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STP Frontman Scott Weiland dies at 48

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Scott Weiland, a performer known for his grunge rock voice and struggles with addiction, has died, according to his wife, Jamie.

Weiland, 48, was the Grammy-winning frontman for a string of prominent rock bands, most notably Stone Temple Pilots.

Jamie Weiland, a photographer, confirmed the news of his death to The Times in a brief conversation.

"I can’t deal with this right now,” she said, sobbing. “It’s true.”

A statement on Weiland's Facebook page posted at 10 p.m. said Weiland had "passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota."

"At this time we ask that the privacy of Scott’s family be respected," the statement said.

Reports of Weiland's death began to circulate after fellow rocker Dave Navarro tweeted: "Just learned our friend Scott Weiland has died. So gutted, I am thinking of his family tonight."

That tweet later appeared to have been removed.

Weiland’s manager, Tom Vitorino, also confirmed that Weiland died Thursday. He did not provide further details.

Weiland's latest band, Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts, had been scheduled to perform Thursday evening in Minnesota. According to Medina Entertainment Center, the concert was canceled and refunds were to be issued. No reason was given for the cancellation.
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Sad news to hear the passing of one of my generations great voices, Scott Weiland may you rest in peace.

He was the leader of one of the greatest bands of the 90s era music, sorry to say this as most people will disagree but they were way better than Nirvana and Pearl Jam and equal to Alice In Chains.

Listening to them now and it seems unreal he's gone, what do any of you fans out there think are their three best tunes, I reckon they are;

1. Sin
2. Plush
3. Vasoline or Big Empty

RIP SCOTT Weiland
 
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lobeyonekenobi said:
Sad news to hear the passing of one of my generations great voices, Scott Weiland may you rest in peace.

He was the leader of one of the greatest bands of the 90s era music, sorry to say this as most people will disagree but they were way better than Nirvana and Pearl Jam and equal to Alice In Chains.

Listening to them now and it seems unreal he's gone, what do any of you fans out there think are their three best tunes, I reckon they are;

1. Sin
2. Plush
3. Vasoline or Big Empty

RIP SCOTT Weiland
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Interstate Love Song has to be towards the top of any list.
 
not a fan of him with or without STP.

but it is sad.

i hope he has found whatever it was he was looking for... rip.
 
Just saw this thread. Sad to hear of his passing. I am only familiar with his music from his time with STP, but I really enjoy many of their songs.
 
Very sad indeed. He was great with STP, then with the few good things Velvet Revolver did. He also did an amazing turn as Hedwig, not a surprise but still very sad.
 
aaronvan said:
A letter from late singer’s ex-wife, Mary Weiland, on behalf of his two children. Very poignant and doesn't pull any punches.
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That letter is the definition of the word "apt".

"We read awful show reviews, watch videos of artists falling down, unable to recall their lyrics streaming on a teleprompter just a few feet away. And then we click "add to cart" because what actually belongs in a hospital is now considered art." - MARY FORSBERG WEILAND
 
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