The Seattle grunge scene that transformed rock in the 90s produced four great voices, but the most distinct among them belonged to Alice in Chains Layne Staley. Nirvanas Kurt Cobain deeply understood musical dynamics and could simultaneously scream and sing a melody in a way that few others could—think of John Lennons searing lead vocal performance on Twist and Shout. Soundgardens Chris Cornell wailed and hit high notes, putting him at times in Robert Plant or Freddie Mercury territory. Pearl Jams Eddie Vedder combined a Jim Morrison-style natural baritone range with other punk and rock influences. But Staley sounded like no one else. His ability to project power and vulnerability in his vocals, as well as the unique and complementary harmonies he created when singing with Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, made for a style that would get copied for years after Alice in Chains became a household name. David De Sola, The Atlantic ~Beetlejuice
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 17:16:34 +0000
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