Scott Weiland has passed away, one of the already mythical voices on the music scene. Former soloist of bands like Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver Scott Weiland. He was 48 years old, and was found dead last Thursday, December 3, in Bloomington (Minnesota), on the bus where he was touring with what was his current group, The Windabouts, after a long career. The causes of death are not known, he died in his sleep.
The Californian began his musical career with the Temple pilots. It was 1986, and his traveling companions at that time were Robert and Dean Deleo, both brothers, along with drummer Eric Krezt. His first album would see the light in 1992, with a hard sound but with a great diversity of contrasts, catchy and sinuous ballads. An alternative rock with a voice linked to the personality of Scott Weiland, charismatic on and off stage.
The rhythm that inspired the Temple Pilots songs was as overwhelming as Scott Weiland's personal life. He was detained more than once for illegal drug possessionDriving under the influence of various kinds of toxins, all promoted, among other things, by the companies he frequented. He was married three times and their separations were just as traumatic as his life in general. She had two children.
Regardless of rumors and cartoons, Weiland was a difficult and complex character, with a strong personality that made him very attractive in his live concerts, but also very temperamental outside the world of music. The interviews that are preserved and his autobiography, attest to all this.
Among its themes there is a collection of Christmas-themed songs. The most wonderful time of the year, as well as a collection of covers, and collaborations punctual in other groups. He was, despite everything, a great asset to the world of music.