By the next year, the band's dark and deeply pained breakthrough album, "Dirt," was rife with references to the drug. "@type": "WebSite", Staley was found dead, toothless and weighing only 86 pounds, in his Seattle apartment in 2002. Though DuVall obviously apes Staley whenever his voice meshes with Cantrell on one of those ominous, crypt-keeper choruses, at least Black Gives Way To Blue doesnt ignore the track-mark-covered elephant in the room. This marriage of sound and fury unites Dirt as a justifiably unpleasant concept record of immense (and immensely sickening) power. Formed in 1988, Sublime made its name by playing surf towns up and down the California coast, honing a feel-good blend of punk, hip-hop, and ska informed by Nowells multicultural upbringing in Long Beach. I just believe that I'm not the greatest power on this earth. At the time of her death she had already had a pacemaker implanted due to the damage caused by using dirty needles to inject heroine. Bob Forrest & John Frusciante Visited Laynes Home. } According to "sources close to the band," Staley lost his 27-year-old ex-girlfriend, Demri Parrott, to a heroin overdose later that same year. "item": { .defineSizeMapping(mapping1) Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. (Terry McGinnis/WireImage). His friend and Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan opened up about his death saying that Staley never recovered from Demris death so it was the main reason behind his death. But his love of Tommy Lee wasn't the only reason he swapped out his middle name. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_anchor', [[728,90],[320,50]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-6') "item": { Krist Novoselic brought him food, hoping he could save him after losing Kurt Cobain. Wright contacted Staley shortly before his death and Staley agreed to record the song, privately in a studio in Seattle. 5 on Marsh and Steins list. "Demri was here last night," Staley allegedly said. "position": 3, (Handout). 6. googletag.enableServices(); Meanwhile, Starr, who'd been introduced to heroin by Staley, drank a bottle of bleach used for cleaning syringes, thinking it was water. Then, two things changed. In the Staley slot was William DuVall, who sang in Cantrells post-AIC band and sat in with Alice when the band first reunited in 2006 for a benefit concert. Demri Parrott was an American model. Despite his numerous attempts to get clean, Staleys body was discovered in his Seattle condo, with toxicology reports finding his death was the result of an accidental overdose. Staley couldnt bring himself to join Cantrell on stage after being asked, and a photo taken of him backstage is the last image of the singer before his death. But all too often, McCallum doesn't know what to say; she's just another grieving parent whose kid happened to be famous and touch lives. Seattle Weekly describes the tragic scene when police kicked in the door to Layne Staley's condo in Seattle's University District on April 19. Although they were no longer together, Staley was clearly devastated by the news. His skin was grey, dark circles under his eyes. ", He then goes says his heroin habit was to blame, and he was well past the point of shooting up for fun. What Happened Next? It's the worst pain in the world. Zack de la Rocha had quit Rage Against The Machine just a few months prior, and his bandmates were looking for a new singer. He needs his hands and arms. Kaths death was good for only No. 2. "When I tried drugs, they were f****** great, and they worked for me for years," he said. On top of this, Staley had lost his ability to ingest food and survived off supplements for the last few years of his life. }); He'd been dead for weeks, still cradling a full syringe of heroin. Who doesnt want to go to a concert to hear their favorite songs, regardless of whos singing or whos playing it? .addService(googletag.pubads()); Layne Was Going To Record With Taproot In 2002. She said she believes her daughter was there that night to be there with Layne as hes doing his transition., 10. Demri had a look that seemed to define the musical era, beautiful in a small-town way with her bright eyes, round cheeks, and curly hair. For the first time, there were problems with his vocals. As for fans that object to another man heading up Sublime, Ramirez seems content to play the haters gonna hate card. "item": { Thats terrible, Mom. I know I made a big mistake when I started using this shit. Frusciante was hesitant to visit Staley because he didnt think you could really preach to somebody about getting clean, but Forrest was adamant about trying to help him. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/", But having the circumstances of their death constantly rubbed in your face because so many others are experiencing addiction must be difficult. Staley and Parrott met in 1988 while she was working at a store called Saturdays. Demri's biological paternal grandfather was Beryl Gibson Dougherty (the son of Duncan M. "Dunk" Dougherty and . And I thought, oh, for heaven sake, listen to his music. ] .addService(googletag.pubads()); Thinking about both of them yesterday and today, and what might have been. There was a stash of cocaine and two crack pipes on the table. var googletag = googletag || {}; "name": "10 Surprising Stories About Layne Staley’s Reclusive Years" The single Down In A Hole is a pained expression of romantic loss that became a metaphor for chemical longing in Staleys hands. (Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage). Trending. But when theres 20,000 people out there, just loving everything, and just dancing around with smiles, nothing can stop that.. Gaugh and Wilson tried as best as they could to capitalize on Sublimes unexpected and poorly timed success, signing a deal to release a series of archival records collecting early songs, outtakes, and remixes, starting with 1997s Second Hand Smoke. . Staley sightings became increasingly rare, and rumors circulated that the singer was wasting away in his Seattle apartment, doing nothing but drugs, painting, and playing video games to pass the time. In 2009, Alice In Chains released Black Gives Way To Blue, its first album of original material in 14 years. Hide the drugs!' "This music Layne was writing a warning. Layne and Mike Starr were watching television on April 4, 2002, the day before Staley died of a heroin overdose. Demri Parrott was in relationships with Rosheen Raugi (1993 - 1996), Kent Lake (1988), Paul Uhlir (1987 - 1989) and John Baker (person) (1984). She died in the hospital late in 1996. "I believe that there's a wonderful place to go to after this life, and I don't believe in eternal damnation for anyone," he said to Rolling Stone in 1996. Rare pictures show her to be dark-featured and pretty, with long black hair and dark eyes. } Then, Staley said his dad reached out. They couldnt have a chance to get back together as both of them died tragically in a short time after their break-up. If he felt any misgivings about essentially pretending to be Bradley Nowell so his old bandmates could tour again under a lucrative moniker, he didnt show it when he made his debut as Sublimes new lead singer in February 2009 at a surprise show in Nevada. She was the biological daughter of Kathleen Ann ne Austin and . William DuVall later replaced Staley and Duff McKagan joined on rhythm guitar. People Projects Discussions Surnames Really.. He said he was going back to treatment and then going to LA to do the audition in a couple of months. Alice in Chains was opening for Van Halen on tour in 1991 when Staley, prompted by Parrott,. In 2011, at the age of 44, he too died of an overdose, as per Rolling Stone. At the beginning of 1997, the biggest British rock band in the world was Oasis. .addService(googletag.pubads()); It was therapeutic and worked [for] me for a while until my dad saw my picture printed on a magazine., The singer divulged how his father became a bad influence on him. } Alice in Chains was the first of grunge's big four to break out, but Nirvana clearly won the to-the-death competition. They were attached at the hip until 1994 when they split for a final time. Dirt plugs you into the day-to-day slog of one addicts life; even if you don't connect with the record, you still cant help but feel a dull ache in your bones and the sting of rancid sickness in your nostrils. If its coming from someone, not in her obit or living in Seattle its probably not true and can certainly be verified through one of them. I dont wanna see people anymore and its nobodys business but mine.. Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley and model Demri Parrotts relationship started as a fairytale but turned out a tragic love story that people can still remember. Other (false) rumors emerged, claiming that Staley had contracted gangrene by shooting up and had body parts ranging from fingers to an entire arm amputated. He dropped out of my life for 15 years." He was 44 years old. "And now they're turning against me, and now I'm walking through hell, and this sucks. "@type": "ListItem", It's known that Parrott was upset about the situation because Parrott herself was an aspiring model and actress. Less sympathetic listeners might dismiss Junkhead as the empty lamentation of a rock-star addict, but Staley wasnt looking for pity. Parrott was born in Bremerton, Washington to Kathleen Austin and Dennis Dougherty on February 22, 1969. *Confusion. He had already lost a finger or two from his veins collapsing and not getting enough circulation to his hands I remember seeing him from a distance, and I thought, Thats the oldest punk rocker Ive ever seen., Flash back about 15 years, and Staley is a dramatically different, happier, and more spandex-friendly person. Its not AC/DC roaring back to life with Brian Johnson on Back In Black, but its not the embarrassment it seemed destined to be either. eyewitness account from Thorntons bassist Curtis Tillman. "@type": "WebSite", }); "It's heartbreaking and overwhelming and unnecessary." Most people who love Sublime today are fans of a band that Nowell hasnt been a living member of for 15 years. Demri's obituary. Fortunately for Staley, Elmer appeared to be a pretty decent stepdad and even played a large role in getting young Staley into music. "I was trying to kick this habit out of my life, and here comes this man asking for money to buy some smack." Staley's final public performance was in Kansas City, Mo., in 1996. In the end, his dad found him. }); Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley and model Demri Parrott's relationship started as a fairytale but turned out a tragic love story that people can still remember. Cover for 'Alice and Chains: The Untold Story,' by David de Sola. (Instrumental), She Was My Girl, Pig Charmer, Anger Rising, S.O.S., Give It a Name, Thanks Anyways, 31/32.Brighten (Jerry Cantrell solo record) consists of 9 tracks: Atone, Brighten, Prism of Doubt, Black Hearts and Evil Done, Siren Song, Had to Know, Nobody Breaks You, Dismembered, Goodbye.PAYPAL: https://bit.ly/2RlNUWCWHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? .addSize([748, 200], [[728, 90]]) var mapping1 = googletag.sizeMapping() Rooster is a spooky character study about Cantrells father fighting off demons from the Vietnam War, but it also applied to Staleys own drawn-out, unwinnable conflict. She wore vintage costumes, long skirts with docs, lots of vintage style 30s and 40s jewelry. We may earn a commission from links on this page. "Alice In Chains: The Untold Story" says the two met in 1988, before Alice in Chains blew up, and that it was "love at first sight." The memories alone give me a contact high. The two were allegedly watching a show called "Crossing Over," which is about a psychic medium that helps connect loved ones to deceased relatives. "@type": "WebPage", As Layne sat there and Ann was swimming, a huge meteor went over them and it lit up Laynes face. "I don't have any magic answers," she told the paper. In June 1992, the albums post-production was complete and the album was 100% complete by the end of June. The two had argued over Staley's condition until Staley threatened to end the friendship if Starr reached out to the authorities. That same year, Alice In Chains played its final shows with Staley, performing on MTV Unplugged in Aprilthe bands first concert in three yearsand several dates with the newly reunited Kiss, ending with a gig in Kansas City on July 3, 1996. } Next I know why youre here. googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_content_2', [[336,280],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-4') dawn to dusk. His biological father, Philip Staley, vanished shortly after his birth in 1967, according to "Layne Staley: Angry Chair" by Adriana Rubio (and explained in Metal Sucks). Demri Parrott was an American artist who was born on February 22, 1969. timeout: 2000 }, Now touring as Sublime With Rome, Gaugh and Wilson are playing their old songs with Rome Ramirez, a singer born the same year that Sublime played its first show. "They asked if he believed in God? Staley and Parrott were no longer together when she died; because she lacked Staley's rock-star bank account, Parrott was reduced to living out a conventional junkie death, finally prostituting. "@type": "ListItem", Survivors include her mother . The couple got engaged in 1992 and their friends and family thought that they would tie the knot and live happily ever after. As an act of first-person journalism from the depths of hell, Dirt has few equals in rock history. Demri Parrott was famous for being the ex-fiancee of Alice in Chains frontman, Layne Staley. Demri Parrott Remembered. He was reporting on his own ongoing dissolution, giving the play-by-play on his soul being ripped away from him. But Staley, of course, never did. I told him that John had gangrene once. An eyewitness account from Thorntons bassist Curtis Tillman contradicts this story. The couple was defined as soulmates and everyone admired their passionate relationship. I never wanted to end my life this way. Its 1987, and Staley knows how to walk the walk of the day, strutting onstage in baby blue satin suits and exuding big-cock charisma. Ill look at the coke-fueled disaster of Oasis misbegotten epic Be Here Now, and the unlikely triumph of Radioheads dystopian prog-rock masterpiece OK Computer. Kinney, though, continued to have fun the old-fashioned way on the Shi--y Cities tour in 1992. David de Sola writes that Staley would fly into a minor rage whenever someone referred to him by that name. It was later reported that the shooter believed that Pantera was reading his mind, which suggests that the famously affable Abbott was perhaps too good at connecting with fans. Austin got that bear back after it was found in Laynes things after his death. timeout: 2000 }, On the rare occasions that he ventured out of his home, where he gorged on videogames whenever he wasnt gorging on drugs, Staley cut a hard figure: Abscesses covered his arms, and hed lost most of his teeth. She was adopted by her stepfather Stephen John Parrott. I'm telling you: Demri was here." Rumors began circulating that he had lost an arm to gangrene. The engagement was called off, but she did pick out a dress. RIP Layne and Demri.. Genealogy for Demri Lara Parrott (1969 - 1996) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Nowell might have ended up being another heroin casualty of the era, but he didnt sound like a guy that needed a spike in the arm in order to get out of the bed in the morning. .addSize([0, 0], [[300, 250], [336, 280]]) "When I haven't talked to anybody in years, and every article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this that ain't my title My bad habits aren't my title. At his side are two beautiful women, looking at him adoringly. Demri Parrott was engaged to Layne Staley (1992 - 1994). Still, obvious as it was, Staley got defensive when pressed about his habit, worried it would come to define him. { "@type": "ListItem", Throughout, Cantrells off-kilter, shotgun-blast-to-the-intestines guitar work acts as a queasy counterpoint to Staleys dead-man-walking howling. Parrott had died in October 1996. We are really really lucky people Ann. In a lawsuit filed after Staley's death, his mother, Nancy Layne McCallum, alleged that at one point in the mid-'90s, her son tried to withdraw from the band to take care of his issues, but Silver forcefully pointed out that if he did, he would be putting 40 people out of work. Layne Considered Sending A Demo To Jerry Cantrell. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and . Whats going on. "@type": "BreadcrumbList", googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; googletag.defineSlot('/98948493,22548962605/alternativenation_multisize_content_3', [[336,280],[300,250]], 'div-gpt-ad-3901802-5') .addService(googletag.pubads()); .build(); .addService(googletag.pubads()); (Volume 2) Castaway, Chemical Tribe, What it Takes, Dying Inside, Siddhartha, Hurts Don't It? } Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiancee of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. } I felt so sad for him, and I missed him. He didnt have a great voice, but he sang like he did, using the power of his personality to give his vocals the sunny brassiness that made Sublime songs so irresistible on the radio once 1996s Sublime brought the bands music to the masses. After a year in stores, it was selling 50,000 copies a week, eventually going on to sell 6 million.
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