Scott Weiland, ex-Stone Temple Pilots frontman, dead at 48

By: Curtis Sindrey –

Former Stone Temple Pilots, and Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland poses for a portrait at the Village at the Lift Presented by McDonald’s McCafe during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2015 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty)

Scott Weiland, the former lead singer for ’90s rock band Stone Temple Pilots, and rock supergroup Velvet Revolver, died in his sleep while on tour with his solo band Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts in Bloomington, Minnesota last night, according to an Instagram post on Weiland’s official account. “Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his band The Wildabouts,” the post read. “At this time we ask that the privacy of Scott’s family be respected.”

The band were due to perform at the Medina Entertainment Center in Medina, Minnesota on Thursday night.

Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro broke the news via Twitter at around midnight EST. “Just learned our friend Scott Weiland has died,” he wrote. “So gutted, I am thinking of his family tonight.”

Police audio recordings related to Weiland’s death have been posted on the MNPoliceClips.com.

According to Billboard.com, the Bloomington, Minnesota Police Department issued a statement at 11:15 p.m. PT detailing the events as such: On December 3 at 8:22 p.m., officers responded to a report of an unresponsive adult male in a recreational motor vehicle located in the 2200 block of Killebrew Drive. Officers arrived and determined the adult male was deceased. The address seems to correspond to a local Country Inn & Suites hotel.

Weiland is survived by his wife, Jamie Wachtel, a photographer he married in 2013, and 2 children, Noah, born in 2000, and Lucy, born in 2002.

Read reactions from Twitter below.

Its not my loss, its our loss. Send your thoughts toward the family! https://t.co/Ojv1QYABmg

— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) December 4, 2015

Really sorry to hear about Scott Weiland.

— Krist Novoselić (@KristNovoselic) December 4, 2015

RIP Scott Weiland Universe, please take care of him. https://t.co/sNXVIPl2jA

— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) December 4, 2015

Extremely saddened to have read Scott Weiland passed. Such a gifted performer. My thoughts are with your loved ones,friends & fans.

— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) December 4, 2015

Just heard some news that broke my heart. May heavens doors be wide open for you friend. #RIPScottWeiland

— Foster The People (@fosterthepeople) December 4, 2015

scott weiland found dead (apparently on tour bus). sad. https://t.co/dqvWEEG77E

— Amanda Palmer (@amandapalmer) December 4, 2015

Scott. RIP.

— Tony Kanal (@Tonykanal) December 4, 2015

R.I.P. Scott Weiland

— Papa Roach (@paparoach) December 4, 2015

Oh no Scott Weiland. I am very sad. So many moments spent listening to him sing in my headphones. Thoughts be with his Family and Friends.

— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) December 4, 2015

we opened for @STPBand in 2000. I watched them side stage & Scott Weiland destroyed me, he was the real thing. Seeing him changed me 4 ever

— wheatus (@wheatus) December 4, 2015

Very sad news, rest in peace #ScottWeiland #toosoon

— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) December 4, 2015

Thanks for the great music Scott Weiland.

— Nirvana (@Nirvana) December 4, 2015

RIP Scott Weiland. Thoughts and condolences to his family, friends and listeners. Sending love and light

— Brandon Boyd (@mybrandonboyd) December 4, 2015

RIP Scott Weiland. May you be at peace and thank you for your music, Scott.

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) December 4, 2015

Sad news, RIP@ScottWeiland Stone Temple Pilots – Plush (Video) https://t.co/roUD0EXbU6 via YouTube https://t.co/4YPPxQpDpH

— Within Temptation (@WTofficial) December 4, 2015

RIP SCOTT Weiland. A legend…to the end. Deepest sympathies go to his family and the DeLeo Bros.

— Lzzy Hale (@LZZYHALE) December 4, 2015

Very sorry to hear about Scott Weiland. He was a captivating frontman who had a gift for writing great melodies. RIP

— Myles Kennedy (@MylesKennedy) December 4, 2015

Deeply saddened by the passing of singer #ScottWeiland. What a voice we’ve lost. Thoughts and prayers to his family. https://t.co/Y8dRponluc

— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) December 4, 2015

Scott Weiland was just found dead on his tour bus :(. Very sad 😔

— T❍mmy L33 (@MrTommyLand) December 4, 2015

Rest in peace Scott.

— Buckcherry (@Buckcherry) December 4, 2015

Sad to hear about Scott’s passing.I hope it wasn’t drugs.The saddest part of the story is his kids and family being left behind. RIP

— ❌ Nikki Sixx ❌ (@NikkiSixx) December 4, 2015

Sorry to hear about the passing of my friend @thescottweiland. Legendary frontman, but soooo troubled. Sleep well bro… #vaseline

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) December 4, 2015

One of the greatest voices in rock n roll has fallen silent tonight. #RIPScottWeiland #ShitNoSon https://t.co/6tPTbDWHOr

— Chris Kael (@5FDPChrisKael) December 4, 2015