Scott Weiland

Description: (Lead Singer of The Band 'Stone Temple Pilots')

Grammy Award winner, Scott Weiland was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and musician best known for being the charismatic lead singer of popular mainstream rock groups like ‘Stone Temple Pilots’ and ‘Velvet Revolver’ besides ‘Art of Anarchy’. In a career that spanned more than three decades, he also achieved major success as a solo artist, releasing two cover albums, three studio albums, and successfully collaborating with other musicians. Towards the end of his career, he formed his own band, ‘Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts’, which, however, received mixed reviews. Weiland is also remembered for his chaotic and flamboyant onstage persona that was disparaged by critics during his early career. Not only would he constantly change his appearance but also indulge in onstage antics like using a megaphone for vocal effect in concert. With a personality akin to Jim Morrison and David Bowie, Weiland projected a virtually androgynous charisma suggestive of menace and decadence. His legacy as a talented and versatile musician was, however, marred greatly by recurrent personal and legal problems revolving around substance abuse, for which he had to also spend five months in jail and which, ultimately cut short his career and life.

Overview

Birthday October 27, 1967 (Scorpio)
Alternative names Scott Richard Weiland, Scott Richard Kline
Height 180 cm
City San Jose, California
Died on December 3, 2015
Spouse/Ex- Jamie Wachtel (m. 2013–2015), Janina Castaneda (m. 1994–2000), Mary Forsberg (m. 2000–2007)
Parents Kent Kline
Sharon née Williams
Children Lucy Olivia Weiland, Noah Mercer Weiland

Did you know

What bands was Scott Weiland in? Scott Weiland was the lead vocalist for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.
What was Scott Weiland's struggle with addiction? Scott Weiland battled with drug addiction throughout his life, leading to several arrests and struggles with substance abuse.
How did Scott Weiland die? Scott Weiland passed away on December 3, 2015, due to an accidental overdose of a mix of drugs, including cocaine, alcohol, and MDA.
Did Scott Weiland have any solo music projects? Yes, Scott Weiland released several solo albums, including "12 Bar Blues" and "Happy" in Galoshes.
What was Scott Weiland's impact on the music industry? Scott Weiland was known for his powerful and unique voice, influencing a generation of rock musicians with his work in Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.
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