Ep. 105 - Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots! Trip the Witch!

[@tone-talk]

Thank you Dean for coming on the show! What an amazing musician! Please hit subscribe and like! Thank you everyone for watching the show!

[@philliptripolonejr.1589]

He’s the pinnacle of 90’s guitar. STP are a jazz quartet with cranked Marshall’s!!

[@trintdaddylandis]

i think you're probably right. i really like mike mccready but his playing is nowhere near as diverse as dean.

[@MrJackrockerman]

Yes yes yes👍👍

[@scottwaszak698]

Much better solo player, though.

[@trintdaddylandis]

@@scottwaszak698 agreed.

[@lous8619]

Dean's playing was so advanced. So many beautiful chords.

[@RIOTEARTH]

Thanks for the rig breakdown and I enjoyed the story of the band name. Dean of course is incredibly talented and I love STP's music. Cheers!

[@SuperChicagoDude]

Dean is so down to earth. How refreshing...

[@tinfoilhatter]

got his feet-on-the-ground, and an ear-on-the-tracks, has he?

[@Trevenclaw]

Came here expecting great guitar talk. Did NOT expect such an open, honest, warm, conversation filled with gratitude. Hearing him talk about how he misses Scott and regrets that it ended poorly and that he is sad that Scott has missed out on so much, was really touching. We appreciate you, Dean.

[@azff]

I really do believe that Dean, Robert and Eric sincerely loved Scott, but there's only so much you can do for a person who is an addict. You can scream and cry until you're blue in the face trying to help the addict but truly nothing will change until the addict wants to change for themselves.

[@adozensparrows]

Dean DeLeo is my undisputed favorite 90s guitarist. I cut my teeth in the 70s on guitar in Detroit, but appreciating DeLeo's playing revitalized me. DeLeo is the reason I'm not a relic stuck in the 70s. (--- internet went down in Sarasota T-storm; couldn't join chat 😔 terrible luck) Thank you, Dean! I came close to missing the boat 🎸🔈🔉🔊

[@michaelfrazia4569]

mine too...any style he played he made his own. he and his brother are monsters of melody...I remember waiting for the next single to hit the radio when they were on that run of plush, dancing days cover, Vaseline, big empty, interstate, trippin on a hole, big bang baby, lady picture show, down, sour girl, days of the week....I know I left some out like sex type thing etc, but I already went overboard lolll...I just love the band ...what a run of singles...to me they had the best catalog of any 90s band

[@BigTyronie]

His guitar playing is frikkin excellent. His tone is great. Its way up there.

[@Burkhimself]

I was really looking forward to this and man, this might be the nicest and most grounded guy I’ve ever heard on here. What a great guest.

[@ZumaDogg]

Dean and I used to live in same neighborhood. He is exactly as he appears, here. He'd hangout at Starbucks and we'd talk about music. Sometimes he'd play me demos in his SUV. Sheesh. He never crossed over from fan to rock star persona. How cool.

[@QS-si3cq]

He is totally normal and grounded in person as well. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times through my friendship with their old webmaster. He even remembered my name/who I was when he saw me after a show in AC. I was blown away, as he is my favorite guitarist. Robert is just the same.

[@tinfoilhatter]

yes: robert was lucky to have such a great brother: and dean didn't do too badly either that way.., my brother was stubborn: even more so than i was... but i still [occasionally] try to play, so maybe i'm the stubborn one, eh?

[@thesay5663]

The Jimmy page of the 90’s !!!! Love you Dean keep rocking with your brother and Erik

[@avd-wd9581]

Holy shit, 2.5 hours of Dean DeLeo...

[@AndyDemos]

I've ALWAYS admired the DeLeo brothers and their approach! STP at Irvine Meadows '94 was my first concert.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

saw them in 94..basically they played core and purple in their entirety..they sounded so great...Scott was on fire back then..only concert out of the many I have been to where the audience sang every word to every song full volume

[@tinfoilhatter]

me too: once i started to better appreciate them 'weird chords' that never sounded so great, with some awful distortion or whatever: somehow these guys made it okay to sorta-sound-that-way, but yet soundin' so great, and still quite inexplicably to me, eh? apparently, sheer repe-tition, makes the heart-grow-fonder, or somethin' like that, yeah? in any case, it's the bomb, man~ [and thank god-for-that, too]

[@azff]

I was at that show.

[@CEddy10165]

What an amazing songbook and band, and what a cool, humble, well-spoken man. I love them more and more as time goes on.

[@ZumaDogg]

Dean=the truest MVP of guitar wizardry. The Jimmy Page of our generation. And, always the best interview. What a legacy. Ask him about Sweet and you'll really make his day. DeLeo Bros are a true American institution. And, gotta shout-out Jeff for being a better singer of STP material than I expected anyone could be.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

yup. always made that connection with page who is my fave all time...dean is my favorite from all the 90s bands

[@tinfoilhatter]

yes:: his heart-shines-thru, that's what i 'feel', since like, day 500 or so, i guess, sometime in the early nineties, yes?

[@Butttface]

What is Sweet? Was it a project he was involved in?

[@ZumaDogg]

@MrButtfaceable sweet was a British rock group that was big in the 70s. Dean really likes them. They're legendary. You must be young of you never heard of them. Check em out.

[@MrJackrockerman]

100% true 🙌❤️

[@petedelmonico9510]

He’s so awesome! The guitar on Talk Show is phenomenal as well. Still listening to that great album

[@silkywellman8528]

Best guitarist of the 90's

[@Will-sh8kl]

This is fantastic! As a guitarist, I try to dissect everything Dean does. He always throws in some really weird/ tough chords. I've got a jazz background and his style fits right in! Favorite solo is in Long Way Home. Thanks Dean and gang.

[@tinfoilhatter]

good luck: it might not sound that way, but i think he works fairly hard on that stuff, ese~

[@kenlellenberg6178]

Thank you for this episode, I think Dean's tone is one of the best!!!

[@Gonzster1]

Love the DeLeo brothers sound!

[@tommysmalls8634]

I’m a huge Dean, Robert and STP fan, it’s so awesome when your heroes live up to your expectations. Very humble and gracious dude, as others have stated.

[@ClayShentrup]

dean deleo is such a sweet authentic guy. a true artist.

[@angbernardo]

Hearing Dean talk about jazz chords being the blueprint of their music couldn’t be more true. I asked Dean at an STP meet and great at HMV back in the late 90s/early 2000s when I was a teenager. I asked him what he listened to and how he came up with his chord progressions. He said the exact same thing to me that he said in this interview. He listened to jazz guitarists like Tal Farlow and that Robert was responsible for the progressions in their songs.

[@tinfoilhatter]

~jazzhands, man~ big-league:: like nobody's-ever-seen:: like nobody-can- _believe_ ...

[@celticbastardson2599]

Dean DeLeo is my favorite guitarist of the entire era. Ditto for his brother on bass! Alice in Chains is a close second, but STP had so much texture and layers and melodic songs, with jazz chord inversions.

[@tinfoilhatter]

the decastros're the best-there's-ever-been, but who cares, when we've got-these-men, man?

[@bondalero0074]

The 90’s I Loved STP and the DeLeo brothers & Scott Weiland (R.I.P), Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains & Layne Staley (R.I.P.) were the greatest guitarist and Frontmen of this time by far!#STP#AIC#🎸🔥🤘🏻❤️✨

[@keyss78]

The unusual jazz chords, fills and inversions mostly came from Robert. The connection between Robert & Scott is what built STP

[@mrhoffame]

Just catching this. AMAZING interview. STP...such legends. Core to this day is still the heaviest, thickness, fullest sounding albums ever released.

[@sonofstarlet1242]

Been into STP since the drop. 'Purple' is my favorite album of theirs. Dean is a very talented and creative player/writer but what I like most about him is that he's not a total gear head but instead seems to be focused more on the music/songs and emotional impact. What a novel concept, eh..? I love that David had to tell him several times about his own amp setups/what kind of pickups were in what guitar/etc and Dean was just like "Oh. Okay, cool." :) A man after my own heart. Great episode, guys!

[@philliptripolonejr.1589]

Great comment! Less review and more guitar playing and I would be far more advanced…..learn fr dean!!

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@philliptripolonejr.1589 it took a few months of radio overexposure, to finally sink in, plus a very cute older lady, to call-me in/out... now i guess i might never get in/out:: help:: no:: save yourselves~~

[@ttop23]

I had the great pleasure of auditioning for STP before they hired Jeff. Dean was every inch as lovely, warm, smart and cool in person as he comes across here. One of the true greats. Thanks for getting him on here guys.

[@ZumaDogg]

Dude, you must be an awesome singer in your own right. Congrats on the audition. Must have been phenomenal singing with STP behind you. Sheeesh.

[@tone-talk]

Very cool!

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

Dean Deleo is one of my favorite guitar players of all time. Grew up with STP and was literally obsessed with his tone and playing. I’ve been waiting for something like this. Thank you all so much. And thanks to Dean for playing the soundtrack of my youth.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

I LOVE Dean's playing! Love it! Thanks Dean!

[@ulisessolis3182]

Glad to see this, Dean and Robert are amazing musicians

[@tinfoilhatter]

we concur: or, i mean, we might, but my brother's not-so-damn'd-'agreeable', fortunately or un-fortunately, right? haha [and, speakin' for ourselves, y'understand, we may or may not be-gettin'-old, m'man...]

[@gino82marrone]

Dean was and is still a great influence on me. The music has saved my life through many dark times. My 2 year old son is born a week before Dean. I also named him after Mr. Deleo. A great great player.

[@tinfoilhatter]

i'm feelin' like i shoulda kep'-my-feet-on-the-ground, waitin' for their sons-to-appear, haha

[@WeGachaMetal]

Great video. You guys are super knowledgeable. I had the pleasure of working with Dean and STP from 93-‘03, and they were all such great guys. As a young kid in the biz, i kinda cut my teeth with those guys. Wonderful times.

[@SeanBeecher]

Love your music Dean, thank you!!!

[@peterschaefer1665]

Wow this is incredible!! Dean has always had one the best live tones I have ever heard!!

[@topa1798]

exactly man...he sounded good on any thing..Robert Deleo Bass playing is Amazing too

[@seangaskinmusic2300]

Gotta concur. He’s why I started chasing Demeter amps years ago and found a huge array of great players that use or have used em as well.

[@tinfoilhatter]

he's got help-from-on-high:: namely, that of his 'little' brother, and band, among who-knows-what-else, aye?

[@romelovesdan]

STP is still great! Saw them last week August 2023. Robert, Dean, Eric are Great musicians. Jeff Gutt as difficult his position may be, fits in seamlessly, and they support him well..

[@Pbnj1379]

I’ve learned so much about how versatile the guitar can be and how to incorporate jazz into rock from Dean! He’s an incredible musician. I dig the hard stuff and his smooth side equally.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

my favorite guitarist and band of the 90s..one of those bands where every member brought top notch musianship and feel to their spot within the band.. dean thank you...your music was a part of some of the best memories of my life

[@fullmetalsal]

Dean deserves a signature Friedman. Man has amazing rhythm tone.

[@cardbored_]

I’d buy one. Immediately.

[@tinfoilhatter]

ride-the-sashay~

[@indoornauta]

The meatplow!

[@markali-gilkes8517]

Dave looks 70's years old. Lol hard to believe he was 21 . In 1990.surprized Dean was born , in 1961. I was 27 , 1990.Dean is brilliant on the guitar & Robert on bass. & the drummer Amazing band , with Scott weiland. Awesome band.

[@life5161]

Trip The Witch is FANTASTIC. Dean Deleo is my favorite guitar player of all time. STP best band EVER in every single one of it's forms and different names.

[@sheldon7461]

Great interview. Dean is a great guitar player and humble.. great pro.. tone talk keeps getting better..

[@jaricklosey4607]

Thanks Marc, Dave, and Dean for the awesome show. I've been a fan of Dean and STP since they broke and got back into playing a few years back listening to STP albums on repeat after Scott died. Great interview, very funny and humble man.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Great show guys! Dean is the best!

[@jesusaguicazt9909]

Mr. Dean is a living legend!! 🤘🏼🖤 My favorite guitar player. It's good to see him well

[@gasperbarone]

What a great guy, friend, guitarist and life experiencing person Dean is.

[@rickvalentine1041]

Nobody filled the Led Zep void...nobody until STP came along.

[@d_nn_____n6352]

Thanks so much for this, all involved. Totally stumbled across it! Purple is up there as one of my fav albums ever. So great to listen to the conversation as I get back into guitar after a 20 year break! Cheers.

[@californiadaze]

What a lovely dude and great conversation. Class act!

[@fitzsimmonsmark6320]

True masters of the get o both brothers super talented. How many guitarists are actually out there that can pull off what Dean does.the biggest for me are his fills and to create the illusion that your listening to two guitars and of coarse those punchy tones . Thanks Dean love your styles and you've been a huge inspiration with my playing .brilliant episode here .down to earth guy who's stuck out some serious shit and put out some of the best rock n roll guitar playing and don't forget some of those super dooper cords .

[@mcpribs]

Army of Anyone was such a killer album, and I could never figure out why that wasn’t huge.

[@tinfoilhatter]

yeah? who even says that? well, and why should that matter, who-says-what, right? [if you say so: yer hired::] ha ha:: do i sound a little jaded? i been listenin' the the american-journal-wit'-a-silent-'j'~

[@2much2na]

​@@tinfoilhatter a beatnik enters the room

[@nigeldaddyo]

and don't get me going on the commercial panning of Talk Show

[@paulpsycho78]

​the singer I don't like. But those talk show tunes are good

[@RichardFriendartist]

My band opened for STP and the story about their name is funny. (a venue called "Soma" in San Diego) When we got the call the were only going by "Stone Temple" and I remember the promoter telling us (because we were going to make fliers) he wasn't sure what their name was going to be. But right now their going by "Stone Temple" by the time the show came they were called Stone Temple Pilots and they were huge because their first single had blown up. I actually have the original mighty joe young demo tape!

[@AllenGarberGuitarFun]

Amazing! A monumental Tone-Talk…one for the record books! A time-capsule worthy show!

[@tone-talk]

Thanks Allen!

[@AllenGarberGuitarFun]

@@tone-talk This is a really special one my brother! I may have told you that I became aware of STP when they played some early ‘Core’ era shows with my friends in The Flaming Lips when they were in the black leotards and Kiss make-up. They were very much against the grain of other alternative/neo-punk bands at the time and they got zero respect in the early days. But they were and are damn good. I saw the ‘No. 4’ tour with Scott and it tore me a new one. Robert is an incredible writer and killer bassist and backing vocalist as well with Kretz providing killer power drums and tasty grooves. So great!

[@19581998]

What a cool, humble dude

[@AnalogOpher]

Greatest post 70s rock guitar player.

[@patricksailor9190]

Omg I love Dean so much!!! He’s in my all time. Say goodbye to love Deano!!! Favorite guitar player ever!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jmanson3310]

This has got to be up there with the best episodes. The story of the band name, the blueprint for the band and just hearing Scott's name being mentioned in a story. Can't wait for the new album. Thanks for putting this together, Marc and Dave you legends!

[@michaelfrazia4569]

one of my alltime favorite guitarists..and my fave of the 90s

[@markali-gilkes8517]

But I am glad the 3 original members, are still together & style going. That's so cool.

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

I’m a year older than Dean, been playing since 1967, and IMO Sour Girl is one of the most original songs I’ve ever heard. Nothing before or after it has sounded anything similar.

[@tinfoilhatter]

what? so he's apparently older than what he would sound like? well, duh:: but i mean, it must be nice to have a fairly agreeable younger brother with a little height-advantage and a winning altitude... haha:: they're the best-there's-ever-been, unless: yeah unless we 'elongate' the so-called competition fairly in-definitely, yeah?

[@bobconnor7392]

I sincerely appreciate Dean & Robert incredible in every way! Fantastic interview!

[@stepitupandgo67]

Cool to see Dean still rockin it!!! what a stud muffin

[@saltyclaws]

Thoroughly enjoyed this .. love Dean , miss Scott so much .. love STP, Velvet Revolver etc etc and Trip The Witch is amazing!!! Thanks guys !!!

[@coreyclark6505]

This interview completely changed how I thought Dean would be as a person. What a great guest! I also always related his playing to Jimmy Page…. Something about his feel and how eclectic the music always seemed to be.

[@tinfoilhatter]

me too: i feel like he took more than a few 'pages-from-the-pages', but made them sad songs, even better, man~

[@aisle_of_view]

Such a good hearted guy, now I'm even more of a fan.

[@brianolson_music]

Thanks for this. Huge respect for Dean and Robert, and obviously STP. Songs are So original, those beautiful chords just pull me in and leave me wanting more every time. Thank you Dave for making amazing sounding amps that allow you to hear all the strings even with a lot of gain. Just got my BE 50 a couple months ago. It’s the amp I’ve dreamt of for the last 35 years

[@michaelbraun3960]

I have seen a lot of bands over many years and one of the best live shows that stands out was STP in the early 90's. Watching Dean play was incredible and his live tone was awesome. Excellent episode, you guys are great!!!!!

[@JohnWDGTandTele]

Mark and Dave, thank you for a GREAT episode! I thoroughly enjoyed this! Dean is a great interview and seems like a happy dude!

[@profitofdoom7807]

This is a great interview. I'm not a guitarist but STP are the best and Dean and Robert are brilliant musicians and writers. Thank you for the interview guys.

[@tinfoilhatter]

the interviews/videos, are way better than some crowded concerts you've gotta somehow return from frickin' fried-like-so-many-farm-animals, eh?

[@davidduval8681]

He’s probably a guitarist I’m most influenced by. That’s not odd at all until you consider the fact that I’m much older than him

[@Rotary_Phone]

I can tell Dean is real hip to the jive man...Great guitarist!

[@ShaKimono]

STP was absolutely amazing at Rolling rock festival in PA ☆ a moment in rock history captured in all its glory blazing and heartfelt now cyrstlized in my heart forevermore

[@owlytimbre9103]

Great job, here, for sure. The gospel is right here. Dave really nailed dean's need to express his amazing chord work which is/was just so literate and deep. What a timeless collaboration. Thanx man!😵🤯

[@javison5203]

Dean is my favorite guitarist great interview

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

This was awesome , such a great artist!! The Trip The Witch album has got me feeling like a kid again with the anticipation.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Dean is such a fantastic guy.

[@tinfoilhatter]

what he might lack-in-height, he more than makes-up-for in sheer stature, and standing, riiiight?~

[@tossedpenny]

Damn, I never knew Dean was such a cool fellow with a great personality. I always took him for a quiet kind of guy. Great to see he's got his stuff together and recognizes the important things in life like family.

[@chrisjohnson6102]

And his brother seems just as cool and humble from everything I've seen. Very intelligent with a vast musical knowledge and creativity. But so down to earth.

[@stellamorris6367]

Dean deleo absolutely most cool guy. Great to hear the background of his music. STP are a fantastic band. Can't wait to hear trip the witch.

[@tinfoilhatter]

i think if eric wasn't the coolest, next to the scottster, we might never have heard of the brothers, for like at least another six months or so tho:: but in any case, their place-in-history's secure:: [oops:: i mean, as long as 'mandela approves', right?]

[@markali-gilkes8517]

Dean 😆awesome ! On the guitar & brother , on bass. & drummer. Awesome band.

[@roamlikekane]

What I find interesting and kind of ironic about Dean and Robert's musical partnership is that Dean credits Robert for a lot of the writing on on Core even tho he plays bass, apparently Robert is also a prolific riff maestro who showed Dean how to play the songs, particularly the hit single, Plush. I thought that was good on Dean for being so humble and giving where credit is due, b/c he respects Robert a lot, both as a brother and as a musician.

[@mattgilbert7347]

Taught me Jazz chords when I thought you were teaching me RAWK. Stealthy!

[@YoungMasterpiece]

Legend and an amazing musician, an extraordinary author.

[@PokeABrain]

STP is one of the greatest rock bands yet! Dean has some really cool and difficult chords too!

[@gokberkmusic6865]

'sour girl' makes me crazy.. I took jazz harmony lessons to solve this song but still ı cant 😂 'years' from perdida is amazing too..

[@PokeABrain]

@@gokberkmusic6865 I hear you man, I play STP songs with the easiest chords possible lol, because the chords Dean play are insane... he is definitely jazzy with his Aug+9 and crazy positions; I've bought a few transcribed guitar books from their albums and I can't reach half the chords he does lol; cant imagine how he would play that live! I gotta listen to the rest of their stuff, after Scott I couldnt listen to STP... but I will/shall... (actually I just heard 'years'; it's nice and calm; is it on D?.. I really hope the DeLeo brothers keep composing for a long time!

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@gokberkmusic6865 deliberately frustrating, i think this one always was: but i must be wrong:: right?? [the sourgirl bit]

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@PokeABrain the bass, is the easy bit, in many cases'n'instances, isn't it?

[@PokeABrain]

@@tinfoilhatter depende on the song i'd say... i havent learned his bass lines but playing live he was all over the fret... and also singing lol they are all awesome!! (Drummer, Scott, etc!

[@difusor9047]

Dean is great!!!

[@Brian_B505]

Dean is an absolute gem; great interview. Long live STP!

[@dougjones4538]

This was a totally fabulous look under the hood. Thank you, guys!

[@robwarren4425]

I was on board right from the beginning with STP. ALWAYS admired Dean’s playing. I knew he was different then the rest. Real interesting to hear him talk about the band after all these years.

[@nickm.9474]

So crazy. I flew home from Las Angeles today and I decided to put on the second STP record. It was the reissue with the live stuff on it. Great performance. I put on KZbin and see this interview. They wrote such amazing songs.

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

Dean is one of rock's great guitarists. So creative, so heavy.

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

I’ve been a fan of Deans since Core dropped many years ago. I’m really looking forward to Trip The Witch with Buk. . King of the Sus chords🤘🏻

[@tomcoryell]

Sus and 6add9…..

[@potterman83]

THIS IS GOLD!

[@TheTactical6string]

Great show! Saw STP august 2011 at Club Casino Hampton Beach NH. Great venue and show.

[@chrislestermusic]

That is a great venue! They have the best crew that works there too. I saw Talk Show but I have never seen STP. Love them.

[@mnm25chango2]

Love how he refuses to take the bait about there only being awful music today. He was quick to point out several bands/music. Love Dean!

[@ucfkid67]

Dean.... contractor supply warehouse wants u back. LOL

[@bubbajay8364]

I worked w/Dean back-in 1988-89 briefly. He's a Great Person , Very down to earth kinda guy. I didn't know of Mighty Joe Young at that time but Coworkers had mentioned that He was a Great Guitarist. Hey Dean its Allen Pool from W.Cap San Diego ... Keep on Rocking Bro , I Love STP Great Music

[@taylorjeremy71]

Gotta love Dean quoting Buddy Young Jr. when talking about Army of Anyone 😂 Oh. YOU were the one

[@marramusic]

Fantastic! Great show and Dean is one of the greatest!!

[@johngraves2185]

That was an awesome chat! Thanks! Great stories from one of the great players, what a gentleman. I saw STP a couple times in the 90’s and they were killer (and still are)! Thanks for the great music, definitely part of my life’s soundtrack. Cheers!

[@justinplaysguitar]

The riffs this guy writes are sooooo amazing like wow

[@normagallimore2131]

Dean Deleo is a class act. Love STP. I remember when Core came out and people were comparing them to Pearl Jam and I remember being pissed about it. Core is one of the best albums of all time. I never thought they got the respect they deserve.

[@aisle_of_view]

They called them Stone Gossard Pilots, unfair.

[@theblindsniper]

The fact that he’s mentioning modern music from Mitski, Tame Impala, and UMO as being terrific means Dean is still keeping up with the cutting edge of fantastic music. Dean really listens and takes inspiration to push himself which is what all of us should be doing. Here’s to many more years of making music!!

[@ekotransit785]

Dean must be a metric ton of fun to hang out with.

[@Mr_A_Mia]

Man, i look the Deleo brothers!

[@Mr_A_Mia]

Love***

[@RagdollOC]

Another thing I’d like to add is it’s nice sometimes to hear a guy that doesn’t need to swear every other word.

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

Ive been fantisizing for many years to own a Les Paul just like Dean Deleos'....I love the look & tone of his guitar !