‎Scott Richard Weiland (né Kline, October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015) was … Read Full Bio ↴‎Scott Richard Weiland (né Kline, October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. During a career spanning three decades, Weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 2002 and 2008 to 2013, making six records with them. He was also lead vocalist of supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008, recording two albums, and recorded one album with another supergroup, Art of Anarchy. He also established himself as a solo artist, releasing three studio albums, two cover albums, and collaborations with several other musicians throughout his career.

Derided by critics early in his career, Weiland was known for his flamboyant and chaotic onstage persona; he was also known for constantly changing his appearance and vocal style, for his use of a megaphone in concerts for vocal effect, and for his battles with substance abuse. Now widely viewed as a talented and versatile vocalist, Weiland has been ranked in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists by Hit Parader (No. 57).

In 2012, Weiland formed the backing band The Wildabouts. The band received mixed reviews, and some critics and fans noted Weiland's failing health. In December 2015, Weiland died of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus in Minnesota at the age of 48. Upon his death, many critics and peers offered re-evaluations of Weiland's life and career; those critics included David Fricke of Rolling Stone and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, who identified Weiland as one of the "voices of the generation" alongside Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley.

Studio albums
12 Bar Blues (1998)
Happy in Galoshes (2008)

Cover albums
A Compilation of Scott Weiland Cover Songs (2011)
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2011)

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Scott Weiland Lyrics

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I'm dreamin' tonight of a place I love
Even more then I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
I promise you

I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe

And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas

If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scott Weiland's "I'll Be Home for Christmas" are a classic tune that has been covered by numerous singers. The song is about a person who is away from home, dreaming of getting back to their loved ones, particularly during the Christmas holiday season. The first verse talks about how the person is dreaming of a place they love, and despite the long journey home, they promise to make it back.

The chorus is the most well-known part of the song, with the singer promising to be home for Christmas and asking for snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree. The line "I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the person may not be able to make it home physically but still holds on to the hope of being there in spirit.

The song's use of imagery highlights the magic of the holiday season, with words like "snow," "mistletoe," and "love light beams" conjuring up cozy and romantic images. Scott Weiland's rendition of the song has a slow, melancholic feel to it, which adds to the yearning and longing in the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreamin' tonight of a place I love
I am having a dream about a place that I feel strongly for.

Even more then I usually do
I am feeling a greater love for this place than I typically do.

And although I know it's a long road back
While I understand it will be a difficult journey to return to this place.

I promise you
I give my word to you.

I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present at my home for the Christmas holiday.

You can count on me
You can trust that I will follow through on my promise.

Please have snow and mistletoe
I request that there is snow and mistletoe present.

And presents under the tree
I would like there to be gifts under the Christmas tree.

Christmas Eve will find me
I will be in this place on Christmas Eve.

Where the love light beams
In a place where the love is strong and bright.

I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present at my home for the Christmas holiday.

If only in my dreams
Even if I can only experience being home in my dreams.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: BUCK RAM, KIM GANNON, WALTER KENT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Liz

2y↑5

@Cali Love

Scott HAD people around who loved him and cared about him and wanted to help him.

It’s not that they wouldn’t — they tried over and over. And they couldn’t.

I understand how you feel because I feel much the same way.

And neither of us could have rescued him.

All comments from YouTube:

seven_curses

4y↑682

The saddest thing about Scott's death is everyone saw it coming but no one could prevent it. His addiction and mental state were going to find a way to destroy him eventually.

FuckEbonics

3y↑21

At least he died doing what he loved. Heroin.

ÆonO¥§Ter

3y↑26

Just like Layne Staley. So sad.

blonde chick

3y↑10

Exactly what I said!! If he had one person at least that really cared he may still be here. That’s why I cried so much over his death. I was a fan from his start but u could see his decline it wasn’t even being able to be hid. I couldn’t understand why no one would help him . I know when your famous everything is yes and they never hear no or you can’t . I know thats why it’s so hard for someone who is famous to get clean. They have all kinds of drugs at their disposal any time of the day or night. I’m sure they have a drug dealer on speed dial! It’s just sad for Scott, to die so young. I hate drugs they have took so many lives. Seems with money and fame you can still be unhappy and have demons on your back.May he R.I.P.

Doc Willis

3y↑3

Sadly that’s the case when it comes to most people who are spiraling off the deep end.

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Andey McFarlin

4y↑370

I met Scott back in the early 2000's. He would frequent a local restaurant that I went to. Really nice fellow. Very soft spoken and polite. Such a shame this happened to him.

Shawn Mclean

2y↑16

It didn't happen to him, he did it to himself.

The Violet Bunny

2y↑49

@Shawn Mclean people don’t choose mental illness which leads to drug addiction and depression. He was molested at 12 years old it can affect people for their entire life time it’s a lot more complex than “he did it to himself “ have some respect for an icon.

howard bianchi

2y↑4

@The Violet Bunny bad choices are not mental illness most bi polar people do not become Addicts. An icon as a drug addict nothing else. Why did he ever have chikdren? The a audience and fans like you made it all possible.
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Wendy Savvy

2y↑3

Wow, you were lucky to meet him! 👍🏻

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Christian Paez

2y↑69

7 Years later I still listen and sing Scott's music almost daily, RIP Legend

Dirk Schreuders

35w

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!

Imperator lightoneous

2y↑81

Watching Scott fail miserably singing his own song was very depressing. I was born in 81 and grew up with STP so this was pretty sad to watch but, fantastic video. Thanks for the awesome content

TLK

3y↑43

His Tour Manager (who found him dead} is a close friend of mine and gave me backstage passes to Beale Street Musicfest in Memphis a few months before he passed. I got to hang out with him all day and I just have this to say: Scott Weiland was the saddest person I've ever met; it broke my heart to see him that way. The pain and grief just oozed out of him.
As a singer he was unrivaled in his diversity and range. He was a kind, loving man that lost EVERYTHING he ever loved - his band STP, guitarist & friend Jeremy, brother & both parents, 2 wives, contact with his children...some of the comments on here are SO shallow and insensitive; what if that was your brother or best friend? People really suck sometimes.

SkannerDk72

44w

Ain't that the truth, rest in peace Scott, we miss you brother

Blu®️anG

35w

Ive realized that 99% just dont get it my dude....

Fran Gardner

35w

I always loved Scott as a performer and I felt in my heart he was fighting so many demons and that he was always a little sad but he seemed to be a gentleman and was a fantastic singer! I enjoy listening to STP and will always be a little sad that Scott isn't with us here but he is immortal in his music!

Jimbo Reed

30w↑2

I lost my baby brother to dope. I respect this comment very much sir

Cali Love

3y↑352

When he was singing in the beginning it made me wanna just grab the mic put it down, stop the show, and just hug him. All I see is a broken soul that didn't need to be there that night. It hurts to watch. That's really what it's like to be surrounded by people, but still be all alone. FL💔🥀🕊

James Helms

3y↑9

Well said. ❤️

Cali Love

3y↑25

@James Helms thank you. I just wish someone in his life would've helped before he was gone, and tried to see him as a human not a meal ticket. He was heartbroken over deaths, and cancer in his family, and not being able to see his kids. Then dealing with being bipolar and his addictions, constantly having to work to afford everyone's needs before his own. He's a human before fame and money. He was instead mocked and ridiculed for this appearance.... imagine being so deep in need you wanna escape, and then being ridiculed for all your mistakes.

I wish I could help people feeling like that. Not just him. But others that just need someone who genuinely cares. ❤

SwedeProof

3y↑13

He reminds me so much of my beloved big brother -- brilliant, creative, handsome as hell -- who took his life at 36 beneath a train. PTSD was barely understood, and my family enabled his drug and alcohol use. I loved him so much and, tried stopping my family's behavior, but no one listened.

Liz

2y↑5

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parabola

4y↑332

I met Scott in a nightclub in the mid 90s and he was very cool and very humble. RIP Scott.

Imber Test

3y↑5

That's amazing ❤️

Anonymous Floyd

3y↑2

I wanted to take the mic and sing the song for him

Don Tenney

3y↑2

That's awesome parabola, I saw them at Rock on the Range, sadly I saw similar behavior, he seemed very off, drunk or high maybe? I was hoping he was ok, it was an ok show, but he definitely seemed very off on stage. Was so sad to hear of his passing.. 😔

Menno Bults

3y↑1

@Steven Coil You don 't know that. You heve never heart him sing. Brendan is fantastic ( I think, maybe, well could be )

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Ria C

2y↑13

Scott was absolute magic. He is one of the best lead singers that has ever existed.

John Cave

2y↑24

It makes me sad to see Scott as a shell of himself in his last (late) performances. I was fortunate to see STP three times with Scott. Twice in the 90's. Once in the early 00's. He was such a showman! Everyone eventually dies, I know. But Scott's passing has probably been harder for me than any other death. Except, of course, my family members and close friends. I grew up listening to these guys. As a teenager I wanted to be Scott. Now I'm just a dad who loves his son and I am thankful to be alive. Rest in peace, brother. 🙏

Bryan Whelan

50w↑1

He bounced back from this. Saw him 5 days before his death in Montclair NJ and he sounded great.

John Cave

50w↑2

@Bryan Whelan, that's good to hear.

TrephineArtist

1y↑4

Legend. RIP Scott, gone but never to be forgotten.

Ecgtheow

4y↑116

I loved the man. His troubles followed him and I always hoped he'd reach a healthier wavelength. He was the ultimate front man for a rock band, an incredible vocalist at his peak, with the soul of a poet. Became a fan of STP when I was 9 in 92. Still listen to them now at 37. And will listen until I die. They were and are a special band. Scott was one of a kind.

Michael Lynch

4y↑2

saw them at the HFS Festival
Washington D.C. , great live band, tight! and weiland sounded great ,many lost but addiction can be kept under control
never cured

Ragan Tate

4y↑2

I was 11 when Core came out. Always torn between STP or Pearl Jam as my number one rock band, I do seem to grab an STP piece before most of the time.

Curt Stevenson

3y↑3

I believe he was our generations Jim Morrison / my opinion... and krieger loved having him as a guest singer best of all the others...

crazycatladyjo

3y↑1

You were one cool 9 year old, with great taste in music.😁

Ecgtheow

3y↑1

@crazycatladyjo an older cousin by 5 years got me into them, as he also did with Sublime, Chili Peppers, Misfits, and Green Day. We were from LA, skateboarded, played football and baseball in the street, went to the arcade, played billiards on our grandfather's table. Yeah we were pretty cool lol.

Deb NKY

30w↑1

Oh my God. I saw STP three times over the years. Scott was fascinating and completely professional. This performance is simply a travesty. I loved this man.

Jamie Romero

4y↑82

Seeing him performing in that clip looked like he was barred out. He's like 5 beats behind and had that far away look... super super sad. He had a lot of traumatic loss in his life as well. I can only imagine how much pain this man was in. Absolutely terrible. I hope he's resting easy now with no more suffering.

Thomas Bowe

Can you get any bars? I need some...

Angela Case

2y↑4

It's a far cry from his flawless MTV unplugged performance.

moustachio334

He was on antipsychotic medicine which is liver toxic too

moustachio334

People tried to make Scott’s death just like just another junkie but the truth was he just already fucked up from all of the previous drug and alcohol abuse. Those tranquilizers they use for BPD are harsh. He doesn’t sound barred out. He was over prescribed.

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Obsidian240

3y↑29

My step dad went to highschool with the singer. Said he was a really strange guy and apparently he wasn’t the only one at school that felt that way. To bad they kept a distance because this dude is a legend.

Syn gyn M

3y↑10

"the singer?"

symphony ink art

3y↑4

Most creative ppl are weird lol.

brentley craft

Too*

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drumdad54 sdl

2y↑8

I saw Scott with the Wildabouts at a casino in Battle Creek MI in Sept of 2014..he nailed it that night & was in command of STP, Velvet Revolver & new tunes by his band. I'm so glad I was able to see him. Such a tragic loss to music & his loved ones. His demons eventually had the last word.

M S

43w

I saw him twice with STP. The earlier time he was shitty and the later time he was great. The years were like 2004 and 2008 or something

Erika Stoncius

1y↑20

I loved him!! He was gorgeous, charismatic and had a great voice! He is incredibly missed!

Tracy Gusman

1y↑2

Such an immense loss such an incredible talented musician I love all his music the guy could do no wrong in my books, love ya Scott rest peacefully! ♥️

The Big Bopper

4y↑91

Seen him and his band live a week before he died.. He looked good, i mean it was at a bar and he was having a few drinks but didnt look high and sounded great.
I seen STP for the first time in 93' and seen him alteast 10times with both stp and velvet revolver, and was never disappointed.

JDMP 11

3y↑4

Was gonna see him like the week after he died. Had backstage and everything

Walter Sobchak

He was only on powder and a little alcohol. Supposedly MDA too.

Bryan Whelan

50w

Me too. Was that in Montclair NJ?

Mike Whipkey

4y↑1.1K

I'll always remember when I heard that he died on the radio.. I on my way home after buying drugs and when I heard that it hit me pretty seriously for some reason I don't know why.. it wasn't the first time I've heard of a musician I like dying but I've been clean for 2 years now and I Believe this was the nudge I needed to get my shit together

MUFFINHEAD1985

4y↑55

good luck dude. It's a hell of a trip over your ego to admit you have an issue and fight it.

sinicalypse

4y↑22

Quitter!

ESFitnessPro

4y↑16

I was in the Suboxone doctors office when my ex-gf sent me the text.

Ryan leone

4y↑13

I was in rehab when I got the news. Scott Weiland was a major influence on me — for good and bad. On a smaller level the press has crucified me and my addiction has gotten in the way of my career many, many times.

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SeanScorpion

3y↑12

Scott was my absolute hero when I was in high school. I was obsessed with him, wanted to look like him, sing like him, etc. By the time he passed my obsession had faded, but it broke my heart to see how far he had fallen during those final years of his life.

The Violet Bunny

I dyed my hair red in high school and brought a picture in to the hair place and got my hair just like the plush video. I feel the same.

Crimz

1y↑12

He was such a great singer and performer. His cover of Jim Morrison was so freaking good!

David Stewart

4y↑3

I had no idea how much personal tragedy he had in his life around the time of his passing. I knew his life wasn't great, but this really puts things in perspective. Just heartbreaking.

Freedom Man

2y↑4

I seen STP in the 90’s and it was an amazing performance. Scott was full of energy running around the stage the whole time and the rest of the band was spot on. Scott’s one of the best frontmen/performers ever. RIP

Jenn Dobos

2y↑9

This man still had a lot of good music in him.

Scott Free

4y↑29

Thanks so much for this one. Scott is often unfairly over looked for his role in creating a new sound and voice for the Nineties and beyond. A true legend. We are lucky to have had him survive for as far as he did. Rest in Peace.

Adib Abdullah

4y↑377

Their was nothing FAKE about 90s artists:

They literally lived every lyric they sung 🙌🏽😢.....They were Real Artists with demons...

jennifer house

4y↑14

Yes they were but it was also a great music period

Rae Davis

4y↑23

I think that's what made the music back in the 90s so great. It was real emotions and real life, it was good music but we've lost too many of them. Scott dying was sad, but I personally think it was inevitable because of everything he'd been through. Saying that it was still a sad day when I heard, it's like his demons finally got him. Seeing that performance was heartbreaking, he sounded so out of it. He had such a stage presence, he was a unique individual. He will live on through his music, all of the people who have gone will always be remembered. Look at Andy Wood, he died 30 years ago but he's still loved and remembered.

Surrealms

4y↑4

Adib Abdullah You could say that about artists of ANY decade.

Vampire Jack

4y↑18

For me anyway, the 1990 was the last true, great, decade of music.
The years since the turn of the millennium have been such a disappointment.
The "future", it was supposed to be so good.

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Sin City Cycling

3y↑3

I saw STP live in their prime. It was one of the best shows I've EVER seen. Scott's energy on stage was infectious. Seriously sad to see him attempting to sing one of his songs and failing horribly. He was one of the best live singers I've had the pleasure to see/hear. He will be missed.

ff ff

Those of us who grew up with Mr. Weiland will always remember him for his absolutely masterful work that we all will remember him for. Drugs and Alcohol have taken some of the greatest to ever do it away from us. I personally am happy that his absolute genius was left w us with the beautiful work that he has done.

Yeah Right

4y↑7

Yeah, I could have gone my whole life without having to remember him like that toward the end. Such great talent with a tortured soul. He'll be missed.

Scarlett O'Hara

4y↑47

So sad. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Scott despite his mistakes and flaws.

King Solidus

32w

This is so sad. I loved Scott Weiland so much growing up. He was my idol for many years. This is just heartbreaking because i always knew he would pass this way.

jon Q

4y↑3

At his peak there was no better front man. I love his music.

MultiTexMex

3y↑3

I remember when he passed away. I was just getting into grunge and STP was the band that introduced me. I was ecstatic about getting to see STP live and SW as well and when this happened it was such a blow. RIP Scott and Chris.

Melle L

4y↑7

It was sad listening to his interview with HS. I would have had a very difficult time discussing my financial situation in conjunction with life events and lifestyle. He was quite open. He was so talented. I was really upset when I heard of his passing. I hope he is resting peacefully.

Valinda Bohme

3y↑1

The voice of Scott Weiland will live on forever. Fantastic singer, beautiful person. Too bad he could not overcome the drugs. I will always love and miss him. I listen to the bands every chance I get. RIP Scott.

ANON ZERO

4y↑913

Hearing such a good singer sound this bad. Everyone should have known he was in trouble.

SkySplitterInk

4y↑23

Yeah that was WILD!!!!!

Pete Robbins

4y↑37

Back in the good old days, Scott had a great presence and a great voice to go with it. I have not seen the stage performance shown here before and I have to say I was very much saddened but what I heard.

Thurein Tun

4y↑14

Yes!!!! That's what I'm talking about here! Why didn't someone help him out back then!!? Just look look how poor he is!!!! He's indeed very poor in that first live show clip.

I honestly feel very poor by watching that live show footage! I mean definitely something had happened to him

Dim Bulb

4y↑10

When that clip first aired everyone did know he was in trouble. The typical reaction was that it was sad and Weiland probably had serious substance abuse issues.

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JMPK

1y↑1

I miss Scott so much... I wish someone could of saved him... first band I truly say I loved...

Mitch Canter

3y↑5

was lucky enough to see a Velvet Revolver show in San Diego in 2006. Scott was on point that night! And when he was on, he was the best! In my top 5 favorite concerts of all time

Soulcraft79

2y↑1

So sad, this guys contribution to music saved my life a number of times. When I could connect with no one else, Scott's voice in my ear soothed my soul when nothing else could. R.I.P, S.W fan for life, eternal grateful.

malcolm smith

4y↑5

such a fucking shame seriously. STP is my favorite 90’s band and scott has one of the best organic voices i’ve ever heard. every song on core gives me the fucking chills hearing his voice. his voice is so smooth yet so powerful and you could tell he was really trying to be a better guy. His music changed my life in every way and i can’t go a day without listening to STP. i miss you more and more every day man.

Meagon Kouns

30w

Its just painful to see/think about.... I believe he was a Beautiful person.... yes, he had his demons,but dont we all?
Im forever going to be jamming out to his music, wish i could have seen him live.... i really missed out😢 At soon as he belts out a note from one of hos famous songs, i just think "You're Beautiful Scott" ❤

Leshreddur Mitchell

4y↑60

I saw him in velvet revolver before 2005, he looked very skinny, eyes sunken in a bit, but his body, his muscles looked healthy, he looked tough, played a absolutely perfect show that felt recording quality at the Roseland in Portland Oregon. Sad to see a man's demons get the better of him.

IEatYElloWSNoW

Dude I was there too but up in the balcony 👍👍👍

sour.gir!

3y↑2

I miss that dude so much. I hate how bad his demons were. Very very sad. So much talent inside one human being. 💜

L.A. Hauer

It's crazy to see the footage of him at Roverfest, which is a festival a local Cleveland morning show does every year. I remember right after that specific festival, the radio hosts talking about how messed up Scott Weiland was. He died only a few months later. So sad.

the legion

every time I see Scott or hear about him I always thought about Brandon Lee too. man I remember going to the midnight viewing of the crow. I loved his vocal range and I loved his lyrics man damn it sucked when he passed away because I knew it was coming... we all knew it was coming but really nothing or nobody could have ever prevented it from happening I don't think. god rest in peace Scott. you're already a legend bro now all you have to do is sing lead vocals for the rest of the angels in heaven, my dude . ✌️ rest in peace man

Shoshon Caligula

3y↑2

Man I love Scott and will always. Such a sad ending but I can understand and relate. May his legacy and music live forever.

valejkinas

Scott is awesome. The way he sang through all the records is unimaginable in a good way, of course. Great person and every one of us get through some times. Great versatile singer.

MT Rich

4y↑80

Rock and roll is a powerful drug, but Scott faced a lot of tragedy his mother and father coming down with cancer and then his brother dying. Sometimes you just can't beat those demons of Sorrow.

Ravi S

4y↑8

MT Rich plus he couldn't see his kids and he was paying 60k a month in support and alimony payments...poor guy

Ravi S

4y↑6

clock9596 you sound so sad. I hope you find happiness someday

bizotically_yours83

4y↑2

Yeah. That's a lot to pile on anyone. :/

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Gatzke

3y↑5

Jesus.. what a tortured soul. Rest in peace to a great showman. R.I.P Scott

Andrea Kitsch

4y↑11

I met him a few months before he past. I could feel his spirit was already gone. It broke my heart.💜😭

Alfonso Contreras

3y↑6

Michael Weiland was an amazing drummer and a close friend of mine. I was fortunate to have had the chance to play music with him and hang a bunch. At his funeral Scott sang him a song, it was so surreal and magical. I have always been a fan of Scott's and hated to see these brothers suffer. RIP

Dhamma Boy

2y↑4

That performance of Vasoline is heartbreaking! One of the greatest singers of all time in my opinion!
As a former addict myself, this really highlights the intrinsic suffering & diminishment that is part of being an addict. I don't advocate that people become adverse to the potential experiences available through experimenting with substances however, realise the risks are real and you're not necessarily going to stay in control. Be careful & kind to yourself!

Félix Thelmo Cevallos Morales

3y↑1

Scott Richard Kline, más conocido como Scott Weiland[1](San José, California; 27 de octubre de 1967[2]-Bloomington, Minnesota; 3 de diciembre de 2015[3]), fue un músico estadounidense, compositor y vocalista. Durante la década de 1990 fue cantante de la popular banda grunge Stone Temple Pilots, que luego abandonaría hasta reintegrarse en 2008. Sin embargo, la separación definitiva se produjo en febrero de 2013.

Saveth of El

4y↑18

This was devastating. The news hit me like a gut punch. When I saw him in that Art of Anarchy video, I knew Scott was fast walking towards the shadowlands. He was truly brilliant. Rest in peace, Scott.

Tcbranger

I saw him twice with STP during his sober time and he was incredible. I feel sorry for the fans that saw him strung out.

Eleanor

Scott Weiland is an amazing artist, it is tragic what happened to him....the music industry has hell to pay....bring these bad boys to justice,......

barry jackson

2y↑1

Scott was an awesome lead...One of my favs.

MrBodies07

3y↑28

That's sad to watch. I saw him perform with Velvet Revolver and he was such a great frontman

Komfy Koala

3y↑2

Him and Slash were pretty good together.

Robert bishop

4y↑11

He couldn't overcome his demons. Drugs,was his biggest. On stage he was totally hammered. Weiland was anything but honest regarding his addiction. The guys in Velvet Revolver waited months to get his drug court issues and his addiction issues worked out.

Anomaly

2y↑2

Core changed my life. As a shy 12 year old putzing around to feather rock Core hit me like lightning. Like coming up for air, it was something I needed. Core meant something. Grunge spoke to the youth of generation who felt lost, bored, and isolated. The world was changing violently. Every single day Gen X was bombarded about the new thing that was going to kill us, end the world. We were all waiting for it. That desperate frustration found so many voices. Weiland was one of those voices. It was a time and place where the broken things were the most beautiful.

Jason Jewell

4y↑109

STP is not near my favorite band. However Core is one of the most solid albums I have ever heard front to back. RIP SCOTT

Cullen Brown Music

3y↑8

purple us way better

ffrank

3y↑8

Core is underrated imo. I think some of it has to do with how a lot of the critics back then just considered it to be a clone of the other stuff going on. I never understood that myself. It definitely has its own thing going on. Don't get me started on Piece of Pie lol. That song gets none of the love it deserves. I don't think Purple would have turned out as good as it did without some of the criticism though... just my 2 cents.

kelli blue

TOTALLY AGREE. Brilliant.

Bob Newton

2y↑1

Next to “dirt” by Alice in chain. I think core is the best grunge album

SkannerDk72

44w

@Bob NewtonMan that's hard to really pin point on that question though so idk

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brother teresa.

I remember being super pumped to see Scott play at Rover Fest in Lorain, Ohio with the Wildabouts in 2015 I believe. At the time I had never seen him or STP live. I remember seeing him come out and start the first song...and he was all red faced, sweaty profusely, and trying to barely stand up using the mic stand. He wasn't the same Scott I remembered seeing on videos. 6 months later he was gone. Now that I watch the video, the clips of him with the Red V neck was the show I was at.

Opinions Vary

3y↑13

In the words of Elvis's bodyguard & close friend when asked "Why didn't you save Elvis?" to which he replied "How do you SAVE a man from himself?" ... we love them..... they just don't love themselves. R.I.P. 💔

Mike Crash

51w

I did the first 2015 phone interview with Scott. He was at home and sounded sober and lucid. When he died Scott’s wife initially didn’t believe he did drugs on the road. It’s tragic that Scott and Taylor Hawkins partyed so hard on the road at 48 and 50. RIP to both and condolences to their families.

Fred Derry

36w

there's a point where it's not even "partying" anymore, it's just remaining even; it's like reverse partying in a way

Thomas Smith

2y↑1

One of the most unique, recognizable, greatest voices in the long and twisted history of rock music

SolamenteVees

51w

My 18-year-old daughter has Bipolar and I can’t begin to imagine how drug use would impact her. Rest in peace, Scott.

iamcasihart

4y↑29

Scotty was my favorite frontman, aside from Freddie Mercury. When I learned he had died, I was not at all surprised. I was heartbroken, but not surprised. In fact, I am shocked that he lived as long as he did. He was no longer the Scott Weiland we knew & loved & he hadn’t been for nearly 10 years. I suspect he suffered at least one stroke sometime during or just after the Velvet Revolver days, as well as his admission that he essentially traded in his addiction to smack for booze & he was an alcoholic in his last 10+ years. These factors, combined with the damage of decades of smoking cigarettes, crack and/or meth, as well as the assortment of prescription medications he took (Buprenorphine, some benzodiazepines, erectile dysfunction meds, and another psychiatric medication) and the cocaine- man, his body just gave up. I saw him live with STP (August 2011 in Austin Texas) & though it was a decent show, I could tell that Scott was absolutely shit faced drunk. Sad to say but true, Scott actually performed much better as a “junkie” than he ever did as a drunk. His widow gets little to no respect from me, for she was co-signing & enabling all of this shit by marrying him when he was clearly sick & not all there. Also, the fact that Jeremy (band member of The Wildabouts) died not even a year prior to Scott (of a heroin overdose), plus the coke & drinking in every city with Tommy Black (another band member), plus longtime close friend & bandmate Doug Grean distancing himself from Scott in the years prior to his death, plus his brothers in STP “firing” him- It is just too much & I feel that he was surrounded by enablers & fellow addicts, as well as tragedy & fuck ups.

I will adore Scott until forever, but it is damn painful to see him as he was in the end. I prefer to remember him as he was until about 2005-2006.

RLY

4y↑1

Way too many enablers. I know you can only help someone who wants to help themselves, but I really don't see anyone encouraging him to get help here, too many people wanting their slice of the cash cow pie. Tragic and preventable.

Joshua Mitcham

Same fate as Elvis and Janis.

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Turkey creek

51w

All these good guys we've lost because of drugs and suicide is absolutely sad. The passing of Chris Cornell really hurt my heart. It's just Sad

John Monachelli

1y↑1

He's one of those beings that simply shines to brightly to hang around down here for to long. Glad he lasted as long as he did

John Youngs

4y↑4

I saw STP open for Neil Young on their first tour. I was blown away. Weiland was a powerhouse. Four years later I saw them headline and they played for 45 minutes. I knew then he was lost and it wouldn't end well.

Dina B

4y↑3

7pm and not one person tried to wake him up or check in on him until 7pm ??? I cannot get over this and keep thinking to myself that if just one of the band or crew members had checked in on him hours earlier, they might have found a pulse and he could still have been around today. R.I.P to my 2nd favorite rock singer & a rock legend.

Bill Hogue

4y↑1

I saw one of Velvet Revolver's last show's when they did Ozzfest in Nashville. They came out almost an hour late and only played about 5 songs. Weiland was already checked out. He left the stage halfway thru the last song ( "Fall to Pieces") and Duff had to finish the singing and say good night.

Frank Zavala

4y↑18

I grew up listening to STP and Velvet Revolver and Scott was my idol but its sad that he abused alcohol and drugs to the max. He was in his late 40s but yet looked like he was in his 90s he just wasn't there anymore and you could tell in his blank stares. I really wish he wouldve taken care of himself througout life 😟 R.I.P Scott your music lives forever 🖤 ill always be your fan.

ShinobiVIPER

I grew up oblivious to what bands were like off stage, all I had to go with was the music and videos that went with them. He went through an awful lot in his life and in my early 20’s, it was clear to me that this is how he would go. He may be gone, but his music lives on 🤘

Spankey

3y↑1

Thank you for all your insight to all these bands, this is the first time I took to write you after bingeing on stories bands I lost track of. Love what you do brother, thanks for your time and talent. Stay safe, stay strong. Your fan Paul Silva

Rock N' Roll True Stories

3y↑1

Thanks Paul! Greatly appreciate it! Check out my newer videos if you haven’t already improved audio and visuals and stay tuned to next week as we’re back with 3 new stories!

MaryS.

Weilland had his problems but he wrote some really beautiful songs and some super dark ones too. ❤ I'm so sorry he suffered...imagine, he was trying to quiet his mind by using drugs and alcohol...

mike yanno

4y↑1

I saw him in Myrtle Beach about a week after the infamous Texas show. To be honest he seemed to be in the same condition during the Myrtle Beach show but he actually turned it around halfway through the performance and it wound up being a really good show, but you can definitely see there was something seriously wrong with him. He had to have a couple people literally walk him to the stage because he was so frail.

Lost In Soho

I met him while he was with Velvet Revolver. He was extremely kind. 😔

Broke At Best Music

4y↑401

I remember the Scott who walked around Times Square in his PJs trying to find a last minute gift for his girl. He was a good hearted guy. It's a shame.

Lisa Surlie’s wild adventures

W.t. Bonsell lol

Michael Dorsey

3y↑24

some cold hearted people here.

George Freemon

3y↑20

@Lisa Surlie’s wild adventures disrespectful

Bonnie Watts

3y↑4

Times square is not the place to buy a gift for anyone but yourself.

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roger moon

3y↑2

Scott was always a singer that my childhood loved!!!

SYNYST☆R MuSICK STUDIO

Definitely not a way I wanted to hear Scott,such an amazing soul and musician I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with Scotts son Noah and make some tracks

Heidi Verna Thorbjørnsen

4y↑2

Very sad the course of his addiction & his death -Scott is so very missed & loved for what will be many years to come -RIP Dear One & May the good powers that be comfort his family, wife & children. 💔

Angie Patterson

I have always been a STP (Scott) fan..But when I heard of his death..I really wasn't surprised. Totally hurt.. but not surprised. I had hoped he'd be okay. He was amazing when he was sober. But unfortunately, his addiction won. Terrible loss.

Tami Lee

I saw him with velvet revolver. He was amazing. He did fall into the drums but I was also taken naked from my boat by security to the hotel. NO JUDGEMENT. I love how he dances/danced

Derek Davila

He was such an amazing talent.....one of the BEST.....saw him in Seattle and was hooked......sad ending. R.I.P. Scott. THANK YOU for all the great music.

Chris Pap

3y↑61

I think saying his death “shocked the rock world” is a bit of an over sell, I loved STP and thought Scott was a great frontman, but I was surprised he made it to 48 honestly

Courtney Lane

The 90s grunge era was how I grew up. Broken down into middle/High school social constructs within the institution it's a little Like Like.
You have your "preps" and "athletes", band geek, and grunge heads. Those were awkward years and STP, Pearl Jam, Soindgarden and several others literally play the soundtrack to my adolescence and hearing about his death and especially Chris Cornell's death hit hard.

Matthew Guay

I saw STP open for Megadeth at the New Haven Civic Center! It was one of 5 times i saw STP i also saw him Velvet Revolver twice!!! Ive Seen Hundreds of Bands Scott is one of the Greatest Performers i Have ever Seen his Preferences were Unbelievable!!!!! God Bless what a Gift to Music he Was!!!

💥Patrick💥

I loved STP, such a unique rock band with great grunge elements

Roman Gagne

4y↑119

I remember hearing the news of his death. I was listening to Interstate Love Song the night of and my power went out due to a snow storm. Without any internet, I had no clue he had passed away. When I woke up the next morning my internet was back and I found out he passed away the night before. Very sad to hear about his final days, RIP Scott, gone but never forgotten

Nuisance Productions TV

4y↑6

I taught myself how to play that song on the guitar, it was midnight when I was woken up to the news... Just picked up my acoustic, and somehow played the song

Zobeth C

4y↑5

That song has so many great memories for me. I play it when I take a long road trip. When I hear the song I always envision him wearing that wild pink puffy coat and cowboy hat he wore in that video. Big Empty is another song I love. When I hear that song I always think of Brandon Lee. That song was in the soundtrack for the Crow, the movie where Brandon Lee died. Weiland was so talented. If you read his book all the demons are revealed and it becomes clear why he chose to live the life that he did. I’ve been on a Mitch Hedburg kick lately, and Mitch died one decade before Scott in 2005. He was a heroin addict too and super talented. Mitch was a comedian, but he was compared more to a rock star, if you don’t know who he is, look him up he physically reminds me a lot of Scott. Mitch toured incessantly and lived for the road, but he also lived for drugs. Scott was the same but he also indulged to medicate his soul from his pain. The most tortured souls are some of these most talented. RIP Scott.

Hugo Montenegro

Zoe Chapin so true Zoe, well said ✌🏼

Sydney Jane

4y↑1

That song is my teenager and young adult theme. I remember being in No. Cal listening to it, driving through San Fran before its decline. I’ll never forget those times.

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tuchesuavae

Holy crap. He is my absolute fave frontman. To see him like that (can't even dance) and a guy with a amazing voice sounding like that is jarring.

LuckyChucky Kentucky

4y↑2

Weiland, Kretz, and the Deleo brothers made so damn much amazing music! I love everything they did. RiP Scott

Das Butcher

50w

Saw him perform with STP 2008. Amazing. ❤ RIP 🙏🏻

Tania

3y↑2

Tragic. He was such an amazing talent. It’s too bad man, another great one gone, and yes, Scott was great at his best. Near the end he looked almost pickled in alcohol, so tragic.
#RIPScottWeiland 🙏🏼

grunge9357

I saw him at the house of blues in houston on his last tour, he kept exiting the stage after almost every song, some people were hip to what was going on and were yelling at him to hurry and hit the crack pipe and come back. He sung all the STP songs great and the band played badass, I got to hear all the songs I wanted and I knew buying the tickets this was the last chance I had to see him live.

UnendingGrimnesS

4y↑7

His biography is sooooo goooood!! If you're a fan of Scott's then I highly recommend you check it out. Super sad but very well written and the personal stories are just so detailed that its sad to know it happened to hit. This man had a hard life and is gone way too soon just like the many others we've lost in the past couple years...RIP Scott Weiland

Thomas Bowe

What is the title?

The Summerland

@Thomas Bowe Not dead and Not For Sale...good book

MatchBookNotes

I got to see him play with velvet revolver around 2008 and its still one of the best performancea i have ever seen. They were on time and on point. His range was better than axels. Its a shame what happened to this poor troubled fellow. <3 miss this light in the world

Roz Christopherson

I wonder what would be the outcome for many of these rock stars if their millions of fans were not only buying their records and cheering them on in concerts but also praying for them. With so many prayers going up for them, I think the outcome would be much different than what we see here and in the lives of so many talented rock stars who have perished. RIP Scott Weiland.🙏🧡

Justin Montreuil

4y↑11

Makes me feel sad to see someone like Scott Weiland die. His songs such as "Plush" and "Interstate Love Song" will always be the greatest and Stone Temple Pilots will always be remembered as the icons of the 1990s alongside Pearl Jam, Aerosmith and Nirvana.