The Stone Temple Pilots reunited in 2008, but Weiland left the group in 2013 during a contentious split that included a lawsuit against Weiland by the band, who then countersued. Yet, that group eventually split over disagreements about touring and drug use. The Stone Temple Pilots went their separate ways in 2003 and Weiland joined Velvet Revolver, which featured former Guns N' Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan. Weiland lost his brother to a drug overdose in 2007, "and that's something that will always stay with me," he said. I'm a brother, a father (to Noah, 10, and Lucy, 8 ), a son and a person who's been in love with very few women."
Hailing from San Diego, California, the band’s primary roster remained unchanged until Weiland was fired in 2013. "OK, I struggled with heroin and cocaine and I was a big rock star. Scott Weiland, the ex-frontman of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver who battled substance abuse over the years, was found dead on Thursday. In 1989, lead vocalist Scott Weiland, brothers Dean DeLeo (guitarist) and Robert DeLeo (bassist), and Eric Kretz drummer) formed the American alternative hard rock band known as Stone Temple Pilots. His Facebook page confirmed the news last night: 'Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple. Former Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland is dead at age 48 Scott Dudelson/Getty Scott Weiland, the instantly recognizable voice behind Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver known for his. Stone Temple Pilots (also known by the initials STP) is an American rock band from San Diego, California, that originally consisted of Scott Weiland (lead vocals), brothers Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Robert DeLeo (bass, backing vocals), and Eric Kretz (drums). "People have this misconception about me," he said. Former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland has died at age 48, while on tour. Weiland told USA TODAY in 2011 that he wanted to be known for more than his wild lifestyle. He returned to rehab in 2008 after a DUI arrest.
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The group won the 1993 Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy for their song Plush. Their other hits included Creep, Interstate Love Song and Vaseline.Īs the band's fame grew, so did Weiland's struggles with addiction. Weiland had several arrests related to his drug and alcohol use, AP reports, including an arrest in 1995 for crack and heroin possession.ĭespite several stints in rehab, Weiland's struggles with addiction continued. Weiland's first group, the Stone Temple Pilots, were one of the leading grunge rock bands of the 1990s. Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, died Thursday, December 3.His battle with drug addiction often overshadowed his music career. View Gallery: Photos: Scott Weiland through the years
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