Was Layne Staley High during MTV Unplugged?

Was Layne Staley High during 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.

Was MTV Unplugged Alice in Chains last performance?

The concert of Alice in Chains, performed on the 10th of April 1996 in New York, was definitely one of the most significant in this series. Not because it was the band's first gig in the past 3 years, but also due to the fact that MTV Unplugged was the second last show when Layne Staley sang in public.

Would MTV Unplugged Alice in Chains?

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	Ap
Venue	Majestic Theatre, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, New York
Genre	Acoustic rock, alternative rock, grunge

Who played guitar on Alice in Chains Unplugged?

guitarist Scott Olson The show marked Alice in Chains' first appearance as a five-piece band, adding second guitarist Scott Olson. It is often hailed as one of the most memorable editions of MTV Unplugged, with a reputation comparable to the famous editions featuring Nirvana, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan.

How old is Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains?

55 years (Ma) Jerry Cantrell/Età

Who died from Alice and Chains?

Mike Starr Mike Starr, the former Alice in Chains bass player who went public with his drug problems on a reality TV show, has been found dead nine years after the band's singer died of an overdose. The body of the 44-year-old Starr was discovered on Tuesday in a house in Salt Lake City according to police.

Why did Alice in Chains break up?

Although never officially disbanding, Alice in Chains was plagued by extended inactivity from 1996 onward, due to Staley's substance abuse, which resulted in his death in 2002.

Where can i stream MTV Unplugged?

HOW TO WATCH MTV'S BTS: UNPLUGGED LIVE ONLINE: If you have a valid cable login, you can watch MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS live via MTV.com or the MTV app. The MTV app is available via iTunes, Google Play, Roku, Apple TV, and more. MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS will also be available for next-day streaming on MTV.com.

Who has died in Alice in Chains?

Layne Staley, the lead singer of the pioneering grunge band Alice in Chains, was found dead on Friday at his home in Seattle. He was 34 years old.

Who's still alive from Alice in Chains?

Three years after Starr left, Alice In Chains dissolved as Staley faced his own drug problems. He died of an overdose in 2002, and Starr later claimed to be the last person to see him alive.

How did Alice in Chains died?

Staley struggled with depression and addiction for much of his adult life and later died from a speedball overdose on Ap, at the age of 34....

Layne Staley
Staley performing with Alice in Chains in 1992
Background information
Birth name	Layne Rutherford Staley
Also known as	Layne Elmer

How long does MTV Unplugged last?

60 minutes

MTV Unplugged
Running time	60 minutes
Distributor	MTV Networks
Release
Original network	MTV MTV Live

How long is MTV Unplugged BTS?

30-minute The 30-minute, five-song show was a compact showcase of BTS as performers and storytellers in another key display of why the Korean act has been able to cross language and cultural boundaries. You can watch select performances below.

Is Alice and Chains still together?

Although Alice in Chains never officially disbanded, Staley became a recluse, rarely leaving his Seattle condominium following the death of his ex-fiancée Demri Parrott due to a drug overdose on Octo.

Did Mike Starr of Alice in Chains died?

Ma Mike Starr/Data di morte

What killed Demri Parrott?

United States Demri Parrott/Luogo di morte

Was Kurt Cobain on drugs MTV Unplugged?

Kurt Cobain was reportedly going through withdrawal "They told me that, 'He's not going to make it on the show if we don't help him out,'" said Finnerty. "And I was like, 'I've never done heroin, and I don't know where to find it. '" Cobain reportedly got through the performance by taking Valium.