Weiland goes to rehab

The band was only partially successful in being able to tour in support of Tiny Music… and pulled out of a support slot on Kiss ‘ reunion tour . A short tour in the fall of 1996 ensued in the U.S. but final dates at the end of December in Hawaii and some dates in 1997 had to be cancelled in order for Weiland to go to rehab. The band then decided to take a break to work on other projects. Kiss drummer Peter Criss remarked, “I can’t call the kettle black . I just pray for the guy and hope that he gets himself better because they really are a great band.” With Weiland absent, the band recruited Dave Coutts, frontman of Ten Inch Men , and performed under the moniker Talk Show . Talk Show released one eponymous album in 1997 before dissolving. Meanwhile, pursuing his own musical interests, Weiland released his first solo album, 12 Bar Blues , in 1998. Although both albums received moderate critical praise, neither was commercially successful.