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Since the moment they appeared on the scene in the early 90's, Stone Temple Pilots dominated the decade from start to finish, racking up 15 singles on the Billboard Top Ten, winning a "Best Hard Rock Performance" GRAMMY in 1994 for for "Plush," and having their five albums sell more than 35 million copies worldwide. Of all their peers, STP alone had sustained commercial success, earning greater critical acclaim with each release, building a body of work that remains popular and its enduring acclaim has only highlighted the absence of the band, who quietly went their separate ways after the turn-of the millennium release of Shangri-La Dee Da. Despite the presence of the greatest hits album Thank You in 2003, there has been a generation that has never witnessed the live power of the vocalist Scott Weiland, guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz live in concert, a situation that will be remedied this summer when the band reunites for a long-awaited and highly anticipated tour. A dominant force in rock music since their inception, the group's impressively extensive and top-selling music has cemented their standing as one of the most successful rock groups of all time. Scott Weiland and Robert DeLeo met at a Black Flag concert in Long Beach, California, discovering in the course of their conversation that the two were dating the same girl. Instead of sparking a rivalry, this common ground was the foundation of a friendship, with the pair moving into the girl's apartment after she left town. Weiland and DeLeo formed a band called Mighty Joe Young, with drummer Eric Kretz joining the lineup soon afterward, with Robert's brother Dean coming aboard not long after that. Soon, the group established themselves as a draw in San Diego, eventually gaining the attention of Atlantic Records who signed them in 1991. After hearing that there was a blues singer calling himself Mighty Joe Young, the group changed their name to Stone Temple Pilots during the recording of their 1992 debut album, Core. Core was bracing blend of grunge guitars, classic rock moves and big pop hooks. At first, the ironic swagger of "Sex Type Thing" brought them onto MTV and radio, but it was "Plush" that blew the doors wide open for the band, establishing them as multi-platinum act in 1993. A pair of subsequent singles were released from Core -- "Wicked Garden" and the spooky, acoustic "Creep" -- before they delivered Purple in 1994. A large, eager fan base snatched Purple up upon its opening week, sending it to # 1 but Purple wasn't a one-week wonder, it grew as the record spun off hit after hit: first there was the majestic, cryptic "Big Empty," taken from The Crow soundtrack, then there was "Vasoline," which was followed by the modern rock classic "Interstate Love Song," a radio smash that stayed on the top of Billboard's Album Rock charts for 15 weeks, besting the record set by the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up. " Not content to continue to replicate the heavy hooks of their first two albums, Stone Temple Pilots dug deep into glam and Beatleseque psychedelia on their third album, 1996's Tiny Music...Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop, which produced hits in the stomping "Big Bang Baby," tightly-wound "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" and beautiful "Lady Picture Show." The band then regrouped for 1999's tough, muscular No. 4, a hard rock album that nevertheless had a wistful highlight in "Sour Girl," which turned into one of STP's biggest hits. Two years later, the group released Shangri-La Dee Da, which achieved a perfect blend of their thick riffs and candy melodies, typified by the hit "Days of the Week." Stone Temple Pilots went their separate ways after Shangri-La Dee Da, leaving the question of a reunion hanging in the air. A greatest hits album called Thank You in 2003 only reminded fans that all great bands have a certain magic that is attained when the original lineup comes together to play, something Stone Temple Pilots will prove that this summer when they reunite for this long-awaited tour. In Spring 2008 STP officially revealed that the band will be reuniting and will launch a massive 2008 concert tour encompassing over 65 dates and hitting all corners of North America. Marking the first national tour for Stone Temple Pilots in almost eight years, the 65 date stretch will bring the iconic band’s charismatic musicianship and exhilarating live shows to amphitheatres across North America. The band enjoyed the experience of being back together and performing that they decided to bring the magic back in to the studio. They are now hard at work on a brand new album set for release later this year. STP recently took a short break to hit the road for a 12-city U.S. tour and are planning more dates for the fall

Latest bulletin 10.08.09

VA, PA, OH This Weekend!

Tickets are still available for the shows this weekend, use the links below to buy your tickets!

October 09, 2009 - Portsmouth, VA @ nTelos Wirele...

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Oct 08, 11:50 AM

VA, PA, OH This Weekend!

Tickets are still available for the shows this weekend, use the links below to buy your tickets!
October 09, 2009 - Portsmouth, VA @ nTelos Wireless Pavilion [Buy Tickets]
October 10, 2009 - Reading, PA @ Reading Eagle Theater[Buy Tickets]
October 11, 2009 - Columbus, OH @ LC Ampitheatre[Buy Tickets]
Sep 29, 08:13 PM

Tour Starts Friday!

STP will hit the road starting Friday in Mobile, AL! Be sure to catch them this Fall, you won't want to miss it!
October 02, 2009 - Mobile, AL @ Bayfest
October 03, 2009 - St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
October 04, 2009 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
October 06, 2009 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
October 07, 2009 - Greensboro, NC @ Memorial Auditorium
October 09, 2009 - Portsmouth, VA @ nTelos Wireless Pavilion
October 10, 2009 - Reading, PA @ Reading Eagle Theater
October 11, 2009 - Columbus, OH @ LC Ampitheatre
October 13, 2009 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
October 15, 2009 - Fresno, CA @ Fresno Fair
October 18, 2009 - Phoenix, AZ @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
October 20, 2009 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
October 22, 2009 - San Manuel, CA @ San Manuel Bingo & Casino Hall
October 23, 2009 - Primm, NV @ Star of the Desert
October 25, 2009 - Concho, OK @ Lucky Star Casino
November 07, 2009 - Victoria, BC @ Save on Foods Memorial Centre
November 09, 2009 - Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
November 11, 2009 - Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference Centre
November 14, 2009 - Regina, SK @ Brandt Centre - Evraz Place
November 15, 2009 - Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
November 18, 2009 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum
November 19, 2009 - London, ON @ Labatt Centre
November 21, 2009 - Kingston, ON @ K-Rock Centre
November 23, 2009 - Moncton, NB @ Moncton Coliseum/Arena Complex
November 24, 2009 - Halifax, NS @ Halifax Metro Centre
December 29, 2009 - Biloxi, MS @ Hard Rock Live
January 01, 2010 - Thackerville, OK @ WinStar Casino
Jun 12, 08:41 AM

2009 Shows On Sale!

Tickets for all the 2009 shows are on sale now! Click the "Buy Now" links below to search for tickets.
July 01, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
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July 02, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint
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July 04, 2009 - San Diego, CA @ Harrahs Rincon Casino
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July 07, 2009 - Lansing, MI @ Common Ground Music Festival
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July 08, 2009 - Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion
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July 10, 2009 - Orillia, Ontario, CAN @ Casino Rama
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July 11, 2009 - Sarnia, Ontario, CAN @ Centennial Park
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July 13, 2009 - Ottawa, Ontario, CAN @ Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest
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July 15, 2009 - Manchester, NH @ Verizon Wireless Arena
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July 17, 2009 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
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July 18, 2009 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Event Center
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July 19, 2009 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavillion
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Jun 05, 03:40 PM

Stone Temple Pilots Tour Hits LA & Las Vegas!

The Stone Temple Pilots are headed to Las Vegas and LA this summer! What are you waiting for? Get your tickets today!

Go to stonetemplepilots.com now for more details!
Jun 02, 06:10 PM

2009 Tour Info!

STP is hitting the road in July! While some shows are already on sale, a few others go on sale this week. Check out the dates and on sale information below!
July 01, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues (On Sale June 6 at 10am)
July 02, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint (On Sale Now)
July 04, 2009 - San Diego, CA @ Harrahs Rincon Casino (On Sale Now)
July 07, 2009 - Lansing, MI @ Common Ground Music Festival (On Sale Now)
July 08, 2009 - Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion (On Sale Now)
July 10, 2009 - Orillia, Ontario, CAN @ Casino Rama (On Sale Now)
July 11, 2009 - Sarnia, Ontario, CAN @ Centennial Park (On Sale Now)
July 13, 2009 - Ottawa, Ontario, CAN @ Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest (On Sale Now)
July 15, 2009 - Manchester, NH @ Verizon Wireless Arena (On Sale June 4 at 10am)
July 17, 2009 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena (On Sale Now)
July 18, 2009 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Event Center (On Sale Now)
July 19, 2009 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavillion (On Sale June 5 at 10am)
Apr 03, 11:06 AM

Scott Weiland Solo Tour Round Two!

That's right... Scott Weiland and the boys are heading out on tour again! This round will be a little closer to home, but the dates are certain to be epic, nonetheless.

Not only will the dates surely be awesome, but this time there's a special incentive for fans to get out to the shows...

One fan will be selected at random to receive the following Ultimate Grand Prize Package:

Softdrive Records T-Shirt
Softdrive Records Baseball Cap
12 Bar Blues T-Shirt
Signed copy of 12 Bar Blues CD
Signed copy of "Happy" In Galoshes CD
Signed Scott Weiland Photo
Candle from Scott Weiland studio - burned during SW recording session
Hat and/or Jacket worn on stage by Scott Weiland
Megaphone from VR Tour signed by Scott Weiland
Flight and accommodations to see a Special Scott Weiland Show (destination to be announced)

Here's the catch... The ONLY way to enter for this drawing is at one of the Scott Weiland tour dates. Fans may enter their names into the drawing at the Scott Weiland merch booth. One entry per person, per show.
Check out the dates below:

5.12.09
Rialto Theatre
Tucson, AZ

5.13.09
Marquee Theatre
Tempe, AZ

5.15.09
Murray Theater
Salt Lake City, UT

5.16.09
Knitting Factory Concert House
Boise, ID
Tickets On Sale 4/3

5.18.09
Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Tickets On Sale 4/3

5.19.09
Showbox at the Market
Seattle, WA
Tickets On Sale 4/4

5.20.09
Roseland Theater
Portland, OR

5.23.09
House of Blues
Anaheim, CA
Tickets On Sale 4/4

5.24.09
Majestic Ventura Theater
Ventura, CA

Tickets start going on sale this Friday, April 3rd. Make sure you check ScottWeiland.com regularly for updates and ticket links!

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