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In an interview on VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Layne Staley 's mother, Nancy McCallum, Starr said that he spent time with Staley on April 4, 2002 (the day before Staley died). Starr claimed that Staley was very sick, refused to call 911, and would sever their friendship if Starr called 911.
Dec 29, 2020 · When Alice in Chains' first bassist Mike Starr was hanging out with Staley the day before his death — the last time, as far as Staley's friends and family could tell, that anyone saw the singer alive — Layne revealed that he'd seen Demri recently in his apartment.
Oct 9, 2023 · Explore the life and career of Mike Starr, the bassist of Alice in Chains, and discover the heartbreaking events leading to his departure from the band and Layne Staley's untimely death.
Feb 26, 2024 · After a long struggle with drug addiction, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley died of a speedball overdose on April 5, 2002 — but his body wasn't discovered for two weeks. Layne Staley’s death did not come in a single moment.
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Dec 21, 2020 · The most famous death surrounding Alice In Chains was the loss of original frontman Layne Staley. The singer was only 34 years old when he died of a speedball overdose (heroin mixed with cocaine) in 2002.
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Excerpt from Mike Starr's last interview on Loveline with Dr. Drew Pinsky on February 16, 2010. Mike talks about being the last person to see Layne Staley al...
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Apr 5, 2012 · With drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Starr (later replaced by Mike Inez), they formed Alice in Chains. With Alice, Staley’s music took a far heavier turn, owing deep influences to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. The style suited Staley’s artistic sensibilities and his voice, which became a powerful and often anguished instrument.
