IVOX RADIO Presents ● The Music of Stone Temple Pilots

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS ● Atlantic Records photo credit Katrina Dickson / IVOX MEDIA collection

Stone Temple Pilots (STP) emerged in the early 1990s as one of the leading acts in the grunge and alternative rock movements. Formed in San Diego, California, in 1989, the band’s classic lineup consisted of Scott Weiland (vocals), Dean DeLeo (guitar), Robert DeLeo (bass), and Eric Kretz (drums). Known for their dynamic sound, STP combined grunge influences with elements of hard rock, glam, and psychedelic music, creating a unique sonic identity.

Their debut album, Core (1992), was a massive commercial success, featuring hits like “Plush,” “Sex Type Thing,” and “Creep.” The album solidified their place in the grunge era while showcasing their versatility. Their follow-up albums, Purple (1994) and Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop (1996), continued their success with tracks like “Interstate Love Song” and “Big Bang Baby,” earning them critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.

Despite struggles with substance abuse and lineup changes, including Weiland’s tragic passing in 2015, STP has persevered, welcoming new vocalists like Jeff Gutt to carry on their legacy. Their ability to evolve while staying true to their roots has made Stone Temple Pilots one of the most influential rock bands of their generation.

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Core is Stone Temple Pilots debut studio album, released by Atlantic Records on September 29, 1992. Core became a massive commercial success, reaching number three on the Billboard 200 by July 1993 and has since been certified 8× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Core spawned four hit singles including "Sex Type Thing", "Wicked Garden", "Creep", and "Plush": "Plush" would reach number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks and the music video received heavy rotation on MTV. Stone Temple Pilots would go on to win two awards for "Plush": an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist and a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance.

IVOX RADIO Presents ● “The Music of Stone Temple Pilots” today at 5pm hosted by Louie Comella, on ● KWXY Music Radio ● 92.3FM 1340AM ● streaming at kwxy.com and IVOX+ ivoxplus.com