Scott Weiland

Scott Richard Weiland (December 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015) was an American singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of Stone Temple Pilots and later Velvet Revolver; he also released solo albums including 12 Bar Blues (1998) and Happy in Galoshes (2008).

Died December 3, 2015, on a tour bus; cause reported as drug-related (combined drug intoxication).

Reviews praise Weiland's vocal originality and the adventurousness of his solo albums, especially 12 Bar Blues and "Happy" in Galoshes. Both pieces address his drug problems and late-career decline on stage. The reviews highlight Bowie and eclectic influences and lament a career overshadowed by addiction.

For:Fans of grunge and alternative rock, listeners who value vocal originality and eclectic solo work.