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Scott Weiland

Scott Weiland was an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Scott Weiland was an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. He also released solo material and worked with other projects across a career that spanned more than three decades. He died in 2015 at age 48.

Early life

Scott Weiland was born in California in 1967 as Scott Richard Kline. He later took the surname Weiland after being adopted by his stepfather, according to biographical sources.

Stone Temple Pilots

Weiland co-founded Stone Temple Pilots and became widely known as the band’s lead singer. He performed with the group across multiple periods and recorded six albums with them.

Velvet Revolver and solo work

After leaving Stone Temple Pilots, Weiland became the lead vocalist of Velvet Revolver. He also recorded solo albums and collaborated with other musicians across his career.

Death and legacy

Weiland died in December 2015 in Bloomington, Minnesota, at age 48. He is remembered as a prominent rock vocalist of the 1990s and 2000s.

Key facts

  • Best known as the frontman of Stone Temple Pilots, with whom he recorded six albums.
  • Also served as lead vocalist for Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008.
  • Released solo albums, including studio and cover albums.
  • Won Grammy Awards in 1993 and 2004.
  • Died in Bloomington, Minnesota, in 2015 while on tour with Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts.
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Canadian context

Weiland had significant international influence as a major rock vocalist, and his work with Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver was widely heard by Canadian rock audiences and radio listeners.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Scott Weiland?
Scott Weiland was an American rock singer, songwriter, and musician best known for fronting Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.
What was Scott Weiland’s birth name?
His birth name was Scott Richard Kline.
What bands was he in?
He was best known for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, and he also performed with Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts.
Did Scott Weiland win a Grammy?
Yes. Sources identify two Grammy Awards, in 1993 and 2004.
When did Scott Weiland die?
He died on December 3, 2015, in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Did Scott Weiland release solo music?
Yes. He released solo albums and other recordings outside his work with his main bands.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Weiland
    Supports: Birth name, dates, Stone Temple Pilots membership, six albums with the band.
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Weiland
    Supports: Birth and death dates, American rock musician, Grammy Awards in 1993 and 2004.
  3. WHO2 — https://www.who2.com/bio/scott-weiland/
    Supports: Career overview, Stone Temple Pilots founding, solo albums, Velvet Revolver membership.
  4. The Independent — https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/scott-weiland-profile-stone-temple-pilots-singer-and-velvet-revolver-frontman-a6760041.html
    Supports: Birth name, adoption of surname Weiland, death in Bloomington at age 48.
  5. AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/scott-weiland-mn0000836226
    Supports: Artist biography and identification as frontman for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.