I hope this made sense I just typed it at 5 a.m. Night world! I have not read any of the books written about the era or the books written about my friends Mike and Layne. You lose the internet Susan bc you obviously dont give a shit about other people that have to concentrate on sobriety every day, work a full time job, pay bills, take care of kids, etc. I made it, but my wife sadly did not. And then shortly after that, their whole sound changed cause they got introduced to the scene and Susan Silver. Why didnt she stay home with her Mom when Layne wasnt around? Her memorial service took place on November 2 at Neighborhood Christian Center, and donations were made to Harborview Adult Medicine Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation, Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. This website is simply amazing, a treasure trove of information for those wanting to go under the surface. This site https://icepicksandnukes.com/2011/12/16/setting-the-alice-in-chains-record-straight/ will let you fact check and their are some concert's where he talks pretty negative about her stealing and selling their equipment, etc. made up, its like she takes on real situations and then adds ugly false details here and there.. yes I have read several times that Layne and Mark Lanegan lived together for a time. Oh that thing about walking down a hall and druggies is b.s. He is artistic, plays the drums and guitar, he has natural talent. I went through and read all the Layne/Demri parts when I first got the book, too. I thought here may be a good place. I didnt even know it was even possible to be that naturally beautiful. Also you dont party on heroin you longing about, nodding out, maybe drooling on yourself, and falling asleep in the middle of a sentence. Dearest Dem, I will forever miss you..you silly, sweet, wild and precious fairy child. From everything you say about Demri and what a force of personality she was, this drug seems to have had an unbreakable hold on her. She still looked cheerful and pretty I KNOWI just wanna try it onceBELIEVE ME I am not stupid it doesnt usually end up working out like that. She couldve been so much more, its a shame. This blog says everything I wanted to say! As a three-year-old, Demri was . Dear Barbara, I wrote this on Darrins page, but Im writing to you again on this one, though they are probably all one and the same. Thank you for sharing this, I don't care how accurate it was. View the latest Demri Parrott photos. I was with Demri most of 96 up until I went in the Hospital Oct.14. I found the video I think but did not see any girl Thank you. I would love to see them all again, Thank you Niki! I know that he was at Jerrys 98 Halloween concert, and had thought about making an appearance there. She didnt met her biological father and half sister until she was an adult. Demri made a mess of the house and the living situation in Laynes absence. Beautiful memorial and thank you Kathleen..it truly means a lot to those of us who hold them dear to our hearts. That Jerry just wanted to keep Layne well so he could keep the band together. I know this is an old ass post and comment but I agree, this post is weird as fuck. Being and ex-heroin addict myself, I know first hand the trials and tribulations that come with doing hard drugs, trying to keep a relationship going with my addicted girlfriend, and playing in a rock band, all at the same time. She didnt want to be known asLayne Staleys girlfriend, but she started to be known this way. Most of her friends described her as a very sweet and beautiful person, kind, peaceful and artistic. Finally, best of luck if you write a book Muself, I would love to produce a film documenting all of this. She once called herself an alien waiting for a ride home., Around 97, Layne had moved to the U Dist. Most of her friends describe her as a very sweet and beautiful person, kind, peaceful and artistic. Recent images. Hearing how so many of your friends relapsed makes it obvious just how addicting heroin is and how strong of a grip it has. I hope it helps you as well. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Your writing gripped me immediately once you mentioned how magnetic some people could appear to us. She wasnt making a lot of money back then, but she did manage to get a lot of his. Like you said Barbara some things sound partially right. She sometimes complained that she knew he was sleeping with other girls, but she also had relationships on the side too. Layne apparently adored her; he would never talk badly about her and apparently it was the same with her. Gah, Mike Starr was a weird one. It speaks volumes about this site that a guy sitting in his living room in Iceland in 2017, can read through it and feel as if he were a fly on the wall in all these parties and gatherings. As a result, there is a last photo that was published in 1998 and one final photo that was taken in 2002, just weeks before his death. By the way she didnt like her name shorted she loved the unique name of Demri. Layne was always really quiet about it. I cant get over how freaking gorgeous Demri truly is. In October 1996, Staley was deeply shocked by the death of Demri Parrott, the vocalist's long-time girlfriend and fellow drug addict. When they cancelled the 94 tour it was because Layne was afraid. Layne Staley and Demri Parrott - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos Then I read this post and it all made sense who this Koa is and what her role might have been in their lives. I have never had anyone die on me but I have given more people then I can actually count or remember CPR and I was never afraid to call the ambulance either. And thank you for your website. SORRY, but no one Ive known has ever STAYED clean for someone elses sake, because theyve been shamed or guilt tripped into getting clean. We all know parts of things, combined it all might make sense one day huh? So that would be nice. I am just curious if this is something Demris mom had to face with her kids, especially since some did get caught in addictions. Thank you again, Layne. She was of Native American (Cherokee), Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, and Swiss-German descent. I noticed the list of books on the home page and decided to go check out Everybody Loves Our Town by Mark Yarm at our public library. We tried to before but couldnt really connect with Nancy- too much focus on Laynes addiction and Heroin, and yknow there was a lot more to those times than just that. Rare pictures show her to be dark-featured and pretty, with long black hair and dark eyes. Now whether or not Layne ever knew just how much I liked him, I dont know, but Demri knew. Staley couldn't bring himself to join Cantrell on stage after being asked, and a photo taken of him backstage is the last image of the singer before his death. A lot of creativity! JOHNNY BACOLAS I found out Layne was on heroin after the Van Halen tour in 91. As for Mike Starr, if youre wondering, he was living in a crappy old apartment (same building that I used to live in,) with his father. I know it sounds crazy but Im begging you to check it out. In short, you loose the will to live and probably have lost your soul wayyy before this point. Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. So thats what i have been doing staying clean. Can you send me the link and the time in the video where you see her? Im her age, a Seattle native and recently lost my sister to heroin. She turned really different, and believe me when I say that she was not truly the person that she was becoming. REED HUTCHINSON (Feast guitarist) Before Layne was going out with Demri, I got to know her through Many people looked after her, while Layne was on tour. Amen. Also there is a pretty controversial youtuber whos channel is Freelee the Banana Girl, and she does cuss a lot lol, but her videos can definitely help. She had three younger half-brothers from her mothers side, Devin Remme, and Derek and David Murphy; and a younger half sister from her biological fathers side, Christa Dougherty. I try to not let bad things that happen to me in life to drive me to get high. I think a book about your life that includes your friends and remembers them would be lovely. Pictures and info about the woman who stole Layne Staley's heart and inspired fashion trends during the '90s Seattle grunge era. Being so removed from the reality of it all only made it more exciting though, and through all my adult years I have regularly sought out every bit of information I could about the real lives of the musicians involved, and in this case, their significant others. So crazy cool and I know youd agreeor I wouldnt of told my stories or shared your pictures. Once he moved to that place, I didnt talk to him. I first read that on the findadeath.com forum many years ago maybe 06 or 07? Are there any pictures of her last months of her life / heroin days? Though he did pay for her drug treatment. RIP Demri, Layne, Rosheen and Mike. I do think that Demri deserves more appreciation in her own right, though. As I approach the 10year anniversary of the day I came home from work ( I bartended at Lindas the iconic dive bar on Seattles Capitol Hill) and discovered my sister dead in our apartment on Denny Ave N. Nobody can understand what a loss of a beloved can take from those left behind if they havent been there. Much love to you. Layne would visit her often in hospital, and even flew from Germany to Seattle to attend an intervention that her friends and family arranged after their break-up. At the time of her death, she was clean, but for her last hours, she was at a friends house, who took her to Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, Washington, and recognized too late that she wasnt doing well on the pills shed ingested. Maybe someday I will write that book but as of right now I do not have any concrete plans to do that.. and if I ever did write a book it would be about MY life not just theirs and then I would include stories that involved them but I could never write just a book about them.. to me that would be..weird, wrong possibly? When Demri passed, Layne really took that hard. I have never known Mike to lie and I knew him a long time. Thanks for visiting the website and sharing the video but that video has been around for awhile and it is not Demri.. Im confused. Stay blessed, Xana. -Jesse, I came across this website a few days ago, and I have to admit that this is wonderful.thank you so much Barbara Darin and Mom Kathleen for sharing her memories with us! It was love at first sight. Alright, I apologize then and I am very sorry to hear about what your going through. remember her asking me super-direct questions like, So, hows the sex between you and Angela? And I was like, Oh, my God, you cant talk about this! Drugs was his escape to find what he was longing forlove. How you doing Jacqueline? Beautiful, dedication, Demri, Demri Parrot, Picture, Pictures, Rest in Peace. Once Kurt gave Layne a ride somewhere and talked about his daughter Frances and Layne said that he was so excited about her. She very much held her own identity and path. PS: Sorry for my bad english, hopefully my words have been understood. But of course I would hate to spread any lies or speculation; if youre a friend or relative that somehow comes across this and would like anything removed please let me know. Hi Barbara, I remember right after Layne passed that you sent me a beautiful email about Demri. Demri didnt wear glasses like that girl. It is an extremely powerful demon drug that can steal your life and your inner strength faster then youll have control of. They both wanted to live a normal life, get married, but the drugs stood in the way. Valley St. or Roy. Thanks for your honest opinion when you look at it like that its true im thinking of friends from 16yrs ago and even if someone wrote a book on me that facts are so not lined up with who i really am After a long time of trying to stop and being unsuccessful you willingly succumb to ityou just give up!!! It ruins your health and your self confidence, your self esteem and your creativity. According to Tom he drove out to Fred Meyer past Wedgewood where Demri spent half the summer (before moving into Juliets) and he went shopping. In 2017, 81,000 Americans tried heroin for the first time. Quite a few wrongs have been righted by the existence of this site, the amount of BS out there about these individuals is beyond belief. Some people are predisposed to addiction and so their story is written for them. My daughter was actually a big reason why I fell into darkness because her mom was making my life miserable and it made me feel absolutely worthless and then I would get high bc then I wouldnt think about it. I am an agnostic. A bit like the tutu story . Jerry is one of the best melody writers ever, and Layne was a virtuoso vocalist and obviously his lyrics resonate with so many people. Just one of many reasons I want to be cremated so Im not out in a cemetery forgotten about like by some prick like that! We talked about how we KNEW that AiC was going to be the biggest band in the world, and she insisted that I tell Layne that, because he didnt believe it coming from his girlfriend. She also refused to take Laynes money, and had to make her own money herself. Demri died in October 1997, and you say that Rosheen died six months later. If Layne Staley weren't in AIC, you wouldn't give a fuck about him, and the same can be said about any famous person you like. Unique-Significance9 1 min. Mike met with her because when Layne got mad she refused his calls so Mike did it to tell her off and because he wanted to find out why he was ejected from the band and figured it was from Melinda and Sean breaking up. In 1996, Staley's life was turned upside down when his former fiance, Demri Lara Parrott, died of a drug overdose and when she passed, so did a bit of Staley. The would cut and bag their heroin. Thank you for this website and your time. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of America's Pacific Northwest. Then bring on the lying to hide it from everyone who loves you, bring on the HORRIBLE shame and actual disgust for yourself for turning into everything you had always looked down on or at least never thought youd become..a junkie. The girl looks like her. I know Demri got endocarditis as a result of heroin use, and all of the trouble that caused her. Its just talk. And things like that. The site is great, the pictures are beautiful, and it so wonderful that we can remember them. But, most fans are there while youre on top. I know he did get an infection because of his very, very stupid way of not looking after things. Layne had told her that if she started using drugs again hed have to make her leave. Demri Parrott was born on 22 February 1969 in Bremerton, Washington, USA. Thanks for the reply. Anyway, once Demri died it was all over him because she knew him. Jerry did do some heroin but he was all about coke, girls, money and fame. I had nothing left of them myself so it was like a true gift and to find pictures of my loved ones online. I loved Layne and Demri was a beautiful girl and the whole situation is tragic and if they survived maybe rock would still be mainstream. That kind of clientele. Felt a little CRAZY. Yes, she died young, of mysterious circumstances, but she made a living for herself. I went to the video and checked and I dont think its Demri because: 1. The sad parts of all of our lives are the MOST important cautionary tales on this website.. written for someone who needs to hear it or some kid or young adult who thinks they just wanna try heroin someday Do not do it! Also how she would decorate her hospital room with the same.
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