Would Nirvana still be popular today?

Probably not. Like other groups of that era they would still have a presence in the music world but would not no have the fame they had at their peak. No matter how great the band at some point people move on and a new generation of listeners and bands come along.

What was Layne Staley’s net worth when he died?

Layne Staley net worth: Layne Staley was an American musician who had a net worth equal to $5 million dollars at the time of his death in 2002….Layne Staley Net Worth.

Net Worth:	$5 Million
Profession:	Singer-songwriter, Musician, Lyricist
Nationality:	United States of America

Is Kurt alive?

Deceased (1967–1994)
Kurt Cobain/Living or Deceased

How many members of Nirvana are still alive?

In addition to sort-of-Nirvana — which had Grohl and the band’s other two surviving members, bassist Krist Novoselic and guitarist Pat Smear, backing up Beck, St. Vincent and Grohl’s 13-year-old daughter, Violet, on alternating lead vocals — the show featured brief sets by L7, Marilyn Manson and Cheap Trick.

What is Pearl Jam worth?

Apart from this, it appears that Pearl Jam believes in distributing the goods quite equally, as according to the site’s estimates, guitarist Stone Gossard is worth a cool $75 million, while guitarist Mike McCready, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Matt Cameron are all worth a cool $70 million each.

How old was Layne Staley when he passed away?

34 years (1967–2002)
Layne Staley/Age at death
Layne Staley, the lead singer of the pioneering grunge band Alice in Chains, was found dead on Friday at his home in Seattle. He was 34 years old.

Who is the biggest rock star in the world?

1. Elvis Presley. Is this too obvious? He is known as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, but setting aside many nicknames that were offered to this inexplicable force, Elvis was gonna do Elvis.

Who owns the rights to Nirvana?

When Nirvana singer and lead songwriter Kurt Cobain died in 1994, his widow, rocker Courtney Love, became the primary beneficiary of his estate, which includes more than ninety-eight percent of the band’s publishing rights.

What happened to Kurt Cobain?

Kurt is renowned and loved for things I’ve already mentioned above. His history of drug abuse, mental illness and what ultimately lead to his death aren’t spoken of nearly as much. With Layne Staley, his afflictions are always amplified more than the soul, talent and human beneath are acknowledged.

Why did Brad Staley want to be a rock star?

Staley knew he had the talent and creativity to be rock star, and thought that if he became famous his dad would return. So he started writing songs in his teens and jamming with other musicians. At the same time, he did a bit of research to find out where his father was living and what kind of a man he was.

What happened to Layne Layne?

A dozen years after his passing Layne remains near and dear to our hearts around here and although many people tried so many times to reach him and bring him back from the edge, he seemed hell bent on taking himself out through drugs. The northwest seems to have had more than it’s share of this with our beloved icons and it’s sad.

How did John Staley die?

The conversation took place less than three months before he died from an overdose of heroin and cocaine, revealing a broken man, who, at 34 years old had given up the will to live. Staley tells the interviewer, “I know I’m dying, I’m not doing well.