The intrigue comes from weiland s odd turn to glam. Be it something depressing like stps creep or passionate like velvet revolvers fall to pieces, or full of emotion like the latter band s loving the alien, so you just know the wildabouts have at least one softer song on blaster. When weiland performed the song with his group the wildabouts in the 10s. Stone temple pilots frontman scott weiland dead from. They finish with a song i believe is called 1968 which carries one of dr kings speeches as an intro. Last month, a video hit the web showing scott weiland and his new band the wildabouts playing the stone temple pilots classic vasoline well, they were trying to play it, at least. But we write songs together like a band, like tom petty and the heartbreakers, so it is a band. The most wonderful time of the year is a new collection of christmas standards performed by scott weiland. Dec 01, 2015 finally it was time for the man of the night to arrive, the one listed on the gramercy theatre marquee scott weiland and the wildabouts. Scott weiland on the state of stone temple pilots, velvet revolver and his solo tour id love to return to velvet revolver, but its not something that i can control. Emerging from a sevenyear semihiatus one broken for the release of christmas and covers albums, plus a flirtation with playing in a band called art of anarchy with bumblefoot scott weiland returns to action with blaster, the first record hes cut with a new backing band called the wildabouts. The album was supported by the singles white lightning, way she moves and 20th century boy. His current touring band consists of bassist tommy black, guitarist nick mayberry, and drumming dynamo joey castillo.
Scott weiland, the gruffvoiced former lead singer of the hard rock band stone temple pilots who wrote angst filled 1990s anthems like creep and big empty, was found dead on thursday. Fronting a group dubbed scott weiland and the wildabouts, the singer hit the. New york scott weiland, the american musician whose mercurial vocal style was a signature of the rock band he helped start, stone temple pilots, and later of the band velvet revolver, died on. Tommy black on bass, nick maybury on guitar and joey castillo on drums. During a career spanning three decades, weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band stone temple pilots from 1989 to 20, as well as the supergroup velvet revolver from 2003 to 2008. Scott weiland unofficial velvet revolver psycho killer. Scott weiland of the stone temple pilots performs in advance of the bands studio album at the fox theater on october 20 2009 in oakland california. We back up the best singer currently working in the rock and roll.
Last week the band announced it has severed ties with the singer. Scott weiland, the american musician whose mercurial vocal style was a signature of the rock band he helped start, stone temple pilots, and later velvet revolver, died on thursday in minnesota. Inside scott weilands harrowing final months billboard. I interviewed weiland twice this year as he formed his new band, the wildabouts, and toured. The musician was on tour with his band the wildabouts in support of the groups 2015. Crackerman scott weiland and the wildabouts youtube. A crackerman is a drug dealer, and on this song, scott weiland sings about seeking out this dealer and killing him. Iconic rocker scott weiland is embarking on a solo tour with his new backing band the wildabouts next month. Scott weiland and the wildabouts tommy black arrested on. Blaster is the only studio album by american rock band scott weiland and the wildabouts, as well as weiland s final album. Stone temple pilots often abbreviated as stp is a grammy award winning american rock band from san diego, california, that originally consisted of scott weiland lead vocals, brothers dean guitar and robert deleo bass, backing vocals, and eric kretz drums. But in march 2015, weiland was back with a new studio album, blaster, and a band he believed in, the wildabouts, when guitarist jeremy brown whom weiland considered one. Scott weiland and the wildabouts released the album blaster in march.
The band raged through opening track crackerman, from stp debut core, as weiland roamed the stage with his megaphone and signature moves. Mar 30, 2015 scott weiland spent so much time as a onetrick pony. Dec 02, 20 following a bluesrock introduction by his band, the wildabouts, weiland strutted onto the stage, clad in jeans, jean jacket, stylish sunglasses and a scarf. Finally it was time for the man of the night to arrive, the one listed on the gramercy theatre marquee scott weiland and the wildabouts. I had a gut feeling that i should attend the show or id end up. Scott weiland and the wildabouts discography discogs. Coverage from rolling stone, esquire, village voice. Scott weiland redeems himself at bottlerock festival after.
Mar 07, 20 scott weiland hits the road with new band. 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. Feb 18, 2015 scott weiland on the wildabouts, blaster, stp and more. Scott weiland talks new beginnings with the wildabouts at the time, scott didnt use his first name, going by his last name only. Scott weiland boston 307 horrible show crackerman youtube. Scott weiland of velvet revolver performs live at the famous rock am ring festival, in nurburg, germany, on june 3th, 2007, the talking heads cover psycho killer. Stone temple pilots err scott weiland and the wildabouts playing crackerman at austin convention center radio day stage for kcsn 03. Scott richard weiland ne kline, october 27, 1967 december 3, 2015 was an american musician, singer and songwriter. Scott weiland of old winds up the music box san diego reader. Core 1992 a crackerman is a drug dealer, and on this song, scott weiland sings about seeking out this dealer and killing him.
Scott weiland and the wildabouts rattle gramercy theatre. In 2012, weiland formed the backing band the wildabouts. Though he kicked off the show with stone temple pilots. The former stone temple pilots and velvet revolver frontman tells billboard. He also established himself as a solo artist, releasing three studio albums, two cove. This was about the time that hotel security decided to pay us a. The album was released on march 31, 2015, by softdrive records. Complete your scott weiland and the wildabouts collection. Please note this package does not include a ticket. Moving on to what everyone is dying to hear about most likely, scott weiland s performance. Scott weiland and the wildabouts crackerman sxsw youtube. Nov 27, 2015 not fucking around, the group took to the fogfilled stage and immediately blasted into the megaphone heavy crackerman.
I wanted to make a band album with great players who shared a vision. You must have a ticket to the show to purchase the vip meet n greet package. Mar 11, 2015 all cheekbones, skinny legs, and suavity, scott weiland took to the stage windmilling his trademark megaphone like pete townshend on guitar. October 27, 1967 december 3, 2015 was an american musician, singer and songwriter. Stone temple pilots crackerman live at bizarre festival, germany. Scott weiland was surprisingly great at livewire phoenix. The band was due to play a show in medina on thursday. A crackerman is a drug dealer, and on this song, scott weiland sings about. Stone temple pilots crackerman bizarre festival 2001 youtube. Scott weiland and the wildabouts announce 2015 tour dates. He was also lead vocalist of supergroup velvet revolver from 2003 to 2008, recording two albums, and he recorded one album with another supergroup, art of anarchy. How scott weiland changed my life phoenix new times.
A guitarist for the band, jeremy brown, died at his home in venice, california, a day before the albums release. Scott weiland and the wildabouts play to their strengths and do it surprisingly well. Without the hooks or storytelling, the landing sticks, but with some pain in the knees. As scott slinked around with a gleam in his eyes, his band raged with a noticeable confidence and bravado while jamming to hits like meatplow and vaseline, which in turn had the crowd fired up and moshing. Stone temple pilots fire scott weiland fronting a group dubbed scott weiland and the wildabouts, the singer hit the stage sporting shades, fingerless gloves, a. An album cut on their debut core, crackerman quickly became a live. The band s lineup remained unchanged from its formation in 1989 until the firing of weiland in february 20.
Scott weiland and the wildabouts, live at the garage, london. Scott weiland and the wildabouts to release blaster album in march january 6, 2015 0 comments former stone temple pilots and velvet revolver singer scott weiland and his band the wildabouts will. Scott weiland, one of the most gifted artists in rock, had em leaving in droves during a show wednesday night at the house of blues that at best was uneven, and at worst, was just plain bad. The bass and drums never slip up, and by all measures, the guitar work is worthwhile and often impressive. Scott weiland and the wildabouts to release blaster. Blaster doesnt exactly reinvent the wheel at any angle, but keeps that wheel rolling. House of blues anaheim story i noticed that scott weiland and his new band were set to perform at anaheim in the fall of 2015. Scott weiland is a singer, songwriter, and musician from america. A lot of my solo stuff has been, like, art projects almost, and i didnt want to do that right now. It sounds like an stpish band, but with weiland singing. Scott weiland has been around for years, but hes done all sorts of different things with different people in the world of music. Weiland and his band captured a delicate balance of grit and raw emotion on this quintessential grunge ballad. Blaster is the only studio album by american rock band scott weiland and the wildabouts, as well as weilands final album. In the spirit of the greatest holiday crooners, the most wonderful time of the year covers a variety of styles including big band swing, orchestrated ballads, reggae, bossa nova and more, all delivered with surprising ease by scott weiland.
Dec 04, 2015 scott weilands last concert was a stone temple pilots goldmine that fans should revisit video. Dec 04, 2015 scott weiland and the wildabouts guitarist thomas black was arrested for possession of cocaine on the band s tour bus following weilands death. Scott weiland and the wildabouts at house of blues anaheim. Following a bluesrock introduction by his band, the wildabouts, weiland strutted onto the. And with a new band dubbed the wildabouts behind him, the singer. Scott weilands homecoming is anything but a good one. The wildabouts suck and you do not sing as you used to. Stone temple pilots stp is an american rock band from san diego that originally consisted of scott weiland lead vocals, brothers dean deleo guitar and robert deleo bass, backing vocals, and eric kretz drums.
Scott weiland s last concert was a stone temple pilots goldmine that fans should revisit video. Stone temple pilots crackerman unplugged rock 1993 reddit. Scott weiland and the wildabouts the icarus line the slater slums date. During a career spanning three decades, weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band stone temple pilots from 1989 to 2002 and 2008 to 20, making six records with them. He fiddled with a noisemaking contraption as he did frequently throughout the concert before yelling are you ready. Scott richard weiland was an american musician, singer and songwriter. Even in his softest work with stone temple pilots and velvet revolver, his tunes could be best described as guitarheavy and furry. Apr 17, 2015 its not a masterpiece but rock n roll never is and never should be. Scott weiland, stone temple pilots frontman, dead at 48. We reflect on the life and music of the late scott weiland. Scott weilands last concert was a stone temple pilots.
Explore releases from scott weiland and the wildabouts at discogs. Moving on to what everyone is dying to hear about most likely, scott weilands performance. Mar 15, 20 backed by his touring band, the wildabouts, weiland and co. Scott weiland delivers uneven performance at sands bethlehem. Scott weiland and the wildabouts keep their live set brief. Scott weiland of stone temple pilots and velvet revolver discusses the recording of blaster, his first album with the wildabouts. Scott weiland and the wildabouts rattle gramercy theatre, nyc. Scott weiland of stone temple pilots stp during stone temple pilots. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from scott weiland and the wildabouts at the discogs marketplace. Starting with the wildabouts performance as a band i thought they were very cohesive and musically sound as a whole, there were very few if any hiccups during the night as they transitioned from song to song.
Scott weiland hits the road with new band rolling stone. Scott weiland on the wildabouts, blaster, stp and more. Scott weiland unofficial stone temple pilots trippin. They are joined on stage by scott weilands bass player tommy black for while during the set and the whole thing closes very nicely.