Scott Weiland

Also known as Scott Richard Weiland

American singer (1967–2015)

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Scott Richard Weiland (October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. During a career spanning three decades, Weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 2002 and 2008 to 2013.

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Lennon or McCartney — Self2014
Stone Temple Pilots: Alive In The Windy City — Vocals2012
Velvet Revolver: Let It Roll - Live In Germany2012
Bob and the Monster2011
Stone Temple Pilots: [2011] SWU Festival — Vox2011
Stone Temple Pilots: Live in Chicago 2010 — Self2010
Stone Temple Pilots - Live At Gramercy Theatre, NY2010
Velvet Revolver - Live In Houston2010

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Scott Richard Weiland (/ˈwaɪlənd/, WY-lənd; né Kline; October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015) was an American singer and songwriter. He was best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 2003 and again from 2008 to 2013, recording six albums with them. Weiland is also known for being the lead vocalist of the rock supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008. He also released one album with rock supergroup Art of Anarchy in 2015, as well as four solo studio albums and several collaborations with other musicians throughout his career.

Weiland was noted for his flamboyant and chaotic onstage persona, his consistently changing appearance, and his versatile vocal style. He also became known for his use of a megaphone for a unique vocal effect during concerts. He sold over 50 million albums with his various projects and collaborations.