In 1994, STP released their second record, Purple, which saw the development of a more distinctive identity for the band. In 1992, they released their first album, Core, spawning four hits (' Sex Type Thing', ' Wicked Garden', ' Creep', and ' Plush'.) In one of the band's first opening performances as Mighty Joe Young, they opened for Electric Love Hogs, whose guitarist Dave Kushner would one day co-found Weiland's later band Velvet Revolver. They took the name Stone Temple Pilots because of their fondness for the initials 'STP'. Weiland's childhood friends Corey Hicock and David Allin rounded out the group, both of whom would soon be replaced by Eric Kretz and DeLeo's brother Dean. They developed a bond over the incident, and ended up moving into her vacated apartment. The two of them were discussing their love interests, when they realized they were both dating the same girl. In 1985, Weiland met bassist Robert DeLeo at a Black Flag concert in Long Beach, California. He wrote in his autobiography Not Dead & Not For Sale that he repressed the memory until it returned to him in therapy decades later. ДЄt the age of 12, Weiland was allegedly raped by an older male who had invited him to his house. Before devoting himself to music full-time, he worked as a paste up artist for the Los Angeles Daily Journal legal newspaper. He moved back to California as a teenager and attended Edison High School in Huntington Beach and Orange Coast College. Around that time, Weiland moved to Bainbridge Township, Ohio, where he later attended Kenston High School. At age five, his stepfather David Weiland legally adopted him and Scott took his surname. From his father's side, he was of German descent.

Weiland was born at Kaiser Hospital in San Jose, California, the son of Sharon ( nГ©e Williams) and Kent Kline.

5.2 Substance abuse and health problems.

Upon his death, many critics and peers offered re-evaluations of Weiland's life and career those critics included David Fricke of Rolling Stone and Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, who identified Weiland as one of the 'voices of the generation' alongside Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley. In December 2015, Weiland died of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus in Minnesota at the age of 48. The band received mixed reviews, and some critics and fans noted Weiland's failing health. In 2012, Weiland formed the backing band the Wildabouts. Now widely viewed as a talented and versatile vocalist, Weiland has been ranked No.В 57 in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists by Hit Parader. Weiland was known for his flamboyant and chaotic onstage persona he was also known for constantly changing his appearance and vocal style, for his use of a megaphone in concerts for vocal effect, and for his battles with substance abuse. Weiland established himself as a solo artist as well and collaborated with several other musicians throughout his career. He was also lead vocalist of supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008, recording two albums, and recorded one album with another supergroup, Art of Anarchy. During a career spanning three decades, Weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 20 to 2013, making six records with them.

Scott Richard Weiland ( / Л€ w aЙЄ l Й™ n d/ nГ© Kline, October 27, 1967В вЂ“ December 3, 2015) was an American singer and songwriter.

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