Stone Temple Pilots Lead Singer Scott Weiland Dies at 48
According to a statement on his official Facebook page, Scott Weiland, lead singer of the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver has died at age 48. A cause of death has not been disclosed at this time. The singer was currently on tour with his band.
The statement reads: "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," a statement on his Facebook page said. "At this time we ask that the privacy of Scott's family be respected."
Today, The Recording Academy issued the following statement on his passing:
Dec. 4, 2015
We have lost an innovative member of our creative community and our sincerest condolences go out to Scott's family, friends, collaborators and all who have been impacted by his incredible work.
Neil PortnowPresident/CEO
The Recording Academy
Image courtesy of Facebook
