Stone Temple Pilots Release Assertion on Scott Weiland’s Death

Today police said they found “a small quantity” of cocaine in Weiland’s bedroom onboard the tour bus. A statement posted to Mr. Weiland’s Facebook and Instagram pages said he died in his sleep while on a tour stop with his band the Wildabouts.

Police also recovered a small amount of cocaine in the area of the bus known to be occupied by Thomas Delton Black, a member of Weiland’s party.

Sugar Ray lead singer Mark McGrath, 47, shared this solemn message via Twitter following the news that former Wondergirls band mate Scott Weiland had died. Scott and his band the Wildabouts were to perform in nearby Medina at the Medina Ballroom, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The website showed the event was canceled but didn’t give a reason.

Weiland would later form San Diego-based band Stone Temple Pilots (STP) with brothers Dean and Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz in 1989, and serve as the frontman. While he did struggle with drug abuse, his wife reportedly does not think he was doing drugs at the time of his death.

Although Weiland’s immediate cause of death has been identified as a cardiac arrest, the underlying cause is yet to be determined.

Weiland “was the best he has ever been”, she said.

Weiland’s wife Jamie confirmed the news of his death to the LA times in a brief interview late Thursday.

Earlier this year, Weiland was sacked by his old band, who claimed the singer was battling drug addiction and chronic tardiness.

Born Scott Richard Kline, Weiland eventually adopted the last name of his step father, and joined his first band at the age of 16.

Weiland has had many run-ins with the law as well as stints in rehabilitation over the years, due to drug use and driving under the influence.

Weiland led Southern California-based Stone Temple Pilots, fondly called “STP” by fans, for two decades. Black has been placed under arrest for Probable Cause Felony 5th Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance.

“Scott Weiland was a grunge icon and a true modern day, rock and roll front man”, the group’s CEO Neil Portnow said.