Acting
Layne Staley
Layne Staley was born on August 22, 1967. Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002 at the age of 34.
- Born
- August 22, 1967
- Place of birth
- Bellevue, Washington, USA
- Died
- April 5, 2002 (34 years old)
Biography
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.
Filmography
Frequently asked questions
When was Layne Staley born?
Layne Staley was born on August 22, 1967. (Bellevue, Washington, USA)
How old is Layne Staley?
Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002 at the age of 34.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·