Scott Weiland: Memories of a Rock Star - Softcover

Prato, Greg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1523720689 ISBN 13: 9781523720682

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

From late 1992 and throughout the remainder of the decade, if you spent any amount of time watching MTV or listening to rock radio, you were bound to come in contact with a tune by Stone Temple Pilots. With such classic releases as 'Core,' 'Purple,' and 'Tiny Music…Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop' selling millions and spawning countless hits ("Sex Type Thing," "Plush," "Creep," "Vasoline," "Interstate Love Song," "Big Empty," "Big Bang Baby," etc.), STP is now widely considered one of rock's all-time great acts. And during this time, there were few rock frontmen who commanded an audience and generated as many headlines as Scott Weiland. Despite fronting another successful band, Velvet Revolver, and issuing his own critically acclaimed solo albums, Weiland could not overcome his demons - passing away in 2015 (at the age of 48). 'Scott Weiland: Memories of a Rock Star' features nearly 30 all-new interviews conducted exclusively for this book, including members of bands that toured with STP (Megadeth, Meat Puppets, Blind Melon, etc.), worked with Scott (Scott's autobiography co-author David Ritz, video directors Kevin Kerslake and Josh Taft, producer/engineer Chris Goss, etc.), or were friends and/or admirers of Scott's music (Richard Patrick, Bob Forrest, Matt Pinfield, Eddie Trunk, etc.). Get ready for an honest and accurate portrayal of Scott Weiland!

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Review

"I appreciate the passion that Greg put into this book about my friend Scott and his life and work. He was prompt and wanted the world to know about how all his friends and loved ones felt in mourning and celebration. If you are a fan, you have to read it!" --Matt Pinfield, SiriusXM Radio's Lithium

"Scott Weiland was quite possibly the last great rock and roll frontman, and his death crushed the rock community. This book was a great opportunity for people who knew Scott and loved his music to remember him and pay tribute." --Brett Buchanan, Alternative Nation site

"It's hard to lose a great talent like Scott Weiland, but we will always have his music and our memories! Greg Prato has put together a great collection of down to earth memories from Scott's friends and colleagues. Stay away from the internet rumors and check out the real thing in this book!" --Terry Turen, Stone & Double T (WXRX)

"Fans most likely will learn something new - some little tidbit from behind the scenes that they had never heard before, as many of those interviewed don't seem to have shared their stories on the topic of Scott Weiland previously. This book is definitely something to pick up and put on your reading list." --Screamer Magazine

"This is a must-read book for anyone interested in Weiland, STP, or Velvet Revolver. Prato has a unique way of connecting the dots in this oral history narrative, and you would be well-advised to check this one out." --Steve Rosen, CurledUp site

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1523720689
• ISBN 13: 9781523720682
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 294