Wes Scantlin
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Scantlin performing in May 2009
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| Birth name | Wesley Reid Scantlin |
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June 9, 1972 Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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Wesley Reid Scantlin (born June 9, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and the only remaining founding member of the American post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd.
Scantlin was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from high school in 1990 from Park Hill High School in Kansas City.
Scantlin has been the guitarist and lead singer for the rock band Puddle of Mudd since they released their debut album, Stuck. They released their next album Abrasive in 1997. Four years later, with the addition of three new members, Come Clean was released in 2001. In 2003, the band released Life on Display. Then they released the album Famous in 2007. Most recently Puddle of Mudd released Vol. 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate in 2009. The first single off the album was "Spaceship".
Scantlin sometimes tours with Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, playing acoustic Alice in Chains songs. He was also one of the musicians that participated in Alice in Chains reunion tsunami benefit show. Scantlin was one of the many artists who worked with Carlos Santana on his album, All That I Am, specifically on the song "Just Feel Better". The song was recorded with Scantlin and Steven Tyler; however, Tyler's version appears on the album.
Scantlin has been ranked in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists by Hit Parader (#96).
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