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Charities to Benefit from Jerry's Closet and Layne's Calendar

Twenty items directly from Jerry's closet will be go on auction beginning Monday, November 5 at noon EST via eBay for a 10 day duration. Proceeds will help support MusiCares and the Layne Staley Fund.

There's a sweet mix of both casual and rock-star threads going on the block. To get a sneak peek visit the Contests section and take a walk down memory lane! Some of these pieces have quite a lot of history behind them. Drop by the Board for the photos of Jerry and some serious talk about "the brown leather pants".

For those of you who would love to help support the Layne Staley Fund, you don't need to place a bid, just visit the AliceInChains.com Store and order your very own Layne Staley 2008 calendar. Money from the sales of these calendars will go towards the Therapeutic Health Services in Seattle, WA to assist in heroin recovery for Seattle musicians.

PLEASE NOTE: The length of the auction has been shortened due to eBay regulations and to an overwhelming response - we just couldn't drag it out!

 


Published Monday, October 29, 2007 10:47 AM

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maverickngoose95 said:

This is AWSOME!!!  I ordered the calander already and now I might get to own some of Jerry's stuff?....this is going to get expensive, but well worth it!
October 29, 2007 2:24 PM
 

Aubree Daggs said:

hey guys...i just wanted to say hi to my cousin Mike Inez and wanted to thank him for gettin us tickets to the vegas show :) we had a BLAST!! maybe next time ur in town you'll send a family member a shout....lol. YOU GUYS ROCK!! :)
October 29, 2007 7:35 PM
 

pattipatti said:

i have never had a ebay account. sound like this is going to make me to have one.
hopefully i could buy a pair of old pants from jerry to help the charity
haha
October 30, 2007 5:28 AM
 

Kara said:

I think this auction is silly.  If Jerry wanted to help the LSF he should attend at least once in his life.  It's been six years now.  The excuses are getting real thin Mr. Cantrell.   Attend yourself damn it.  Make an effort besides dry cleaning your old sappy clothes and making your fans pay for you!!!

You're proving more and more each day, each year,... that you have been sick and tired of standing in Layne's shadow and hate it.  You've said it yourself when Layne died, "Layne was swept under the rug"....Well, why didn't you ever do something about that.....or at least tried?  That's YOUR legecy too ya know.  I don't need to be told who wrote what or who was more important.  Ya both were.  Ya needed each other, plain and simple.  You are now trying to recreate something that you're had with a lesser half who does not have the harmonies or chemistry as you had with Layne.  You may feel something there with Duvall but it's in no way a comparison.  You need to open your eyes and realize you need to create SOMETHING DIFFERENT whether it's with yourself or someone else.  But this thing isn't going to fly.   And stick to your word damn it and people would respect you and Sean more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 1, 2007 8:03 AM
 

mvr said:

Everyone deals with loss in different ways, please get over yourself, you can't possibly know everything about the guy's relationship with Layne and they can deal with it however they see fit. Remember as much as we all loved Layne, he did what he did to himself and could have chosen to stop at anytime as many people have. It's not Jerry, Shawn, or Mike's fault and how they live their lives in the wake of Layne's choice is their business alone. Enjoy the old music, either enjoy the new music or ignore it, and live your own life.
November 1, 2007 12:16 PM
 

kara said:

My post has absolutely NOTHING to do with how Layne died.  I'm not blaming Jerry for his death either.  Re read my post before it gets deleted.  It's all kittens and pussycats around here and the guys are getting a false impression how MANY of their old AND new fans feel.  AND  listen to Bargain Basement Howard Hughes.  I bet Jerry's chocking himself for writing that about Layne.  BUT I respect him so much more for being honest AND sharing that song along with others such as SOLITUDE.  Let's not forgot Jerry's OTHER amazing work on his Boggy D CD too.  Jerry's a beautiful man and I mean that in his WORK not just his physical appearance although most girls are falling for that - me included.  His is a true talent and can accomplish so so so much.  I just don't like these stupid tactics by trying to show he has support for his friend.   Since he's choosing to show it; let him show it in a way that makes him go to some trouble to do so.  Stringing along charity events is fine AND easy FOR HIM.  Why is ok for the band to SEND a VIDEO taped message to Layne at the LSF but they can NEVER get there.  If Jerry wanted to REALLY raise some money he should care enough to get his buns there!!!!!!!!!
November 2, 2007 7:21 AM
 

MVR said:

You're right, your post didn't have to do with how Layne died per se, I guess I lumped it in with all of the other posts I've seen on this site that criticize the guys for what they've done since it happened. I just think that AIC's sole obligation to us was and is to make music, and their personal lives are their business. I agree that Jerry's better solo work has been when he was venting his anger more than his grief about Layne.
To me, all that matters is the music, past and future, let's enjoy it all for what it is.
Peace
November 2, 2007 9:37 AM
 

nicktodd34 said:

I saw you in South Haven and ooo what a show...when slash came out and helped with rooster that was the best...Now I just need to know how to get backstage pass so next time maybe i can party with you!!!!
November 3, 2007 6:03 PM
 

nicktodd34 said:

Just wish you would have played down in a hole....the only song that you didnt play, but you played everything else...nutshell is my fav and you rocked singing it as well!!
November 3, 2007 6:04 PM
 

gypsy19 said:

Hey, Its nice to see you care. I know how difficult it can be without insurance (I'm assuming that is partially what MusiCars is for) , but I stay in one place. I have traveled some so I know how tough that can be on a person. I can't imagine how exhausting it must be to be on the road for month or years at a time....just traveling, not to mention all the energy you give on stage. It takes a unique individual to have that kind of stamina...thanks for sharing you music and your energy.
November 5, 2007 3:13 AM
 

Sheila said:

drugs affect alot of people, and it's great that Jerry's mind is on doing something to help people dying in that reality. http://www.addictiontribe.com is a great support site for people new and old timers in recovery from the myriad of addictions out there. paying it forward is always a great thing. in my life twenty years ago i received, now in unspoken thanks i visit and encourage. small gestures can make big changes, as can the power of a kind word and encouragement.
November 5, 2007 3:48 PM
 

alicenlayne said:

I REALY WISH AIC WOULD PLAY IN WASHINGTON, I WANT TO HEAR THE NEW SINGER. IS HE GOOD? DOES HE SOUND ANYTHING LIKE LAYNE? I GUESS THEIR TOURING BUT I CANT TRAVEL.......
November 5, 2007 4:18 PM
 

Russ said:

SWEET SHOW IN NASHVILLE. THE NEW SINGER HAS A GREAT VOICE AND IT REALLY GELLS NICELY WITH CANTRELL'S. I HAD A BACKSTAGE PASS NOT TO RUB IT IN, but ANYWAY....

I WAS ABLE TO GET SOME AWESOME PHOTOS AND MET THE GUYS AFTER THE SHOW. GOT TO TALK WITH THEM AND THEY ARE ALL REALLY DOWN TO EARTH AND WILLING TO CHAT WITH YOU FOR A FEW. HOPE THEY CONTINUE TO ROCK ON FOR YEARS TO COME. THEY HAVE SUCH A UNIQUE SOUND. BANDS TRY TO REPLICATE IT BUT TO NO AVAIL.
November 5, 2007 5:46 PM
 

Sheila said:

All of the band is Alice in Chains, not just the singer, and that shows powerfully when you see them. Though I do understand the new singer question/issue. Van Halen/Sammy Hagar, Creed/AlterBridge, you name it, often it doesn't work. William does. He has a similar sound to Layne, and they all seem really relaxed and comfortable together. He's talented, they're all talented. It works.

Very extremely worth it to see the band. Their sound is as beautiful, incredible, and reflective as ever. All of them are so freaking talented together. No sound like them in music for me. Their music is unique. I'm so EXCITED to know they'll be putting out some new stuff in the future.
November 6, 2007 12:35 PM
 

Stefanie said:

First I want to say I love AIC.  All of them.  Second I want to say I love William Duvall.  He is a super cool dude.  He gives back to the fans and takes the time to truely show he cares.  Jerry on the other hand, appears fake when he does something nice.  I think it's because it shows through.  Jerry is a certain kind of person.  And that's all I'm going to say on the matter since I do not want to put him down.  

Did Jerry make the right choice in picking William to sing lead?    yes
Does William sing better than Layne?    no

The main problem that I see in Willilam is that he appears to be trying to sound more & more like Layne every time you see him.

NOW, Back to Jerry:  If some fans want to buy Jerry's clothes, than more power to Jerry for getting his fans to do things for him yet again.
November 7, 2007 7:47 AM
 

bluebaby said:

i love layne staley if he were still alive i would fuck the shit out of him!!
November 7, 2007 11:55 AM
 

IMissBRYANJUAREZ said:

IM STOKED ABOUT THE ESSENTIALS! I LOVE THAT FUKING ALBUM SO MUCH!!!!!
I REMEMBER I BOUGHT ONE FOR THE LOVE OF MY LIFE BRYAN JUAREZ.....PLEASE PEOPLE IF YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE SOMETHING PRECIOUS DONT DO ANYTHING STUPID THAT COULD POSSIBLY MAKE YOU LOSE IT....R.I.P. LAYNE STALEY! WE LOVE YOU SO DAMN MUCH!

P.S. BRYAN,
I FINALLY SEE WHAT YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH AND I BEG FOR YOUR FORGIVENESS....
YOU DONT KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU......4GIVE ME....
November 7, 2007 2:15 PM
 

IMissBRYANJUAREZ said:

IM LISTENING TO "NUTSHELL" AND IM REMINDED OF BRYAN AND LAYNE....
PLEASE YOU GUYS......LOVE THE ONES WHO LOVE YOU AND CHERISH THE ONES WHO FOUGHT FOR YOU....

P.S.LAYNE STALEY KICKS ASS IN HEAVEN ALONG SIDE 2PAC!!!! LOL LOVE YOU LAYNE!

                                                                - MAGGIE WHO LOVES BRYAN AND LAYNE
November 8, 2007 2:23 PM
 

IMissBRYANJUAREZ said:

HEY YALL JUSS HERE LISTENING TO "MAN IN A BOX"
MAHN ALICE IN CHAINS NEEDS TO HIT UP TEXAS! LOVE YOU WHO LOVES LAYNE!
November 9, 2007 1:58 PM
 

Mark the Shark said:

Alice-n-Chians will live FOREVER!!   When are U guys coming to Cleveland?  Rock n Roll Hall Capitol!
November 13, 2007 12:01 PM
 

IMissBRYANJUAREZ said:

YOU ARE RIGHT MARK....ALICE IN CHAINS WILL LIVE FOREVER!
DAMN THAT SON OFA BITCH CHRIS DAUGHTRY SANG NUTSHELL AT AMERICAN AIRLINES THE OTHER DAY AND I GOT PISSED! I KNOW HE'S JUST SHOWING LUV FOR MY MAN LAYNE BUT IT'S LAYNE'S SONG! LIKE THIS SUNDAY THAT JUST PASSED
WHICH WAS 11-11-07 3 DAYS GRACE SANG "FROGS" I WAS EVEN MORE PISSED OFF!
YEAH THANK THEM AT YOUR CONCERT AND GIVE THEM PROPS 4 THEIR KICKASS SONGS BUT DONT SING THEM BECAUSE THAT'S THAT'S LAYNE'S SPECIAL SONG THAT CAPTURES HIS THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS THAT GOES ON IN HIS HEAD! THAT WAS HIS WAY OUT OF HIS SLUM....WELL WATEVER I GUESS LAYNE WROTE THEM TO BE LOVED SO MUCH THAT OTHER BANDS COME OUT AND RE-WRITE THEM AND GET PROPS THEY DONT EVEN DESERVE....WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH LAYNE IT'S UNREAL....

                        "LAYNE IS LOVED"
                                                                -MAGGIE WHO MISSES BRYAN....
November 13, 2007 1:59 PM
 

savedmysoul said:

It seems to me that Jerry is trying to do something positive. Why bash him for it? Whether you like it or not he's going to do it his way not yours.
November 13, 2007 8:32 PM
 

IMissBRYANJUAREZ said:

BUT THOSE ARE LAYNE'S SONGS...
November 14, 2007 1:53 PM
 

savedmysoul said:

My last post was in response to Kara
November 14, 2007 7:37 PM
 

IMissBRYANJUAREZ said:

MA BAD
November 15, 2007 2:17 PM
 

Jamie said:

where is jerry's Tribute to layne? cuz there should be one
November 15, 2007 11:55 PM
 

iron mario said:

por fa si entienden español les pido por favor ke vengan a chile kon su nevo vokaista y ke hagan un nuevo disco seria estupendo verlos en accion con en el "rock and the ring"donde tokaron su mejor musika.
por fa los prometo ke aka en chile tienen mushos fans mas de lo ke ustedes imaginan.
ya kabros nos vemos
se despide un fan de latinoamerica
Mario..
November 16, 2007 11:37 AM
 

IMissBRYANJUAREZ said:

2 JAMIE:
VERY TRUE BECAUSE LAYNE IS BOSS!LOL J/K BUT VERY TRUE HE SHOULD GIVE HIM PROPS 4 EVERYTHING BECAUSE LAYNE MADE JERRY
November 16, 2007 1:56 PM
 

IMissBRYANJUAREZ said:

2 JAMIE:
VERY TRUE BECAUSE LAYNE IS BOSS!LOL J/K BUT VERY TRUE HE SHOULD GIVE HIM PROPS 4 EVERYTHING BECAUSE LAYNE MADE JERRY
November 16, 2007 1:56 PM
 

karie said:

i think that it's pretty fucked up that aic thinks that they can go on without layne... they aren't shit without him... i am not saying that they are not good but fuck man, it's not fair... put it this way... what if cantrell died? would layne have gone on without him? i think not... but fuck it... what i say is not going to make a damn anyway...
November 16, 2007 3:59 PM
 

FWIW said:

Horseshit!

Lets say you started a business with your family, one that took blood sweat and tears to build, and had a great reputation in the community. So, your father dies, or your sister dies, and rather than carry on, you simply fold up and quit. "Well, dad was the face of the company, and he's dead, so lets all quit and go cry in the corner." Or, lets change the name of the company from "Johnsons Wingnuts", since dad died. How f'n simple are some of you people??? Who does that honor? No one! That to me just says you are too weak to face that life is full of adversity and bad shit. Get a helmet and learn to deal.

Four letters: AC/DC! Yeah, Bon cannot be replaced, but there is room for fans to appreciate what he did, and what Brian has accomplished in his absence.

William is a phenomenal talent and I eagerly await any new AIC material that includes him.








November 19, 2007 12:27 PM
 

Sheila said:

I for one am REALLY glad that a sound I've been in love with since I heard it is carrying on. It's easier not to - alot of bands don't. Probably because of this very (sometimes unfortunately wrathful) discussion. But WTF. It must have been a very difficult thing to consider, and for the choice I for one am jumping up and down SO EXCITED to know I can continue to hear and be touched by all of the fantastic musicians in this band. Every last one of them, old and new. They work - it's a fact - It's not about recreating the past - so WHY NOT??? I'm extremely impatient to hear some new tunes. I love this band.

How many times has something like this happened and you never hear something beautiful that has touched your soul again. Hmm? Being 43, I've seen it happen ALOT. There is not another AIC in this world. Not to say there aren't other bands, just not with their particular style or ability to touch cords deep inside me.

Rock on Alice in Chains ~*
November 19, 2007 5:02 PM
 

Geice said:

Amo Alice In Chains
soh queria o Laney d volta
+ sei q nao o teremos + ........................
February 2, 2008 12:13 PM
 

Geice said:

nao tenho nada a comentar
nao sei oq tah escrito
soh vim + uma x dizer q
amo Layne eternamente ........................
February 2, 2008 12:37 PM

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