Layne Staley was Alice in Chains’ original lead vocalist during the recording of Facelift.
Staley joined the Seattle band in the late 1980s and became known for his distinctive, dark vocal harmonies with guitarist Jerry Cantrell. Facelift, released in 1990, was Alice in Chains’ debut studio album and introduced the group’s heavy blend of metal and grunge to a broad audience.
Staley remained the band’s lead singer through albums including Dirt and Alice in Chains. William DuVall later shared lead vocals after Staley’s death in 2002. Jerry Cantrell was the band’s guitarist and a major songwriter, while Mike Starr was the original bassist, so neither is the correct answer to a question about the vocalist.