Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland
Scott Richard Weilandwas an American musician, singer and songwriter. During a career spanning three decades, Weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 2013, as well as the supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008. He also established himself as a solo artist, releasing two studio albums, two cover albums, a live album and collaborations with several other musicians since 1995...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth27 October 1967
CitySanta Cruz, CA
CountryUnited States of America
Any time you're stepping out on a limb as an artist, it's scary, especially when you have a lot of success. When you're reaching a lot of people, the masses, it's easy to stay in that niche, you know? Especially when you're making a lot of money and you know there's a formula, it's easy to stay in that rut.
The great thing about kids is the immediate gratification. As soon as I get home from touring, my wife and kids become my life. There is nothing sweeter.
It's better to not set your expectations high. And that's what happens when you have a long career - not every album is going to be record setting.
I'm not sober. I haven't done drugs in 3 1/2 years, so I call myself clean.
I want my ex-wife and children to be happy.
Bowie's obviously my biggest influence.
To be appreciated by a whole 'nother generation of fans, all of a sudden discovering you, it's kind of what I did with the classic bands I love - the ones that influenced me.
As I've gotten older, I've found that I'm not afraid anymore to throw my influences into making a record.
It's incredibly stressful when the person you love is having a child.
I can't read sheet music, I have to just listen to it, and then just go for it.
It seems like everyone's got an agenda, and the agenda seems to be selling magazines or air time with sensational stories.
Eventually I want to subsidize my income with other creative outlets that are going to not keep me tied to the road so much.
There's a beauty in being part of a band, when there's equality and trust.
I'm going to take care of myself because that's what I need to take care of.