24 Facts About Wes Scantlin

Wesley Reid Scantlin was born on June 9,1972 and is an American singer, musician, and songwriter.

Wes Scantlin is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and only constant member of rock band Puddle of Mudd.

Wes Scantlin was named one of the "Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists" by Hit Parader.

Wesley Reid Scantlin was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 9,1972.

Wes Scantlin attended Park Hill High School in Kansas City.

Wes Scantlin was one of the musicians who participated in Alice in Chains' reunion tsunami benefit show, and was one of many artists who worked with Carlos Santana on his album All That I Am for the song "Just Feel Better".

Wes Scantlin married Jessica Nicole Smith in January 2008, and they divorced in May 2012.

Several witnesses reported seeing Wes Scantlin forcing Rubin into a Jeep Cherokee driven by an unknown third person.

On September 24,2007, Wes Scantlin was banned from Graceland after entering an off-limits swimming pool.

On December 11,2011, Wes Scantlin was pursued by the IRS for non-payment of back taxes in the region of $60,000.

Wes Scantlin agreed to attend rehab to erase his potential five-year jail sentence.

In May 2013, Wes Scantlin was arrested on domestic violence charges after he allegedly dragged his ex-wife Jessica Nicole Smith and pulled her by the arm or shirt.

On January 4,2014, Wes Scantlin was sued by American Express for non-payment of debt.

Wes Scantlin received criticism as he appeared to be lip-syncing during the performance.

On January 16,2015, Wes Scantlin was arrested at Denver International Airport after taking a joyride on a baggage carousel and entering a restricted area.

Wes Scantlin faced a felony charge of fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle and two gross misdemeanors of driving under the influence, but the charges were dropped.

On January 10,2016, Wes Scantlin tried to re-enter the Hollywood house he had lost via foreclosure the previous year, and was arrested for destroying property inside the residence.

Wes Scantlin was removed from the flight and had to cancel a scheduled performance in Louisville.

On September 9,2017, Wes Scantlin was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after he tried to board a plane with a BB gun.

Wes Scantlin then announced his sobriety and began playing the song "Uh Oh", which he had written to address his problems.

On February 20,2023, Wes Scantlin was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing after again showing up to his former Hollywood home that he lost years earlier due to foreclosure.

Wes Scantlin was initially held on $1,000 bond, but was later released on personal recognizance.

Wes Scantlin was then booked at the jail for the outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest.

On March 15,2025, Wes Scantlin was arrested for felony domestic violence and drug charges in Torrance, California.