It was 15 years ago today (April 5th, 2002), that the music world was saddened by the passing of Layne Staley of Alice in Chains. While some want to focus on cause of death, I'd rather focus on his music
The 14th Annual Layne Staley Tribute show, which honors the late Alice In Chains frontman, will take place on Aug. 22 at The Crocodile in Seattle and will feature three tribute bands.
Although Mad Season only got 1 album done before Layne Staley's overdose, "Above" was such an incredible album that it still stands against anything today. And now it's getting a re-issue and mini documentary.
Mad Season was a 90's "supergroup" featuring Layne Staley of Alice In Chains, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Barret Martin of Screaming Trees and bass player John Baker Saunders. Also involved with the project to a lesser degree was Screaming Trees vocalist Mark Lanegan. More after the jump.