


Differences of opinion and other factors led to the break-up of the original Puddle of Mudd by early 1999, leaving Scantlin as the only original member. It had eleven tracks, all written by the band, three of which would eventually make it on to Puddle of Mudd’s first major-label release. Minus Jimmy Allen, the group released their debut album, Abrasive, in 1997 on Hardknocks Records. It spawned two radio singles (the first was “You Don’t Know”, the second “Drift and Die”). Rose and was recorded at Red House Studio in Lawrence, Kansas. In order to get to their practice space, the band “had to walk through a pile of shit.” The group’s first release, Stuck, was an EP released in 1994 on V&R Records. According to Scantlin, the band name was inspired by practicing next to the Missouri river levee, which always inundated the band’s practice space, but never ruined their equipment since they were on the second floor. Puddle of Mudd was formed on September 13, 1991, in Kansas City by Wes Scantlin (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Jimmy Allen (lead guitar), Sean Sammon (bass), and Kenny Burkitt (drums). They have released an extended play, an independent album, and five studio albums, with their latest being Welcome to Galvania in September 2019. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over five million copies. To date, the band has sold over seven million albums and has had a string of No. 1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. This man needed to retire 10 years ago. Puddle Of Mudd such a shame.Puddle of Mudd is an American rock band formed in Kansas City, MO in 1991. While another said: "This was by far the WORST performance I have ever seen and attended I seriously feel bad for the EPIC Event Center for hosting this crap show. Last night's show, before Wes walks off in the middle of their 4th song." This was my second time seeing you, and will be my last. "On top of that, you showed up half hour late to your own show. That being said, my friends and I couldn't take it and had to walk out on your second song, making it the ONLY concert I have ever walked out on due to poor performance. This was one of my favourite bands growing up.

One fan wrote: "Puddle Of Mudd, I sincerely hope that Wes gets the help he needs. Following the show, multiple fans took to social media to express their disappointment and concern over the frontman's behaviour, and to share videos of the performance. After the fourth song of the night, Wes Scantlin walks off the stage to the outrage and laughter of the audience.
