Memorial — Master List (Updated)

This master page aggregates all verified memorial entries added so far (batches 1 and 2). It will be periodically updated as I complete further research across the full band list.

Layne Staley Alice in Chains

Born: August 22, 1967 · Died: April 5, 2002
Lead vocalist of Alice in Chains; influential figure in Seattle grunge.
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Mike Starr Alice in Chains

Born: April 4, 1966 · Died: March 8, 2011
Original bassist of Alice in Chains.
The Guardian. citeturn0search1

Andrew Wood Mother Love Bone / Malfunkshun

Born: January 8, 1966 · Died: March 19, 1990
Frontman whose death inspired Temple of the Dog.
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Chris Cornell Soundgarden / Temple of the Dog

Born: July 20, 1964 · Died: May 18, 2017
Vocalist and songwriter; died in 2017.
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Scott Weiland Stone Temple Pilots / Velvet Revolver

Born: October 27, 1967 · Died: December 3, 2015
Stone Temple Pilots frontman; died in 2015.
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Jim Ellison Material Issue

Born: April 18, 1964 · Died: June 20, 1996
Material Issue frontman; died in 1996.
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Kevin "Philly Kev" Morpurgo Dandelion

Died: 2023
Founding member and scene figure in Philadelphia; memorial shows held in 2024.
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Benjamin "Ben" McMillan Gruntruck / Skin Yard

Died: January 28, 2008
Vocalist for Gruntruck and later Skin Yard; died after a long illness related to diabetes.
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