Stone Temple Pilots

Q: Who influenced Stone Temple Pilots?

Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, The Doors. Each connection on MusicRoots cites a published source.

USA, 1989–now

San Diego band led by Scott Weiland, formed in 1989. Core ('Plush', 'Creep') and Purple made them one of the biggest alt-rock acts of the '90s; from grunge beginnings they broadened into glam- and psych-tinged hard rock, powered by Weiland's chameleonic voice and the DeLeo brothers' riffs.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Stone Temple Pilots and 0 artists Stone Temple Pilots influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Stone Temple Pilots?

Led Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin's heavy blues-rock riffing and dynamics are a core influence on Stone Temple Pilots' hard-rock sound.
Aerosmith — Aerosmith's swaggering hard rock is among the classic influences behind STP's riff-driven songs.
The Doors — Scott Weiland's baritone croon and theatrical, psychedelic side echo Jim Morrison and the Doors.