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#1. Layne Staley legally changed his middle name to “Thomas” because he admired which musician?
Staley was a fan of Mötley Crüe’s drummer Tommy Lee and changed his middle name “Rutherford” to “Thomas” during his teens.
#2. Before founding Alice in Chains, Staley performed in which glam metal band?
Staley joined the glam metal band Sleze in 1984 before it evolved into Alice N’ Chains.
#3. Which Alice in Chains song did Layne Staley both write and play guitar on?
Staley wrote both the lyrics and music for “Angry Chair” and played guitar on it — a rare instance in Alice in Chains’ discography.
#4. What was the name of the home demo that helped Alice in Chains get signed to Columbia Records?
#5. Layne Staley’s final public performance took place in what city?
#6. What instrument did Layne first play before becoming a singer?
#7. Layne Staley made a rare public performance in 1996 with which other musician?
Layne joined Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson on stage in 1996 for a live version of “Brother,” one of his last performances before reclusion.
#8. Layne Staley’s final interview was given to which publication?
Layne’s last interview was with Argosy, his former college paper, in 2002. He spoke briefly about his isolation and creative ideas.
#9. What nickname did Layne’s bandmates affectionately use for him?
“Layno” was Jerry Cantrell’s affectionate nickname for Layne during their tours and recording sessions.
#10. What word did Layne use in interviews to describe his relationship with fame?
Layne once said fame was an illusion — that people saw only the image, not the person, reflecting his deep disillusionment with celebrity.
#11. What was Layne Staley’s original middle name before he legally changed it?
Layne was born Layne Rutherford Staley, but he later changed his middle name to Thomas because he admired Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee.