Layne Staley Speech Outline
Dan Murphy
Oral Communication
Informative Speech Outline
April 15, 2014
Specific Goal: I’m going to inform the audience about Alice in Chain’s lead singer, Layne Thomas Staley and his horrible, yet wonderful live.
Thesis Statement: Lead singer of Alice in Chains, Layne Staley, was one of the most influential vocalists of the grunge boom even with his drug abuse, depression and self-harm which became regular topics in his songs.
Introduction:
I. How many of you have ever heard of the band, Alice in Chains?
II. There’s an old saying that goes- “give a self-destructive man enough power and eventually he’ll destroy himself, as Layne Staley eventually did.
III. Today I want to talk to you about Layne Staley’s life, and how he became one of the biggest influences in grunge music in the 90’s.
Body:
I. Layne Staley’s childhood
A. Layne Staley was born in Kirkland, Washington on August 22, 1967
B. Layne’s parent divorced when he was only 7 years old which he hints that his parents’ divorce were responsible for his drug problems
1. He was also convinced that if he became famous his dad would return
C. The beginning of this music career started out on drums, but then changed to singing
II. Music Career
A. Layne joined a band called “Sleze” in 1984 which eventually in 1986 became the world famous Alice in Chains
B. Alice in Chains members were Layne Staley singing, Jerry Cantrell with lead guitar and backup vocals, Mike Starr as bassist, and finally Sean Kenny playing drums
C. In 1990 Alice in Chains came out with “Face Lift” shaping the bands signature style
D. Alice in Chains had come out with 4 more CD’s named “Dirt” and a self-titled album “Alice in Chains” with a 2 live albums
1. Alice in Chains had about 20 singles to come out when Layne Staley was alive which some of you have probably heard like “Man in the Box” and “Would”
E. Mad Season was a side project Layne started with members from Pearl Jam and The Screaming Tree’s
III. Layne Staley’s Drug Abuse
A. Layne
Oral Communication
Informative Speech Outline
April 15, 2014
Specific Goal: I’m going to inform the audience about Alice in Chain’s lead singer, Layne Thomas Staley and his horrible, yet wonderful live.
Thesis Statement: Lead singer of Alice in Chains, Layne Staley, was one of the most influential vocalists of the grunge boom even with his drug abuse, depression and self-harm which became regular topics in his songs.
Introduction:
I. How many of you have ever heard of the band, Alice in Chains?
II. There’s an old saying that goes- “give a self-destructive man enough power and eventually he’ll destroy himself, as Layne Staley eventually did.
III. Today I want to talk to you about Layne Staley’s life, and how he became one of the biggest influences in grunge music in the 90’s.
Body:
I. Layne Staley’s childhood
A. Layne Staley was born in Kirkland, Washington on August 22, 1967
B. Layne’s parent divorced when he was only 7 years old which he hints that his parents’ divorce were responsible for his drug problems
1. He was also convinced that if he became famous his dad would return
C. The beginning of this music career started out on drums, but then changed to singing
II. Music Career
A. Layne joined a band called “Sleze” in 1984 which eventually in 1986 became the world famous Alice in Chains
B. Alice in Chains members were Layne Staley singing, Jerry Cantrell with lead guitar and backup vocals, Mike Starr as bassist, and finally Sean Kenny playing drums
C. In 1990 Alice in Chains came out with “Face Lift” shaping the bands signature style
D. Alice in Chains had come out with 4 more CD’s named “Dirt” and a self-titled album “Alice in Chains” with a 2 live albums
1. Alice in Chains had about 20 singles to come out when Layne Staley was alive which some of you have probably heard like “Man in the Box” and “Would”
E. Mad Season was a side project Layne started with members from Pearl Jam and The Screaming Tree’s
III. Layne Staley’s Drug Abuse
A. Layne