Stone Temple Pilots is an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1989. Originally consisting of Scott Weiland, brothers Dean (guitar) and Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz (drums), the band's lineup remained unchanged from its formation until the firing of Weiland in February 2013. Vocalist Chester Bennington joined the band in May 2013 but left amicably in November 2015. In 2016, the band launched an online audition for a new lead vocalist; they announced Jeff Gutt as the new lead singer on November 14, 2017.
Stone Temple Pilots' original lineup in Manila, Philippines, on March 9, 2011. From left to right: Dean DeLeo, Scott Weiland, Eric Kretz, and Robert DeLeo.
Stone Temple Pilots onstage in 2010
Stone Temple Pilots performing at the Rolling Rock Town Fair in August 2001.
The band greets fans after its first show since 2002 at the Houdini Mansion on April 7, 2008.
Scott Richard Weiland was an American singer and songwriter. He was best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 2003 and again from 2008 to 2013, recording six albums with them, and as the lead vocalist of the rock supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008. He also released one album with rock supergroup Art of Anarchy in 2015, as well as four solo studio albums and several collaborations with other musicians throughout his career.
Weiland performing in July 2009
Stone Temple Pilots in 2011
Weiland onstage with Stone Temple Pilots, 2008
Weiland performing with Velvet Revolver in London
