when he was trying to stay clean. It's known that Parrott was upset about the situation because Parrott herself was an aspiring model and actress. Mainly, he holed up in his apartment, gaming, playing with his cat and doing drugs. "Go f-----g do it now.". That charity fights heroin dependency in the Seattle area. I'm telling you: Demri was here." She said he looked like a kid again, and at that moment there was no darkness in his life. If you are interested in promoting your band/music email altnationadvertising @gmail.com, 10 Surprising Stories About Layne Staleys Reclusive Years, Why Stone Temple Pilots May Not Make Rock Hall of Fame (But Should), Dave Grohl Reveals Parallels Between Kurt Cobain & Amy Winehouse, Adele Melts Down At Las Vegas Show In Photo, Jessica Simpson Is Exploding Out Of Top In Photo, Pearl Jam Member Reveals Truth About Tom Sizemore, Travis Scott Alleged Victim Leaks Hospital Video. Im telling you: Demri was here last night. Demris mother, Kathleen Austin, heard this story from Mike Starr after Laynes death and relayed the story to David de Sola (and it was corroborated by Jason Buttino). One of Layne Staleys friends who spoke to NME revealed that he was placed on a 24-hour suicide watch after he had learned that Demri Parrott died from an overdose. Sean Kinney, Layne Staley, Mike Starr and Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains during an In-Store record promotion in Los Angeles in September 1990. If you have a better quality version of this photo please send it! "When I haven't talked to anybody in years, and every article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this that ain't my title My bad habits aren't my title. But when theres 20,000 people out there, just loving everything, and just dancing around with smiles, nothing can stop that.. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_anchor', [[728,90],[320,50]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-6') Still, its the brand name that puts butts in the seats, and Alice In Chains has drawing power; Black Gives Way To Blue sold 126,000 copies its first week, good for a Billboard debut at No. Money goes to the Therapeutic Health Services (THS), which runs the Layne Staley Memorial Fund. This fucking drug use is like the insulin a diabetic needs to survive, he said. People Projects Discussions Surnames Brown heroin stains led from the bathroom to the living room. The pain is more than you can handle. Demri Parrott was an American artist who was born on February 22, 1969. Other than that, there was no promotional concert tour for Sublime, or any new music to follow it up. Next Harder still,Nancy McCallumtold The Seattle Times that she still gets flooded with emails and letters from people all over who are experiencing addiction or love someone who is. .addService(googletag.pubads()); Ive never heard someones voice hit the tape like that. In 2005, Cantrell, Kinney and Mike Inez, who replaced Starr as bassist, reunited for a benefit concert. (Terry McGinnis/WireImage). .addSize([990, 200], [[728, 90], [970, 90], [970, 250]]) For Nowell, being dealt a shitty hand was a fact of life, but so was the pleasure of smoking killer bud, and acknowledging the former didnt necessarily negate the latter. Demri Parrott. }, But everyone starts somewhere. By 1998, Staley already seemed on last legs. Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley and model Demri Parrotts relationship started as a fairytale but turned out a tragic love story that people can still remember. Close to a dozen more stints in rehab were in his future. She was of Native American (Cherokee), Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, and Swiss-German descent. }
He wanted a teddy bear that Demri had had with her in hospital. I had the chance to throw out all this anger by the music in order to help others. "name": "Rock Features"
He had just gotten pretty much the entire Nerf arsenal, so we went to war. Guns not loaded, see? Tillman recalled Ace saying as he pointed it at his head and, with a smile, pulled the trigger. Its a very difficult thing to explain. That was the last time Staley would do a major tour. But having the circumstances of their death constantly rubbed in your face because so many others are experiencing addiction must be difficult. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. I know Im dying, he starkly told Rubio. "position": 3,
Befitting a band that preferred to work spontaneously and under the influence of strong substances, Sublime is a spotty, erratic record, with more dead ends and half-formed ideas than successes. Staley's final public performance was in Kansas City, Mo., in 1996. Bob: Your Moms worried, man. var googletag = googletag || {}; Trending. Nowells music was divorced from the deadly serious alternative music that had been the norm for the early part of the 90s; Sublime pointed the way to a new kind of mainstream rock that had the aggression and energy of punk and none of the underground pretension or anti-corporate ideology. "@type": "WebPage",
5 on Marsh and Steins list. Staley and Parrott were no longer together when she died; because she lacked Staleys rock-star bank account, Parrott was reduced to living out a conventional junkie death, finally prostituting herself in order to score drug money. But Staley wouldnt see or talk to his bandmate. And as we're all aware, things have hardly improved in the decades since. He said he was going back to treatment and then going to LA to do the audition in a couple of months. Ramirez grew up on Sublime records, and based on this clip of Sublime With Rome performing the hit Wrong Way in 2010 on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he was hired for his ability to make Nowells demise seem like a mere inconvenience that temporarily kept the band off the road. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/category/rock/",
I think maybe the percentage has been a bit inverted [on the new album]. They also were on hand that year to accept an MTV Video Music Award for best alternative video, an appearance punctuated by drunken shoutouts to Happy Gilmore and Lynyrd Skynyrd and an awkwardly slurred tribute to Nowell. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. pubID: '434bb5e4-3704-4b75-b36c-785a444462bd', adServer: 'googletag', I think theres always been a little bit of death trip element [and a] survivor element, DuVall told Rolling Stone. Staley's girlfriend, Demri Lara Parrott, started shooting smack and Alice in Chains got famous. Layne Thomas Staley, singer-guitarist, born August 22 1967; died before April 19 2002. I know Im near death, Staley continued. Thats terrible, Mom. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). I dont give a fuck if you fucking believe me or not, dude. Demri Parrott died on October 29, 1996. "The opioid explosion in recent years tells me that people feel alone," she says. Nevertheless, Alice In Chains has lived on like few bands of its time, and even in death Staley is still among the most vital singers youre likely to hear on the local modern-rock station. ]
Sadly, Starr wasn't too far behind his former friend and bandmate. Alice in Chains was opening for Van Halen on tour in 1991 when Staley, prompted by Parrott,. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/category/rock/deep-cuts/",
He hadn't yet mastered singing high. Cover for 'Alice and Chains: The Untold Story,' by David de Sola. var googletag = googletag || {}; FULL FILM: https://youtu.be/qMlLfrU5fjsAlice in Chains lineup throughout the Layne Staley era consisted of Layne Staley (87 - 98), Jerry Cantre. Because he'd been a recluse for so long, friends and family who might've found him earlier didn't think it was particularly odd they hadn't heard from him during that time. Still, obvious as it was, Staley got defensive when pressed about his habit, worried it would come to define him. That same year, Alice In Chains played its final shows with Staley, performing on MTV Unplugged in Aprilthe bands first concert in three yearsand several dates with the newly reunited Kiss, ending with a gig in Kansas City on July 3, 1996. He wasn't really into the trumpet, but the drums he loved. It might be the least spectacular rock death of all time, in the sense that it surprised absolutely no one, including Staley himself. .addService(googletag.pubads()); {
Demri Parrott was an American model. ", The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Layne Staley, this Alice In Chains interview with Rockline. Other (false) rumors emerged, claiming that Staley had contracted gangrene by shooting up and had body parts ranging from fingers to an entire arm amputated. His father was six years clean when they rekindled their relationship, but he soon started using again, and the two of them were getting high together. For the first time, there were problems with his vocals. "name": "Home"
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Would you agree, because I kind of would after reading from many of the fan theories? Then Kurt shot me, and then Layne shot me after that and I died, for like 11 minutes.". The book says that former Alice bassist Mike Starr was visiting Staley the day before the singer's death. Krist Novoselic brought him food, hoping he could save him after losing Kurt Cobain. Gallagher had been friends with Staley since 1986, even living with him and Sleze bassist Mike Mitchell for a period in the 80s. Forrest says that Staleys mind clearly still worked but that he was a million miles away., Bob: Hey Layne. Topics (Handout). Now touring as Sublime With Rome, Gaugh and Wilson are playing their old songs with Rome Ramirez, a singer born the same year that Sublime played its first show. According to The Book Of Rock Lists by Dave Marsh and Kevin Stein (1981 ed. Pick it up, this is a classic. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. Some of Staleys fans and friends blamed Demri for causing all these tragedies. Self: 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. Mar 14, 2016. He was 44 years old. They began dating a short time after they saw each other. Demri Parrott probably is referenced in the most AIC songs that we know of: *Love, Hate, Love. She says she hopes that her son's music will shed light on the disease of addiction that ultimately took his life. Starr left Staley's place later that day. She wasn't far behind, having immediately clocked out of work and raced home, flying past five police cars who, thankfully, didn't try to stop her. One way she's contributed to the fight is by helping run the Layne Staley Tribute Concert, which the article says is an annual celebration of Alice in Chains' contributions to music. Kurt Cobain short-circuited death by heroin with a shotgun blast to the head in 1994. I never wanted to end my life this way. Staley was on the sofa, illuminated by a flickering television. sid: '1366', "This music Layne was writing a warning. As Starr stormed out, Staley begged him to stay, saying, "Not like this. Its known that both Parrott and Staley were struggling with their drug addiction problems for a very long time until the young couples early and unexpected deaths. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. We are really really lucky people Ann. Though never verified, there have been rumors that Layne worked on a home demo called Everyday that he planned on sending to Jerry Cantrell, possibly as late as 2002. googletag.pubads().disableInitialLoad(); Much of the interview deals with his ongoing experiences with heroin addiction, which he claims were about to take his life. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. "He would get so angry at me, he would be ready to get out of the goddamn moving car. I dont wanna see people anymore and its nobodys business but mine.. .defineSizeMapping(mapping2) *Confusion. Forrest had gained a reputation at the time as being someone who could communicate with addicts, he had helped Frusciante get clean in 1997. Also, demri never got sober, so, all the times layne was in rehab, demri was still using heroin, which wasn't very helpful. timeout: 2000 }, During those years, Staley became a recluse and barely left his apartment. The couple was defined as soulmates and everyone admired their passionate relationship. Alice in Chains was the first of grunge's big four to break out, but Nirvana clearly won the to-the-death competition. .addService(googletag.pubads()); So it shouldn't surprise anyone least of fall fans of his timeless music, the millions of people who cite him as an inspiration, or anyone familiar with rock star biographies that despite his success, he lived a hard life and died too young. Thinking about both of them yesterday and. Meanwhile, Starr, who'd been introduced to heroin by Staley, drank a bottle of bleach used for cleaning syringes, thinking it was water. Nowell might have ended up being another heroin casualty of the era, but he didnt sound like a guy that needed a spike in the arm in order to get out of the bed in the morning. 2. Whether you believe it or not, it's a hauntingly beautiful story. dawn to dusk. Do you think that almost hit us, Ann? There would be occasional sightings of Staley after that with open sores on his arms. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Layne: Im okay, though. Tom Morello later claimed that he had no recollection of ever speaking to Staley about auditioning for Audioslave, so this could be a case of Gallagher misremembering the conversation, and it having more been about Staley considering the idea of calling up the former Rage Against The Machine members. One night, Alice in Chains dressed up as strippers in skimpy panties and combat boots, and followed Van Halen on stage, aping their signature walk. The last public appearance he made was almost four years before his death when he attended his bandmate Jerry Cantrells solo concert in Seattle on Halloween in 1998. You dont get the same singular experience listening to Godsmack (which took its name from a Dirt track), Staind, or Creed, who adopted the superficialities of Alice In Chains sonic and thematic signposts and reconfigured them into interchangeably angsty and thuddingly poppy plop-metal. "@type": "ListItem",
.addSize([748, 200], [[728, 90]]) But nevertheless, Starr still blamed himself and never even spoke about it until that Celebrity Rehab interview in February of 2010. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_anchor', [[728,90],[320,50]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-6') FULL FILM: https://youtu.be/qMlLfrU5fjsAlice in Chains lineup throughout the Layne Staley era consisted of Layne Staley (87 - 98), Jerry Cantrell (87 - 98), Sean Kinney (87 - 98), Mike Starr (87 - 93) \u0026 Mike Inez (93 - 98).Alice in Chains post-Layne Staley has consisted of William DuVall (06 - Present), Jerry Cantrell (05 - Present), Sean Kinney (05 - Present) \u0026 Mike Inez (05 - Present).The We Die Young EP consists of three tracks: We Die Young, It Ain't Like That, Killing Yourself.Facelift consists of twelve tracks: We Die Young, Man in the Box, Sea Of Sorrow, Bleed The Freak, I Can't Remember, Love, Hate, Love, It Ain't Like That, Sunshine, Put You Down, Confusion, I Know Somethin (Bout You), Real Thing.Sap consists of 5 tracks: Brother, Got Me Wrong, Right Turn, Am I Inside, Love Song.Dirt consists of 13 tracks: Them Bones, Dam That River, Rain When I Die, Down in a Hole, Sickman, Rooster, Junkhead, Dirt, God Smack, Iron Gland, Hate to Feel, Angry Chair, Would?Jar of Flies consists of 7 tracks: Rotten Apple, Nutshell, I Stay Away, No Excuses, Whale \u0026 Wasp, Don't Follow, Swing on This.Self-titled consists of 12 tracks: Grind, Brush Away, Sludge Factory, Heaven Beside You, Head Creeps, Again, Shame in You, God Am, So Close, Nothin' Song, Frogs, Over NowThe MTV Unplugged performance consisted of 13 songs: Nutshell, Brother, No Excuses, Sludge Factory, Down In A Hole, Angry Chair, Rooster, Got Me Wrong, Heaven Beside You, Would?, Frogs, Over Now, The Killer Is Me. Mike Starr said he was going to be best man at Layne and Demris wedding. sid: '1366', Addiction was a constant throughout Staleys short life, which he tried his hardest to break out from but sadly didnt make it, and his music serves as a memory of his distinct talent. I know who started it and they know too, but its funny I read stuff from people who make a statement as if they were there, knew her and it was fact and people believe them. She was the fiance of musician Layne Staley. The lesson of Black Gives Way To Blue, at least as it applies to the SoCal pot-rock band Sublime, is that there really is life after death in 90s rock, provided you can retain enough of your old sound to convince people to move forward with you. "@type": "WebPage",
Staley and Parrott met in 1988 while she was working at a store called Saturdays. Staley's girlfriend, Demri Lara Parrott, started shooting smack and Alice in Chains got famous. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_sidebar_1', [[300,600],[300,1050],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-7') .defineSizeMapping(mapping1) Yeah we were . googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_top_1', [[300,250],[336,280],[728,90],[970,90],[970,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-1') When [Dirt] came out, the thing did not leave my CD player, Godsmack singer Sully Erna told Cross in Rolling Stone. Ramirez had been playing Sublime songs for much of his life when he hooked up with Gaugh and Wilson, learning them shortly after picking up the guitar at age 11. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiancee of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. While late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley was largely reclusive during his later years, the legendary singer considered fronting the band that later became known as Audioslave in January 2001, according to Staleys friend Morgen Gallagher, who talked to Alternative Nation in August 2015. How lucky are we to have seen that? Ann responded that it was beautiful, and Layne retorted, Do you have any idea how rare it is for a meteor that big, and that bright, to come that close to us? !function(a9,a,p,s,t,A,g){if(a[a9])return;function q(c,r){a[a9]._Q.push([c,r])}a[a9]={init:function(){q("i",arguments)},fetchBids:function(){q("f",arguments)},setDisplayBids:function(){},targetingKeys:function(){return[]},_Q:[]};A=p.createElement(s);A.async=!0;A.src=t;g=p.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];g.parentNode.insertBefore(A,g)}("apstag",window,document,"script","//c.amazon-adsystem.com/aax2/apstag.js"); In the soaring chorus, Staley harmonizes with Cantrell on lines that spell out the catch-22 that defined his final years: Whats my drug of choice? On top of this, Staley had lost his ability to ingest food and survived off supplements for the last few years of his life. "I never wanted to end my life this way," he continued, lamenting but ultimately accepting his decision to start using crack cocaine and heroin years before.