I saw STP with Scott 4 times, once with Chester, Velvet Revolver twice and Linkin Park once. Both Scott and Chester were unbelievably talented. They are both missed. STP was/is one of my favorite bands.
This interview is so sad. You can tell they did everything they ever could for Scott... Addiction takes the people we love away from us. Its not our choice
These guys deserved a smoother road than what they ended up with. They're such good and unique musicians. I hope they found or will find the right person to help them let it shine again.
I was trying to think of the right way to express the same thing, but you nailed it here. Well said. They deserved so much better, and STP as a band had so much potential beyond the tragic outcomes.
Sorry, but the right person is dead. Scott WAS STP. Without him, it’s never really been STP. No disrespect to Chester, may he rest in peace. But they should have changed their name. It’s just never gonna be STP with anyone but him. And unfortunately he’s not here, and healthy, to do it. Believe me, that shit is heartbreaking to me. But it’s truly how I feel.
@rebeccahopkins9522 There were four people in the band. By saying that Scott was the only thing that made STP what it was, you're disrespecting the other 3 and discrediting their work and contribution. There's a reason it was a band and not a solo project. With 75% of the classic line up intact, they have every right in the world to use the band's name. God, I hate it when people act like the singer is the only important member of the band.
Honest, raw, real. I love Dean, Robert and Eric. I remember seeing Scott for the last time. It was the most disturbing interaction and I’ll never forget it. Dean’s right. Everyone left out Scott’s health and well-being in exchange for the money. Peace & Love.
yeah, relationships don't end, they just change a little bit! haha! i could work with those guys, i bet, - life is short! i could do more , if not better, with three other people half as good as they were, even in 1993, i bet! under the right conditions... which might require some time-travel, that would be fun! haha! but i would likely be the 'dean' of the group, and so, where's my robert, where's my frickin' scott, and eric is just as awesome as chad or any frickin' drummer, just such chemistry, so to speak, see that's why they were so lucky! yes they could've done anything with anyone, but i slightly doubt we'd be knowin' their names today in that case... who knows! small things can make yuge differences! and maybe mandela's still messin' with stuff, who knows what's next! stp might become the young guns, and robert might've been the problem-child , due to one bad relationship, or mean girlfriend, or bar-fight, haha! anything could've happened! if you think about it, it's amazing that we're even here! scott lived his life his way, and set a fine example for brats forevermore, haha! imagine if he'd been a little more sensitive to criticism or peer pressure! there may never have been the last three albums! scott was the man! and worth all that he cost the organisation, and more! the songs are still kickin' it , they'll outlive all of us mortals, if 'mandela' approves, i guess? it's magic! RESPECT, GUYS! and thanks!!
These guys talk like they knew Scott was surrounded by a bunch of vampires. I don’t know if that was the case or not. But, I will say that sometimes addicts get so deep in their addictions, hopelessness, guilt, and suffering that they will continue to self destruct regardless of who they surround themselves with. I watched it first hand with my ex-wife. It didn’t matter how much love and support I gave her, she got so deep that she couldn’t stop and really didn’t want to stop. Much respect to the band for continuing to try to move forward and staying true to themselves.
The only show I saw was during the reunion tour. Scott was not really there at all. He came out on his hands and feet in a monkey mask and you couldnt hear him. Im pretty sure he forgot the words to the encore because one of the brothers walked offstage before it even ended. It was sad, but I was honored to see them before he died.
Nautilus1972 was he with STP while he was abusing heroin? I honestly thought it was during his Velvet Revolver days that was at the peak for his heroin addiction. Though, I could be wrong.
Thunderturbine88 It was at the peak but he was using since purple, he said interstate love song was partly about his new addiction to heroin and the time he spent in Atlanta using.
@@johnesquibel4176 I like Army of Anyone too. When I saw them there the crowd was only about 50 people. STP is a brand name that they bought Scott out of. Changing the name makes about as much sense as changing the name of Nike, Apple, or Pepsi.
So fucking devastating that they're both gone. Scott is one of my absolute favourite artists of all time. Chester also brought me so much! What a shame, so sad.
I really feel bad for the members of STP. I used to take Scott's side and was like how in the hell can they go on without Scott. Or how dare they keep the STP name without him but as I've grown older I completely understand. When I listen to them in interviews you can hear the love for him as well as their pain. They seem like a group of really good friends who just couldn't do anything for him no matter how hard they tried. I just feel bad for them. I bet they'd give anything to have their friend back and have him happy and sober. I can hear a lot of pain when they discuss Chester too. Funny that the guys who fired him were probably the only ones who actually cared about Scott's health.
@@sebastiedjuan7468 Maybe his rape at 12, or the OD of his brother, or the diagnostic cancer of his both parents, or his bipolar disorder, or his divorces and the prohibition to see his kids,, and many more.. Here's the demons! Scott's life was tortuous, it's an euphemisme.
Robert and Dean DeLeo are true rock legends. They pay their respects at every corner and come up with great content. Will always love them no matter what.
Being an addict myself I can relate to Scott. I flirted with death many times and yet no matter what my friends say to help I still go back to the drug. We are human and mistakes in life can be costly. Best front man ever, Scott..
I just saw this band last month...What an amazing sound!....I thought, during the show, how hard it must have been to lose Scott and then to lose Chester.....I believe no one wanted Scott to get sober more than these guys ! I applaud their careers and what they have given to us!
Saw them on the untitled/self titled tour. Scott looked good, had some weight on, and the gig was brilliant. Good to see these guys still making music in whatever form anyhow.
You can tell from how they talk and how they look how passionate they were about Scott and what a great band. I retired as a police officer every once in a while people asked me to tell them a story. Sometimes I tell them a story that has tragedy or horror and you know that they know it affects you because you’re staring through them and they know they’re reaching a part or nerve of your life. This is how I feel when I see them talk about Scott.
Scott and Chester were a big part of my teenage and adult life, I still miss them like they were some kind of big brothers, may they both rest in peace.
Scott was going through so much towards the end of his life he just couldn't hold on. But what an artist, what a voice what creativity omg you guys looked awesome backing him I'll give that for sure.
It definitely sucks to lose Scott and Chester. But I really feel for Robert, Dean and Eric too--they are all extremely talented musicians. Maybe they get outshone by the lead singer, and maybe they're fine with that, but they deserve to be part of a band, doing what they love...
Trying to reclaim one of your old friends that is lost to addiction or depression is so mentally draining and exhausting. You can’t help people that won’t help themselves, if you try they push you away and it hurts.
The tough love didn’t help Scott. I can kind of relate. You just need understanding, it’s so hard. It became very bitter for them at the end. Such a shame, these guys. Such a shame. Hope they aren’t still bitter.
Man, I feel for those guys. I can't imagine living through something like that; the fame, the success, and decades of watching your friend just spiral. RIP. Great interview.
it’s sad you guys have to see what happened to him but also it’s sad for everyone else too! not saying they said the fans don’t care but he as well as the whole group was SUCH a big influence in the 90s and early 2000s for so many people and musicians. such a terrible loss. we all love scott. never met the man or any of the guys but they have a special place in my heart man. always will. STP FOR LIFE!!!!
What he says at 3:40 is very poignant . I can't imagine being in a band with one of the most obviously talented and charismatic figures in his era and knowing that your capable of making timeless music, but instead you end up watching him die slowly
Scott's story is sad to me. Plenty of it none of us know. It was, to me, the devastation of the decade or longer hearing that he passed away. It's hard to move on as a fan. I loved what the original four produced. I am hopeful for what Gutt and the boys will do in the future. I do hope for greatness. I do hope for my soul to feel the same as before.
whiteout69 that story was even more tragic. Layne literally accepted death and pushed everyone out of his life so he could die alone, rotting for 2 weeks in his apartment. Heroin is evil, I’m glad there’s so much more awareness for it now.
STP like so many other popular music acts that have had an out of control band member, the Doors specifically come to mind but there have been so many that have found themselves in the unenviable position of having no way to control or assist that person out of their hell bent quest of self destruction so please don't blame them for not trying or caring because there is only so much you can do before that situation becomes untenable. It is a completely selfish act to destroy the lives and careers of your family, friends and collegues and as much as I loved what Scott did with the other members of STP I wont excuse or defend his actions. Thankfully they have had the opportunities to produce other great music with Talk Show, Army of Anyone, Chester and now with Jeff and why shouldn't they because its what they love to do and they are very good at it. That is all for now.
Yeah, because what every music aficionado wants to hear a f'n bore that has the passion of a semi-conscious slug. Most of the front men will become difficult if they don't start that way. Singers hang their soul out there for you to kick and spit at like a Jonny Depp savage. Maybe you should get back to your Neil Diamond roots.
When all of STP was together, creativity, lyrics, album production, and live performances....I would put that up against anyone. One of the most underrated acts in Rock. It's just that Scott couldn't keep himself from the forbidden fruit; that's it. But man, what music.
These guys....you gotta give them kudos. They really did try to help him and make things work. You can just see the sadness in their faces. They're being emotionally honest. I think it aged them.
You guys are great! I grew up in the 90’s with you guys when I lived in Portland Oregon. Seen you at the Salem Armory in 1992-1993? (Still deaf today..LOL) and fell in love with your music. Although I don’t believe I could ever sing like Scott it would be great to jam with you one day if life presents itself. Keep putting it out their as I will always enjoy the music!
As I watch this I have tears going down my face. I had that much passion for this band and Scott's vocals. It was such a shame . Chester was very talented but he wasn't Scott especially when Scott was high. And to think Chris Cornell and Chester . I just will never get it . That's the difference between being a carpenter and a rock star.
Wow....just wow. What a group of men. And some real bad luck it seems lately....but I thank God himself for their body of work. Its vast and there's much to listen to....STP for life.
I know they feel they tried to help him! But you don’t ask someone you love if they want the help... You go at them ..all out and do everything possible to help them! You don’t give up. I feel these guys gave up! My dear friend was an addict... but I never let up.. I had to be aggressive and it took years! But she has been clean now for 4 years! And she thanks me for never giving up on her!
I think it is a bit different when the person has millions of dollars in the bank. Im pretty sure I could escape and not be found with that type of money.
How many years did you spend helping your friend? Was it twenty years? Cause that’s how long his band waited for him to get clean. Not only that but Scott didn’t want to be friends with anyone that wasn’t an emabler.
@@smkxodnwbwkdns8369 of course they don’t want to be friends if your not an enabler! I didn’t ask her if I could still be her friend! I Was and pushed myself on her. Of course there were times I backed off…. But I’d jump right back in again. Over and over again. It’s not easy and most can’t …. But I’m so blessed to have her back as she used to be! Clean and happy and most of all she is thankful for those who didn’t give up! And no it wasn’t 20 years.. it was around 12-15. … I really shouldn’t have made that statement that they gave up… of course I wasn’t there… I do apologize for that! Blessing to everyone
I almost went to a solo show of Scott's back in 2014, but decided not to. Almost went to an STP show with Chester a few years later. Decided not to. You have no idea how much I regret both decisions.
Crushing to listen to. Scott was one thing; I think we could all understand what could happen at the of the track he was on. Chester was entirely another; just as tragic, perhaps even more so because it was like lightning from a clear, blue sky. I’m fuckin sad now. I keep faith that at the end of this I’ll be able to hug them all again. That’s what keeps my eyes to the horizon.
Its just such a tragedy. You were all brothers, Yall were magic... ohh ughh im feeling how sad you all are....❤ im sorry , I know each one of you took such a hit personally..Addiction, once your in the full immersion you cant even see whats going on or that your being selfish...i know from oersonal experience...❤❤❤ Im sorry...you guys are great musicians they were geeat musicians..Youve got Jeff , time for the coneback !!🎙🎸🎶
So did Scott end up re-recording the vocals for the self titled album? I never thought they were particularly bad. But he was in tough shape towards the end. His Velvet Revolver bandmates were exasperated with him too.
Seen stp in Fresno 1999 with the chili peppers loved that show Scott was a true entertainer and genius ..as well as the peppers be nice to those around you you never know when it's are time to go peace and love to everyone
Addiction is different for everyone.....however, some universal truths apply. #1) ADDICT must WANT to HELP HIM or HERSELF. #2) NO AMOUNT of intervention will HELP should ADDICT NOT WANT IT.#3) It os ESSENTIAL to CUT TIES with FORMER ADDICTION BUDDIES. #4) Self medicating(ie, painkillers or whatever) 95% of time leads to RELAPSE
pryt86 it really is. Mainly what I have seen throughout my life has been people NOT wanting to try to help themselves. I get that the buzz is the buzz!! Been there and done that. Comes down to having something to LIVE FOR. In the end why waste the chance to live for a bottle or needle or pill or whatever? Weiland was not on top of hos game for many reasons.....dope being top one but it was his people that also failed him. He had a real propensity to skate at the edge of life.....thrill seeker? Not too sure but for sure an individual who enjoyed the edge of things. Often , too often , a genius is surrounded by puppets who cater to any whim. Shame of it is really the fact that Weiland could not see forest for the trees ....and that said puppets didnt value him more than lining their own pockets. Music industry is rife with people and puppets. Always will be, I suspect but we lost a real good talent in Scott Weiland. While I seriously love that STP carried on and also their singer is wicked, well, pretty toigh replacing a cat like Weiland. Nice to meet you
Andrew Law you speak alot of truth. It really is just about finding something to love for, finding something that makes you happy. The media industry in whole is so fucked up and corrupt. It turns alot of people in the wrong direction. But for some people drugs are the only thing they think they have. I've been through it too. But ive been done with that stuff for so long. And what got me to where i am now. Is finding something to live for. I couldnt be happier. I just wish i could show everyone the light, in this world.
pryt86 Good for you!! It is a battle for sure. To come out the otherside is awesome!! Dope is a deadly spiral and when people are so wrapped up in its clutches, well, there really doesnt appesr to be much light. As for showing people right way......by not dying , by being able to overcome its evil, to live your life and be happy in your skin, thats what it is. I would think you have done that. Sounds as though you struggled at one time and then won. There is a saying...." Living is the best revenge" well, it doesnt always mean revenge .......it also means to take stock and make change and BE YOU.
Andrew Law yea, the light in this world is almost all but gone. But it's still there, trust me. It's just very dim. It's also good to know there's someone else who knows the truth...... Good talking with you.
Dean was guilty, as Scott, of drug addiction. Problem Scott had Yes people, and people wanted the money. Compound his personal life and childhood pain. Scott wrote most of the lyrics and lead with his voice. Yet, all was drained from him. Scott was the most honest about his flaws. Scott was the most humbled out of all lead singers in Rock history.
the drummer said 5 words and seemed very uncomfortable.stone temple pilots made some fantastic music but in my opinion they can never replace scott weiland.
your second sentence said most of it. what i would add is, they didn't/don't seem to be too interested in even trying to find someone that can approach coming close to replacing scott as far as doing justice to the force that is STP, from a musical standpoint. take ac/dc, for instance, back in 1980. now, while bon scott (my favorite singer of all time) could never be duplicated vibe-wise, they at least brought in brian johnson, who had a strong enough voice to match the bands talent. chester and jeff? ugh...YAWN....
Eric is quiet, and that’s normal. He is a brilliant drummer and I hope he opens his own drumming master class, ala Dean Ween. Share the amazing talent.
I WOULD LOVE TO SING FOR STONE TEMPLE PILOTS :) IM SURE , ALL OF US WOULD LOVE TO CONTINUE ON WITH SCOTT WEILAND AND CHESTER BENNINGTONS LEGACY :( GOD BLESS THESE TWO GENTLEMEN
I can really appreciate the first-hand perspective you 3 paint as your remembered picture. With all due respect, it seems you were trying to be professional and forthcoming in a career you cared so deeply for; Bennington wasn't a great fit. I can't stress enough how much I appreciate you trying, and I am enthralled by your passion. Make no mistake of it: history will remember your time with Weiland, and the song "The Art of Letting Go". This is by no means a diss. You achieved more than most ever even imagine possibly being able to, and then not.
Scott and Chester were a big part of my teenage and adult life, I still miss them like they were some kind of big brothers, may they both rest in peace. Dean is telling the truth about Scott, I love Scott but sometimes he could be an ass and Eric, Dean and Robert own STP as much as Scott did, Scott in the last part of his life surrounded himself with a lot of people that only wanted money from him and they allowed him to take drugs and other things to be able to control him, what happened to Scott and Chester is very sad but the important thing is that his music and his art remained in this world.
These three are stone temple pilots.ive seen them play the from Kentish town April 2019. Great to see and hear them I've been a fan from the start. Keep rocking keep STP alive!!
Man this band has suffered untold loss with frontmen, first with Weiland's death not long after departing from the band and then Chesters suicide, if only they could have been saved, very sad
They were a well-oiled rock machine and at the top of the heap in 94-95, there has been nothing even close to this high quality of musicianship and writing in the last 25 years, all we consistantly have now is a surplus of crap flooding the airwaves as present-day so called music slips further and further into the rockstar wana be shitter.
yhn1inc man I was thinking the same thing couple days ago wow I thought I was nuts but it's kind of funny isn't it now this guy Jeff Gutt he's pretty grounded if something goes wrong and I guess we're not so wrong for thinking that
It’s sad that Scott took the route he did, and the detrimental effect it had on all of your ability to make meaningful music. Robert refers at 3:25 to Chester’s ‘energy’. Addiction robs you of energy, life force and talent. While I don’t think ‘addiction’ per se was the cause of Chesters demise, I think depression had a lot to do with it. In any case, very sad.
friends behind?...got my band since i was so young 1998 im a 1983, you we re all my trying best, love u guys, and still scott weiland...he is my inspiration....scott passed away didnt get to know him he was my biggest inspiration. i will always remember u guys as the one whoo educated me as asinger songwriter.... who ever touched the ground and yet not, its a puzzle youll miss! im from Honduras! someday youll hear about us.... ill try to travel to the US next year hopefully to see u guys somewhere! love Jeff Gut! but most of all looking forward to see you guys rob, Erick and Dean!!!! love you stp!
stp with weiland (really the only stp) is by far my favorite 90s band and one of my favorites all time...that self titled final album is way underrated...id put it above shangri-la di da and I dont dislike shangri
They did. Their new frontman is Jeff Gutt, runner-up of The X-Factor season 3, and before that lead singer of Dry Cell; he was a friend of Chester Bennington as well, likely due to A&R exec Jeff Blue having discovered both Linkin Park and Dry Cell (which was going by a different name at that time). They announced Jeff as the new singer in November 2017, though it seems like the band already had him in mind since at least 2016, since they did a private show with him for family and friends on November that year in an unknown location in California, with the one song known being performed, Pruno, also guesting Chester (it was the very last time he'd perform a song with STP before his own death in July 2017), as confirmed in an interview with Jeff. STP have released two albums with Jeff: a second self-titled album in 2018 (dedicated to both Scott and Chester), and Perdida in 2020.
Its do to a weakness Scott was on drugs, it sustained him if people knew this then they would know tough love dosen't work its the opposite he needs a lot of love to give it up. The future Scott changed the future in his own way. Stone Temple Pilots made Scotts future change possible.
The demon literally contorted his body on stage. The demon also made him have a beautiful voice on the flipside...ie fame fortune. In the end Scott lost the battle. Wish someone could have helped him spiritually. Robert and Eric TRIED. Scott didn't want help, obviously.
so they tried to help scott, well, i guess they did well enough to get the frickin' record done, which was probably harder than we can understand...was scott slippin', was he slip-slidin' away, well he was the front-man, he was the frickin' goose that laid the golden eggs,so to speak, like stingo, just as much, if not more than the other guys, -- they were lucky to have him, and i applaud their efforts, congratulations, boys! by the way, did you ever get a new singer? and i hope he's half as good as scott was on his worst album... some albums took longer than others, i understand... isn't it ironic? the quickest ones, were sometimes the coolest, and most kickass of all! i just know scott was so lucky to have you guys as long as he did, and i know he would do better, if he could go back in time...i'm sure he's sorry for any inconvenience, i wonder, did you guys ever have any disagreements, and did it all work out satisfactorily? i bet you all know bands who will never understand how hard it is to be as great as you, and that must be very peculiar, haha-- you're my favorite, and the wildabouts were alright, but you guys were really not a band that could be replaced, that kind of chemistry is very....unstable, and time-sensitive! timing is everything, and now everything's fracked! but we still have the recordings! hey, how about releasing some of the old things you thought were not good enough, i know thousands of people who would disagree, i bet! ..many of whom would pay good money to hear that! wouldn't you love to listen to some of them tapes in eddie van halen's studio, from thrity of forty years of liesurely work, i bet there's miles of awesomeness in there, man! i think yer just not hungry enough, not poor enough yet to appreciate what ya got, what still remains, man! cheer up! you're loved, almost as much as young scott, haha! and he loves you guys more, no matter what a jerk he was, i guarantee!
To play music can be somewhat selfish. You really have to carve out the time to practice, hone your skills, songs. To be in a band you have to be selfless. It's not just your time anymore. You have to be considerate of the other members, their time, opinions and so on. It's easy to become self absorbed when people put you on a pedestal ,. lose sight of your humility. Personal experience has shown me exactly how much addiction can compound issues and ruin a good thing. Such a shame to see talent wasted and songs left unwritten.
Yep... that's why you sued Scott for millions in 1998 because he wasn't able to tour... shame... just same on you... Scott maybe had trouble that often goes with fame and you blamed him... humiliated him... fired him and... still keep STP rolling! You are a REAL shame! Scott was the heart and soul of STP... you weren't...
TRUTH!! thank you!! they sued him when he was trying to get clean and still had a chance to do it, but they humiliated him..assholes who never would have blown up if it weren't for Scott's immense talent..they were selfish users just as much as the others, they put THEIR needs before his health when he needed help and tried to put his health first. Scott WAS STP, he's the SOUL the SPARK
So it’s everyone in the world being mean to Scott? Scott the eternal victim. Because velvet underground had the same experience with him. Scott was not the heart and soul of STP. It is and always has been Robert who wrote all the songs and was band leader.
what was chester bennington's problem? just a couple of days after Weiland's horrible choice. they both left alot of loss, must have been bad enough though, not to think of others that these choices made. suicide hurts alot of people. i just don't get it
I wonder if i am the only one who liked their album with Chester more than their next two albums with new singer. New singer is great singer, and he can achieve something special in some songs also delivering great live perfomances but as far as creating new albums, that magic they had with Scott and even Chester is not there, at least for me.
