Who played Alice in Chains Unplugged?
Layne Staley
20 Years Ago: Layne Staley Performs One of His Final Shows With Alice In Chains for ‘Unplugged’
When was MTV Unplugged Alice in Chains?
April 10, 1996
The MTV Unplugged was Alice in Chains’ first concert in two and a half years, and contains live, acoustic versions of the band’s biggest hits and lesser-known songs….Unplugged (Alice in Chains album)
| Unplugged | |
|---|---|
| Recorded | April 10, 1996 |
| Venue | Majestic Theatre, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, New York |
| Genre | Acoustic rock, alternative rock, grunge |
Did Metallica attend Alice in Chains Unplugged?
“ Metallica and Alice In Chains have a long and checkered history. But the members of Metallica were in the audience when Alice In Chains taped their MTV Unplugged special two years later, and AIC’s Mike Inez lightly clowned Metallica for getting haircuts.
Was MTV Unplugged Alice In Chains last performance?
It’s also very sad to realize that MTV Unplugged was the second last performance with Layne as a vocalist. However, it only adds the show, even more, uniqueness and symbolism. With no chains of electricity, familiar yet ceremonial, but above all, perfectly performed.
Who is the bassist for Alice in Chains?
Mike Starr
Mike Inez
Alice In Chains/Bassists
Was Layne Staley High at MTV Unplugged?
It’s the only one we’ve done in three years.” Staley laughs and says, “Well, it’s still the best.” Before Unplugged, Alice in Chains had indeed been offstage for about two and a half years. By all accounts, Staley was high but just high enough so that he wasn’t actively in withdrawal and could function in public.
What was the last song Layne Staley played?
Died
“Died” is a song by Alice in Chains and the final one recorded with vocalist Layne Staley before his death in 2002. The song was included on the compilation albums Music Bank (1999) and The Essential Alice in Chains (2006).
Why did Layne Staley stop performing?
A short while after the show Staley suffered a severe overdose and was hospitalised, it would spell the end of Staley in the band. He would appear in 1998 for a few songs but the singer spent his final years away from the group.