Noah Weiland recently shared details about a troubling incident following a tribute concert on Instagram. The post revealed that money earned from the show was taken by people he considered friends.
Weiland organized the tribute concert to honor his father, Scott Weiland, on the 10th anniversary of his passing. The event took place on December 3rd at the Garden Amp outdoor amphitheater in Orange County, California. It featured performances of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver classics. However, the funds he earned from the show were not used as intended.
In his statement, Weiland expressed his disappointment and the impact the theft had on his personal plans:
“Heartbroken. My own people, who I never wished anything bad upon and only wanted to see rise to the top, are the same reasons I won’t be able to fly out to visit my son for his 1st Christmas,” he said. “Grateful to have ‘friends’ like Connor James Sears and Spencer Carr Reed, who do things like steal almost ALL my show money from the other night (the money I was going to use to visit my son for his first Christmas).”
Weiland emphasized the significance of the tribute event and his role in making it possible: “Even though the show would’ve never existed without my father, let alone me.”
The incident highlights the personal toll the theft has taken on Weiland’s family plans during the holiday season. The December 3rd concert was particularly significant, as it marked a major milestone in remembering his father’s legacy.
Scott Weiland died on December 3, 2015, making 2025 the 10-year anniversary of his death, according to 94.7 WCSX. The late rock icon served as the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. He passed away at the age of 48 from an accidental drug overdose.
The tribute concert was a communal event that brought together fans and fellow musicians to celebrate Scott’s musical legacy. Noah covered hits from Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver on December 3rd, performing alongside Jakob Nowell, son of Sublime’s Bradley Nowell, as reported by AXS. This created a celebratory atmosphere focused on Scott’s enduring influence on rock music.
Scott’s estate released the previously unreleased song “If I Could Fly” to coincide with the anniversary, per Parade. The track was written in 2000 shortly after Noah’s birth. It expresses fatherly themes of protection, pride, and hope, adding emotional depth to the anniversary commemoration and providing fans with a new way to connect with Scott’s artistry.
The theft of the tribute show earnings represents a significant setback for Noah. He had planned to use the money for a meaningful family moment during the holiday season. The incident underscores the challenges he has faced while honoring his father’s memory and managing his own personal responsibilities.
