Scott Weiland

American singer (1967-2015)

Scott Weiland was the lead vocalist of the rock bands Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. He was known for his flamboyant stage persona, versatile vocal style, and struggles with substance abuse. Weiland’s career spanned over 25 years and he sold over 50 million albums with his various projects.

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About the Scott Weiland

Scott Richard Weilandwas an American singer and songwriter. He was best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 2003 and again from 2008 to 2013, recording six albums with them. Weiland is also known for being the lead vocalist of the rock supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008. He also released one album with rock supergroup Art of Anarchy in 2015, as well as four solo studio albums and several collaborations with other musicians throughout his career.

Weiland was noted for his flamboyant and chaotic onstage persona, his consistently changing appearance, and his versatile vocal style. He also became known for his use of a megaphone for a unique vocal effect during concert. He sold over 50 million albums with his various projects and collaborations.

Weiland’s career was plagued by substance abuse issues, leading to various high-profile arrests and his eventual firings from Velvet Revolver and Stone Temple Pilots. On December 3, 2015, at the age of 48, he was found dead of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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Scott Weiland was the lead vocalist of the rock band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 2003 and again from 2008 to 2013, recording six albums with them.

Scott Weiland was also the lead vocalist of the rock supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008.

Weiland was noted for his flamboyant and chaotic onstage persona, his consistently changing appearance, and his versatile vocal style. He also became known for his use of a megaphone for a unique vocal effect during concerts.

Scott Weiland sold over 50 million albums with his various projects and collaborations throughout his career.

On December 3, 2015, at the age of 48, Scott Weiland was found dead of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus in Bloomington, Minnesota.

In addition to his work with Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, Scott Weiland released one album with rock supergroup Art of Anarchy in 2015, as well as four solo studio albums and several collaborations with other musicians throughout his career.

Scott Weiland’s career was plagued by substance abuse issues, leading to various high-profile arrests and his eventual firings from Velvet Revolver and Stone Temple Pilots.