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Consequence - Layne Staley, the original singer of Alice in Chains, passed away 20 years ago today. R.I.P. 📸: John Atashian/Getty Images | Facebook
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William DuVall, lead singer of Alice in Chains performs live at the Sonisphere Festival, a rock, metal, electro and punk traveling music event held at Knebworth House and Park. Knebworth, UK. 08/01/10
![William DuVall, lead singer of Alice in Chains performs live at the Sonisphere Festival, a rock, metal, electro and punk traveling music event held at Knebworth House and Park. Knebworth, UK. 08/01/10 William DuVall, lead singer of Alice in Chains performs live at the Sonisphere Festival, a rock, metal, electro and punk traveling music event held at Knebworth House and Park. Knebworth, UK. 08/01/10](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2MP8NYG/william-duvall-lead-singer-of-alice-in-chains-performs-live-at-the-sonisphere-festival-a-rock-metal-electro-and-punk-traveling-music-event-held-at-knebworth-house-and-park-knebworth-uk-080110-2MP8NYG.jpg)
William DuVall, lead singer of Alice in Chains performs live at the Sonisphere Festival, a rock, metal, electro and punk traveling music event held at Knebworth House and Park. Knebworth, UK. 08/01/10
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