MUSIC NEWS - Rocker Scott Weiland's estranged wife is planning to release a tell-all book about her marriage to the Stone Temple Pilots' frontman. Mary Weiland, nee Forsberg, (pictured at left with Scott in happier times) will publish the memoir "Fall to Pieces" on October 27 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers (order your copy, below).
It's said that the book will detail her life with Weiland through their marriage's extreme highs and lows. The press release promoting the book said, "A visceral, rollercoaster ride inside bipolar disorder, rock 'n roll, celebrity culture, and the competitive world of modeling from a rock star wife and recovering drug addict." "On the surface, Mary Weiland had a fairytale life. She was a highly paid fashion model married to successful rock star Scott Weiland, the notorious frontman for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. Then came the rampage in a Burbank hotel room and the resulting media frenzy that revealed to the world her bipolar disorder and drug abuse."
The former couple, who share two children, were married in 2000 and separated in 2007. They're currently in the process of getting a divorce. Mr Weiland is currently busy with a tour, promoting his latest album, HAPPY in GALOSHES and has out new clothing line, Weiland for English Laundry . Read Mr Weilland's response the book release announcement below.
Scott's statement, which was issued today (Wed, June 3), reads:
"When I was 16 years old, I dreamed of being a famous rock star. I never knew what came along with it — the good, the bad, and the straight-up bullshit. I thought that creating beauty would bring beauty... Not always. At 16, Mary dreamed of being a famous model. She came close but she gave up her career for [the couple's kids] Noah, Lucy, and myself. She never got to see the 'what could have happened.'
"Well, as everyone knows by now, we are getting divorced and yes, Mary is writing a book which I have not read. But what I want everyone to know that it has nothing to do with infidelity. Neither the divorce nor the book. Please don't place the red letter upon my children's mother.
"One last thing... My love for her will never end. We just forgot how to be friends. She has now chosen a public career and one that brings both accolades and public scrutiny. There will be more of this sort of thing to deal with as time goes by... both good and bad.
"Divorce is hell, I remember it well and we deal with it every day. And if you think about it, we both have our 'what-ifs' and 'why-nots,' but it's no cheaters' story and all I ask is to not see her cry."
UPDATE 10/21/09 - See news on FALLTO PIECES publication and on Mary's book signings, here
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