Watch Stone Temple Pilots Render “Christmas Time Is Here” On David Letterman

In a week before Christmas Eve in 1994, Stone Temple Pilots stopped by the Late Show Show with David Letterman to performed a song from their new sophomore album Purple. The band scheduled to play non single track “Unglued” on the musical slot of the show. Before they begin to plug in “Unglued,” frontman Scott Weiland delivered an intro of “Christmas Time Is Here,” a song originally written by Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi for the 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Watch the performance below.

See Rare Photo Of Scott Weiland With Keith Richards & Ronnie Wood

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A rare photo of Stone Temple Pilots with Rolling Stones members Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood has surfaced from backstage on the Stones’ ‘Voodoo Lounge’ tour back in 1994. Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards pose in the photo with Stone Temple Pilots members on August 1, 1994. Pictured are, from left, Eric Kretz, Wood, Scott Weiland, Dean DeLeo, Richards, and Robert DeLeo.

Watch Stone Temple Pilots Bandmates Share Memories & Tribute To Scott Weiland

The late former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland died early this month and his STP bandmates have posted a new video that pays tribute to what Weiland could do at his best. The three surviving band members, The DeLeo brothers’ Robert and Dean with the drummer Eric Kretz have posted a video entitled “Memories Of Candles And Incense” via the band official website featured themselves in a studio, listening to a never-released master of “Atlanta,” a song from their 1999 album No. 4. In the video, the three of them sit and listen, offering somber commentary on the song, all of them marveling at what Weiland did on it. Watch below.

Scott Weiland Retrospective

Pre-STP era

Scott Weiland was born Scott Richard Kline in San Jose, California; he changed his name at age five after his stepfather adopted him. He moved to Ohio as a child but came back to California for college. There, in Long Beach, he met future STP bassist Robert DeLeo at a 1985 Black Flag show. Legend has it that after talking for a while, they both figured out that they were dating the same girl. The band formed shortly thereafter, first taking the name Mighty Joe Young. The band spent a few years playing around San Diego and eventually changed their name.


The Birth of STP

In 1992, they released their debut album Core, which would go on to become one of the most massive LPs of the early grunge era. STP had no connection to the Seattle scene that was capturing the popular imagination at the time, but they sounded a whole lot like the bands who came from there, especially Pearl Jam. Core peaked at #3 on the Billboard charts and eventually sold eight million copies; four or five of its tracks become major alt-rock radio hits. But the album also got them off to a bit of a rough start, culturally speaking. Especially on the breakout single “Plush,” they sounded so much like Pearl Jam that many critics and fans wrote them off as label-created grunge imitators. Even though the band was still finding its sound, Weiland’s rich and resonant vocals were a tremendous part of their appeal.


In 1994, Stone Temple Pilots released Purple, their sophomore album, which thickened and deepened their sound, quieting many of their detractors. The album embraced a sort of grizzled classic-rock sound, and it proved nearly as popular as Core, selling six million copies and spawning three major radio hits.

But the band’s winning streak wouldn’t last. In 1996, they embraced glam and psych-rock influences on their their third album Tiny Music… Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop and convinced still more critics that they were the real deal. The album still sold a few million copies, and three of its singles were hits, but it never reached the same level of success as its predecessors. And the band had to ditch most of its touring plans when Weiland’s issues with addiction, which would plague him for the rest of his life, became a major problem.

Beginning of the End for Stone Temple Pilots

In the wake of all that, STP went on hiatus, and Weiland released the stripped-down solo album 12 Bar Blues. Then, in 1999, STP got back together to release No. 4, and they followed it with Shangri-La Dee Da in 2001. The albums weren’t flops, but they were nowhere near as omnipresent as those early STP albums. And the band seemed a bit anachronistic in an era when nobody really knew what alternative was anymore and nü metal had replaced grunge as the world’s most popular rock subgenre. (STP toured with Linkin Park, whose Chester Bennington would later replace Weiland as STP’s frontman, on the 2001 Family Values tour.) At the same time, Weiland’s problems were becoming worse, and he served a five-month prison term for drug possession in 1999.


Velvet Revolver era

On the final date of STP’s 2002 tour, Weiland reportedly got into a fight with guitarist Dean DeLeo, and the band broke up not long after. That same year, Weiland teamed up with the former Guns N’ Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum to form the supergroup Velvet Revolver. The band’s 2004 debut Contraband was a big success, selling two million copies and bringing a level of riff-rock sleaze that seemed refreshing in a time when that had mostly gone away. Their 2007 follow-up Libertad sold only about a tenth of that. That same year, Weiland agreed to reunite with Stone Temple Pilots to play a 2008 summer festival tour, which eventually caused Weiland to leave Velvet Revolver. (He also released a solo album called “Happy” In Galoshes in 2008.)


STP toured heavily for the next few years and released a self-titled album in 2010. But things got tense between Weiland and the rest of the band again. Weiland wanted to play Core on tour to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary, and the rest of the band didn’t think he had the vocal range to tour those songs. Weiland made noises about touring Core as a solo act, further pissing off his bandmates. And in 2013, Stone Temple Pilots announced that they’d “terminated” Weiland from the band. They also sued him shortly thereafter.

Weiland’s Final Years

As he was falling out with STP, Weiland also worked as a solo act, forming the Wildabouts and releasing a covers album and a Christmas LP, both of which were immediately treated like jokes. He also became a frequent presence on websites like this one, entirely for the wrong reasons — because he pissed off fans by acting dismissively at meet-and-greets, or because his live vocal performances had become notably awful. Last month, when Chester Bennington left Stone Temple Pilots — something Weiland knew about beforehand — there was some hope that maybe he could mend fences with his old band yet again. That obviously never happened.


But despite all the issues he battled throughout his life, Weiland was a powerful, charismatic vocalist and a dynamic frontman.

Let’s take a look of Scott Weiland 10 unforgettable moments through his life career.

Stone Temple Pilots Top 10 Songs

Scott Weiland died last night at the age of 48, the end of a life defined by rock ‘n’ roll excess at its most triumphant and destructive. In one sense, it’s amazing that a man who lived that hard managed to live this long. For a variety of good and bad reasons, Stone Temple Pilots never quite got their due as one of the finest rock bands of the ’90s. Their discography is littered with genius, and each one of their first five studio albums holds up. A big part of that awesomeness was the expert craftsmanship of Dean and Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz, the power trio that provided STP’s musical muscle. But Weiland’s cavernous vocal range and superhuman swagger were crucial components of the band’s success. Let’s celebrate the best of them. This is by no means an exhaustive list of worthwhile Stone Temple Pilots music; STP recorded several dozen amazing songs in their day. Here are the ten best of theirs.

Read Stone Temple Pilots Pay Tribute To Scott Weiland

The remaining members of Stone Temple Pilots has shared a thought and tribute on the the band Official Facebook page for their former frontman Scott Weiland, who passed away yesterday at 48. Robert, Dean DeLeo and Eric Kretz reflects on the times and memories they shared together in creating music on the band. Read their full statement below.

R.I.P. Scott Weiland

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Former frontman for the highly influenced alternative rock band Stone Temple Pilots, Scott Weiland has reported died at age 48. Weiland’s manager took on his Instagram, mentioning him died in his sleep at a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota last night on his tour bus at 9PM, before his current touring band, the Wildabouts, was scheduled to play a show in Bloomington’s Medina Ballroom. The cause of death has not been revealed yet.

Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his band The Wildabouts. At this time we ask that the privacy of Scott’s family be respected.

A photo posted by Scott Weiland (@scottweiland) on Dec 3, 2015 at 10:00pm PST

UPDATED: According to TMZ, Weiland died in his sleep of cardiac arrest per reports from the first responder audio.

According to the audio, Scott — seen here in Toronto 2 days before his death in a pic with a fan — was not breathing and dispatchers conveyed the musician appeared to have gone into cardiac arrest.

Hear that phone call below.



UPDATED (12/18/15):
Toxicology reports obtained by TMZ have shown the cause of Scott Weiland’s death: an overdose on cocaine, MDA (a form of ecstasy), and alcohol. The report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner also mentioned that heart disease and asthma were “significant” factors, as was Weiland’s “multi-substance dependence.” The former Stone Temple Pilots frontman had a history of addiction.

Scott Weiland Albums From Less To Best

By The Audio Mug | November 30, 2015

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Stone Temple Pilots’ discography is the most underappreciated mainstream rock catalog of the past 25 years of music. The band always managed to keep things fresh and shook up their formula every single album. For their former frontman Scott Weiland, his solo material and other bands project he involved also counted. For now Weiland has been busy touring with his current band The Wildabouts since their recent released Blaster. Here are Weiland solo albums and with his bands major releases, ranked from least to most essential.

Watch “Joss Stone Temple Pilots” Perform “Interstate Love Song” On Jimmy Kimmel

By The Audio Mug | November 10, 2015

Jimmy Kimmel Live’s series of “Mash-Up Mondays,” where Jimmy Kimmel brings together two artists in a punny fashion, is well on its way this season. Last Monday’s combination performance was Color Me Badd and Brad Paisley, and last night’s is British singer Joss Stone and San Diego rock group Stone Temple Pilots, who just announced their parted ways with singer Chester Bennington yesterday. Watch they performed STP 1994 Purple album hit’s “Interstate Love Song” as Joss Stone Temple Pilots below.

Chester Bennington Quits Stone Temple Pilots

By The Audio Mug | November 10, 2015

Chester Bennington’s stint as frontman with the Stone Temple Pilots is over. Bennington took on lead vocal duties in early 2013 when STP split with its wayward singer Scott Weiland. Now it's Bennington’s turn to depart. In a statement issued over the weekend, both parties say the decision to part ways was an amicable one. And for Bennington, the move frees him up to devote time and energy to his other band, Linkin Park. Read Bennington’s and the band announcement on STP official website below.

Listen Pharrell & Scott Weiland’s Previously Unreleased “Happy”

Nine years ago, Pharrell Williams worked on a third track called “Happy,” this one with former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland. It was recorded in 2006 for Weiland’s sophomore solo album, but it was shelved after Williams claimed the track for himself. Weiland’s album was called “Happy” In Galoshes, an apparent nod to the track that never made it on the album, and it showed up on a promo CD that was sent out before the album’s official release. Listen to the unreleased track below.

[WATCH] Stone Temple Pilots w/ Chester Bennington – “Black Heart” Live Video

Stone Temple Pilots and Chester Bennington released the first live video of their second single “Black Heart” off of their new EP High Rise. The performance recorded from a show in Hard Rock in Biloxi, Mississippi last November. High Rise was the band’s debut effort with new singer Linkin Park’s Bennington. Watch the video below:

High Rise EP is out now via 13Star. Buy on iTunes/Amazon

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[WATCH] Stone Temple Pilots w/ Chester Bennington – “Black Heart” 10/3/2013 Jay Leno

Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington performed “Black Heart” on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The song off of the band forthcoming EP High Rise. The EP was the band’s debut effort with new singer Linkin Park’s Bennington and set for October 8th release. Watch the performance below:

High Rise EP is out on 10/8/2013 via 13Star. Buy on iTunes/Amazon

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Stone Temple Pilots With Chester Bennington To Perform on Jay Leno

Stone Temple Pilots and their new frontman Chester Bennington will perform on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as the show musical guest on Thursday’s October 3rd episode. The show airs on NBC at 11:35 EST also will guest by Julianne Moore, Billy Gardell. After cancelled of appearing on the show in 2010, this was the first appearance for the band on the show and first since their last television performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2010. The band recently reunited with Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington after firing their former frontman Scott Weiland. The band currently on preparation to release forthcoming EP High Rise on 10/8/2013. Check local listings.

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[WATCH] Stone Temple Pilots w/ Chester Bennington – “Black Heart” Lyric Video

After premiering their new single “Black Heart” last week on iHeartRadio, Stone Temple Pilots released official lyric video for the track. The track off of the band forthcoming EP High Rise. The EP was the band’s debut effort with new singer Linkin Park’ Chester Bennington and set for October 8th release. Watch the lyric video below:

High Rise EP is out on 10/8/2013 via 13Star. Buy on iTunes/Amazon

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[LISTEN] Stone Temple Pilots w/ Chester Bennington – “Black Heart”

Stone Temple Pilots premiere second single “Black Heart” off of the band forthcoming EP High Rise. The EP was the band’s debut effort with new singer Linkin Park’ Chester Bennington and set for October 8th release. Previously the band released “Out Of Time” in May as a lead single with Bennington. Listen “Black Heart” below via iHeart Radio:

High Rise EP is out on 10/8/2013 via 13Star. Buy on iTunes/Amazon

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Stone Temple Pilots Sue Scott Weiland

By The Audio Mug | May 26, 2013

Stone Temple Pilots with Scott Weiland (below)

Latest drama between Stone Temple Pilots and Scott Weiland come to the peak at end of last week when the band officially sued his former frontman. The band (Stone Temple Pilots as Plaintiff) filed a lawsuit again him (Scott Weiland as Defendants) claiming to have lost millions of dollars on the Stone Temple Pilots 20th anniversary tour because Weiland was late for shows and promotional events.

“Enough is enough,” says band’s lawsuit. “Without relief from the court, Weiland will continue violating STP’s rights, misappropriating STP assets and interfering with the band’s livelihood.” Stone Temple Pilots recently fired Weiland and replaced him with Chester Bennington, the singer of Linkin Park. Below is the summary of “Stone Temple Pilots vs. Scott Weiland” lawsuit.

Stone Temple Pilots Return With New Frontman, New Song

By The Audio Mug | May 19, 2013

Stone Temple Pilots made a surprised return with their brand new singer, Chester Bennington, on their special guest act at their annual Weenie Roast Concert in Irvine California last night. Dean, Robert and Eric were joined by the Linkin Park frontman for a smoking set that featured such hits as “Big Bang Baby,” “Interstate Love Song,” and “Wicked Garden”. Bennington did a fine job filling in for the fired Scott Weiland during the career spanning set. Further shocking the world, the band premiered a new song called “Out Of Time” during the set. Listen below, and the song also available for free download via Radio.com.

Watch Stone Temple Pilots Goes Unplugged On SNL

A year after releasing their debut studio album, San Diego alternative rock band Stone Temple Pilots traveled to the city of New York to attended two live performances invitation. First was MTV Unplugged gig and the next three day they’re scheduled to play as a musical guest on NBC’s Saturday Night Live for the first time. On the Nicole Kidman-hosted episode, the band performed two songs off the debut album Core, the unplugged’s “Creep” and wild vibe’s “Naked Sunday.” Watch both performance of the songs below.

[WATCH] Stone Temple Pilots - “Cinnamon” Music Video

Stone Temple Pilots performing “Cinnamon” from the band 2010 self-titled album.

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