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TJL · 10-29-2003, 07:31 PM

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Days after a judge warned him to stay off drugs, ill-starred rocker Scott Weiland marked his 36th birthday by crashing into a parked car in Hollywood and leaving the scene, Los Angeles police said on Wednesday.

The former singer with chart-topping rock band Stone Temple Pilots was quickly arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following the incident, which happened early Monday morning. He was released later that day after posting $15,000 bail.

Los Angeles Police Dept. spokesman Officer Jason Lee said the charge carries an additional request for hit-and-run on account of Weiland's alleged failure to stop after hitting the car with his BMW. Damage to both cars was moderate, Lee said.

He is scheduled to be arraigned in Los Angeles Municipal Court on Nov. 17. A spokesman for the Los Angeles City Attorney said a charge of one count of driving under the influence would probably be filed later today.

The details of the incident were first reported by music news Web site blabbermouth.net. A spokeswoman for Weiland's current band, Velvet Revolver, declined to comment.

Weiland has a long history of inter-related drug and legal problems. Most recently, he entered a no-contest plea to two felony drug possession charges in August, and was ordered to enter a drug counseling program. He has completed most of the requirements, and on Oct. 20 a Pasadena judge allowed him to remain free as long as he stayed clean.

In 1999, he served five months of an 11-month jail sentence in connection with an arrest for heroin possession the year before. Weiland's problems contributed to the demise of Stone Temple Pilots. His new band, Velvet Revolver, which includes former members of Guns N' Roses, is recording its debut album.

What a shame. How many more bands are you going to let down dude?

ABlairican Pie · 11-02-2003, 04:20 PM

Gee, how much longer will musicians be known for the crap they do rather than for their music??? Tommy Lee is another example of celebrity-related stupidity.

Clean up and get Velvet Revolver off the ground, smackhead.

10-29-2003, 07:31 PM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Scott Weiland - Stone Temple Pinhead! LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Days after a judge warned him to stay off drugs, ill-starred rocker Scott Weiland marked his 36th birthday by crashing into a parked car in Hollywood and leaving the scene, Los Angeles police said on Wednesday. The former singer with chart-topping rock band Stone Temple Pilots was quickly arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following the incident, which happened early Monday morning. He was released later that day after posting $15,000 bail. Los Angeles Police Dept. spokesman Officer Jason Lee said the charge carries an additional request for hit-and-run on account of Weiland's alleged failure to stop after hitting the car with his BMW. Damage to both cars was moderate, Lee said. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Los Angeles Municipal Court on Nov. 17. A spokesman for the Los Angeles City Attorney said a charge of one count of driving under the influence would probably be filed later today. The details of the incident were first reported by music news Web site blabbermouth.net. A spokeswoman for Weiland's current band, Velvet Revolver, declined to comment. Weiland has a long history of inter-related drug and legal problems. Most recently, he entered a no-contest plea to two felony drug possession charges in August, and was ordered to enter a drug counseling program. He has completed most of the requirements, and on Oct. 20 a Pasadena judge allowed him to remain free as long as he stayed clean. In 1999, he served five months of an 11-month jail sentence in connection with an arrest for heroin possession the year before. Weiland's problems contributed to the demise of Stone Temple Pilots. His new band, Velvet Revolver, which includes former members of Guns N' Roses, is recording its debut album. What a shame. How many more bands are you going to let down dude?
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11-02-2003, 04:20 PM	#2
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Weiland Gee, how much longer will musicians be known for the crap they do rather than for their music??? Tommy Lee is another example of celebrity-related stupidity. Clean up and get Velvet Revolver off the ground, smackhead.
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