Will Weiland get kicked out of the band?

[ShotgunBlues1978]

Or will the other members quit?  I know he's a huge part of the writing process, but the other members of the band can't be happy with where he wants to take this new album.  A big reason behind the GnR breakup was creative differences with Axl wanting to go off in other directions than just rock and the others not wanting to do that.  Now you have Weiland wanting to make a "dancy" album and they're talking about bringing in Pharrell to produce a song or two.  Pharrell, famed pop producer for many hip hop and R&B acts, as well as No Doubt and Gwen Stefani's solo work 

The whole reason behind VR was supposedly these guys just wanted to get back to making some good old fashioned hard rock and that's what they did.  I can't imagine Slash or Duff are too happy about Weiland's desire to make an album for people to dance to

[mikegiuliana]

well to be honest they all knew what stp was and how weiland was so theyhad to know what they were getting into with variety.. I think they will be fine, just have to wait n see..

[makane]

"- Feb. 16, 2006

Scott Weiland has found himself another band. Speaking to ABC News Radio at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party last week, Weiland's VELVET REVOLVER bandmate Matt Sorum said that the singer is being added to Sorum's all-star cover band CAMP FREDDY. He'll be joining a permanent lineup that already includes Sorum, Dave Navarro, Donovan Leitch, Billy Morrison and Chris Chaney. CAMP FREDDY are also known for the revolving cast of superstar guests that joins them on stage at their live shows.

Commented Sorum: [Weiland] loves it, man. He comes and plays with us, and we do BOWIE, and we, you know, he does some IGGY POP maybe, whatever he wants to do. And he has the best time because it's not stressful at all. There's no real, like, corporate thing behind it. And it's not like you have to come up with the goods — you just do it, you know."

Sorum says that the band are hoping to finally release their debut album next summer. Macy Gray, Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS) and Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) have already recorded guest spots, and Steven Tyler (AEROSMITH) has been asked to participate.

During the same interview, Sorum revealed that VELVET REVOLVER are planning to move in a different direction on their new album, which has the working title of "Libertad".

"Our first album was very aggressive and just in-your-face. and we made it very quickly," Sorum explained. "And this album we just really want to, like, you know, we want to pull it back a bit, groove a little harder, [make it] a little more danceable. We've talked about working with people like [pop superstar] Pharrell [Williams] just for the… just to check it out. I mean, it's not rock and roll, but it might be different. Who knows?! I don't know."

(Source: ABC Radio's ePrep)"

In which part here Scott Weiland want's to make dance music? You've just collected a big bunch of baseless speculations into a "fact" produced by your mind.
Everyone is taking these 2(!) articles way too seriously, DANCEABLE (doesn't have to mean TECHNO. lets see ie. Rocket Queen?) or THINKING about making a concept album. The Pharrel thing was probably a Matt Sorum "piano joke".

[Eric]

For what it's worth, Matt just updated his sight, says new album in summer, he and Duff are writing songs.

[JDA]

Why does everyone always start these dumb threads about Scott?  He's an awsome preformer and a big part of VR.  VR would be nothing without him.  He is probably the 2nd best lead singer in the last 20yrs. 

[tomass74]

Because people are idiots....... Just because they want to make the album more danceable doesnt mean they are going to put out a Britney Spears album... I would consider "Always On The Run " danceable and that song rocks..

Anyway, people just want to trash VR..  Let them... No one really knows what mAtt meant by dancable.. Matt is a douche anyway.. Who cares what he says..  Weiland isn't getting kicked out of anything.

[Smoking Guns]

Matt and Weiland are the two dosha baggas of VR.  They say some really goofy stuff.  You always can count on Duff and Slash.  Since Dave doesn't say much, we can only assume he is cool.

[blaqktiger]

I love Weiland in VR... can't wait for the new album and tour!

[Sweet s]

there was a rumour Circulating last summer that the relationship between Scott and Slash was very strained and the band was on the verge of breaking up I don't know how their relationship is now whether it has improved or not

[makane]

there was a rumour Circulating last summer that the relationship between Scott and Slash was very strained and the band was on the verge of breaking up I don't know how their relationship is now whether it has improved or not

That's because it's still a RUMOR.

[mikegiuliana]

there was a rumour Circulating last summer that the relationship between Scott and Slash was very strained and the band was on the verge of breaking up I don't know how their relationship is now whether it has improved or not

well they have been together sinc ethat rumour, plus the roumor was shot down.. I forget if it was scott's wife..?? They have played several live shows too, amnd have spoken about doing the second album since then so it 's looking OK

I think any band is one step away from breaking up at all times

[mrlee]

Why does everyone always start these dumb threads about Scott?  He's an awsome preformer and a big part of VR.  VR would be nothing without him.  He is probably the 2nd best lead singer in the last 20yrs. 

best lead singer in last 20 years. no way.

[Communist China]

AFD is more danceable than UYI

[Carlos_f_Rose]

I think Weilland wont be kick out, and I think at least Matt agrees with making a danceable album, I would love something like that especially Latin Rhythms, like the ones they used for Snakepit Version 1, damn that was killer!!!

[NicoRourke]

Why does everyone always start these dumb threads about Scott?? He's an awsome preformer and a big part of VR.? VR would be nothing without him.? He is probably the 2nd best lead singer in the last 20yrs.?

You got to be kiddin' right ? He's a total disaster onstage, (I've seen them one) and I don't like either his poor lyrics and his live performances. I just love VR music, but it's killing me to hear Scott Weiland sing with them.

[ShotgunBlues1978]

Because people are idiots....... Just because they want to make the album more danceable doesnt mean they are going to put out a Britney Spears album... I would consider "Always On The Run " danceable and that song rocks..

Anyway, people just want to trash VR..  Let them... No one really knows what mAtt meant by dancable.. Matt is a douche anyway.. Who cares what he says..  Weiland isn't getting kicked out of anything.

No one knows what Matt meant by Danceable?  He said they were considering working with Pharrell, so that gives you an idea of what he meant.  Music like Pharrell makes. 

This has nothing to do with bashing VR.  It's a serious question.  Creative differences and in particular Slash and Duff disagreeing with Axl's desire to go different directions and that was a large factor in the original band's breakup.  It's not out of the question to think that they might not be happy with this.  A big part of their purpose with VR was to go back to  making hard rock music, not dance tunes with Pharrell

[jabba2]

If anyone in VR should leave its Dave. I dont like his playing style its too modern sounding. Bring back the blues Slash .

[oldleadbelly]

Because people are idiots....... Just because they want to make the album more danceable doesnt mean they are going to put out a Britney Spears album... I would consider "Always On The Run " danceable and that song rocks..

Anyway, people just want to trash VR..? Let them... No one really knows what mAtt meant by dancable.. Matt is a douche anyway.. Who cares what he says..? Weiland isn't getting kicked out of anything.

No one knows what Matt meant by Danceable?? He said they were considering working with Pharrell, so that gives you an idea of what he meant.? Music like Pharrell makes.?

This has nothing to do with bashing VR.? It's a serious question.? Creative differences and in particular Slash and Duff disagreeing with Axl's desire to go different directions and that was a large factor in the original band's breakup.? It's not out of the question to think that they might not be happy with this.? A big part of their purpose with VR was to go back to? making hard rock music, not dance tunes with Pharrell

But how does this get construed to be what Scott wants?? Matt said it, not Scott.? And for that matter, who gives a damn, it's obvious to me that Matt is talking out his ass to inflame people...mission accomplished.

[EricaLyn087]

Why does everyone always start these dumb threads about Scott?? He's an awsome preformer and a big part of VR.? VR would be nothing without him.? He is probably the 2nd best lead singer in the last 20yrs.?

You got to be kiddin' right ? He's a total disaster onstage, (I've seen them one) and I don't like either his poor lyrics and his live performances. I just love VR music, but it's killing me to hear Scott Weiland sing with them.

Yeah you saw them ONCE, meaning that your judgement of the band is going to be a little different than those of us who saw them multiple times (myself included). I saw VR in Dec 04, May 05 and on New Year's Eve at Starland Ballroom - Scott and the rest of VR improved every single time. Disaster? I think not.

[Communist China]

Why does everyone always start these dumb threads about Scott?? He's an awsome preformer and a big part of VR.? VR would be nothing without him.? He is probably the 2nd best lead singer in the last 20yrs.?

You got to be kiddin' right ? He's a total disaster onstage, (I've seen them one) and I don't like either his poor lyrics and his live performances. I just love VR music, but it's killing me to hear Scott Weiland sing with them.

He showed up for the gig, didn't he? More than you can say for your buddy Axl. Scott is a very decent live performer and he is great on records. Who do you think should replace him anyway? And don't say Bach, give me someone with credability and a reason why.