Scott Weiland - solo thread

[AHUGEAxlFan]

RIP Scott Wieland (Singer for Bumblefoot, former velvet revolver)

Dead at 48. I'm not really a fan of him, but he was a great singer and rock star.

Both slash and Bumblefoot have reacted to the passing of their friend.

[kyrie]

RIP Scott.

Like everyone else, I'm not surprised. Maybe the biggest surprise is that he made it to 48, unlike some of his peers (Kurt, Layne). STP were always that fifth "grunge" band lumped in with the big four from Seattle but they really were much more than just another alt rock band when at their best.

Glad I got to see them when the self-titled album came out.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Wow, what a damn shame.

[sky dog]

I am 48....scary and sad.

[rebelhipi]

Thats super sad news.

Im a big fan of his work, always been...

Rest in Peace.

[LongGoneDay]

Damn. I guess it?s never truly shocking when a rockstar passes away, but tragic nonetheless.
Scott was absolutely one of rock?s last great frontmen, and still creating/performing at a high level.
Outside of Axl, when he was on, Scott?s stage presence was unrivaled.
He will be missed.

[Spirit]

RIP Scott.

Given his history it sadly wasn't that shocking. But still, I was quite shocked when reading the headlines today, very sad.

[westcoast_junkie]

Rest in peace Scott Weiland 

[WAR41]

I am so bummed about this.  Was always an STP fan and loved VR.  I even loved Libertad, which I know several people in the VR/GNR world despise.  The last time I saw Scott live was a disaster (I've posted on here about it before) and while I never paid to see him live after that I of course continued to respect him and the work he's done. What makes it even more sad is that this happened not even a year after his guitarist died at 34.  Scott himself posted about how upset he was about it.

[GeorgeSteele]

Ugh, that is just horrible news, hit me hard when I heard.  RIP. 

[erose]

Thats too bad.

RIP Scott!

[Princess Leia]

VR statement, I found it on Duff FB


We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of our old friend and bandmate, Scott Weiland. We experienced a good chunk of life with Scott, and even in his darkest times, we all had hope and love for him. His artistry will live on, of that, there is no doubt.

Deepest condolences and sadness are for his children, Noah and Lucy. We all travelled around this world together on tour; our band, wives, and kids?and we grew to a big family that still remains to this day.

It?s just so sad and brutal from any perspective.

Rest In Peace Scott

Slash, Duff, Matt, and Dave

[COMAMOTIVE]

Guy lived rock and roll. Great songwriter and performer. I always thought Purple was their best album.

[GeorgeSteele]

From STP:

Dear Scott,
Let us start by saying thank you for sharing your life with us.
Together we crafted a legacy of music that has given so many people happiness and great memories.
The memories are many, and they run deep for us.
We know amidst the good and the bad you struggled, time and time again.
It?s what made you who you were.
You were gifted beyond words, Scott.
Part of that gift was part of your curse.
With deep sorrow for you and your family, we are saddened to see you go.
All of our love and respect.
We will miss you brother,
Robert, Eric, Dean

[tim_m]

This is very, very sad.  He was an amazing talent.

But....I can't say I'm surprised.  Is there anyone reading this who DOESN'T suspect, strongly, it was an overdose?  Scott's inner demons seemed to ultimately win every war. He just couldn't seem to overcome his substance abuse issues....and that, too, is very sad.

RIP, Scott.  

I'm not sure, initial reports seem to indicate he passed in his sleep.

[GeorgeSteele]

Farewell, Elegant Bachelor: Scott Weiland, RIP

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/farewell-elegant-bachelor-scott-weiland-rip-1746167697

[tim_m]

It appears there was a small amount of cocaine found in the bedroom on the bus where Scott was found. Also, a guy that was traveling with Scott has been arrested for possession of a small amount of cocaine.

[Bridge]

Truly sad, even if seemingly inevitable.   

It appears there was a small amount of cocaine found in the bedroom on the bus where Scott was found. Also, a guy that was traveling with Scott has been arrested for possession of a small amount of cocaine.

http://www.tmz.com/2015/12/04/scott-weiland-cocaine-band-member-arrested/

Scott Weiland's bandmate Tommy Black has been arrested for possession of cocaine on the tour bus where Scott died.

Police say they found a small quantity of a suspected controlled substance that field tested positive as cocaine in the bedroom where Scott was found.

They also found another small amount of the same substance in an area of the bus occupied by Black ... who is a guitarist for Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts.

Black was arrested and booked for 5th degree felony possession of drugs.

As we reported, several legendary musicians were in touch with each other 4 days before Scott died, saying he was back on drugs ... specifically crack cocaine.

[overmatik]

Scott made his choice. He burned bridges with STP, VR and Doug Grean, which had been his producer and member of his solo band for years. He chose to be surrounded by enablers and yes men.

Even the Art of anarchy thing was a chance for him to be surrounded by better people, but he was so quick to dismiss the guys... Very sad because I always thought he would recover and be the great performer he once was, but in the end it was his choice. 

[tim_m]

Addiction is a very powerful thing.