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Stone Temple Pilots, commonly abbreviated as STP, is an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1989. Originally consisting of lead vocalist Scott Weiland, guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo, and drummer Eric Kretz, 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^[2] but left amicably in November 2015.^[3][4] In 2016, STP launched an online audition for a new lead vocalist;^[5][6]Jeff Gutt was announced as STP's new lead singer on November 14, 2017.

After forming under the name Mighty Joe Young, the band signed with Atlantic Records and changed its name to Stone Temple Pilots. Their debut album, Core, released in 1992, was a major commercial hit, and STP went on to become one of the most suc