do you think they should move on and record new material without Layne Staley?.. I don't, i think it is disrespectful to the founder and leader of the band, it would be like dave and chris starting up nirvana again without kurt cobain.. they left a legacy and they should leave it that way..
2007-09-04 05:08:42 · 11 answers · asked by Justin S 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
out of respect for Layne, they should change their name. There is no AIC without him.
2007-09-04 05:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by Dani G 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I have no problem with them wanting to continue. AIC was a great band with Layne, no question. However, I know for a fact there was very open hostility about not being more prolific due to Layne's drug issues. I don't see why we need to pay homage to dopers who chose to put themselves above the group. The rest of the members shouldn't have to quit because one person couldn't cope with life. Also, Layne was the lead singer, he wasn't the leader nor founder. That would be Jerry Cantrell. The only thing that irks me about the reunion is that it should be Cantrell on lead vocals, not William DuVall.
2007-09-04 13:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by Rckets 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Staley wasn't actually the leader, Jerry Cantrell was and he wrote much of the material, sang back up, and played guitar. It was at least as much his band as Staley's. AIC and Nirvana were very different creations.
It's not disrespectful. Staley's mental illnesses long hindered Cantrell and company and the fact that they couldn't create any music under the AIC label because of Staley was actually disrespectful to them. With that said, I'm always hesitant to believe in bands that have re-materialized after the dealth/suicide of the singer. Time will tell how it turns out.
2007-09-04 12:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by randomidentification 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jerry Cantrell founded the band. He can do with it what he will. Layne was an amazing singer, not to mention hot as hell. However, ultimately this is Jerry's band. It's sad Layne had to go how he did. But he obviously had mental problems. I don't think the band should change the name, they still have the same sound. I say ROCK ON AIC!!!!
2007-09-04 13:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by Renny 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i also agree and i would also like to site a case where the band changed the name of the band and the lineup slightly and became a hit in the metal world:
When Pantera broke up due to Phillip Anselmo not wanting to perform with the band anymore the rest of the band still wished to remain together and put out music as a decent band......
The remaining members of Pantera did not feel right calling themselves Pantera and after they found a new lead singer to replace Anselmo they called the new band Dammage Plan which lasted for a few years untill the untimely murder of Dime Bag at a performance in columbus ohio at a club called the Al Rosa Villa by a deranged fan of the lineup of Pantera that included Anselmo........
I think the remaining members of Alice In Chains should let it go and continue to perform with their own band more commonly known as Jimmy's Chicken Shack
2007-09-04 12:23:45 · answer #5 · answered by Pale Rider 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
More dead druggie worship. Who cares? Staley was responsible for the demise of the band because of his addictions. If Cantrell and company wish to continue and use the name that is most associated with them, then more power to them.
2007-09-04 13:47:40 · answer #6 · answered by Mike AKA Mike 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
its eery how much the new singer sounds like layne. i don't think the other members should have to give up their musical careers, but i think if they're gonna get a new singer they should get a new name as well. i agree that its disrespectful to still be "Alice in Chains" cuz it really isn't the same
2007-09-04 12:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by Panama J 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Just because the frontman isn't there anymore the background is still the same and that is what matters to me in a band
2007-09-04 12:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by Do I look Like I'm Joking 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree with you. It could never be the same with out him. I did see them in consert not to long ago and even though they put on a great show it still kinda sucked just knowing that its not the whole band.
R.I.P
Staley
2007-09-04 12:17:01 · answer #9 · answered by This Sucks 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i completely agree... i mean, theres a reason why alice in chains is so amazing...and there is no way they could reach the level they did before without him. hopefully, they'll start a new band tho :)
2007-09-04 12:14:14 · answer #10 · answered by peacexlovexrocknroll 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋