Scott Weiland plans to write memoir

Rock singer Scott Weiland has a publishing deal to write an autobiography, but is feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of chronicling his eventful life to date.

"It's a weird thing," the Velvet Revolver front man told reporters
backstage at the American Music Awards. "You make a lot of records,
write a lot of songs, but all of a sudden you go into a whole different
vein, and it's a little bit scary to dive into."

Weiland, 40, said he would collaborate on the project with David Ritz,
the Sexual Healing lyricist who has co-written autobiographies for
the likes of Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and most recently
Don Rickles.

He did not reveal the name of the publisher.

Weiland was accompanied by Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash, who just
wrote a self-titled memoir with Anthony Bozza (Eminem, Tommy Lee).

Slash's advice to Weiland? "Just jump in, and once you get going you
can't stop."

Slash, 42, said there has been "some interest" from Hollywood producers
in adapting his book for the screen, "but I haven't really looked
into it".

They were on hand to present the country album award to former American
Idol champion Carrie Underwood, who was a little overwhelmed to be
in their presence.

"I think she's pretty amazing, and she's got a great voice and she's
also not bad to look at," Weiland said backstage.

"Cute and bubbly," added Slash.

Underwood returned the praise a little later, saying she has seen
the band twice and knows the words to all its songs.

Velvet Revolver last week cancelled four Japanese concerts scheduled
for later this month because its visa applications were denied. Slash
said the band is appealing, but in the meantime will begin a five-date
Australian tour on December 4.

- Reuters