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Layne Staley is the best grunge-era vocalist, him and Chris Cornell too.Favorite band is Alice In Chains so different sound, but same era and origins, and really do like Pearl Jam and respect their legacy
100% agree - two of the best voices of all time. Think what makes both of them so good is how inimitable they both are - particularly Staley, in my opinionLayne Staley is the best grunge-era vocalist, him and Chris Cornell too.
Layne Staley is the best grunge-era vocalist, him and Chris Cornell too.
I’d add Mark Lanegan if we’re going down the list - personally prefer him to Arm and Wood, but think that’s because of the gravely, painful, quality of his voice that reminds me of StaleyAnd Mark Arm
The vocal talent during that time was incredible- Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, Scott Weiland. Eddie is also no slouch.Layne Staley is the best grunge-era vocalist, him and Chris Cornell too.
Staley at his peak might be my favorite. With Cornell, there are always the Robert Plant comparisons. I don’t know if anyone before Staley who sounded like him. Others have tried since then, without success, although William DuVall does a nice job in the current AIC by not trying to imitate him.100% agree - two of the best voices of all time. Think what makes both of them so good is how inimitable they both are - particularly Staley, in my opinion
Lanegan is right after Vedder, Staley, and Cornell for me. His body of work is so impressive, yet he’s so underrated. His memoir was heavy stuff, but I loved it.I’d add Mark Lanegan if we’re going down the list - personally prefer him to Arm and Wood, but think that’s because of the gravely, painful, quality of his voice that reminds me of Staley
Make sure you see them if you get the chance. I’ve seen them 15 times, and they never disappoint. Besides mixing up setlists, they really bring the energy every night. I don’t think they ever won’t be my favorite band (AIC was close through the 90s).I have scene most of the grunge bands in the 90s. Alway missed pearl jam. Even gave my tix to my college best friend.
I love Pearl Jam (off he goes is my freakin username) and I love UConn hoops.
Staley at his peak might be my favorite. With Cornell, there are always the Robert Plant comparisons. I don’t know if anyone before Staley who sounded like him. Others have tried since then, without success, although William DuVall does a nice job in the current AIC by not trying to imitate him.
Lanegan is right after Vedder, Staley, and Cornell for me. His body of work is so impressive, yet he’s so underrated. His memoir was heavy stuff, but I loved it.
Make sure you see them if you get the chance. I’ve seen them 15 times, and they never disappoint. Besides mixing up setlists, they really bring the energy every night. I don’t think they ever won’t be my favorite band (AIC was close through the 90s).
I have that bootleg. Great show!Pearl Jam has a part in my user name also, but its indirect, related to a weekend I spent in Vegas right after my divorce, which included their seminal 10/22/2000 show....
I saw them three times in 10 days in Mansfield in 2003. The only repeat song was “Yellow Ledbetter”. And those were my first three Pearl Jam shows. Not a bad start!You guys are right about the setlist, I’d like to attend three of their concerts in three days at one point. They draw from over 600 songs in their catalog.
Nothingman is my favorite.
I thought Screaming Trees were a little underrated. That was the best era of music in my lifetime in my opinion. Singles was about the best movie soundtrack I can think of.I’d add Mark Lanegan if we’re going down the list - personally prefer him to Arm and Wood, but think that’s because of the gravely, painful, quality of his voice that reminds me of Staley
Say them open for Stone Temple Pilot in new haven during the mid 90s... screaming trees put a good show on. StP was really good that night... (not always true when i say them)I thought Screaming Trees were a little underrated. That was the best era of music in my lifetime in my opinion. Singles was about the best movie soundtrack I can think of.