Sadly, Scott Weiland did end up getting fired from Stone Temple Pilots just under two decades later, when the band let him go in 2013 for “violating his duties”.
What happened to the lead singer of the Stone Temple Pilots?
During a career spanning three decades, Weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band Stone Temple Pilots from 19 and 20, making six records with them. … In December 2015, Weiland died of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus in Minnesota at the age of 48.
Is Scott Weiland dead or alive?
Former Coronado resident Scott Weiland, 48, was found dead in his tour bus in late 2015. The cause of death was an accidental drug overdose. As STP’s original singer, he was in the band from 19, then rejoined from 20, when he was fired.
Who replaced Scott Weiland Stone Temple Pilots?
Chester Bennington
Weiland’s replacement, Chester Bennington, committed suicide last July. Only 41, he was best known for his long tenure in Linkin Park. He quit STP in 2015 to devote all his time to Linkin Park. STP’s new singer is Jeff Gutt, also 41.