STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Release Statement On SCOTT WEILAND – “We Crafted A Legacy Of Music That Has Given So Many People Happiness”

Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, died in his sleep last night (December 3rd) while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his band The Wildabouts.

STP (Robert DeLeo, Eric Kretz, and Dean DeLeo) have released an official statement on Weiland: 

“Dear Scott,

“Let us start by saying thank you for sharing your life with us. 

“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.

“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,

“Robert, Eric, Dean”

Weiland has had a history of drug of abuse and TMZ has posted a video reporting that they spoke with Weiland’s wife, Jamie Weiland, who “vehemently denies” that he was doing any drugs and Scott has been “clean for many years.”

Scott’s last show was billed as Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts on December 1st at Adelaide Music Hall, Toronto, ON. Fan-filmed video from the performance can be seen below:

Various reports indicate that Weiland’s manager discovered the singer’s lifeless body on his tour bus on December 3rd in Bloomington, Minnesota. Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts were scheduled to play The Medina Ballroom that night; the show never happened. A cause of death has not yet been determined.

Velvet Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner tweeted: “RIP Scott Weiland”

Black Veil Brides vocalist Andy Biersack tweeted: “So sad to hear about Scott Weiland. Massive fan of his voice & presence. I once sang ‘Slither’ onstage during my 1st battle of the bands. RIP”

Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless tweeted: “Rock and Roll lost a soul tonight”

Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers tweeted: “When on top of his game… Scott was the best since Mercury… Period”

Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx tweeted: “Sad to hear about Scott’s passing. I hope it wasn’t drugs.The saddest part of the story is his kids and family being left behind. RIP”

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro tweeted: “Just learned our friend Scott Weiland has died. So gutted, I am thinking of his family tonight.”

Alice Cooper tweeted: “Deeply saddened by the passing of singer #ScottWeiland. What a voice we’ve lost. Thoughts and prayers to his family”