Why did Weiland leave Velvet Revolver?
After a turbulent world tour in support of Libertad, Weiland was fired on April 1, 2008. Slash cited Weiland’s “increasingly erratic onstage behavior and personal problems” as the reason for his dismissal. Since then, the other members have entered a low-priority search for a new singer as they tackle other projects.
What happened to the lead singer of Velvet Revolver?
Singer Scott Weiland died of an accidental overdose of alcohol and drugs, the Hennepin County (Minnesota) Medical Examiner’s Office said Friday. The Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman died December 3 while on tour with his band the Wildabouts. He was 48.
Is Velvet Revolver still together?
This proved to be their last performance together before Weiland’s death on December 3, 2015. Slash and McKagan later rejoined Guns N’ Roses in 2016….
| Velvet Revolver | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 2002–2008 (one-off reunion: 2012) |
| Labels | Sony BMG RCA |
Who tried out for Velvet Revolver?
As Velvet Revolver continue their low-priority search for a lead singer to replace Scott Weiland, Slash spoke about two of the men who came close to joining, former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach and Corey Taylor of both Slipknot and Stone Sour.
Who wrote the Velvet Revolver songs?
Scott Weiland
From brooding Stone Temple Pilots ballads to ballsy Velvet Revolver rave-ups. On Thursday night, Scott Weiland was found dead on his tour bus at the age of 48.
Who’s the singer of Velvet Revolver?
Scott WeilandVelvet Revolver / Singer
Who is the girl in the Velvet Revolver Fall To Pieces video?
Also appearing in the video as band girlfriends are bassist Duff McKagan’s wife Susan Holmes and guitarist Dave Kushner’s wife Christine. The video climaxes with a performance by Velvet Revolver that shows the redemptive, healing power of music.
Who is the rhythm guitarist for Velvet Revolver?
David Kushner
David Kushner (born November 16, 1966) is an American musician perhaps best known as the rhythm guitarist for the hard rock supergroup Velvet Revolver….
| Dave Kushner | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | RCA, Epic, London, Geffen, Avex Trax, Medusa |