Seven years ago today (December 3), the rock world mourned the loss of singer Scott Weiland.
The frontman for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver experienced his share of struggles throughout his career, but despite his demons, he managed to leave behind a wealth of incredible music that will be celebrated for generations to come.
In honor of Weiland, scroll through the gallery below.
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Share379136 03: Lead singer Scott Weiland performs live with his band, Stone Temple Pilots at the El Rey Theater September 24, 2000 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Troy Augosto/Liaison)
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Share379136 07: Lead singer Scott Weiland from the band Stone Temple Pilots gets carried around by the audience during their live performance at the El Rey Theater September 24, 2000 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Troy Augosto/Liaison)
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Share379136 08: Lead singer Scott Weiland performs live with his band, Stone Temple Pilots at the El Rey Theater September 24, 2000 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Troy Augosto/Liaison)
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Share385801 21: Rock band Stone Temple Pilots arrive at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center February 21, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Laura Farr/Newsmakers)
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Share395248 09: Singer Scott Weiland attends the "Come Together: A Night For John Lennon's Words and Music" event October 2, 2001 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by George De Sota/Getty Images)
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Share392813 01: Singer Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots perform at Rolling Rock Town Fair 2.0 August 4, 2001 in Latrobe, PA. (Photo by Getty Images)
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ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: (L to R) Slash, Scott Weiland, Dave Kushner, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum of the new band Velvet Revolver attend the premiere of "The Hulk" at the Universal Amphitheater on June 17, 2003 in Universal City, California. The film opens in theaters nationwide on Friday June 20, 2003. (Photo by Robert Mora/Getty Images)
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ShareUNIVERSAL CITY, CA - JUNE 17: (L to R) Duff McKagan, Slash, Scott Weiland, Dave Kushner and Matt Sorum of the new band Velvet Revolver attends the world premiere of the movie "The Hulk" at Universal Studios on June 17, 2003 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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ShareScott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, Ca. 6/28/01. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
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ShareScott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, Ca. 6/28/01. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
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ShareScott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, Ca. 6/28/01. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
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ShareStone Temple Pilots pose during the filming of the video for their single 'Days of the Week' from their upcoming album Shangri-La Dee Da. The video was directed by Kevin Kerslake. From left to right are; Eric Kretz, Scott Weiland, Dean DeLeo, and Robert DeLeo. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
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ShareRobert DeLeo (left), Scott Weiland (center), and Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots during the filming of the video for their single 'Days of the Week' from their upcoming album Shangri-La Dee Da. The video was directed by Kevin Kerslake. Not pictured is drummer Eric Kretz. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
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ShareStone Temple Pilots pose during the filming of the video for their single 'Days of the Week' from their upcoming album Shangri-La Dee Da. The video was directed by Kevin Kerslake. From left to right are; Eric Kretz, Dean DeLeo, Scott Weiland, and Robert DeLeo. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
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ShareScott Weiland and Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots with K-Rock DJ's Crazy Cabbie, on left, and Cane on right during an interview in the window of the MTV store in Times Square in New York City. 6/21/01 Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images ***Exclusive***
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ShareStone Temple Pilots lead singer Scott Weiland performs during the Music Midtown 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia. 5/4/02 Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images
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ShareIRVINE, CA - JUNE 12: Scott Weiland and Slash of Velvet Revolver performs at the Kroq Weenie Roast 2004 concert held at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on June 12, 2004 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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ShareATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JUNE 26: Velvet Revolver's Scott Weiland (L) and Slash perform at the Maxim Magazine Presents "Fantasy Island" at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa June 26, 2004 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event consisted of two music stages and four unique themed areas, providing a wide array of entertainment for guests; South Beach Venice Beach, Stuffland, and The Oasis. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
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ShareATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JUNE 26: Velvet Revolver's Scott Weiland performs at the Maxim Magazine Presents "Fantasy Island" at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa June 26, 2004 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event consisted of two music stages and four unique themed areas, providing a wide array of entertainment for guests; South Beach Venice Beach, Stuffland, and The Oasis. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
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ShareLONDON - AUGUST 26: Velvet Revolver arrive at the 11th annual "Kerrang Awards 2004" at the Carling Academy Brixton on August 26, 2004 in London. The music awards - hosted by Kerrang! magazine - features categories including Best International Newcomer, Classic Songwriter, and Best Band In The World. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)
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ShareLONDON - AUGUST 26: Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver and Mary Forsberg pose in the media room at the 11th annual Kerrang Awards 2004 at the Carling Academy Brixton August 26, 2004 in London. The music awards, hosted by Kerrang! magazine, features categories including Best International Newcomer, Classic Songwriter and Best Band In The World. Velvet Revolver won Best International Newcomer awards. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)
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ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 15: Musicians Duff McKagan, Scott Weiland and Matt Sorum of the band Velvet Revolover pose backstage at the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The World Music Awards are presented annually to the world?s top selling recording-artists in the various music categories and to the best-selling recording artist of the year from each of the major record-buying countries. (Photo by Frederick Brown/Getty Images)
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ShareNEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Singer Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver performs on stage at the Miller Rock Thru Time Celebrating 50 Years of Rock Concert at Roseland September 18, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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ShareNEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: (L to R) Bass player Duff McKagan, singer Scott Weiland and guitarist Slash of Velvet Revolver perform on stage at the Miller Rock Thru Time Celebrating 50 Years of Rock Concert at Roseland September 18, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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ShareNEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: (L to R) Bass player Duff McKagan, singer Scott Weiland and guitarist Slash of Velvet Revolver perform on stage at the Miller Rock Thru Time Celebrating 50 Years of Rock Concert at Roseland September 18, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 15: Members of the rock band Velvet Revolver (L-R) bassist Duff McKagan, singer Scott Weiland and drummer Matt Sorum pose for a picture backstage during the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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ShareBURBANK, CA - OCTOBER 14: (L-R) Velvet Revolver's Duff McKagan, Scott Weiland and Slash perform on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios on October 14, 2004 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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ShareBURBANK, CA - OCTOBER 14: Velvet Revolver's Scott Weiland (L) and Slash perform on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios on October 14, 2004 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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ShareLONDON - JANUARY 23: Scott Weiland of band Velvet Revolver perfoms on stage on one of their final London dates of their UK tour at the Carling Apollo Hammersmith on January 23, 2005 in London. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)
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ShareLOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 13: (L to R) Musicians Tim McGraw, Duff McKagan, Scott Weiland, Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder perform "Across The Universe" in the tsunami relief peformance on stage during the 47th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center February 13, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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ShareLONDON - JULY 2: Singer Scott Weiland (L) and guitarist Slash from the band Velvet Revolver perform on stage on stage at "Live 8 London" in Hyde Park on July 2, 2005 in London, England. The free concert is one of ten simultaneous international gigs thet are held in Philadelphia, Berlin, Rome, Paris, Barrie, Tokyo, Cornwall, Moscow and Johannesburg. The concerts precede the G8 summit (July 6-8) to raise awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY. (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)
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ShareATLANTIC CITY, NJ - NOVEMBER 11: Cyndi Lauper and Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver perform at the VH1 Classic Presents "Decades Rock Live" concert at the Trump Taj Mahal on November 11, 2005 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)
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ShareHOLLYWOOD - APRIL 06: (L-R) Musicians Scott Weiland and Matt Sorum attend Flaunt Magazine Presents Nefarious Fine Jewelry hosted by Velvet Revolver at the Black Steel Restaurant on April 6, 2006 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)
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ShareNEW YORK - MARCH 12: Singer Scott Weiland and guitarist Slash of "Velvet Revolver perform onstage at the 22nd annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel March 12, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
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ShareNEW YORK - MARCH 12: Honorees Michael Anthony (C) and Sammy Hagar (2nd R) of Van Halen pose with members of Velvet Revolver Matt Sorum, Scott Weiland, Dave Kushner, Duff McKagan and Slash in the press room at the 22nd annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel March 12, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
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ShareNEW YORK - MARCH 12: Presenter Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver and honoree Sammy Hagar of Van Halen pose in the press room at the 22nd annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel March 12, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
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ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Musicians Scott Weiland and Slash pose in the press room at the 2007 American Music Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 18, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
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ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 07: (L-R) Musicians Robert DeLeo, Scott Weiland, Eric Kretz, and Dean DeLeo pose during the Stone Temple Pilots tour announcement and performance held at a private residence on April 7, 2008 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 07: Guitarist Dean DeLeo (L) and frontman Scott Weiland perform onstage during the Stone Temple Pilots tour announcement and performance held at a private residence on April 7, 2008 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 07: (L-R) Guitarist Robert DeLeo, frontman Scott Weiland, and guitarist Dean DeLeo perform onstage during the Stone Temple Pilots tour announcement and performance held at a private residence on April 7, 2008 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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ShareUNIVERSAL CITY, CA - DECEMBER 13: Musician Robert DeLeo and singer Scott Weiland of Stone Temole Pilots perform at KROQ's Almost Acoustic Xmas at the Gibson Amphitheatre on December 13, 2008 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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ShareUNIVERSAL CITY, CA - DECEMBER 13: Singer Scott Weiland and musician Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots perform at KROQ's Almost Acoustic Xmas at the Gibson Amphitheatre on December 13, 2008 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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ShareNEW YORK - MAY 20: Musicians Scott Weiland, Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots visit fuse Studios on May 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
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ShareNEW YORK, NY - JULY 25: Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots performs at the Williamsburg Waterfront on July 25, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
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SharePARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Musician Scott Weiland poses for a portrait at the Village at the Lift Presented by McDonald's McCafe during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2015 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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SharePARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: (L-R) Musicians Tommy Black, Jeremy Brown, Danny Thompson and Scott Weiland pose for a portrait at the Village at the Lift Presented by McDonald's McCafe during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2015 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
