While this was bound to happen, we can not deny that Scott Weiland was one of the best rock frontmen of all time. He was a talented singer and one of the best live performers we’ve ever had. I had the opportunity to see STP live in concert once with Scott fronting and it’s a show I’ll never forget. I grew up listening to STP. I was in high school when STP entered the Seattle grunge movement and I’m like… wow, who are these guys? I remember when I first bought STP’s album, “Core”, I played that album to death on my CD player then I continued to listen to all of their records.
Honestly, though, Scott’s death didn’t surprise me. Remember, before his sudden passing, Scott wasn’t looking too good at all. Scott kept claiming that he was clean for 13 years but you know it was a flat out lie. He was definitely back on the drugs again, no doubt.
1) It was probably the reason he was kicked out of STP in the first place ’cause he probably got back on the drugs (heroin probably)
2) When he did interviews, he was looking frail and tired.
3) Scott’s disastrous “Vaseline” performance with the Wildabouts was a pretty good indication that he became an addict again.
We’ll know for sure whether or not Scott was back on the drugs once the toxicology report comes out.
While I’m sure Scott had a lot of problems with the guys in STP, not getting along and all, I’m sure the Deleo Brothers and Eric still loved him and cared for him, though. Like everyone else, I’m sure the surviving members of STP are bummed about his passing too ’cause Scott helped rise STP into fame and stardom.
Today’s a sad day and a huge loss in rock n’ roll for sure. Like I said, I grew up listening to STP and I’m a fan of Velvet Revolver as well. Scott was 48 years old.
Kev
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