A Few Questions in Honor of Layne Staley Being Found Dead Today 7 Years Ago and Weed Day…?

Published March 19, 2014

Question by Layne [Capricorn Sister]: A few questions in honor of Layne Staley being found dead today 7 years ago and weed day…?
Layne Staley of Alice in Chains was found dead today 7 years ago in his Seattle apartment. The death was presumed to be the result of a speed ball (heroin and cocaine) overdose. The dark lyrics of Alice In Chains songs, particularly those on their album dirt, dealt with drug addiction. Layne was one of the most powerful vocalists of the “grunge” movement (although The band considers themselves to play heavy metal). Layne also made metal vocals,something normally not considered to be very soulful, beautiful.

On a lighter and less addictive note, today is also weed day. (4/20)

So what is your favorite song about drugs? (not to glorify them or anything but many great songs are about drugs)

BQ-Favorite Alice In Chains song?
BQ2-Favorite musician who was addicted to drugs but is clean now?
BQ3-Do you consider Alice In Chains grunge or metal?
BQ4-What do you think of Alice In Chains continuing on without Layne?

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