R.I.P. Layne Staley

Today marks the deaths of 2 Grunge Icons, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and Alice In Chains' Layne Staley. Layne is often overshadowed by the coverage of Kurt's death, so we wanted to make sure both were recognized today. Here's a collection of quotes and videos of the late Layne Staley...

Kurt and I weren't the closest of friends, but I knew him well
enough to be devastated by his death. For such a quiet person, he was so excited
about having a child.
Layne Staley

I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started
singing when I was about 15.
Layne Staley

I don't think any drug that can cause brain damage, failing
kidneys, hardening arteries, pain, and suffering should be made
available.
Layne Staley

Drugs are not the way to the light. They won't lead to a
fairy-tale life, they lead to suffering.
Layne Staley

At home I'm just a guy who has interests that extend far beyond
music.
Layne Staley

The songs are about things that we were thinking and we wrote 'em
down, and when you listen to 'em, whatever you think it's about... THAT'S what
it's about!
Layne
Staley

There's no huge, deep message in any of the songs. We recorded a few
months of being human.
Layne
Staley