Quotes By Layne Staley

One of the first bands to break out of Seattle was Heart.

At home I'm just a guy who has interests that extend far beyond music.

I wish I could just hug you all, but I'm not gonna.

I don't take part in it the way I used to-the bimbos, the free beers, free drugs, all that. That's still there if you want it, but I don't really seek that out any more.

My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and my talent are my title.

I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I was about 15.

Music is the career I'm lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions.

A lot of power-pop comes out of LA, a lot of speed metal comes out of New York.