Alice In Chains’ William DuVall Reacts To Layne Staley’s Dad Breaking Silence

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Loudwire Nights host Toni Gonzalez recently interviewed Alice In Chains singer/guitarist William DuVall and he was asked about Layne Staley’s family supporting the current incarnation of the band.

Phil Staley, Layne’s dad, recently gave his first ever interview where he discussed DuVall replacing his son.

“I’m proud of Layne, I’m proud of the group, I’m proud of their staying ability. They’re still there, they’re still touring, they’re still making records, they’re all clean, they’re all sober, they all look good. I couldn’t be prouder.”

The interviewer mentioned William DuVall doing a great job in Alice In Chains. Phil agreed, saying he had big shoes to fill.

“Yes, terrific job. Big shoes, big shoes.”

He also said, “I’m pretty biased, as far as I’m concerned there isn’t anybody that’s going to match him, but the group has done a wonderful job. William has done a wonderful job, and like I say, I couldn’t be prouder that the group is still carrying on. I love all those guys, love them. I still run texts with Jerry and Sean on the road, so we’ve been close, we are family. Always been in touch with her, my girl Susan [Silver].”

DuVall told Loudwire Nights about Phil’s support, “It means a great deal. Both Phil and Layne’s mom, they’ve always been very kind and I appreciate it so very much. It’s really great.”

DuVall has generally received a positive response, even taking a moment to enjoy a recent crowd singing “Happy Birthday” back to him at a show. “That’s such an unbelievably beautiful feeling … All you can do in the moment is kind of be in the moment, so you’re not really thinking about how profound this is,” says the singer.

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Brett previously hosted the BWR wrestling and MMA podcast, interviewing pro wrestling and MMA stars like Kurt Angle, Seth Rollins, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Bruce Buffer, AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam, Jeff Hardy, Edge, and DDP. After ending BWR, Brett opened GrungeReport.net in May 2009. The site changed its name to AlternativeNation.net in June 2013.  Brett ran Scott Weiland's social media accounts for his final 'Master Blaster' tour in fall 2015 and continued to run the accounts after Weiland's death until July 2016. On Alternative Nation, Brett controls all aspects of the website and reports the day to day news.  He has interviewed members of Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Imagine Dragons, Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Smiths. Brett has been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal and on the Reelz Channel. You can reach Brett at contact @alternativenation.net