Tom PhalenSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Tom Phalen We Die Young: A Tribute to Layne Staley By Tom Phalen published 5 April 12 A tribute to Layne Staley, the Alice in Chains singer who rose to rock prominence in the early Nineties and ultimately faded away in a narcotics-induced haze. Artists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1“My Dad called me a ‘rhythm bassist’, but all he taught me was a power chord and an AC/DC drum beat”: Wolfgang Van Halen on calling the shots in rock’s royal family2“John Mayer said I was one of his favorites on guitar”: One of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists has been named – and he’s lent his virtuosic skills to Beyoncé, Mac Miller, John Legend and Ariana Grande3"As ridiculous as it might seem to recommend a product with Hello Kitty on the front as a decent option for woolly stoner metal riffs, we’re going to do it": Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz pedal review4“A lot of guitar players switch to bass, but I feel like I was born a bass player – it’s in my bones”: Weezer’s Scott Shriner shares his bass tone secrets 5“A new model as limitless as the artist with whom it was created”: Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess has a new signature guitar – and it’s a stunning Sustainiac-loaded Strandberg
We Die Young: A Tribute to Layne Staley By Tom Phalen published 5 April 12 A tribute to Layne Staley, the Alice in Chains singer who rose to rock prominence in the early Nineties and ultimately faded away in a narcotics-induced haze.
