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Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots (STP) are an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1989. The band’s classic lineup consisted of Scott Weiland (vocals), brothers Robert DeLeo (bass, backing vocals) and Dean DeLeo (guitar), and Eric Kretz (drums). Emerging during the early ’90s grunge explosion, STP distinguished themselves with a sound that fused alternative rock, hard rock, psychedelic elements, and classic rock influences.

Stone Temple Pilots - 2020s

Active Members:

Jeff Gutt - lead vocalist
Dean DeLeo - guitarist
Robert DeLeo - bassist
Eric Kretz - drummer

Past Members:

Scott Weiland - lead vocalist
Chester Bennington - vocalist

STP News

Stone Temple Pilots Albums: From Best to the Rest
Stone Temple Pilots, or STP, emerged from the alternative rock scene in the early ’90s, and became one of the most successful and polarizing bands …
Stone Temple Pilots
Vocalist Scott Weiland met bassist Robert DeLeo at Black Flag concert in Long Beach, CA. The meeting led to the formation of Mighty Joe Young and Shirley Temple’s Pussy (that …
STP (pictured above) and Live have announced “The Jubilee Tour. The co-headlining trek will launch in August marking the 30th anniversary of STP’s “Purple” and “Live’s “Throwing Copper.” STP released …

Discography

Stone Temple Pilots - Core

Stone Temple Pilots – Core

Stone Temple Pilots’ Core is a product of grunge at its most deliciously turbulent. Released at the peak of the early ‘90s alternative boom, the album doesn’t try to outdo its peers, it stakes its claim through sheer grit and …
Stone Temple Pilots - Purple

Stone Temple Pilots – Purple

Purple was the album that proved Stone Temple Pilots had the goods to stay. It’s heavier, looser, and more dynamic than its predecessor, trading in some of the obvious grunge signifiers for a broader, more confident sound …
Stone Temple Pilots - Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop

Stone Temple Pilots – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop

Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop made it clear STP were playing by their own rules. Gone were the thick, brooding riffs that marked their first two records—this was a kaleidoscopic left turn into glam and psychedelic rock …
Stone Temple Pilots - No. 4

Stone Temple Pilots – No. 4

If No. 4 proved anything, it’s that Stone Temple Pilots could still hit hard while refining their craft. Stripping away the psychedelic detours of their previous record, they went straight for the gut—lean, mean, and packed with hooks …
Stone Temple Pilots - La Dee Da

Stone Temple Pilots – Shangri-La Dee Da

By the time Shangri-La Dee Da landed in 2001, Stone Temple Pilots had already weathered a decade of shifting trends, internal chaos, and skepticism from critics who initially dismissed them as grunge opportunists …
Stone Temple Pilots - Stone Temple Pilots (2010)

Stone Temple Pilots – Stone Temple Pilots (2010)

Stone Temple Pilots’ self-titled 2010 album walks a tightrope between past and present, threading together the band’s signature crunch with a looser, more groove-driven approach. it’s got the confidence of a band that knows who they are …
Stone Temple Pilots - Stone Temple Pilots (2018)

Stone Temple Pilots – Stone Temple Pilots (2018)

With their 2018 self-titled release, Stone Temple Pilots had everything to prove—again. Moving forward without the raw unpredictability of their original frontman or the late-era soulfulness of his successor, this is cleaner and steadier …
Stone Temple Pilots - Perdida

Stone Temple Pilots – Perdida

Stripped down but never hollow, Perdida is the sound of Stone Temple Pilots turning inward. It’s not an album about roaring back—no thunderous guitars, no towering choruses it leans into sorrow, introspection, and the weight of loss …
Stone Temple Pilots - 1990s

Their 1992 debut album, Core, became a massive success, driven by hits like “Plush,” “Sex Type Thing,” and “Creep.” Weiland’s deep, brooding vocals and the band’s heavy yet melodic approach made them one of the defining acts of the era. Though initially dismissed by some as grunge imitators, STP quickly proved their versatility. Their second album, Purple (1994), expanded their sonic palette with more dynamic songwriting and radio-friendly tracks like “Interstate Love Song” and “Vasoline,” cementing their status as rock heavyweights.

The band continued evolving with Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop (1996), embracing a more psychedelic and experimental approach. Despite creative highs, the late ’90s saw turmoil as Weiland’s struggles with addiction led to band tensions and periodic hiatuses. They rebounded with No. 4 (1999) and Shangri-La Dee Da (2001), delivering heavier rock anthems like “Down” and “Sour Girl.”

After disbanding in 2003, STP reunited in 2008, releasing a self-titled album in 2010. However, Weiland was fired in 2013 due to ongoing issues, and the band briefly enlisted Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington as their singer. Following Bennington’s departure in 2015, and Weiland’s tragic death later that year, STP held open auditions and eventually recruited Jeff Gutt as their new frontman in 2017. With Gutt, they released Stone Temple Pilots (2018) and Perdida (2020), showcasing a renewed creative drive.

Despite lineup changes and personal tragedies, Stone Temple Pilots’ legacy remains strong. Their ability to evolve, blending grunge, classic rock, and psychedelia, has ensured their place as one of the most enduring and influential bands to emerge from the 1990s alternative rock movement.