Scott Weiland’s fellow musicians are
sharing their sorrow over his sudden passing.
The members of Stone Temple Pilots and
Velvet Revolver posted messages on social media on
Friday, following the news that Weiland, the former frontman for both groups,
had died in his sleep while on a tour stop in Minnesota. He was 48.
“Dear Scott, let us start by saying thank you for sharing
your life with us,” a statement on STP’s Facebook page read, signed by
guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz.
The rockers honored Weiland’s artistry, while
also acknowledging the personal troubles that plagued the singer for many
years.
“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,” the message
continued. “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.”
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Weiland rose to fame with
Stone Temple Pilots in the early ’90s. Their debut album,
“Core,” sold more than 8 million copies in the U.S. and scored the
band a Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy for its lead single “Plush.”
After the group dissolved temporarily in 2002,
Weiland formed Velvet Revolver with former Guns ‘N Roses members Slash and Duff
McKagan, along with former Wasted Youth guitarist Dave Kushner.
“We are deeply saddened
to learn of the loss of our old friend and bandmate, Scott Weiland,”
McKagan posted on his Instagram page,
captioning a photo of Weiland mid-performance. “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.”
Slash and Kushner shared
personal memories as well, with Kushner recalling his time with Velvet Revolver
as an experience he’ll always treasure.
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“My life was changed
forever then,” he wrote of the band’s early days together, “and it is
changed once again today.”
Weiland is survived by
his wife, Jamie Watchel, and his children Noah, 15, and Lucy, 13.
Other tributes to his
work and legacy have come in from across the music community and beyond.
Extremely saddened to have read Scott Weiland passed. Such a gifted performer. My thoughts are with your loved ones,friends & fans.
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) December 4, 2015
Very sad news, rest in peace #ScottWeiland #toosoon
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) December 4, 2015
Thanks for the great music Scott Weiland.
— Nirvana (@Nirvana) December 4, 2015
I saw Scott Weiland perform many times and those were some of my favorite concerts of all time. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 4, 2015
Its not my loss, its our loss. Send your thoughts toward the family! https://t.co/Ojv1QYABmg
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) December 4, 2015
— Erin Biglow
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