On Thursday (Dec. 3), rock music lost a legend. Stone Temple Pilots frontman and Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland was found dead on his tour bus in Minnesota.
Though details surrounding his death remain scarce, it is well known that the 48-year-old rocker had struggles with drug addiction throughout his short life.
Weiland has been a longtime member of the rock community, and the surprising news of his passing has dominated talk on social media this morning (Dec. 4) as those who knew him flood Twitter with their thoughts, remembrances and prayers.
Everyone from his Velvet Revolver bandmate Slash to fellow rock legends Joe Perry, Billy Idol and Alice Cooper have shared their condolences. Read their messages below:
Scott Weiland was just found dead on his tour bus :(. Very sad
— T❍mmy L33 (@MrTommyLand) December 4, 2015
R I P Scott Weiland. Really sad. Really..._b — Silversun Pickups (@SSPU) December 4, 2015
Just learned that Scott Weiland has died. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family. RIP Scott. #diedtoosoon #RIP
— Queensrÿche (@queensryche) December 4, 2015
Sad day. RIP Scott Weiland https://t.co/qPeUMpKxMd — Slash (@Slash) December 4, 2015
Deeply saddened by the passing of singer #ScottWeiland. What a voice we've lost. Thoughts and prayers to his family. https://t.co/Y8dRponluc
— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) December 4, 2015
Scott Weiland was a great guy super talented..I played on shows with STP & Velvet Revolver & he owned the stage! RIP — Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) 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
Its not my loss, its our loss. Send your thoughts toward the family! https://t.co/Ojv1QYABmg — Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) December 4, 2015
