Velvet Revolvers Singer Search: Could An Unknown Be Chosen As The New Frontman?
Since it was revealed two months ago that singer Scott Weiland had been excised from Velvet Revolver, the rest of the guys have been searching for his replacement. They hosted auditions and even rejected an offer from reality-TV producer Mark Burnett, who wanted to make VR the subject of his next “Rock Star” series. Not long after Weiland’s departure, guitarist Slash stated that VR would be using the Internet to audition potential frontmen, adding that the band was even toying with the idea of launching a Web site, where audition videos could be posted for public review. That site never took off, unfortunately, but there are still hundreds of aspiring singers out there who are all at the band’s beck and call, should the Revolver need them. While the names of several established musicians (including Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington) have been kicked around as rumored replacements, it hasn’t deterred these unknown rockers, who claim they’re ready to step into Weiland’s imposing shoes at
