Scott Weiland a life, career in photos

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Scott Weiland a life, career in photos

The former frontman for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Underground was found dead during a tour stop.

Stone Temple Pilots pose during the filming of the video for their single 'Days of the Week' from their upcoming album Shangri-La Dee Da. The video was directed by Kevin Kerslake. From left to right are; Eric Kretz, Scott Weiland, Dean DeLeo, and Robert DeLeo. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.

Stone Temple Pilots pose during the filming of the video for their single 'Days of the Week' from their upcoming album Shangri-La Dee Da. The video was directed by Kevin Kerslake. From left to right are; Eric Kretz, Dean DeLeo, Scott Weiland, and Robert DeLeo. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.

Stone Temple Pilots lead singer Scott Weiland performs during the Music Midtown 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia. 5/4/02 Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images

CULVER CITY, CA - OCTOBER 30: Scott Weiland part of The Velvet Revolver performs at the Susan Holmes Fashion Show at Smashbox on October 30, 2003 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Giulio Marcocchi /Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 15: Members of the rock band Velvet Revolver (L-R) bassist Duff McKagan, singer Scott Weiland and drummer Matt Sorum pose for a picture backstage during the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Dave Kushner (L-R), Scott Weiland, Slash, and Matt Sorum, of Velvet Revolver pose backstage with their award for "Best Rock Song" during the 47th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center February 13, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver poses backstage with their award for "Best Rock Song" during the 47th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center February 13, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Scott Weiland and Slash of Velvet Revolver perform on stage on day two of this year's Download Festival at Donington Park, Castle Donington on June 11, 2005 in Leicestershire, England. The annual rock festival features over 90 acts on three stages over three days, running until June 12. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 20: Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland performs at the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts as part of the band's "Electric Wonderland Show" tour August 20, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rock group is touring in support of the multi-platinum selling debut album "Contraband." (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

BURBECK, CA - APRIL 6: Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver makes his handprint in the official book as they record and film the new disaster relief charity single, a cover of the Sir Eric Clapton ballad "Tears In Heaven" , at his US recording studio on April 6, 2005 in Burbeck, California. Other stars contributing to the single include Sir Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, Pink, Kelly Osbourne, Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, Robert Downey Jr., Phil Collins, Josh Groban and Aerosmith's Steve Tyler. The single, which was released on October 18, 2005 for download exclusively on 7 Digital, is an initiative of Sharon Osbourne, and proceeds will go to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina, survivors of the devastating tsunami in southeast Asia last December and children affected by emergencies throughout the world. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - NOVEMBER 11: Pat Monahan of Train (L), Cyndi Lauper and Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver perform at the VH1 Classic Presents "Decades Rock Live" concert at the Trump Taj Mahal on November 11, 2005 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - JULY 01: Camp Freddy guitarist Billy Morrison (L) and Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland perform during the unveiling of the USD 40 million pool opening and 944 magazine anniversary party at the Palms Casino Resort July 1, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - JULY 01: Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland plays a guitar in the Gibson lounge in the Fantasy Suite gifting lounge during the 944 magazine anniversary party and unveiling of the USD 40 million pool opening at the Palms Casino Resort July 1, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Singer Scott Weiland and guitarist Slash of "Velvet Revolver perform onstage at the 22nd annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel March 12, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Presenter Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver and honoree Sammy Hagar of Van Halen pose in the press room at the 22nd annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel March 12, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 21: Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland (L) and guitarist Slash perform at the Mandalay Bay Events Center September 21, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rock band is touring in support of the new album, "Libertad." (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 21: Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland performs at the Mandalay Bay Events Center September 21, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rock band is touring in support of the new album, "Libertad." (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 07: Frontman Scott Weiland (L) and guitarist Dean DeLeo perform onstage during the Stone Temple Pilots tour announcement and performance held at a private residence on April 7, 2008 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 07: (L-R) Frontman Scott Weiland, drummer Eric Kretz, and guitarist Dean DeLeo pose during the Stone Temple Pilots tour announcement and performance held at a private residence on April 7, 2008 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Musician Scott Weiland attends a screening of "Choke" at the Sunshine Cinema on September 24, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Musician Scott Weiland speaks during the 2008 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images for AMA)

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 19: Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland arrives at the world premiere of Cirque du Soleil's "Viva ELVIS" production at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter February 19, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Cirque du Soleil)

NEW YORK - MAY 20: Musician Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots visits fuse Studios on May 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 17: Recording artist Scott Weiland promotes his new book "Not Dead & Not For Sale" at Barnes & Noble Union Square on May 17, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Corrigan/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 25: Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots performs at the Williamsburg Waterfront on July 25, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

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Stone Temple Pilots pose during the filming of the video for their single 'Days of the Week' from their upcoming album Shangri-La Dee Da. The video was directed by Kevin Kerslake. From left to right are; Eric Kretz, Scott Weiland, Dean DeLeo, and Robert DeLeo. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.

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