R.I.P. Scott Weiland

[PluckyThump]

Died on the tour bus, man isn't that just the way, always figured him for the type who would die too young. Still sad when it happens. Love STP, may favorite band from that era, glad I got to see them when they reunited in 2009 and they put on a great show. I remember one night in the 90s me and a bunch of friends went to one of those huge night clubs where they played dance and rap all night, then on the drive home Interstate Love Song came on the radio and it was like "hey that's a great song!" especially after listening to night club crap all night. Thanks for the music Scott.

 

[Mildew Jones]

Is a bummer, truly a talented guy, positive thoughts for his family, loved ones. My 90's based cover band is playing tonight, will bust out as much STP as we can in Scott's honor.
And yes, R. Deleo is a fantastic underrated bass player, and an incredible writer of songs.
MJ

 

[Papersen]

RIP Scott.
Great singer, one of favs from the early 90´s.
I´m obviously shocked but not suprised.

Best to his beloved ones.

 

[SJLee]

What a bummer. Addiction can be a ruthless slave driver.
I'm reminded of the lyrics of a Halford song called Twist.

Got a grip like steel on wood
This is all for your own good
And If you wanna get away - wanna be free
Wanna get anywhere but right here beside me - you'll have to

Twist, twist, twist away from me
Twist, twist, twist - away
Twist, twist, twist away from me
Twist, twist, twist - away

Wonder why you try to run
Ought to quit admit I've won
No one is gonna hear your cry
Gonna hear you scream
Better get used to knowing it's just in your dreams - that you can

Twist, twist, twist away from me
Twist, twist, twist - away

Twist, twist, twist away from me
Twist, twist, twist - away

Never get away
Never twist away
Never get away

Wanna get anywhere but right here beside me - you'll have to

Twist, twist, twist away from me
Twist, twist, twist - away

Twist, twist, twist away from me
Twist, twist, twist - away

Never get away
Never twist away
Never get away

You're free now.
R.I.P. Scott.

 

[Sixgunn]

Core is one of my all time favorite cds. GREAT bass too!!

 

[Slevage]

Some get clean---- others---

Jails, Institutions, or Death

 

[vegas532]

Sucks. My friend who was leading a similar lifestyle is currently in a coma and he's probably gonna get unplugged on Sunday.

I'm sorry to hear that, Mike.

 

[Matt Dean]

it's really sad, because scott and some of the guys i know were/are regulars in the LA rehab scene and you're kinda watching them from afar knowing their sick and it's not working

An amazing drummer I play with in one of my bands is a bi-polar refugee form the LA rehab scene. Unfortunately, he's just getting out of jail (30 days) for a second DUI.

 

[LowStringNinja]

Core would stay in the cassette player of my car for weeks when i was in high school.

 

[Chad Bennett]

STP has always been one of my favorites. Robert Deleo is a great bassist. I rip him off all the time (his style really fits in with a lot of different kind of music).

 

[matante]

it's really sad, because scott and some of the guys i know were/are regulars in the LA rehab scene and you're kinda watching them from afar knowing their sick and it's not working

The LA rehab scene?

 

[TinIndian]

There was a time in the early 90's when every time I heard a song on the radio that I really liked, it was STP. Sad news.

RIP Scott.

 

[mpdd]

The LA rehab scene?

unfortunately, people are generally in and out of there quite a few times before whatever is going to happen takes place

 

[Mvilmany]

I loved STP. Robert DeLeo is a great bassist. Scott was a very creative singer and it's sad that he's gone.

 

[Shortie]

RIP Scott - great voice, great front man, great lyrics.
Gone but not forgotten - your music lives on.

 

[electracoyote]

One of my favorite rock vocalists and frontmen of all time. Not the first time his lifestyle caught up with him, but it will be the last. RIP

 

[RiZzBot]

Core. Soundtrack to my reckless youth. RIP Scott

 

[higain617]

Sucks. My friend who was leading a similar lifestyle is currently in a coma and he's probably gonna get unplugged on Sunday.

I'm sorry to hear this. I've been through a similar situation and it's terrible watching it eat away at someone.

 

[Smoove-Groove]

*** thought he came clean.

Once an addict, always an addict sad to say. Even if clean, they are still really jonesing for just another taste.
And if any of you out there hasn't checked out his solo album "12 bar Blues" from a while back, do yourself a favour and check it out. It's a really creative album.

 

[gfaulkner]

Very sad day…I just went to a Wildabouts show in Baltimore back in March,and Scott was awesome on stage,still could deliver vocally.At the same time I can say he was obviously under the influence of heroin and that part of seeing him perform was a bummer,so this does not come as a huge surprise.RIP Scott and thanks for the music you've left behind.