Puddle of Mudd began their rise fame in the late 1990s amid the post-grunge wave that followed Nirvana‘s massive success. But in addition to facing criticism for co-opting the sound of Kurt Cobain’s group, as Newsweek reported, the band also found themselves growingly increasingly defined by singer Wes Scantlin’s unpredictable behavior and personal struggles. His on-stage performances grew ever more erratic as their shows became overshadowed by his meltdowns and unpredictable outbursts. During a 2016 show in Ohio, Scantlin bizarrely accused a fan in the audience of stealing his house.

The Ohio show was just one piece of a much larger picture. Scantin’s drug abuse began to make the news — including a high-speed car chase, per Rolling Stone — and run-ins with the law linked to his purported struggles ultimately ended with a stint in rehab.

During the peak of his dark period, Scantlin was shunned by his bandmates during a crack cocaine-fueled meltdown at a 2016 show at the Diamond Live Lounge in Doncaster, England. According to The Fix, the intoxicated singer continued to ramble shirtlessly into the microphone even after his bandmates walked off stage.

Despite his struggles, Scantlin appears to have turned a new leaf. In an interview with Blabbermouth, the frontman said he found God and credited his newfound faith for his renewed view on life.

“I thank him a bunch and thank him a bunch and then throw in a little, ‘Maybe you could make this happen…’ for some happiness in my life,” he said.

Scantlin spent his darkest days in solitary confinement

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