Scott Weiland gave an interview to Classic Rock Magazine before he was incarcerated for drunk driving in which he states that the original line-up of the legendary Guns N’ Roses came close to reuniting in 2004. Ultimate-Guitar says:
“It [reformation] almost happened,” he said. “The pens were ready to sign. With the ‘Greatest Hits’, there [...]

An L.A. judge has ruled that Scott Weiland of the Stone Temple Pilots, and formerly Velvet Revolver, will have to spend eight days in prison following his December 2007 arrest and subsequent DUI charge.  Weiland will have to serve the time before May 26. Ultimate-Guitar says:
Scott Weiland will spend the equivalent of eight days behind [...]