Scott Weiland

Scott Weiland (born October 27, 1967 in Santa Cruz, California) is an American musician, lyricist and vocalist. He was the lead singer of the popular rock band Stone Temple Pilots throughout the 19

Scott Weiland (born October 27, 1967 in Santa Cruz, California) is an American musician, lyricist and vocalist. He was the lead singer of the popular rock band Stone Temple Pilots throughout the 1990s and is currently the lead singer of Velvet Revolver.

Weiland was born Scott Kent but his name was changed when his stepfather, David Weiland, adopted him. Though born in Santa Cruz, he moved to Ohio by age 5, and lived there until he was 15, at which point he returned to San Diego, California.