In Memoriam
Scott Weiland
October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015 · aged 48
Alternative Rock · Grunge · Hard Rock
Scott Richard Weiland was one of the most charismatic, dynamic, and tragic frontmen of the 1990s grunge and alternative rock explosion. Born in 1967, he possessed an incredibly versatile baritone voice that could shift from a haunting, guttural growl to a soaring, glam-rock croon. As the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, he propelled albums like 'Core' and 'Purple' to massive multi-platinum success with defining generation anthems like 'Plush' and 'Interstate Love Song.' Later, he channeled his inner Bowie alongside former Guns N' Roses members to form the explosive supergroup Velvet Revolver. On stage, Weiland was a magnetic, slithering chameleon, blending rock star swagger with profound theatricality. However, his immense talent was constantly derailed by severe, highly publicized battles with heroin and crack cocaine addiction. He died of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus on December 3, 2015, at the age of 48, silencing a truly shape-shifting rock voice.
Milestones
Plush, Interstate Love Song, Slither
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