Although the remaining members of Stone Temple Pilots had a tumultuous relationship with their late singer, they said Scott Weiland was "beyond gifted."
Scott Weiland, formerly of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, passed away in his sleep on December 3, 2015 while on tour with his band. Weiland was 48.
Although Stone Temple Pilots were initially written off by many as Pearl Jam imposters, their debut, 'Core,' was vital in ushering the '90s into the post-grunge era.