Scott Weiland Flyers Handed Out After STP Show Comparing Band To Journey Without Steve Perry

[STPFAN]

And a few others. Surprisingly no GNR without Slash

Flyers were handed out after Stone Temple Pilots’ show in Los Angeles last night that ripped the band and promoted Scott Weiland’s new album Blaster. It is unknown if these were people paid by Weiland, Weiland’s management/PR (Lucas Keller/Milk & Honey) or were just Weiland fanboys, or all of the above.

Purple posted the following on Below Empty, “Final funny note, outside the show there were a couple people handing out flyers that caught my eye. It had a picture of Blaster’s album cover on it and I thought they were just promoting it to see if any of the STP fans hadn’t heard of it. On it though, it said ‘I bet tonight felt like watching…. Journey without Steve Perry, Queen without Freddie Mercury, or Van Halen without David Lee Roth.’ On the back it said ‘Pick up a copy of Scott Weiland’s new album Blaster’.. It felt as though they were picketing the show haha.”

STP fired Weiland and replaced him with Chester Bennington in 2013. The flyers were also handed out in Seattle. You can see photos below of the flyers, which verify the story. Desperation No. 5.

http://www.alternativenation.net/scott-weiland-flyers-handed-out-after-stp-show-comparing-band-to-journey-without-steve-perry/

[Cosmo]

Awesome advertising. But the EP with Chester was awesome. And Scott was fired 'cause he's a mess, really.

[J Dog]

As long as they are pushing the band forward, I don't mind them moving on without Scott. I'm kind of interested to hear a whole album with Chester.

I wish Velvet Revolver could have stayed together longer.

[Subtle Signs]

It's obviously not STP without Scott. I'm cool with him doing his solo thing and CheSTP doing theirs until the inevitable reunion one day.

[Powerage5]

As long as they are pushing the band forward, I don't mind them moving on without Scott. I'm kind of interested to hear a whole album with Chester.

I wish Velvet Revolver could have stayed together longer.

Which they're not. When he joined he went on in interviews about how he could literally do any STP song at the drop of the hat since they were/are his favorite band. The DeLeos were busy saying that they can play more deep cuts and varied setlists because Scott was always the problem. So what do they do? Go out and play the same old shit with Chester instead of Scott. We're 2 years on from Chester joining STP and they've got a 5 song EP and precisely zero exciting setlists to show for that time.

If STP is going to be a nostalgia act, I'd rather see them with Scott.

[Cosmo]

Well, I completely understand them. You put all your cards into a band for years, you write the melodies, the songs. You breathe and live the band full-time and you give your frontman a second chance but he screws up. You're not gonna let that mess of a guy keep you and your guys from doing what you love, you're not starting from zero because that guy, which you gave a second chance, took it for granted. You're replacing the guy. I'd do the same. Without a doubt.

It's not like Weiland is misunderstood. Dude's got talent but he screwed up with STP, screwed up with VR, left that BBF thing before it began, the guy can't get a hold of himself, he's too unstable to be reliable for anything.

Edited April 15, 2015 by Cosmo

[dalsh327]

They should have just done the one reunion tour and saw each other in another 10 years, but business and money weighs into decisions like keeping the band name on the marquee.

[Strange Broue]

Too bad, they didn't mention: Scott without heroin/cocaine addiction

As long as they are pushing the band forward, I don't mind them moving on without Scott. I'm kind of interested to hear a whole album with Chester.

I wish Velvet Revolver could have stayed together longer.

Which they're not. When he joined he went on in interviews about how he could literally do any STP song at the drop of the hat since they were/are his favorite band. The DeLeos were busy saying that they can play more deep cuts and varied setlists because Scott was always the problem. So what do they do? Go out and play the same old shit with Chester instead of Scott. We're 2 years on from Chester joining STP and they've got a 5 song EP and precisely zero exciting setlists to show for that time.

If STP is going to be a nostalgia act, I'd rather see them with Scott.

you forgot one little thing: Chester still got Linkin Park
It was a bad idea replacing Scott with him, when he still got another high profile band

Edited April 15, 2015 by Strange Broue

[dalsh327]

Journey's not doing club tours of North America, so they're not a good example coming from Weiland's street team (or Queen, who had a successful run).

http://www.journeymusic.com/pages/tour

[ZoSoRose]

Plenty of people enjoy Journey without Perry, Queen without Mercury, and Van Halen without Roth

Stupid examples

[Iron MikeyJ]

Plenty of people enjoy Journey without Perry, Queen without Mercury, and Van Halen without Roth

Stupid examples

Umm?? I'll give you the Van Halen with Sammy, they made some great music. But Queen without Freddie and Journey without Perry? Sure people go to the concerts, but musically those bands ended the day they lost their singers. They are strictly nostalgia acts at this point. I'm not sure about Freddie less Queen, but I know you can catch Perry less Journey at your nearlest Casino and State Fair concert stages... Which I just checked out journeys current tour dates, yes they have some impressive venues on their. But come talk to me in July, they will be at your local fair or casino teamed up with Def Leppard or Styx.

But neither of those bands have moved on past their original line ups, which was my main point.

Edited April 15, 2015 by Iron MikeyJ

[ZoSoRose]

Plenty of people enjoy Journey without Perry, Queen without Mercury, and Van Halen without Roth

Stupid examples

Umm?? I'll give you the Van Halen with Sammy, they made some great music. But Queen without Freddie and Journey without Perry? Sure people go to the concerts, but musically those bands ended the day they lost their singers. They are strictly nostalgia acts at this point. I'm not sure about Freddie less Queen, but I know you can catch Perry less Journey at your nearlest Casino and State Fair concert stages...

But neither of those bands have moved on past their original line ups, which was my main point.

Yeah, that's true but they still exist in some way and people still enjoy them in some way.

I saw Queen + Adam Lambert and loved it. Plenty of people also see Journey nowadays and love it, and Van Halen with Hagar... well, you especially know how successful that was!

So even if these acts become nostalgia bands, people still can really enjoy what they offer. I love STP and saw them with Scott, but I wouldn't necessarily ignore a new album or refuse to see a show because he is gone

[Iron MikeyJ]

Which I gotta say, the guy they replaced Perry with in Journey does sound just like him. So it was a smart choice for going out and playing the hits, but you know Neil Schon doesn't give a rats ass about any of this guys original songs. Its like that movie Rock star.

[ZoSoRose]

Which I gotta say, the guy they replaced Perry with in Journey does sound just like him. So it was a smart choice for going out and playing the hits, but you know Neil Schon doesn't give a rats ass about any of this guys original songs. Its like that movie Rock star.

Yeah, didn't they find him on youtube?

[Iron MikeyJ]

Speaking of Styx, they were and are a dreadful fucking band. Rengades and a couple of other songs are ok, but for the most part it's some of the worst rock music ever created IMO. Mr. Robboto and We built this city by Starship might be the worst two rock songs ever written. Just plain bad...

Sorry Styx fans, I just don't see the appeal. ?

[ZoSoRose]

Speaking of Styx, they were and are a dreadful fucking band. Rengades and a couple of other songs are ok, but for the most part it's some of the worst rock music ever created IMO. Mr. Robboto and We built this city by Starship might be the worst two rock songs ever written. Just plain bad...

Sorry Styx fans, I just don't see the appeal.

I like some Styx. They fall in the typical arena band category of bands like Foreigner, Kansas, Boston, REO, etc. I like all these guys and their big songs, but none of them are particularly epic (although, I do really like Boston)

We got off topic... lol

Edited April 15, 2015 by ZoSoRose

[dalsh327]

Speaking of Styx, they were and are a dreadful fucking band. Rengades and a couple of other songs are ok, but for the most part it's some of the worst rock music ever created IMO. Mr. Robboto and We built this city by Starship might be the worst two rock songs ever written. Just plain bad...

Sorry Styx fans, I just don't see the appeal.

The run from Equinox to Paradise Theater had good music, Kilroy Was Here had hits but it was something Dennis should have done as a solo project.

ELP and Yes had more misfires.

[Len Cnut]

Scott needs a hobby or somethin

[J Dog]

As long as they are pushing the band forward, I don't mind them moving on without Scott. I'm kind of interested to hear a whole album with Chester.

I wish Velvet Revolver could have stayed together longer.

Which they're not. When he joined he went on in interviews about how he could literally do any STP song at the drop of the hat since they were/are his favorite band. The DeLeos were busy saying that they can play more deep cuts and varied setlists because Scott was always the problem. So what do they do? Go out and play the same old shit with Chester instead of Scott. We're 2 years on from Chester joining STP and they've got a 5 song EP and precisely zero exciting setlists to show for that time.

If STP is going to be a nostalgia act, I'd rather see them with Scott.

I'm not really up on their live shows. All I really know about is the EP. But that does sound like they aren't really doing much. But I swear I read they were going to start on a full length album soon. Now if they do that, and kind of go all in with it, that's different. Now if they just keep doing what you're talking about, I totally agree.

[Apollo]

Plenty of people enjoy Journey without Perry, Queen without Mercury, and Van Halen without Roth

Stupid examples

No kidding.

I get tired of people who are obsessed with the name of a band. It isn't XXX without XX in it.

WHO F*CKING CARES.

Band members come and go. The remaining members keep the name for brand recognition. Axl did it, I've got no problem with others doing it.

A band is NOT one person. I love Journey's guitar work just as much as I loved Steve Perry as a singer. Because Perry decided to take off, then the rest of the band - some that were there BEFORE STEVE PERRY WAS IN THE BAND - shouldn't continue as Journey? That's like saying GnR isn't GnR anymore because Bumblefoot left.

Just because ONE member of a band leaves (or dies) doesn't mean the other 4-5 guys have to RETIRE the name that they worked so hard to create and build - some for decades.

People take this "name of the band" crap way too seriously.

If you don't like the sound of the latest version of a band - don't buy their album, don't go see them on tour. But to complain "it isn't the band without the one member" is just idiotic. IMO.

[Cosmo]

Plenty of people enjoy Journey without Perry, Queen without Mercury, and Van Halen without Roth

Stupid examples

No kidding.

I get tired of people who are obsessed with the name of a band. It isn't XXX without XX in it.

WHO F*CKING CARES.

Band members come and go. The remaining members keep the name for brand recognition. Axl did it, I've got no problem with others doing it.

A band is NOT one person. I love Journey's guitar work just as much as I loved Steve Perry as a singer. Because Perry decided to take off, then the rest of the band - some that were there BEFORE STEVE PERRY WAS IN THE BAND - shouldn't continue as Journey? That's like saying GnR isn't GnR anymore because Bumblefoot left.

Just because ONE member of a band leaves (or dies) doesn't mean the other 4-5 guys have to RETIRE the name that they worked so hard to create and build - some for decades.

People take this "name of the band" crap way too seriously.

If you don't like the sound of the latest version of a band - don't buy their album, don't go see them on tour. But to complain "it isn't the band without the one member" is just idiotic. IMO.

Especially in this case, IMO. Anyone who is willing to work with Scott Weiland nowadays is either a madman or a saint.

[CheapJon]

Pretty good trolling.

[coolio GNR]

I have seen Journey without Steve Perry, and the guy they have is pretty damn good. I didn't miss Steve Perry at all.

[Powerage5]

I have seen Journey without Steve Perry, and the guy they have is pretty damn good. I didn't miss Steve Perry at all.

That's how I feel about Journey too - Arnel is great. It's not how I feel about STP though.

[RichardNixon]

As long as they are pushing the band forward, I don't mind them moving on without Scott. I'm kind of interested to hear a whole album with Chester.

I wish Velvet Revolver could have stayed together longer.

Which they're not. When he joined he went on in interviews about how he could literally do any STP song at the drop of the hat since they were/are his favorite band. The DeLeos were busy saying that they can play more deep cuts and varied setlists because Scott was always the problem. So what do they do? Go out and play the same old shit with Chester instead of Scott. We're 2 years on from Chester joining STP and they've got a 5 song EP and precisely zero exciting setlists to show for that time.

If STP is going to be a nostalgia act, I'd rather see them with Scott.

It hasn't been that long. This is only their second tour with Chester and they are playing a lot of deep album cuts this time around, like "Pruno." I do think it's odd that they are only playing one song from High Rise though--"Out of Time." They are working on a new album though--so hopefully after it is released they will play their own material from STP version 2.0.