Slash, duff mckagan, dave navarro, rocco guarino, jamie weiland scott s widow, and tom vitorino scott s manager spoke at the funeral. Following scott weiland s death, matt sorum called in to matt pinfields siriusxm show to remember. Headspace kindle edition by dave kushner, duff mckagan, matt. Velvet revolver issue statement on scott weilands death spin. Rockers duff mckagan and slash would go back to playing with axl rose before reteaming with former velvet revolver frontman scott weiland. As guns n roses, one of the most iconic outlaw rock and roll bands of all time crisscrosses the globe for the not in this lifetime tour, we. In his new book, how to be a man, duff mckagan shares rock. Scott weiland, former stone temple pilots singer, dead at 48. The song was released on august 20 as the second single off the album, after she builds quick machines. Duff mckagan is an excellent writer with a highly accessible style and his story is nothing if not riveting.
During the interview, he brought up in particular how he tried during a period of time how he tried to get him clean. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The band was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2012. Matt and his guns n roses bandmates slash and duff form velvet revolver with dave kushner and scott weiland. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading headspace.
Dec 14, 2015 slash, duff mckagan, dave navarro, rocco guarino, jamie weiland scotts widow, and tom vitorino scotts manager spoke at the funeral. Duff mckagan, velvet revolver bass player, dodges a bullet and is. Slash, from left, scott weiland, duff mckagan, matt sorum and dave kushner of velvet revolver. Duff mckagan on his new book, axl rose, and his favorite guns n roses song. The guns n roses cofounder discusses reuniting with axl and slash, his new solo album, his road to sobriety, the loss of scott weiland and much more with host brian hiatt. Jun 06, 2019 guns n roses duff mckagan discusses why he wanted to make a healing statement with his new solo album, tenderness. Velvet revolver, from left, matt sorum, scott weiland, slash, dave kushner and duff mckagan. Mar 05, 2020 the very next year slash and duff mckagan recruit matt to join. Velvet revolver with scott weiland, and before that, neurotic. We experienced a good chunk of life with scott, and even in his darkest times, we all had hope and. The rolling stone interview by for free with a 30 day free trial. Headspace by dave kushner, duff mckagan, matt sorum, scott weiland, slash.
See more ideas about duff mckagan, the duff and guns n roses. Duff mckagan chronicles trying to get scott weiland sober. Duff mckagan played bass for guns n roses for twelve years and cowrote many of their most iconic songs. Duff mckagan interview on book, axl rose, and guns n roses. On wednesday, the lifes new columnist, former guns. Velvet revolver scott weiland, duff mckagan, axl rose. Duff mckagan, slash, scott weiland, matt sorum and dave kushner of velvet revolver in 2007. Tenderness, dont look behind you, chip away, last september, believe in me, biography. Duff mckagan performs during the first day of download festival at donnington park in donnington, united kingdom. In parts, this is a beautifully subtle collection that gently draws you in, like last nights pizza. The title of duff mckagans new book, how to be a man and other illusions, playfully spells it out that the tome is not what it seems.
Dec 03, 2019 matt and his guns n roses bandmates slash and duff form velvet revolver with dave kushner and scott weiland. Headspace kindle edition by dave kushner, duff mckagan. Weiland s career included huge commercial success as a founding member of stone temple pilots in the 1990s and a stint aside exguns n roses members slash, duff mckagan and matt sorum with. Then scott decided he wanted a bigger share of the publishing rights because hed written all the lyrics.
Matt sorum tearfully pays tribute to scott weiland, says i made my. Feb 22, 2017 explore johnnymodugnos board i miss scott weiland everyday. Fall to pieces kindle edition by duff mckagan, matt sorum, scott. Duff mckagan, guns n roses bassist from 1985 to 1997, has written an autobiography, set to be released oct. May 05, 2015 duff mckagan on his new book, axl rose, and his favorite guns n roses song. Sep 14, 2011 duff mckagan, guns n roses bassist from 1985 to 1997, has written an autobiography, set to be released oct. Duff mckagan has emphasised that velvet revolver have no plans to work with scott weiland again, describing that era of the bands career as played out. Weiland said last month he was trying to arrange an easy money return to the fold, and this week spoke of attending cattle call procedures with a view to getting his old job back. Scott weiland on rape, heroin, and courtney love spin. Its so easy and other lies profiles guns n roses bassist. Former guns n roses, velvet revolver and cult drummer matt sorum shared a previously unseen photo of his band velvet revolver that may show up in his upcoming book.
Dec 04, 2015 velvet revolver bassist duff mckagan has penned a statement from the band on the death of their former singer, scott weiland. Sep, 2016 a behind the scenes photo of scott weiland, dave kushner, and duff mckagan from velvet revolvers contraband tour, courtesy of rocco guarino. The band was fronted by another volatile frontman, stone temple pilots singer scott weiland, who since. Duff mckagan spoke to radio station wrif and the velvet revolver and guns n roses bassist discussed the death of his friend scott weiland, and how his death affected him. When weiland suddenly leaves the band, matt steps in as drummer for motorhead during their us tour, and then starts his own allstar band, kings of chaos. His drinking had gotten wildly out of control, and the resulting believe in me was a scattered effort that failed to spark the publics interest. The 48yearold died in his sleep of cardiac arrest while on tour. The grand finale of dont look behind you closes a lid on duff mckagans second solo album. Duff mckagan, ryan adams, krist novoselic and more remember.
Albert sanchez duff mckagan doesnt consider himself much of. Dec 04, 2015 in 2005, scott weiland sat down with esquire writeratlarge mike sager for perhaps the most revealing interview of his life. He is best known for his twelveyear tenure as the bassist of the hard rock band guns n roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Dec 04, 2015 we are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of our old friend and bandmate, scott weiland, velvet revolver posted on member duff mckagans facebook we experienced a good chunk of life. Matt sorum, scott weiland, dave kushner, michael anthony, duff. He was goofy and silly sometimes, and when he smiled you couldnt not smile with him.
Mckagan is still relishing in the seahawks surprising playoff run. Velvet revolver was an american hard rock supergroup consisting of guns n roses members slash lead guitar, duff mckagan bass, backing vocals and matt sorum drums. Matt sorum, scott weiland, dave kushner, michael anthony, duff mckagan, sammy hagar, inductee, and slash get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Duff mckagan, slash, scott weiland, matt sorum and dave kushner of. He got sober at thirty, went back to school, got smart about money, fell in love, became a father, and got his life back on track. Velvet revolver contraband cd pa2004 rca 597942 slash, scott weiland. The band began promoting the single on k rock radio in new york city, with an exclusive acoustic performance, and then live on the late show with david letterman on. May 18, 2011 slash, scott weiland, duff mckagan, matt sorum, dave kushner. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Duff mckagans musical output goes beyond playing bass for guns n roses. Guns n roses bassist duff mckagan to sign book in o. He was born the youngest of eight children in a big, loving, workingclass irish family in seattle, washington. Nov 18, 2016 duff mckagan has had a zeliglike gift for being at the right place at the right time.
Slash, duff mckagan, dave navarro, rocco guarino, jamie weiland scotts widow, and tom vitorino scotts manager spoke at the funeral. How to be a man and other illusions by duff mckagan, chris. Superior court, burbank california, velvet revolver, scott weiland, duff mckagan, stone temple pilots, the duff, drugs, united states. This special episode of art zone features an interview with duff mckagan. In april 2008, weiland abruptly left velvet revolver and reunited with stone temple pilots. The 8 best postguns n roses albums by gnr members paste. Bestknown for his role in the hard rock icons guns n roses, duff mckagan provided bass for some of the most revered albums in the metal canon and continued a life in music after gnrs initial. Matt sorums autobiography, double talkin jive, pushed. Her new book, which advocates for creativity during crisis, arrives as. Velvet revolver make heartbreaking scott weiland funeral.
Guns n roses duff mckagan discusses why he wanted to make a healing statement with his new solo album, tenderness. Duff mckagan played bass for guns n roses for twelve years and cowrote many. Music movies tv comedy games books drink politics travel tech the 8 best postguns n roses albums by gnr members slash, izzy stradlin and duff mckagan all took their shots at post gnr glory. The last fight is a power ballad by american supergroup velvet revolver, and appears on the bands second album, libertad. All of which makes this a very, very enjoyable, if disturbing. Was also surprised to read that duff is now a gym health nut and is completely straight. Michael andrew duff mckagan born february 5, 1964, sometimes credited as duff rose mckagan, is an american multiinstrumentalist, singer, songwriter and author. The duo are still looking for weilands replacement a year after sacking the singer following a muchpublicized bustup but theres no way theyd consider recalling the rock star and trying to work through.
Duff mckagan, tim mcgraw, scott weiland of velvet revolver, alicia keys, stevie wonder, bono of u2, slash of velvet revolver, steven tyler, alison krauss and billie joe armstrong of green day photo. Duff mckagans new song feeling was inspired by deaths of. Jan 10, 2020 matt sorum reveals a great photo of velvet revolver members including duff mckagan and slash for his upcoming book. Its so easy and other lies is the most compelling book ive picked up in a while. Velvet revolver slither import cd single scott weiland. During a career spanning three decades, weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band stone temple pilots from 1989 to. The very next year slash and duff mckagan recruit matt to join. Guns n roses bassist duff mckagan speaks on the hall of. On thursday night, weiland was found dead on his tour bus. Why former guns n roses bassist duff mckagan is such a. We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of our old friend and bandmate, scott weiland, velvet revolver posted on member duff mckagans facebook we experienced a. See more ideas about scott weiland, scott, stone temple pilots.
Jun 07, 2019 slash, duff mckagan, dave navarro, rocco guarino, jamie weiland scotts widow, and tom vitorino scotts manager spoke at the funeral. Its an album that requires your listening patience just a little. The duo are still looking for weiland s replacement a year after sacking the singer following a muchpublicized bustup but theres no way theyd consider recalling the rock star and trying to work through. Weilands former bandmate duff mckagan, who joined him in velvet revolver, also chimed in. I took this photo on the jet after he stole slashs hat while he was sleeping. Fall to pieces kindle edition by duff mckagan, matt sorum, scott weiland, velvet revolver. Was also surprised to read that duff is now a gym health nut and is. Velvet revolver bassist duff mckagan has penned a statement from the band on the death of their former singer, scott weiland. Matt sorum tearfully pays tribute to scott weiland, says i. Headspace kindle edition by dave kushner, duff mckagan, matt sorum, scott weiland, slash, velvet revolver.
Velvet revolver was an american hard rock supergroup consisting of guns n roses members slash lead guitar, duff mckagan bass, backing vocals and matt sorum drums, backing vocals, alongside dave kushner rhythm guitar formerly of punk band wasted youth, and scott weiland formerly of stone temple pilots stp. In the later 90s, mckagan formed velvet revolver with slash and guns second drummer, matt sorum, dave kushner from mckagans band loaded, and stone temple pilots singer scott weiland. Mckagan started the band in 2002 after more than a decade playing with guns n roses. Albert sanchez duff mckagan doesnt consider himself much of an activist. Duff mckagan, matt sorum, scott weiland, velvet revolver. Matt sorum reveals a great photo of velvet revolver members including duff mckagan and slash for his upcoming book. Mckagan was disillusioned with the music he was making, and after contributing songs to iggy pops brick by brick, he tried his hand at a solo album. Sometimes i looked into the eyes of industry types and saw a flash of panic.
Duff formed velvet revolver with his former band mate slash and fronts his own band, loaded. In 2005, scott weiland sat down with esquire writeratlarge mike sager for perhaps the most revealing interview of his life. Jun 10, 2015 this special episode of art zone features an interview with duff mckagan. The funeral had a very rock and roll vibe, with lots. Indeed, mckagan himself comes across as wonderfully affable and deeply grounded in his art. Duff mckagan, velvet revolver bass player, dodges a bullet. Steve thorneredferns theres a lot that duff mckagan is unsure about at the moment. One wouldnt usually turn to a veteran of guns n roses for advice on how to live, but duff mckagan is not a typical rock musician. Slash, scott weiland, duff mckagan, matt sorum, dave kushner licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of rca records label. Slash, scott weiland, duff mckagan, matt sorum, dave kushner. Matt sorum reveals previously unseen incredible photo of guns. May 04, 2007 the band formed in 2003, weiland previously having been in stone temple pilots, while sorum, guitarist slash and bass player duff mckagan were in guns n roses. Duff mckagan on how to be a man and other illusions book.