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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Scott Weiland was born as <a href="/biography/scott-weiland">Scott Richard Kline</a> in 1967 to parents Kent and Williams Kline. At the age of five, he took the surname of his stepfather, becoming Scott Weiland. During his early years, Weiland lived in Ohio and attended Kenston High School. Later, as a teenager, he moved to California, where he enrolled at Edison High School and briefly attended Orange Coast College in Huntington Beach. Before dedicating himself fully to music, Weiland worked as a paste-up artist at the Los Angeles Daily Journal, a legal newspaper.</p>

<h2>Musical Career and Stone Temple Pilots</h2>
<p>Scott Weiland was an American <a href="/biography/scott-weiland">singer</a>, songwriter, and musician whose career spanned over three decades. He gained fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Stone Temple Pilots, a position he held from 1989 until 2002, and then again from 2008 to 2013. With the band, Weiland became widely known for his powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, contributing to their rise as one of the most successful rock bands of the 1990s. His vocal style, often compared for its range and emotional intensity, became a hallmark of the band’s success.</p>

<h2><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_Revolver">Velvet Revolver</a> and Solo Work</h2>
<p>In 2003, Weiland joined the supergroup <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_Revolver">Velvet Revolver</a> alongside former members of Guns N’ Roses. With this collaboration, he achieved further commercial success until his departure in 2008. Concurrently, Weiland pursued a solo career beginning in 1995, during which he released multiple albums, including two studio albums, a live album, and two cover albums. He frequently collaborated with other musicians, further showcasing his versatility as an artist.</p>

<h2>Stage Persona and Personal Struggles</h2>
<p>Early in his career, Weiland faced criticism for his flamboyant stage performances and unpredictable behavior. He developed a reputation for frequently altering his vocal style and physical appearance, and he was known for occasionally using a megaphone during performances. Though he struggled with substance abuse for much of his life, his vocal abilities were widely praised. Hit Parader ranked him among the top 100 heavy metal vocalists of all time. Admirers often cited his adaptability and artistic fearlessness as hallmarks of his career.</p>

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<h2>Later Career and The Wildabouts</h2>
<p>After parting ways with Stone Temple Pilots for a second time, Weiland formed the band Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts. The group received mixed reviews for their performances and releases. During the band’s 2015 tour promoting their debut album “Blaster,” Weiland’s health appeared to decline, with critics and fans noting his diminished energy and stage presence.</p>

<h2>Death and Legacy</h2>
<p>On December 3, 2015, Weiland died from an accidental drug overdose while on his tour bus in Minnesota. He was 48 years old. In the wake of his passing, numerous figures from the music industry reflected on his life and career. Notable tributes came from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Corgan">Billy Corgan</a> of The Smashing Pumpkins and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Fricke">David Fricke</a> of Rolling Stone. Many considered Weiland to be <a href="/biography/scott-weiland">one</a> of the defining voices of his generation, often mentioned alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain">Kurt Cobain</a> and <a href="/biography/layne-staley">Layne Staley</a>.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Autobiography</h2>
<p>Weiland married Janina Castaneda in 1994; the couple divorced in 2000. That same year, he married model Mary Forsberg. Together, they had two children, Lucy and Noah. The marriage faced difficulties, including tensions that led to Weiland's arrest for domestic violence; both attended counseling in an attempt to resolve the situation. Although they initially reconciled, the couple ultimately divorced. In 2011, Weiland released his autobiography, <i>Not Dead & Not For Sale</i>, co-written with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ritz">David Ritz</a>. The book provides candid reflections on his career, struggles, and personal journey.</p>

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