![]() ![]() ![]() Original members Dean Deleo (guitar), Robert DeLeo (bass), and Eric Kretz (drums) replaced the band’s lead-singer void with Jeff Gutt late last year. Stone Temple Pilots (2018) functions not only as a proud and raucous mission statement continuing in the vein of their prolific tradition, but an audacious announcement that STP has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. Despite various lineup changes, much publicised drug addictions, and the unfortunate deaths of Scott Weiland in 2015 and Chester Bennington last summer, STP is now regarded not only as a legendary force, but one of the hardest working bands in existence. But in the ensuing years since their big-selling early Nineties debut Core, STP have blossomed into one of the most creatively daring acts in American rock, commonly exploring the distinct realms of artistic possibility with each release. As time passes and contemporary bands ebb into the 'classic' fold, it seems like only yesterday when Stone Temple Pilots were considered by many to be a derivative, fake grunge band.
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