What happened to Stone Temple Pilots lead singer?
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 2013, 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.
Who is the singer in Stone Temple Pilots?
Scott Weiland
Chester BenningtonJeff GuttRobert DeLeo
Stone Temple Pilots/Singers
Is Scott Weiland alive?
Deceased (1967–2015)
Scott Weiland/Living or Deceased
Did Chester Bennington sing for Stone Temple Pilots?
Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington joined the band in May 2013 but left amicably in November 2015. In 2016, the band launched an online audition for a new lead vocalist and announced Jeff Gutt as the new lead singer of the band on November 14, 2017.
Who died in Stone Temple Pilots?
Scott Weiland
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 1989 until 2002, then rejoined from 2008 until 2013, when he was fired.
How old was Chester Bennington when he died?
41 years (1976–2017)
Chester Bennington/Age at death
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington’s wife has said she thought her husband was “in a good place” in the time leading up to his suicide. The 41-year-old was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on 20 July 2017.
Does Stone Temple Pilots still tour?
Stone Temple Pilots is currently touring across 1 country and has 22 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, after that they’ll be at Champions Square in New Orleans.
What was Stone Temple Pilots biggest hit?
Interstate Love Song. Stone Temple Pilots. Peaked at #1 on 9.16.1994.
Where is Scott Weiland buried at?
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, United States
Scott Weiland/Place of burial
Family, friends and former bandmates in Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver were on hand to pay their respects as Scott Weiland was buried on Wednesday (Dec. 10) at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.
What killed Scott Weiland?
Drug overdose
Scott Weiland/Cause of death
How long was Chester Bennington in Stone Temple Pilots?
Stone Temple Pilots have issued a statement in remembrance of their former singer Chester Bennington, who died by suicide Thursday at the age of 41. The Linkin Park star fronted STP from 2013 to 2015.
When did Chester Bennington sing for STP?
May 18, 2013
On May 18, 2013, Stone Temple Pilots performed their debut concert with Chester Bennington of Linkin Park on lead vocals, appearing as special guests at the 21st Annual KROQ Weenie Roast, benefiting Heal the Bay.
Who is the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots?
In 2016, the band launched an online audition for a new lead vocalist and announced Jeff Gutt as the new lead singer of the band on November 14, 2017. After forming in 1989 under the name Mighty Joe Young, the band signed with Atlantic Records and changed its name to Stone Temple Pilots.
Why did Chester Bennington leave Stone Temple Pilots?
Pledge to Vote Two-and-a-half years after replacing Scott Weiland as the frontman of Stone Temple Pilots, Chester Bennington announced Monday that he was departing the band to focus on his other group, Linkin Park. Bennington and STP members Robert DeLeo, Dean DeLeo and Eric Kretz issued simultaneous statements insisting the split was amicable.
When did Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots die?
Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland, Dec. 3, 2015. Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog frontman and solo artist Chris Cornell, May 18, 2017. And now Chester Bennington, singer of Linkin Park, on July 20, 2017 – found dead at 41 on his late friend Cornell’s birthday.
Who is the lead singer of Linkin Park?
“Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true,” Bennington’s fellow Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda said on Twitter. “An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.”