See Noah Weiland Cover STP and Velvet Revolver Hits on the 10th Anniversary of Scott Weiland’s Death
Ten years after the passing of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland, his son Noah stepped onto a California stage and channeled the voice, energy and vulnerability that defined one of rock’s most distinctive frontmen. What emerged was not a nostalgic cover set but a deeply personal memorial. Noah Weiland honored his father in the most direct way he could imagine: by singing the songs that shaped an era and shaped his childhood.
The tribute concert took place December 3, 2025 at the Garden Amp in Orange County. Fans packed the outdoor space not just for a night of familiar hits but for the rare opportunity to see Scott Weiland’s legacy carried forward by his own son. Noah, now forging his own path as a musician, treated the event as equal parts celebration, remembrance and healing. The date marked a full decade since Scott’s death in 2015, a moment Noah said he did not fully realize was approaching until an old therapist pointed it out. Once it clicked, inspiration struck. Noah described the concert as a simple idea that quickly gained emotional weight. He wanted it to feel like a gathering for his father, not a somber memorial but a communal reconnection with the music that continues to resonate.
The setlist drew from both of Scott’s most famous bands. Audience members heard Stone Temple Pilots classics like Plush and Interstate Love Song. They also heard electrifying Velvet Revolver staples like Slither and Fall to Pieces. Noah mixed widely known material with deeper cuts to create a show that reflected both sides of his father’s career. Fans noted that while Noah’s voice is distinct from Scott’s, the emotional phrasing and stage presence carried unmistakable echoes of the singer who defined grunge and post grunge radio for more than two decades. For many in attendance, it felt like a bridge between eras and generations.
The tribute was not limited to the stage. In the days surrounding the anniversary, Scott Weiland’s estate released a previously unheard song titled If I Could Fly. The track had remained unreleased for twenty five years and was originally written shortly after Noah’s birth in 2000. The song’s lyrics speak directly to a newborn child through a father’s eyes. Scott sings about protection, fear, pride and hope. The timing of the release added another emotional dimension to Noah’s tribute performance. Many fans described it as a message from Scott that had finally reached the world at the exact moment his son was singing his music publicly in remembrance.
In interviews leading up to the concert, Noah talked about the complicated process of carrying his father’s legacy. He acknowledged the challenge of growing up under the shadow of a rock icon. He also spoke openly about the desire to celebrate his father’s artistry without getting lost in comparisons. This tribute allowed him to step into that legacy with intention and clarity. It was not an attempt to replicate Scott Weiland but a way to connect with him, honor him and share that connection with fans who have carried the music forward for decades.
The atmosphere at Garden Amp reflected that sincerity. Fans reported an unusually personal vibe for a rock show. People shared stories in the crowd about their first Stone Temple Pilots concerts, the albums that got them through difficult years and the shock they felt when Scott died in 2015. When Noah performed songs like Big Empty, the audience embraced both his interpretation and the memory of the original. Some fans said it felt like the closest thing they had experienced to a communal remembrance for Scott Weiland, who never received a large scale tribute event during his lifetime or immediately after his death.
The release of If I Could Fly reinforced that sense of closure and renewal. The track carries a calm, melodic tone that contrasts with the heavier moments of Scott’s catalog. Listeners noted how poignant it felt to hear Scott singing to a baby Noah at the same moment Noah was singing his father’s music back to the world. For longtime fans, it provided a rare glimpse of Scott’s private emotional life. For Noah, it offered a reminder that his father’s voice remains alive in more ways than one.
Ten years after losing Scott Weiland, the world continues to feel the imprint he left on modern rock. Noah Weiland’s tribute demonstrated that legacy in real time. More importantly, it showed how music can evolve from one generation to the next while preserving the spirit at its core. Noah has said he intends to keep creating his own work, but he also acknowledged that honoring his father this year felt necessary and right.
The tribute concert was not a final word on Scott Weiland’s career or legacy. Instead, it was a reaffirmation that his music survives through recordings, through fans and most powerfully through his son. Noah Weiland’s performance captured that truth with striking clarity. It reminded audiences that the connection between father and son, artist and fan, past and present can continue long after a voice goes silent.
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