by Layne Staley
First published 2025
This authorized family collection opens Layne Staley's private creative world for the first time. The Alice in Chains frontman's handwritten lyrics appear alongside his personal poetry and original artwork. His intimate scribblings and heartfelt notes reveal the inner thoughts of the vocalist who shaped a generation's sound. Rare candid photographs document both triumphant moments and difficult periods of his journey. Fan tributes and evocative art demonstrate how deeply his music touched lives across the world. Staley's personal musings expose the emotional depths of an artist who poured himself into his work while facing private struggles. The collection connects readers to his artistry and humanity through his own words and creations, showing the lasting impact of music and the human spirit.
Genres: art, addiction, biography-memoir, music, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: 21st-Century
Kindle Edition · Weldon Owen
Content warnings: addiction, depression, mental-illness