Many music fans learned of the death of former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland by reading a (since-deleted) tweet from Dave Navarro at midnight Thursday night. “So gutted, I am thinking of his family tonight,” his musical contemporary wrote.
Scott Weiland, Former Singer of Stone Temple Pilots, Dead at 48
And Navarro wasn’t the only fellow musician mourning the loss of the megatalented, and often troubled, singer, who also fronted supergroup Velvet Revolver and, most recently, Scott Weiland & the Wildabouts. The 48-year-old singer was reportedly found dead on a tour bus in Minnesota.
Perry Farrell — Jane’s Addiction frontman and founder of Lollapalooza — sent this exclusive statement to Billboard: “He had a way of getting into the music, like few people can. He contributed songs we’ll never forget to the musical library the whole world sings. As a musician that’s all you could ask for. He’d probably like it if you put on one of his songs and rock out.”
Read reactions from Weiland’s friends and fans below:
Its not my loss, its our loss. Send your thoughts toward the family! https://t.co/Ojv1QYABmg
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) December 4, 2015
Really sorry to hear about Scott Weiland.
— Krist Novoseli? (@KristNovoselic) December 4, 2015
RIP Scott Weiland Universe, please take care of him. https://t.co/sNXVIPl2jA
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) December 4, 2015
Extremely saddened to have read Scott Weiland passed. Such a gifted performer. My thoughts are with your loved ones,friends & fans.
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) December 4, 2015
Just heard some news that broke my heart. May heavens doors be wide open for you friend. #RIPScottWeiland
— Foster The People (@fosterthepeople) December 4, 2015
scott weiland found dead (apparently on tour bus). sad. https://t.co/dqvWEEG77E
— Amanda Palmer (@amandapalmer) December 4, 2015
RIP Scott Weiland: https://t.co/PcktYHWcnL
— Kurt Loder (@kurt_loder) December 4, 2015
Scott. RIP.
— Tony Kanal (@Tonykanal) December 4, 2015
R.I.P. Scott Weiland
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) December 4, 2015
Oh no Scott Weiland. I am very sad. So many moments spent listening to him sing in my headphones. Thoughts be with his Family and Friends.
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) December 4, 2015
Rock n roll lost a legend tonight. RIP Scott Weiland
— Royal Teeth (@RoyalTeethMusic) December 4, 2015
Very sad to hear about Scott Weiland. I know his ride was a wild one at times but he was always super cool and gracious with me. RIP brother
— John Norris (@Jonnynono) December 4, 2015
I am so sad at the loss of my friend who reached out through To me here the other day. Addiction sucks. It breaks my heart- love you Scott W
— Matt Pinfield (@mattpinfield) December 4, 2015
we opened for @STPBand in 2000. I watched them side stage & Scott Weiland destroyed me, he was the real thing. Seeing him changed me 4 ever
— wheatus (@wheatus) December 4, 2015
Sad to hear about Scott Weiland passing. He was a once of a kind epic force onstage. thoughts are w his family #RIPScottWeiland
— Juliette Lewis (@JulietteLewis) December 4, 2015
Tell me it’s not true – Scott Weiland found dead… Stone Temple pilots
— Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) December 4, 2015
Very sad news, rest in peace #ScottWeiland #toosoon
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) December 4, 2015
a big machine silenced… #RIPScottWeiland
— Scott Borchetta (@scottborchetta) December 4, 2015
Thanks for the great music Scott Weiland.
— Nirvana (@Nirvana) December 4, 2015
RIP Scott Weiland. Thoughts and condolences to his family, friends and listeners. Sending love and light
— Brandon Boyd (@mybrandonboyd) December 4, 2015