Scott Weiland Dies on Tour, age 48

[auntiehill]

Very sad news, indeed. He apparently died in his sleep, while on tour in Minnesota. No cause of death was announced.

From NPR:

Weiland, whose career was marked by both Grammy Awards and drug and alcohol abuse problems, was the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, which had numerous hits in the 1990s, and of Velvet Revolver, a supergroup that paired him with former members of Guns N' Roses.
Weiland's hits with Stone Temple Pilots include "Interstate Love Song," "Creep," "Plush" and "Big Empty."



At the time of his death, Weiland had been touring with his new band, The Wildabouts. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the band's Thursday night show "was canceled nine days ago because of slow ticket sales."
It was a far cry from the heights of Weiland's career, when he became famous both for reeling off chart-topping rock songs and for his wide-ranging fashion sense — from shirtless to shirt-and-tie. Over his career, Weiland sold tens of millions of records worldwide.


His struggles with heroin and other drugs often derailed Weiland over the years, even as he kept performing. Visits to rehab and police stations were also a distraction from the singer's powerful voice, a gravelly bass that he tamed to sing rock ballads such as Velvet Revolver's "Fall to Pieces" — a song about a singer struggling with demons, and whose video includes the depiction of a seeming drug overdose.

 

[Timby]

Don't do heroin, kids.

 

[Relayer1]

I didn't wish the guy any harm, but I saw Velvet Revolver on the tour for their first album, and he was the worst thing about it.

 

[Timby]

I didn't wish the guy any harm, but I saw Velvet Revolver on the tour for their first album, and he was the worst thing about it.

I knew he was in trouble again when this clip circulated earlier this year.

[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfgJjfB9w-I[/yt]

Or to put it another way, just imagine how much of a pain in the ass you have to act like to get fired by the guys who put up with Axl Rose for fifteen years.

 

[Kor]

He brought elegance back to rock.

Kor

 

[Random_Spock]

RIP Mr. Weiland .

 

[Gil T.Azell]

Some reports now saying a band-mate has been arrested and that a small amount of cocaine was found in the bedroom of the tour bus.
what ever happened only Scott and God know .
what ever has happened his demons are gone.
R.I.P. Scott, and condolences to his wife children and band mates.
[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64_qnMmpqdg[/yt]

 

[Pingfah]

Best frontman of the 90s and none better since, I saw STP 3 times, twice in London and once in Detroit and they are the 3 best gigs of my life. When he was on point he was a whirlwind moving across a stage.

I also saw Velvet Revolver at their first UK gig, although as a band they simply weren't a match for his talent, good musicians but ultimately they couldn't write music to suit him, he was a far more eclectic musician than Slash & Duff, and they just could't bring the nuance and depth required to do his melodies justice. With STP it was a special kind of magic.

This is my favourite STP track:

[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQHsLSA4ezk[/yt]

 

[1001001]

Tiny Music: Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop was an absolute masterpiece.

RIP

 

[auntiehill]

These are my favorite STP songs. I have some good memories of Austin tied to these songs:
[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUoEMFYbxiI[/yt]
[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXhmwMdUKfA[/yt]

 

[Timby]

Best frontman of the 90s and none better since

Chris Cornell would like a word.

 

[shivkala]

So would Kurt Cobain...which, could actually happen now, if you believe in that sort of thing.

Speaking of which, another one to add to the top part:

 

[Pingfah]

Best frontman of the 90s and none better since

Chris Cornell would like a word.

Well it shouldn't surprise you to hear that I'm a big fan of him as well. But I have been in the pit at both STP and Soundgarden gigs, and in my opinion, none of his contemporaries brought the level of excitement and sheer adrenalised energy Scott did in his prime. It was awesome to behold.

 

[Pingfah]

Well, that's nice.

 

[Relayer1]

Well, that's nice.

Yeah, unnescessary post given the circumstances.

Deleted.

 

[2takesfrakes]

Scott Weiland sang with such feeling and range, his was truly a golden voice. Even though his relevancy has decreased over the years, his legacy certainly has not. I'm very influenced and inspired by the Stone Temple Pilots. "Big Empty" continues to be one of my top 10 favourite songs, ever. It's always a kick in the ribs whenever great entertainers pass on like this, unexpectedly. His music made a significant contribution to the soundtrack of my life and I'll never forget it.

 

[shivkala]

The mother of Weiland's children penned an open letter to tell us, "Don't Glorify This Tragedy"

I think it's a bit harsh to put some of this on fans. However, I get the overall point that we don't do enough for those who are suffering while we watch.

 

[The Habs Fan]

The mother of Weiland's children penned an open letter to tell us, "Don't Glorify This Tragedy"

I think it's a bit harsh to put some of this on fans. However, I get the overall point that we don't do enough for those who are suffering while we watch.

I'm not sure how much of this is true since Scott's not around to defend himself. I'm sure the truth is somewhere in the middle.

 

[Kor]

I went and found my Scott Weiland Collection necktie by English Laundry to wear to the office today.

Kor

 

[Pingfah]

I'd say i've been listening to loads of STP and Weiland solo stuff, but I have listened to them most days for 20 years now. So business as normal really.