Scott Weiland issues statement on estranged wife's book

Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland has issued a statement regarding the upcoming publication of his estranged wife Mary's memoir, titled Fall To Pieces. The book, described as a "visceral rollercoaster ride inside bipolar disorder, rock 'n' roll, celebrity culture, and the competitive world of modeling from a rock star wife and recovering drug addict," is due out on October 27th. In his statement, Weiland says in part, "As everyone knows by now, we are getting divorced and yes, Mary is writing a book which I have not read. But what I want everyone to know that it has nothing to do with infidelity. Neither the divorce nor the book. Please don't place the red letter upon my children's mother. One last thing . . . My love for her will never end. We just forgot how to be friends. She has now chosen a public career and one that brings both accolades and public scrutiny."

The singer concludes, "Divorce is hell, I remember it well and we deal with it every day. And if you think about it, we both have our 'what-ifs' and 'why-nots,' but it's no cheaters' story and all I ask is to not see her cry."

Mary Weiland revealed two years ago that she suffered from bipolar disorder, after she and Scott got into a violent altercation and damaged a hotel room in Burbank, California.

The couple have been estranged at least twice before, with Mary starting divorce proceedings at one point several years ago.

Scott Weiland will hit the road for a short run of dates with Stone Temple Pilots this summer. He also continues to tour behind his second solo album, Happy In Galoshes, which he says was partially influenced by the end of his marriage.

Stone Temple Pilots will perform at the first of a series of benefits for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital on July 1st at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. Tickets for the charity event go on sale Saturday (June 6th).