STP's Weiland, Jimmy Vaughan, Neville Brothers Perform At MAP Awards In L.A.

11/08/2002 5:00 PM, Yahoo! Music
Brett Anderson

(11/8/02, 5 p.m. ET) -- Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland, guitar-slinger Jimmy Vaughan, and the Neville Brothers were among the performers at the third annual Musician's Assistance Program (MAP) Awards, held at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on Thursday (November 7).

MAP was founded in 1992 to help musicians in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. Weiland, in recovery himself, was on hand to support L.A. scenester Bob Forrest, best known locally as leader of the late '80s alternative band, Thelonious Monster. For his dedication to MAP and commitment to others musicians seeking recovery, Forrest received the Buddy Award, named after MAP co-founder. musician Buddy Arnold.

Backed by some of the evening's house band players, Weiland covered Whiskeytown's "Houses On The Hill," and the Flaming Lips' "Waitin' For The Superman." Forrest followed, coming on stage for a version of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released," with Weiland singing harmony on the chorus.

Forrest's honor was presented on tape by last year's Buddy Award winners, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, represented by singer Anthony Kiedis. The funny, sketch-like video also featured Forrest himself, attempting to direct Kiedis's speech.

The Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for sharing recovery through music and life was given to Ivan Neville by his father Aaron Neville, then the Neville family performed. Prior to the award, Jimmy Vaughan spoke of his late brother leading the way to their own respective recoveries, and played a version of "Six String Down," co-written by the Nevilles back in 1996 in memory of Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Other performers during the dinner ceremony included Dr. John, Daniel Lanois, Gary LeMel, and Martyn LeNoble. The event was hosted by actor and sometime-singer Robert Downey Jr.

Recording Industry Association of America chairman/CEO Hilary Rosen was also honored for advocating MAP's work.

-- Darryl Morden, Los Angeles

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