I usually would not say _____ isnt _____ without _____.
BUT, even though Jerry is one of the principle song writers and all, it is NOT Alice in Chains without Layne.
Period. And as a HUGE AiC fan (my user name (long story) stems from the bands fan club and a clueless uncle circa 1994), I cant believe any other AiC "fan" would want to see them without Layne.
Same with Sublime.
Its ALL Karaoke.
This isnt Smashing Pumpkins we are talking about, with interchangeable members (other than Billy of course, SP IS Billy).
But to each their own.