Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd Aims to Move Beyond Legal Issues

Wes Scantlin opens up about wanting to leave legal troubles behind, insisting he "really seriously don’t really do that much wrong things."

Wes Scantlin Reflects on His Legal Troubles and Personal Challenges

Wes Scantlin, the frontman of the rock band Puddle of Mudd, has recently expressed a strong desire to put his legal issues firmly in the past. Despite being frequently in the headlines for various controversies, he insists that he "really seriously don’t really do that much wrong things."

Wes Scantlin, the lead singer of Puddle of Mudd, striving for a fresh start.

Over the years, Scantlin has been at the center of a series of legal incidents. These include a felony domestic violence arrest in March, a police stand-off last year that ended with him being pepper-sprayed, and a 2017 arrest related to an alleged attempt to board a plane with a gun.

A New Perspective in an Exclusive Interview

In a candid conversation on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, Scantlin opened up about his intentions to move forward from past issues. He also addressed how the media portrays his behavior, suggesting that things are often exaggerated.

“My main goal is just to stay out of trouble. And I really seriously don’t really do that much wrong things. I really just don’t. But I’m like a big fish in the little pond. I call myself a Christmas dinner trophy for the Poppo. I wonder how many times they’ve explained that they arrested me at their Christmas dinner, at Christmas day. I’m telling you, man. I’m just a big, huge trophy.”

— Wes Scantlin

The Struggle Behind the Scenes

Scantlin admits to making mistakes but also highlights the harshness of some consequences he has faced. He reveals a sense of frustration with repeated arrests and the difficulties of navigating his personal life under public scrutiny.

“I’ve made some mistakes, but at certain points I could breathe in the wrong direction and get cuffed and slammed in a dungeon. Shoot, man. It’s weird. My whole thing, my whole motto is turn around and run for your life as fast as you possibly can, man.”

He continues by explaining his approach to conflict in relationships, advising swift exits to avoid escalation.

“I’m talking about maybe like a girlfriend or something [not the police]. If they hit the ‘psycho wall,’ as I call it – turn around and run… Somebody’s gotta go down, and they usually pick me, ’cause I’m the trophy. But my motto is turn around and run as fast as you can and just run.”

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Additional Insights and Confessions

Scantlin has also shared some shocking personal experiences, including a claim that he was “roofied” by an ex-bandmate following a disastrous gig earlier this year. Moreover, he has openly acknowledged the band’s infamous cover of Nirvana’s About A Girl, admitting it “looked and sounded like total shit.”

Moving Forward: What’s Next for Wes Scantlin?

Wes Scantlin’s candid reflections reveal a man who’s trying to steer his life in a better direction, despite a turbulent past. His honesty about struggles and mistakes offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of rock stardom’s sometimes chaotic lifestyle.

FAQs About Wes Scantlin and Puddle of Mudd

• Has Wes Scantlin had legal issues recently?
  Yes, he has faced several legal troubles including arrests related to domestic violence and police stand-offs in recent years.
• What is Wes Scantlin’s attitude towards his past mistakes?
  He admits to making mistakes but believes he doesn’t do many wrong things and wants to stay out of trouble moving forward.
• Did Puddle of Mudd cover Nirvana’s ‘About A Girl’? How was it received?
  Yes, they did, but Scantlin admits their cover was poorly executed and didn’t sound good.
• What does Wes mean by calling himself a “Christmas dinner trophy”?
  He uses this metaphor to describe being an easy target for law enforcement, humorously referring to being arrested multiple times around the holidays.
• Where can fans hear more about Wes Scantlin’s thoughts on his legal troubles?
  He discussed them in detail during a recent interview on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk.

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