Meanwhile, members of the rock band Stone Temple Pilots issued a statement through a spokeswoman on the death of their former lead singer, who had been on tour with his new band, the Wildabouts.
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They released a statement Friday saying, “together we crafted a legacy of music that has given so many people happiness and great memories. RIP Scott, you were one of the best”.
“Part of that gift was part of your curse”, they said. Vitorino did not provide further details but referenced a statement on Weiland’s Facebook page. He also performed with the group Velvet Revolver for a number of years. Police are now investigation Weiland’s death. FILE – In this August 1, 2008, file photo, singer Scott Weiland, right, and his son Noah Weiland pose on the press line at the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition Party in Los Angeles.
Weiland was on tour with his band Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts… they were supposed to play the Medina Ballroom tonight, but the show was cancelled.
Weiland left behind a lasting impression in the form of songs such as “Plush”, “Interstate Love Song”, “Wicked Garden”, “Vaseline” and “Creep”, most of which local radio stations were playing and fans were sharing via social media Thursday night as a tribute to the troubled singer. “It’s just so sad and brutal from any perspective”. The band’s guitarist, Jeremy Brown, 34, died March 30, at his home near Santa Monica.
“Robert, Eric, Scott and I put 25 years of our lives into it”, DeLeo said.
Weiland had a long string of drug- and alcohol-related arrests and stints in rehab. He pleaded guilty to felony heroin possession in 1998.
Although Weiland had a history of struggling with substance abuse issues, it’s not clear what caused his death.
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Weiland came to prominence in the late 80’s and early 90’s as his Stone Temple Pilots rose to the top of the rock scene. Carolyn Marinan, a county spokeswoman, said she had no information on when that would be announced.
