Layne Staley

American rock musician (1967–2002)
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Layne Staley

Summary

Layne Staley is a human[1]. Born in Bellevue[2], he… he was born on August 22, 1967[3]. He passed away in Seattle[4]. He died on April 5, 2002[5]. He worked as a singer[6], songwriter[7], composer[8], and guitarist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,695 views/month, #1,403 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bellevue[2], Layne Staley…
  • Layne Staley died in Seattle[4].
  • Layne Staley was born on August 22, 1967[3].
  • Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002[5].
  • Layne Staley held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Layne Staley's native language[12].
  • Layne Staley's professions included singer[6].
  • Layne Staley worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Layne Staley's professions included composer[8].
  • Layne Staley's professions included guitarist[9].
  • Layne Staley was educated at Meadowdale High School[13].
  • Layne Staley was a member of Alice in Chains[14].
  • Layne Staley was a member of Alice N' Chains[15].
  • Layne Staley was a member of Sleze[16].
  • Layne Staley was a member of Mad Season[17].
  • Layne Staley was a member of Class of '99[18].
  • Layne Staley is recorded as male[19].
  • Layne Staley's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Layne Staley's genre is grunge[21].
  • Layne Staley's genre is alternative metal[22].
  • Layne Staley's genre is alternative rock[23].
  • Layne Staley's Commons category is recorded as Layne Staley[24].
  • Layne Staley's voice type is recorded as dramatic tenor[25].
  • The cause of death was drug overdose[26].
  • Layne Staley's family name is recorded as Staley[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Layne Staley's place of birth was Bellevue[2]. He was born on August 22, 1967[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Layne Staley was educated at Meadowdale High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], songwriter[7], composer[8], and guitarist[9].

Death and Burial

Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002[5]. He died in Seattle[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose[26].

Why It Matters

Layne Staley ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,695 views/month, #1,403 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Layne Staley born?

Layne Staley was born in Bellevue[2].

Where did Layne Staley die?

Layne Staley passed away in Seattle[4].

What did Layne Staley do for work?

Layne Staley worked as singer[6], songwriter[7], composer[8], and guitarist[9].

Where did Layne Staley go to school?

Layne Staley was educated at Meadowdale High School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . findagrave.com. findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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