Source: Matt Fuller rhythm guitar(2012), lead guitar, backing vocals(2014present). This is the troubled history of Puddle of Mudd and of their singer Wes Scantlin in particular. As common sense should probably have told Scantlin, the pool was extremely out of bounds for visitors. It was 2002's most successful rock song in the United States, topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock Tracks charts as well as their year-end listings. He was previously married to Jessica Nicole Smith. A Pitch article from 2003 took a look at the events that made Scantlin a borderline pariah in the local music community, which sparked from the local view that the singer had abandoned his old bandmates when he made it big. Puddle of Mudd is probably going to be in the market for a new lead singer sooner rather than later. The bandmates of Puddle of Mudd's lead singer Wes Scantlin walked off a show, and quit the band, after his latest meltdown. The sold out 500-person Diamond Live Lounge audience was clearly disappointed with the bands headlining set, with many alleging the Scantlin was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Dave Grohl revealed why he would never perform the vocals on a Nirvana track. The Puddle of Mudd man attributed his 2004 comments to a creative argument between the two, and fully admitted that he had been behaving "like an a**hole.". Puddle Of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin breaks out into freestyle rap in a strange new interview, and reveals that he'd like to make a movie with Fred Durst (Image credit: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage) Let's face it, Puddle Of Mudd's Wes Scantlin is certainly one of rock's more colourful characters. The fact that people immediately viewed Scantlin as a sell-out was all the more tragic because the singer had virtually no say in the matter, and he'd even attempted to bring Burkitt in the new version of the group until the record company (allegedly) balked at Burkitt's drug problem. He says MRI exams on his brain showed brain damage, which he claims was caused by the treatment he received during his prior hospital stay. Wes' 4-year . After getting frustrated with the crowd, Scantlin completely unraveled, flipping off fans while throwing both his microphone and numerous bottle of water into the crowd. We have some guesses as to what led to Scantlins erratic behavior, but maybe the singer was just kept up too late by groupies, which he recently used as an excuse for his poor vocal performances. Get his ass on camera. The Tragic Real-Life Details Of Wes Scantlin. Puddle of Mudd used to be everywhere in the early 2000s. throwing his microphone into the crowd during a ridiculous on-stage meltdown. The incident is the latest in a string of bizarre behavior from Scantlin, who has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd performs on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno at NBC Studios on Oct. 7, 2011 in Burbank, California. He also said he hopes that Limp Bizkits Fred Durst (who helped discover Puddle of Mudd) makes a movie about him. He has a son, Jordan, born in 1997 from a previous relationship. The disorder can be caused by several factors, including viral infections, heart attacks, alcoholism, and severe hypertension, among others. Adelphia Music Hall then had to issue an apology to concert-goers on Facebook and graciously offered everyone a free ticket to the next show of their choice. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. During the peak of his dark period, Scantlin was shunned by his bandmates during a crack cocaine-fueled meltdown at a 2016 show at the Diamond Live Lounge in Doncaster, England. During Puddle of Mudds show at the EPIC Event Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Saturday night (November 20th), Scantlin covered his face as he repeatedly complained about the lighting. As Loudwire attests, Wes Scantlin proved in 2013 that he ranks particularly high on the "neighbors from hell" list when he physically attacked a Los Angeles neighbor's house because it was supposedly infringing on his own. This is the dog. this time in Minnesota for allegedly driving while intoxicated -- a whopping four times the legal limit . Who Can Benefit From Diaphragmatic Breathing? The band attempted to keep the music going through Scantlins antics but once the singer put his jacket on, the show was clearly over and they preceded Scantlin offstage. Puddle of Mudd began their rise fame in the late 1990s amid the post-grunge wave that followed Nirvana's massive success. 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Kenny ChesneyThis year, the country singer went on tour from March until August, and asked$85.47 for theaverage ticket. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Partway through the tour, lead singer Wes Scantlin saw the King's swimming pool and promptly cannonballed into the water. Puddle Of Mudd Band Members Walk Off Show After Lead Singer. Partway through the show, the crowd got rowdy and the rest of the band decided they agreed with the audience's disappointment. 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But if you guys were standing up here where Im at right now, its like a f**king flashlight blinking in your f**king head, and I dont think thats f**king cool, really., At one point he appeared to address the venues lighting technician, exclaiming, Sounds like a f**king motherf**king idiot to me. Is Foo Fighters song hero about Kurt Cobain? That wasn't a typo, by the way. On Aug. 14, the 30-year-old frontman was found dead in a bunk. 7/1/2012 4:35 AM PT. Wes Scantlin from Puddle Of Mudd has shared his thoughts on the band's 2020 cover of About A Girl by Nirvana: "Sounded like total sh*t.". "Blurry" is a song by American rock band Puddle of Mudd. Puddle of Mudd's erratic frontman Wes Scantlin put a Marietta, Ohio venue in an awkward position when he stormed offstage during a show last weekend after verbally abusing a fan. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The US rock band were playing at Doncasters Diamond Live Lounge on March 22 when Scantlins erratic on stage behaviour caused his bandmates to cut the performance short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Though the legal proceedings should have been fairly easy due to the fact that Jessica had signed a prenuptial agreement, things soon required more lawyering up than expected because she decided to challenge the prenup by insinuating that it was unenforceable and she had been coerced into it. Rather than sit back and listen, his bandmates walked offstage and the show was abruptly canceled. They can kiss my a**.". Give me a break; we were all singing. Thetypicalticket costs $95.49. 7/27/2015 8:32 AM PT. As a result, everyone in Puddle of Mudd not named Wes Scantlin quit playing and walked off the stage, leaving the incapacitated singer alone in front of the fans. A Pitch article from 2003 took a look at the events that made Scantlin a borderline pariah in the local music community, which sparked from the local view that the singer had abandoned his old bandmates when he made it big. Paul, who is being repped by Morgan & Morgan, claims he's still having seizures and other neurological issues, which he says are requiring treatment at the Mayo Clinic. In 1997, Grohl said, Theres definitely an element of Kurt in that song. I dont know why the lights have to be blinding me for this whole show. Security guards immediately removed Scantlin from the premises, and the musician picked up a cool lifetime ban to Graceland for his troubles. Unfortunately, this was not the end of their social media woes. Luis MiguelRounding out the field, the Latin performer cashed in around $75.61 perticket in 2015. All Rights Reserved. Get his ass on camera. Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was arrested in Los Angeles' on Saturday for vandalizing a home in the Hollywood Hills, Billboard has confirmed with the Los Angeles Police Department. Somehow, things managed to get even more embarrassing after that: Instead of quickly skulking away in shame, the lone, shirtless singer remained onstage, sitting on a chair and soaking in the fury and disbelief of the 500-strong audience. Michael is a professional bassist in the Los Angeles area. The singer was arrested after allegedly. The rap rock superstar also connected Scantlin with hordes of industry people, helped him find the right musicians for the new Puddle of Mudd, and generally opened a lot of doors. Also Read: Struggling Pandora Restores Founder Tim Westergren as CEO. He quickly developed his skills as a bassist, playing for his high schools choir and other local schools music programs. See, the Puddle of Mudd that received airplay and played for . If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. Puddle of Mudd's rise to fame made singer Wes Scantlin a controversial figure on his home turf of Kansas City. Still, perhaps this loss of Scantlin's muse was only fitting, given that Puddle of Mudd was sailing through some pretty rough waters at the time, and guitarist Paul Phillips had recently quit the band. All Rights Reserved. Your email address will not be published. Clearly the question of home ownership is still a sore subject. During a 2016 show in Ohio, Scantlin bizarrely accused a fan in the audience of stealing his house. In a video posted online, Scantlin sits shirtless on a. Since their formation in 2008, the band fronted by singer Jan-Ricus has played on various stages in Northern Germany and beyond, supporting international acts as Puddle of Mudd (US) or Royal Tusk (CAN). 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