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Layne Staley

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The Resume

    (August 22, 1967-April 5, 2002)
    Died at 34
    Lead singer and frontman of Alice in Chains
    Recorded 'Facelift,' 'Sap,' 'Dirt,' 'Jar of Flies,' 'Tripod,' 'Unplugged' and 'Nothing Safe'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a drug addict.
    He died from a speedball (a mixture of cocaine and heroin).
    His body was discovered April 20th, 15 days after he died.
    He died young (he was 34).
    He originally wanted to name 'Alice in Chains,' 'Fuck.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    'Alice in Chains' ranks among bands such as Slayer, Van Halen, Soundgarden, Metallica and Pearl Jam.
    He has inspired many musicians and bands.

Credit: Nerzhul


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 482 Votes: 47.51% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 54 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 70 Votes: 48.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 119 Votes: 43.70% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 223 Votes: 35.87% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 1274 Votes: 33.67% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 15545 Votes: 39.80% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 317 Votes: 48.58% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 864 Votes: 49.19% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 453 Votes: 48.79% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 743 Votes: 57.47% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1511 Votes: 50.63% Annoying