scott weiland arrested for a DUI

[isa]

I don't know If I'm surprised or not

[D]

Last I checked this was rock n roll right?

So who gives a fuck if a rockstar falls off the wagon? He isnt the first and sure as fuck won't be the last.

U guys are making it out like a catholic priest raped another child.


I find it amazing that this happened two weeks ago and people are just now finding out.

Have VR fallen so far that no one even gives a shit?

[ShotgunBlues1978]

Have VR fallen so far that no one even gives a shit?

Did you see how their album sold despite having a couple of high charting singles?

[jarmo]

Perhas that New Years NYC show will be a full blown GNR Reunion...Personally I've grown quite attached to the B-Foot version of GN'R..

i actually was thnking the same thing...conspiracy theories are always around the band...

Yes, you conspiracy theorists are always around the band seeing signs in everything.

Last I checked this was rock n roll right?

So who gives a fuck if a rockstar falls off the wagon? He isnt the first and sure as fuck won't be the last.

Tell that to the Australian fans...

And everybody else affected by this. Including his family.



/jarmo

[BurningHills]

1) Weiland needs serious help.

2) VR? Stick a fork in 'em. They're done.

[bazgnr]

Full MTV article here:

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1575643/20071203/velvet_revolver.jhtml

Sad news for both Weiland and his family.  I'm far from a big VR fan, but I hope the worst is over for all affected.

[Bandita]

It's obviously drugs because there is no mention of them wanting to do a breathalyzer, only blood and urine tests which wouldn't be needed if it was suspected to be booze. 

I wouldn't be surprised if he has to serve some time being that he has multiple similar convictions and yeah, he probably cannot leave the state at least until his next court appearance. 

Guess we know what the "mystery illness" is now.

Frankly, this is really sad for the REST of the band, not to mention the fans who paid good money to see them.

[Ali]

Last I checked this was rock n roll right?

So who gives a fuck if a rockstar falls off the wagon? He isnt the first and sure as fuck won't be the last.

U guys are making it out like a catholic priest raped another child.


I find it amazing that this happened two weeks ago and people are just now finding out.

Have VR fallen so far that no one even gives a shit?

People die all the time because some selfish asshole decides to get behind the wheel while under the influence. ?That's why people are upset. ?He may not be the first or last rockstar, or more accurately, fucking moron, to do this, but that doesn't mean it is anything to dismiss.

Sorry, I have very strong feelings about what driving under the influence can do.

Ali

[Bandita]

Last I checked this was rock n roll right?

So who gives a fuck if a rockstar falls off the wagon? He isnt the first and sure as fuck won't be the last.

U guys are making it out like a catholic priest raped another child.


I find it amazing that this happened two weeks ago and people are just now finding out.

Have VR fallen so far that no one even gives a shit?

Would it be "rock n roll" if he collided into a car with small children in it while under the influence?

Hey, I have no problem with people doing what they want in their own home or not behind the wheel, if they want to kill themselves by being stupid that is their prerogative.  When you take it to the road then I have to take issue with that. 

[Kangaroo Friend]

This was a publicity stunt to get his name back in the press.  He got caught on purpose.  Rock n Roll bad boy image is much better marketing tool than his sober boring famly man persona.

[Trist805]

Velvet Re-haber

[Loaded NightraiN]

See now this fucks up VR 

I'm not a fan, only because this guy was chosen as the singer.... What did the guys expect when they hired him.... Mabye they'll hire a better singer now

[FunkyMonkey]

If I'm reading this right, looks like he did hit another car, and spend the night in jail...


From E! News

Five days later, on the night before Thanksgiving, Weiland's 2006 Mercedes CLS tagged a 2005 Chrysler Sebring on an offramp of the northbound 170 Freeway at 6:18 p.m. on Nov. 21, according to the California Highway Patrol. There were no injuries; the cause of the crash is still under investigation, CHP Officer Leon Hines said.

As authorities combed the scene, according to the CHP, Weiland "exhibited signs of impairment."

"The investigating officer administered a series of field sobriety tests to the driver [Weiland], which he was unable to satisfactorily perform," the CHP arrest report said.

Weiland was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an unspecified drug about an hour and a half after the accident. He was booked later that night at an L.A. County jail, where the CHP said he declined an invite to provide a blood or urine sample.

With bail set at $40,000, Weiland was sprung at noon on Thanksgiving Day, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department online records show.

There was no immediate comment Monday from Velvet Revolver's camp.


Complete article here: http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=0d9eb13d-c651-439d-a2c0-7e6375be23a9

[Falcon]

This was a publicity stunt to get his name back in the press.? He got caught on purpose.? Rock n Roll bad boy image is much better marketing tool than his sober boring famly man persona.

That maybe the goofiest thing I've ever read on this forum...

"Illness" in the band...I mean c'mon, is anyone with any sense whatsoever surprised?

As I've said a bazillion times, when addiction is involved all bets are off.

Be thankful nobody (including himself) got killed.

It'll be interesting to see how this unfolds..

[Bandita]

This was a publicity stunt to get his name back in the press.? He got caught on purpose.? Rock n Roll bad boy image is much better marketing tool than his sober boring famly man persona.

Uhh getting arrested for drugs and being forced to cancel gigs because of it and pissing off your fans is hardly a publicity stunt.

[chineseblues]

He always gets in trouble with drugs every 3 or 4 years or so. Since the last time was 2003, guess it was time for him to fuck up again....

[*Timothy*]

thank gawd he didn't kill himself an anybody else.

THe man needs to get some help. If not for himself then for his kids.

[jarmo]

From MTV: On Monday, the singer's management issued a statement saying, "Scott Weiland was recently involved in a minor accident in Los Angeles and denies he was driving under the influence. He voluntarily took a Breathalyzer test, which the defense believes registers well within the legal limit. He is anxious to get to court on December 13 and clear this matter up."


Oddly enough, the police report says: "While the police were investigating the traffic collision, Weiland exhibited signs of impairment," and "The investigation officer administered a series of field sobriety tests to the driver, which he was unable to satisfactorily perform."




/jarmo

[Bandita]

Seems a bit contradictory.  A breathalyzer will do nothing if it's drugs anyway.  I am pretty sure the penalty is harsher if you refuse tests, at least it is here in NY.  Not sure he will be able to "clear things up" that easily. 

[Jizzo]

in california you have a choice between a breathalyzer and a blood/urine test last time I checked