Posted on 11/03/2006 7:26:31 AM PST by mcg2000
A biography of late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley might be turned into a movie, reports Blabbermouth.net. A press release from Arts Publications indicated that Argentinean journalist Adriana Rubio has been contacted by Philadelphia-based filmmaker Eric Moyer about making a film version of her book, Layne Staley: Get Born Again. Moyer said in a statement, "I am determined to make this film about Layne Staley, not only to celebrate his life and talent, but to warn others through his compelling story that heroin will kill you...no matter who you are."
Staley died in April of 2002 after struggling with an addiction to heroin for many years.
Rubio's book features interviews with Staley's mother and sister, as well as the vocalist himself, who spoke with the writer just months before his death.
According to Rolling Stone magazine, Staley's mother initially gave the book her blessing, but later withdrew support because she said it "lacked concern for basic human dignity."
"Personally, AIC has a sound that transcends time. Could be that im getting older and hanging onto music past its time, but I truely believe AIC could be a sound future generatings will listen to."
I think you are right.
I agree, they're kinda like Zeppelin in that sense. A unique sound that was all thier own - often imitated, never duplicated.
Never heard of him.,,
These two songs detail his struggles with Heroin
"Angry Chair"
Sitting on an angry chair
Angry walls that steal the air
Stomach hurts and I dont care
What do I see across the way
See myself molded in clay
Stares at me, yeah Im afraid
Changing the shape of his face
Candles red I have a pair
Shadows dancing everywhere
Burning on the angry chair
Little boy made a mistake
Pink cloud has now turned to gray
All that I want is to play
Get on your knees, time to pray, boy
I dont mind, yeah
I dont mind, i-i-i
I dont mind, yeah,
I dont mind, i-i-i
Lost my mind, yeah
But I dont mind, i-i-i
Cant find it anywhere
I dont mind
Corporate prison, we stay
Im a dull boy, work all da y
So Im strung out anyway
Loneliness is not a phase
Field of pain is where I graze
Serenity is far away
Saw my reflection and cried
So little hope that I died
Feed me your lies, open wide
Weight of my heart, not the size
Pink cloud has now turned to gray
All that I want is to play
Get on your knees time to pray
"God Smack"
Care not for the men who wonder
Straw that broke your back, you're under
Cast all them aside who care
Empty eyes and dead end stare
Don't you know that none are blind
To the lie, and you think I don't find what you hide?
What in God's name have you done?
Stick your arm for some real fun
For the horse you've grown much fonder
Than for me, that I don't ponder
As the hair of one who bit you
Smiling bite your own self, too
And I think that you're not blind
To the ones you left behind
I'll be here
What in God's name have you done?
Stick your arm for some real fun
So be yearning all your life
Twisting, turning like a knife
Now you know the reasons why
Can't get high, or you will die
Or you'll die
What in God's name have you done?
Stick your arm for some real fun
So your sickness weighs a ton
And God's name is smack for some
Great band. His voice was very distinct. Too bad like most rock stars he meddled in drugs. A waste of talent.
Loosely based on Dennis Leary's rant about "The Doors" movie:
"We need a two and a half hour movie about the Layne Staley? Folks, no we don't. I can sum it up for you in five seconds, ok. "I'm wasted. I'm nobody. I'm wasted. I'm famous. I'm wasted. I'm f'ing dead." There's the whole movie, ok!? 'Dead Guy in a Recliner', there's your title for you."
BTW, for all interested, AIC is back together doing a reunion tour to honor the late Layne Staley and his contributions to music throughout the 90's.
The front man will be William Duvall. Never heard of the guy but hope they do well.
I saw AIC in about 1997.
One of the BEST concerts I ever went to. Top three, at least.
Right at the end, huh? Interesting ... I've always wondered how they sounded those last few shows.
Alice In Chains is one of my all-time favorite bands. I never get tired of listening to Facelift or Dirt. I still get chills when I hear "Love Hate Love." Layne brought something very special to that band. I felt terrible when I heard about his death. What a waste.
Totally agree with you.
Funny too, you would mention Mad Season. It's whats in my CD player in my car. I've been listening to it for the last couple days.
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