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Stone Temple Pilots

alternative rock · 1992–1999

Stone Temple Pilots
📷 BWRBrett at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Stone Temple Pilots is an American alternative rock and grunge band that emerged from San Diego in 1989. With core members Dean DeLeo on guitar, Robert DeLeo on bass, and drummer Eric Kretz, they initially found their voice with the distinctive vocals of Scott Weiland. Their catalog features hits like "Plush," "Interstate Love Song," and "Vasoline," blending gritty riffs and melodic hooks. After Weiland's departure in 2013, Chester Bennington took over for a stint before the band welcomed Jeff Gutt in 2017. STP's sound, marked by tracks such as "Big Empty" and "Creep," remains a staple of the 90s rock scene, echoing the complex emotions of a generation.

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  • Formed 1989
  • United States
  • alternative rock, grunge
  • On Atlantic Records
  • Members: Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, Eric Kretz, Jeff Gutt, Scott Weiland 🕯️, Chester Bennington 🕯️

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