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What year did Layne Staley's band Alice in Chains go on hiatus?

  • 1996

  • 1994

  • 1998

  • 2000

Answer

In 1996, Alice in Chains, the band fronted by Layne Staley, went on hiatus. The hiatus was prompted by Staley's struggles with heroin addiction, which had impacted the band's ability to function effectively. The band members decided to take a break in order to allow Staley to focus on his recovery.
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