{"title":"Stone Temple Pilots","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Stone Temple Pilots\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStone Temple Pilots formed in San Diego, California in 1989 around Scott Weiland (born October 27, 1967, San Jose, California; died December 3, 2015), Dean DeLeo (born August 23, 1961, Point Pleasant, New Jersey), Robert DeLeo (born February 2, 1966, Point Pleasant, New Jersey), and Eric Kretz (born June 7, 1966, Santa Cruz, California). They are widely cited as one of the most important American rock bands of the 1990s grunge and alternative rock movement. Their 1992 debut Core sold over 8 million copies in the US alone and established their commercial breakthrough. Their 1994 follow-up Purple debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Scott Weiland struggled with drug addiction across his career (multiple heroin and cocaine addiction relapses, public legal issues). He departed the band in 2013, with Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) serving as vocalist from 2013-2015 (High Rise EP 2013). Weiland died of accidental polydrug intoxication on December 3, 2015 at age 48 in his Bloomington, Minnesota tour bus. Chester Bennington died by suicide on July 20, 2017 at age 41. Jeff Gutt has been vocalist since 2017. The band has continued releasing material with 2018 self-titled and Perdida (2020). Their foundational influence on contemporary alternative rock is widely cited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStone Temple Pilots's sound combines alternative rock, grunge, hard rock, post-grunge, alternative metal, glam rock influences, and acoustic rock with Weiland's distinctive vocal delivery (range and dramatic phrasing), the DeLeo brothers' compositional approaches, and varied compositional approaches across their multi-decade career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore (1992, Atlantic) - 8M+ US copies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple (1994, Atlantic) - Billboard #1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop (1996, Atlantic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 4 (1999, Atlantic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShangri-La Dee Da (2001, Atlantic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone Temple Pilots (2010, Atlantic) - reunion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Rise EP (2013, Play Pen\/ADA) - with Chester Bennington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone Temple Pilots (2018, Rhino) - first with Jeff Gutt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerdida (2020, Rhino) - acoustic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Atlantic Records and Rhino Records pressings of the Stone Temple Pilots catalog are foundational items in 1990s alternative rock collecting, with collector premiums on rare pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Stone Temple Pilots typically start with Core (1992) or Purple (1994). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alt-indie-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eAlt\/Indie Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stone-temple-pilots-core-vinyl-180g","title":"Core LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl LP pressing. When an album peaks at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, amasses a large fanbase worldwide, and quickly becomes certified platinum, it's clear it's something worth plugging into.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540890726583,"sku":"210000058413","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3867064-2617102.jpg?v=1781154620"},{"product_id":"stone-temple-pilots-purple-vinyl","title":"Purple LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple is the second studio album by the rock band Stone Temple Pilots, released on June 7, 1994 by Atlantic Records. Featuring singles - \"Vasoline\" and \"Interstate Love Song\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540890824887,"sku":"210000057441","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3893430-2653424.jpg?v=1781154622"},{"product_id":"stone-temple-pilots-thank-you-color-vinyl-rocktober","title":"Thank You 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis compilation from 2003 includes the band's biggest hits, including Vasoline, Plush, Interstate Love Song and Creep amongst many other classics. This will be released on vinyl for the first time in blue vinyl with an etching on side 4.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541030285495,"sku":"210000083869","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/stonetemple.jpg?v=1781155149"},{"product_id":"stone-temple-pilots-shangri-la-dee-da-vinyl","title":"Shangri La Dee Da LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the vibrant sounds of Stone Temple Pilots' \"Shangri La Dee Da,\" a compelling LP that showcases the band's blend of alternative rock influences. Originally released in 2001 and recorded in a Malibu beach house, this album features 13 tracks that explore themes of Hollywood excess and personal reflection, all presented in striking neon yellow vinyl with orange splatter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772754047159,"sku":"210000105773","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4370920-3235586.jpg?v=1782827912"},{"product_id":"stone-temple-pilots-tiny-music-cd","title":"Tiny Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis CD vibrates with the intensity of Stone Temple Pilots' artistry, featuring tracks like \"Big Bang Baby\" and \"Lady Picture Show.\" Crafted for both late-night introspection and lively gatherings, it reverberates with intricate melodies that weave together, pushing alt-rock's boundaries while maintaining a striking elegance. Seize this slice of the '90s and let its echoes resonate in your space, leaving an indelible mark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785689968823,"sku":"210000060878","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3956550-2708069.jpg?v=1783045663"},{"product_id":"stone-temple-pilots-no-4-rocktober-black-and-white-splatter-vinyl","title":"No. 4 LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rocktober black and white splatter vinyl of No. 4 stands out with a striking design that enhances the physical experience of listening to Stone Temple Pilots. This release highlights alt-rock evolution through tracks like \"Sour Girl\" and fan favorites such as \"Atlanta.\" With 25 years behind it, this edition embodies the band's rich legacy, transitioning from grunge to glam, as you hold the vinyl in your hands and take in its vibrant aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785782145207,"sku":"210000092721","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4370926-3235600.jpg?v=1783045903"},{"product_id":"stone-temple-pilots-4-180g-vinyl","title":"4 2LP","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48881621467319,"sku":"210000107315","price":90.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/stone-temple-pilots.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}