scott weiland (born scott richard kline; october 27, 1967 – december 3, 2015) was an american musician, singer and songwriter. his career lasted three decades. he was best known as the lead singer for the rock band stone temple pilots from when they formed in 1986 until he was fired in 2013. he was also the lead singer of band velvet revolver from 2003 to 2008. that band had members from another popular band, guns n' roses, and were called a "supergroup" because of this.