<P> In 2012 , Weiland formed Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts . The band received mixed reviews , and some critics and fans noted Weiland 's failing health . In December 2015 , Weiland died of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus in Minnesota at the age of 48 . Upon his death , many critics and peers offered re-evaluations of Weiland 's life and career ; those critics included David Fricke of Rolling Stone and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins , who identified Weiland as one of three `` voices of the generation '' alongside Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley . </P>
<P> In 2012 , Weiland formed Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts . The band received mixed reviews , and some critics and fans noted Weiland 's failing health . In December 2015 , Weiland died of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus in Minnesota at the age of 48 . Upon his death , many critics and peers offered re-evaluations of Weiland 's life and career ; those critics included David Fricke of Rolling Stone and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins , who identified Weiland as one of three `` voices of the generation '' alongside Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley . </P>
stone temple pilots lead singer cause of death
stone temple pilots lead singer cause of death
an accidental drug overdose
an accidental drug overdose