Lenny Kaye To Perform At Benefit For NJArts.Net

This coming Saturday December 14, Lenny Kaye will perform at a benefit for NJArts.Net at Outpost In the Burbs in Montclair.

A legendary part of the New York/New Jersey music scene, Lenny is perhaps best known for his work with Patti Smith, but he's so much more than that.

A noted author (he spoke with us back in March of this year when his book Lightning Strikes was published), Lenny has worked in the studio with Suzanne Vega, R.E.M., Soul Asylum, and more.

And if you have ever been in any kind of garage band, Lenny's Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era anthology which was originally released in 1972, was a treasure trove of rock and roll recorded between 1965 and 1968.

Scott Weiland was a force to be reckoned with on recordings and stage. It’s hard to believe that Scott Weiland Is Gone 9 Years  –  Weiland’s 5 best songs is what we’re going to take a look at.  He made some incredible music with multiple bands.  Even his solo music was awesome! 

Gone far too soon, Weiland passed away on December 3^rd, 2015.   Throughout his career, he was known for his flamboyant and outrageous on-stage persona.  His voice sounded different on almost every song and he was one of the best frontmen of a band.  He knew how to get the crowd going!  His voice was smooth and raspy all at once and he came up with brilliant melodies and very interesting lyrics.

From the get-go, you can hear his talent on the debut release from Stone Temple Pilots, “Core”.  It was an amazing 1^st album and really showcased Scott’s vocal abilities.  Plus, his ability to be entertaining and a little off the wall!

Later, with Velvet Revolver, he made some great music too.  Their albums were tight and focused and Weiland had a more mature sound.  His solo albums were an eclectic mix of sounds that worked really well too. Before we take a look at Weiland’s 5 best songs, check this audio out below. This is our own Terrie Carr in what's believed to be the last recorded interview with Weiland before he passed.

This one is such a haunting an powerful track, really showcasing Weiland's ability. The lyrics are pretty interesting and the band works together well by playing off each other.

This piano startup gives you an odd feel and the song in general as an eerie yet melodic aspect to it.  It first appeared on the Great Expectations Soundtrack and then later on Weiland's debut album 12 Bar Blues. The song features Sheryl Crow on accordion.  It's really unique and different.

An epic song that has such a cool vibe to it.  It gives me the feel of something the Stones would have tried in an experimental phase.  But it's definitely different and really cool.

This one is one of my favorite STP songs.  It just hits home so well.  Weiland sings in a higher register.  And it works great.  So interesting that he was capable of so much!

A rockin one from solo Scott!  It's got a huge chorus.  Very infectious and while it's poppy in sound, it has an underlying sadness to it.  Really cool tune.