Stone Temple Pilots: The Robert DeLeo Interview

[@RickBeato]

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[@johncaldwell881]

What kind of bass is he playing? Looks like a Fender, it has a nice growl to it

[@dathorndike4908]

Rick- I really wished you would have asked Robert why is the second record is called "Purple" when nowhere on the album artwork or disc is "Purple" present. The back cover features a cake with the phrase "12 Gracious Melodies" and I had always assumed that to be the real title.

[@andreaslandgren1681]

Heavy prog!

[@christopherjohnson5748]

I could listen to Robert all day. Thank you so much for this.

[@robchiappe9253]

@@johncaldwell881 It's a custom build by Bruce Nelson

[@johnnyAces66]

Every other STP interview is always about Scott's issues, SO nice to have an interview strictly about their music. This was great!

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

Agreed 100%

[@davidgomersall7185]

All of Rick's interviews are a masterclass in how you should interview musicians, focusing on the music, the creative process and the stories behind the sound, rather than the mystique or legends surrounding the band /scene. It's what makes these interviews so fascinating, you actually learn something rather than them just being a rehash of some "so you were around in the (insert decade/movement here), that must have been pretty cool" music press garbage.

[@YouCantSawSawdust]

What issues? Where can I learn about these issues?

[@davidgomersall7185]

@@YouCantSawSawdust the Internet..... long and short of it, Scott Weiland tragically died of drug and alcohol related issues, like too many of his contemporaries. So that's why it's nice to see an interview that talks about the music rather than retreading distasteful, sensationalist gossip.

[@j.4532]

Absolutely! STP had an enigmatic front man with the drugs and divorces, but the band was so tight and had a very unique approach to songwriting. The brothers should get more recognition.

[@wjblake]

I knew Robert DeLeo in high school. He was two years older than me. He appears to be the same cool person I was acquainted with back in Point Pleasant. Here is a funny story. We were both in a study hall together. At the time, I sort of knew him through another musical friend. Anyway, I approached him at study hall and started chatting about bands. I can recall he was drawing a picture of horse head at the time. I started to poke fun at the band Culture Club. Robert went on to discuss how he liked Culture Club and discussed the drumming and why he thought it was interesting. His calm, confident manner was similar to his conversation with Rick. He just loved music and found value that I could not see because I was just trying to be cool. Kudos to Robert DeLeo. Always a star.

[@forrest8976]

Awesome!

[@colbs237]

That is so cool William! Thank you for sharing :)

[@wjblake]

@maxmakman2682 No. He went to Point Pleasant High School in NJ.

[@tenbroeck1958]

That makes me like his even more. I was a total "metal and punk" guy back in the mid-80s, but I secretly loved the British Invasion of the early 80s

[@Norseman2]

I just found out he's from Jersey. I grew up 40 minutes from Pt. Pleasant ✌😎

[@JazzzRockFuzion]

The DeLeo brothers are literally the best kept secret in rock music. Amazing, deep, under-appreciated musicians/writers

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

Jazz conservatory level cats that happen to play rock

[@SteelOnion1]

Yup, I've only heard STP, Talk Show and Army of Anyone, but it seems like they are incapable of making bad music.

[@meinbherpieg4723]

Yup

[@justinjoy3321]

*Super DeLeo Bros.

[@markvanslyke294]

STP in general is so underrated, they get accused of being copycats or mimicks but Weiland's voice was a once in a generation talent

[@tfajsh]

When I hear STP I can see and feel a beautiful summer day in the 1990s. Man what a time !

[@sahamal_savu]

Me too...me too.

[@Liztonicedtea]

Same here!! I remember being a kid, listening to STP and Alice In Chains in the car on a sunny afternoon riding through the Midwest

[@ross52066]

Ok dude, this almost made me cry.

[@tfajsh]

@@ross52066same here. When I think back to the 90s I feel like the country was in almost perfect shape. But there was a fleeting window of time. And when 9/11 happened all of that just went away. I miss the 90s so much

[@mmksd81]

well said. Born in 81 over here. Cheers!

[@coovgroove715]

This man is the secret weapon behind STP’s sophisticated sound. Mind blown that he played “Nature Boy” as a bass fill during Creep. He was introducing us kids to Nat King Cole completely subliminally!

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

secret weapon? he basically wrote all their hit songs and has publishing. he is the leader of the band.

[@coovgroove715]

@@smkxodnwbwkdns8369 Yup. Which is why I think they’ve still retained their core sound (pun not necessarily intended) since Scott’s death.

[@analyticequals]

Eden Ahbez

[@robhughes1776]

What a great man,what a great interview Rick you really are interviewing some brilliant musicians that have filled the airwaves with a quality of music that will never be repeated I don’t think

[@RollTideRising]

He sure is great talent

[@prime-mate]

Anybody else get emotional goosebumps when he played bass with interstate love song? Really forgot how much STP played a part of my existence ❤❤

[@CoolWatts]

Yes! For every song.

[@stevemoisan]

Interstate Love Song is a *perfect* example of bass discretion. Robert knows as well as anyone when to hold down, when to build and when to fill. Andy Metcalfe from Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians, and Colin Greenwood from Radiohead are similar.

[@jasongreathouse1827]

It hit me in the feels.

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

Every one

[@prime-mate]

@Mr.SmithGNR Smith go sniff someone else's crotch .. I'm sure there's a GNR video where you can go reminisce with like minds...

[@danh2696]

What an incredibly down-to-earth, funny, articulate, and likable guy. He is a true student of the craft. I had no idea until watching this.

[@gsmith207]

Same here

[@JC-bt8jo]

Came here to say the same thing! Awesome in depth interview !

[@tfoxen7518]

Absolutely, he is. I have known this from watching numerous interviews over the years. I have shared this information with my adult kids, for Robert DeLeo is deservingly an inspiration. Infectiously, makes me smile.

[@filingo8]

i had the same impression man

[@BenScGif]

He seems super tall too !!

[@jaglax24]

The smile Robert had on his face rippin that bass part to interstate is the joy we all experience from that song

[@paulhasenauer4166]

This is one of the best interviews of a musician I’ve probably ever seen!! No ego, no wild stories of groupies or booze, just music!! Robert is a super talented and humble guy! Thank you Rick🙏🏽👍🎵🎸🤘🏻

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Top 5 interview. This is an Interview that MTV could Never accomplish.

[@RIOTEARTH]

Funny you say that, Rob doesn't even drink alcohol.

[@Fakename70]

Couldn’t help but notice when Rob started in on the “extra curricular activities” of other band mates - probably out of habit - Rick squashed that REAL quick and was onto the next thing.

[@fluxerflixer1]

Hell yes! I agree 100%. There’s got to be a part 2, I want hear from Eric And Dean too

[@reubenkinsey2947]

@@HardRockMaster7577 , yesssssss!!

[@glfriendliness9793]

After watching this interview, my respect for Robert DeLeo and STP went through the roof! I've always really like STP's tunes, but this gives me a much greater appreciation of their history!

[@CoolWatts]

Absolutely feel the same way!

[@patricklee7241]

Same!

[@CodeBleu724]

Yes! I always like hearing about the geeky tech/rig stuff and the early years of bands how they came together from other projects. Then I realize they are just people like you and me who happened to be at the right place at the right time and Tetris'd their way into a zeitgeist.

[@Tr33People]

Being a teen when their music came out I liked their music but I've felt later that they were mostly a copy of other bands. Something was missing with STP, maybe the nonsense lyrics. I respect Robert after this interview but their music was missing something.

[@6six6strings63]

Ditto!!! AND I had no idea he was so proficient, fantastic really, on 6 string guitar. This interview was everything an interview should be!!! Thank you Rick!!!

[@FitzyStrings]

As a lifelong STP fan, thank you so much! They will never get enough credit for their melodies, but once again, Rick Beato shines a light on what makes music great. Thank you soooooo much Rick!!!

[@Adlemtbadv]

Awesome eh!

[@Fakename70]

It’s too bad they were so piled-on out of the gate and that it affected their ability to enjoy their success without the cliche trappings. If only they could have known in 1993 that they would be providing timeless memories for us 30 years on. When Rob started getting into it during “Interstate”, it REALLY raised a smile and took me back in a way I didn’t anticipate.

[@colbs237]

Great call :)

[@gib59er56]

Fitzy, notice how Rick did not mention how he and his band toured with Megadeth after Rob told him (us) that Dave took them around during their tour and Rick didn`t stop the flow and say "Hey I toured with Dave too" !! Super cool and professional Rick! Cheers.

[@Danny-sd5vm]

STP doesn't get enough credit for what an amazing band they were. They have so many hits. RIP Scott

[@rlmccoy252]

Sadly the band is overshadowed by the multiple break-ups and Scott's attempt at Velvet Revolver and the Wildabouts.

[@MarJo333]

No they don't, victims of critics aka FAKE NEWS !! First off they never claimed to be grunge. Scott's voice was scotts voice !! I love pearl jam love them, with that being said Scott Weillands vocal range vs Eddie Vedder....there's no denying it- Scott had it, that somethin somethin...he was a star* God😢 hel have that Jim Morrison legendary talented sexy poetic star power..never got the credit they deserved. Case n point-Robert just riffing... right !!🤔 it's supetnatural.

[@MarJo333]

​@@rlmccoy252wouldve never happened if it wasn't for the heroin. They were magic, sounds cliche' but it's true- those group of guys , when they got together. It was magic !! It was STP !! ladies and gentlemen...

[@TheQuadrum]

“ credit for the amazing Band that they ARE”

[@cgillit]

I was never a huge diehard fan, but I saw them around 2002 when they were touring to support Shangri-La Dee Da. They filled a 90 minute set with nothing but radio hits that any casual rock radio listener would know every word and sing along to. Not many bands can say that.

[@TheJefffry]

Man this dude is a legend. So humble and down to earth while being unbelievably talented.

[@daviddemaria3982]

And wore the coolest aviators on stage 😎

[@shawnsk7447]

Ah man. This one gets me in the feels. He and his brother used to come into the music shop in my home town frequently, Musica, when I was a kid. I was in there every day after school playing the guitars I thought I’d never be able to afford. They came in one day and asked if they could sit in with me, he said “Hi I’m Bobby, this is my brother… mind if we sit in?” then they warmed up with interstate love song, teenage me connected the dots after some mental calculus that I’m sure my face exuded, and I let out a loud and slightly embarrassing “holy f@ck you two are STP!!!!” We then proceeded to jam on Herbie Hancock’s chameleon, and I will never forget how they were just the nicest totally normal people. It was responsible for a pretty profound shift in how teenage me viewed “adults,” let alone celebrities, and I will never ever forget it.

[@drdj2626]

you are a blessed man

[@rob604]

Amazing

[@chadwitko1444]

Are you referring to Musica in Hudson, NY? I used to work nearby at a store in Ghent and one day Robert came in. I didn’t recognize him at first but he commented on my Victor Wooten shirt that said “Bass” on the front. He introduced himself and we bullshitted for a long while and even took a photo together. One of the nicest people.

[@TangibleAndroid]

What an awesome experience. We should all have that

[@joshwest1008]

That is bad ass, my friend. Wow! I went to a STP show on my birthday one year in Cincinnati and Weiland fell off the stage that night. It was nuts! That video is on KZbin. Loved seeing this band. Incredible.

[@CC-te5zf]

Robert is humble and a gentlemen, but make no mistake: his contributions to music are profound and indelible. Listening to isolated bass tracks from STP songs is life-changing. So glad this interview is recorded for all time (along with EVERYTHING else you produce Rick!).

[@tmunday7270001475143]

Robert is an incredible bass player, musician, and one of my all time favorites! Great interview Rick.. Thank you

[@MarJo333]

Nicely said, very well put...

[@MaxPower-zl1lc]

🎯

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

That moment, when Creep came on, and the interviewer let it run, Rob closed his eyes and got lost for a moment, as Scott’s vocals came in, and he just played along to the track, and started harmonizing with Scott on the recording; man, that was a beautiful bittersweet moment. Brought a tear to my eye. So much iconic history. So much loss. So much incredible music. You could tell Rob was feeling it right in the soul, all those recordings, making that magic, all those memories. It all flashed across his face, eyes closed, deep expression, lost in the music they once made together, so very long ago now. 😢💔

[@jeorgewatson]

I really felt that moment. Took me back to when I 1st heard it, thinking on all the years since then, imagining what HE was feeling and thinking…it was an indelible moment. I so appreciate this video.

[@thesolarengineer]

The Brothers DeLeo are way underappreciated. Love when Dean throws shots of Holdsworth and Fripp into STP songs 👍👍👍

[@hectormoreno6908]

I agree.

[@anthonydallarosa8314]

Took me way too long to appreciate their musicianship. Incredible duo. The band’s not half bad either.

[@SGtem]

What songs?

[@ronnieparfait]

Do you mean “Robert?”

[@SGtem]

@@ronnieparfait what STP songs have Fripp and Holdsworth licks .. I want to check those out?

[@eatattheafter]

It's cliche at this point to say it, but what you're doing for music history, Rick, is truly invaluable. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Music fans around the world owe you an incredible debt of gratitude.

[@finmac5548]

Amen to that dude, Amen!

[@turunturun]

You know, I had exactly the same sentiment about 20% the way into this. It struck me, he’s capturing a real oral history of this era and what it was like and how stuff came together. Truly cool. And also, this dude Robert could be like, your cool high school shop teacher. I can’t wrap my head around him banging out the STP shows I’ve seen. Such a cool personality. I have no idea how he could mesh with someone like Scott hahahha.

[@georgeburns8447]

For what???

[@m2kss427]

Agree 100% !!!

[@andyianniello]

Truly invaluable.

[@78LedHead]

I've always had mad respect for STP, but I had no idea what an amazing, genuinely kind and friendly guy Rob was. STP was my youth. Still to this day, it's just as relevant as then, and Rob's basslines are a HUGE part of that. He's no less integral to his band than John Paul Jones was to Zeppelin. These men were the backbones of their bands.

[@zimmy4868]

STP was the soundtrack of my adolescence in the 90s. I love all their work, but those first two albums in particular were really something special. Man, we were really spoiled with great bands back in the 90s like STP, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, etc….

[@78LedHead]

@@zimmy4868 You aren't kiddin brother. I think I honestly liked Purple, Tiny Music, and 4 more than the first one (and the first one was amazing). Etc...., indeed. NIN, Rage, Radiohead, RHCP (in their prime were magical), the Pixies, Pantera, Tool, Nirvana, on and on it goes. Even the 2000's had some killer stuff, like Queens of the Stone Age. The ONLY genre of rock'n'roll that still seems to be kickin is indie. Harder stuff is all but gone. Greta Van Fleet just doesn't kick like the older stuff. The 90's, even though it's considered "grunge," was just a continuation of good rock music.

[@Grez72]

Not only the backbones, but in both cases underrated in terms of how much of each respective band's material was written by them. Everyone assumes the guitarist and vocalist write 90% of the music, and that wasn't true with Led Zep, and neither was it true of STP. I also love how Robert called out how Eric brought in Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart. Too many people also think that drummers don't play other instruments or don't/can't write music (and, as a drummer who also plays other instruments and composes, I take that one kind of personally :D). And you're right...I had no idea what a humble, genuine guy Robert really is. It makes me love that band (and his other projects, like Army of Anyone) even more.

[@h.markhorton8188]

Anyone ever hear “Talk Show,” the album they did without Scott? How does it compare?

[@78LedHead]

@@h.markhorton8188 You know, I don't think I ever listened to that and I probably should. Good call. As far as vocals? Hard to beat Weiland

[@lizzymayethebordercollie]

Robert DeLeo is one of the most underrated bassist and musician. Love his bass lines and his writing style. Glad you interviewed him and hope more people can see how awesome this dude is. 👍🎸

[@1badjesus]

... "UNDERRATED"... says who??

[@seaneusantos4031]

Hes SO ridiculously good. All without flash. It's ALL solid bedrock content, so when he steps out front it's like KA-POW! Notes and melody > shred

[@FireMrshlBill]

Yep, as a long time guitarist picking up bass this past year to play in a 90s-00s cover band, my respect for him and enjoyment of STP has gone up a lot, though I've always enjoyed them. Learning some of his bass lines really kicks my butt. Another bassist I've enjoyed learning is Justin Chancellor, I really like his tone and I've clicked with his play style. I've always liked Tool as well, but I wasn't concentrating on learning Tool or STP songs on guitar, but I am really enjoying doing so on bass.

[@noisefuljoy]

This is uplifting. It's gratifying to see a successful rock star that is not into the darkness, and dragging a bunch of others along.

[@KadeBronson]

@@educateme8455 I saw Scott Weiland play once without them. It was at a mall.

[@alexcasterr]

There are more going on well, but tragedy sells

[@BlueberrieVR]

No need to diss fans of Justin Hawkins and co

[@Michael15_25]

There are plenty of older/retired rock stars like Robert that are doing well. They just dont get the attention of the negative ones.

[@geneschweiss4872]

​@Michael-es5ft Yes, you correct about negative attention just like Rolling Stone went after Alice In chains ,the interviews and magazine covers were all about the drugs and Layne & nothing about their hit music 😢😢 success and the over all band popularity.

[@jorgealbertovalladares578]

I am of the generation that STP dropped their albums on and I'm a bass player. Watching Robert play these during the interview was emotional for me. He seems to really love this music and at one point, during Interstate, it seemed like he even forgot he was in the middle of an interview. Rick - this work you're doing is so important, and I'm so glad it's you out there providing music education and interviewing these important music icons.

[@jorgealbertovalladares578]

....and, holy crap his bass tone is insane.

[@melian9999]

I mentioned the same, but you said it much better. That got me in the feels, and im kinda annoyed rick stopped him.

[@mikevonhohenstein5587]

What kind of bass is he playing there, can you tell?

[@MusicMotivator]

@@melian9999 I agree and in fact found Rick to not necessarily be on his A game in terms of allowing him to answer his questions...ie. on Motown influence.

[@marcosbortot]

@@mikevonhohenstein5587 Nelson Guitarwerks California - Bruce Nelson is the name of the maker. Apparently this is a custom made bass.

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

I’ve been waiting for this. Robert and Dean Deleo (and STP) were literally the soundtrack of my adolescence.

[@joshua.snyder]

Amen!

[@godbyone]

Carpenters were great music.

[@silent_partner_pa9917]

Me too. Graduated in 95. This one and Pearl Jams Ten are still favs of mine

[@bigkickleo]

My FAVORITE bass player ever!!! Musical, thoughtful, always driving and complementary - just beautiful body of work - thank you for this RICK!! ❤

[@John_Locke_108]

Yep. Purple came out when I was in High School. I played it almost daily.

[@voidofbeeswax]

How is this guy so chill? He seems wise, like the kind of person you really want to pay attention to, so you can learn.

[@seenproveseven]

Watching him play "Interstate Love Song" ... The joy on his face is just so pure. I found myself laughing out loud with him. ♥️

[@Splattle101]

Me too!

[@bobxoneill]

Same here...just a joy to see this...and the CHORD INVERSIONS...just awesome.

[@TheMerlynPost]

0:00 Robert’s musical inspirations 3:41 Becoming a bass player 10:04 Meeting Scott Weiland 13:41 Getting a record deal 15:55 Working with Brendan O’Brien 19:04 Plush 23:56 Creep 30:19 Stories from the studio 35:23 Dead & Bloated 40:39 Interstate Love Song 47:24 Purple 51:36 Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart 55:34 Dealing with a hit record 59:44 Lessons Learned

[@bp7152]

God bless and thx for this one, RB.

[@commissioner1969]

Came here to read the not all heroes wear capes joke

[@sonidojamon]

Thank you!!

[@ParkerCharlesGabriel]

Thank you 😊

[@AHTOtv]

Thank you

[@meinbherpieg4723]

I can't believe it took me until I was in my 30's to understand how talented the DeLeo brothers are. True artists.

[@petertrast]

59. Yeah.

[@tarassius]

45 my man

[@ironmule]

49 Bro

[@lespaul462]

better late than never buddy. welcome to the club.

[@johnmarchowsky]

STP is such an underrated band. All their songs are solid. A very important band

[@mocazilla8710]

song time stamps 14:50 Vasoline 19:02 Plush (bass) 19:40 Plush acoustic guitar ragtime 21:00 Plush verse, Ebmaj7 22:03 Plush bridge 23:55 Creep 35:25 Dead and Bloated (bass) 37:50 Dead and Bloated riff acoustic Scott 38:15 Alex Lifeson 39:25 Dead and Bloated vocal melody 41:28 Interstate Love Song (bass) 42:50 Motown bass James Jamerson 43:35 Interstate Love Song chords, bossa nova 46:12 James Brown 51:40 Trippin on a Hole

[@israortiz9436]

🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@kroll-li8zx]

Thank you. Good job 👍

[@Twobarpsi]

Hero!

[@redstrat5976]

Goat top comment

[@iamnotanumber100]

You my friend 👏👏👏

[@paulkontz]

Rick, these interviews are historically important. Your love of the music and being such a fan inform the discussions expertly. Thank you. I always knew Robert was a badass, but his coolness and humility (and intelligence) made me respect him even more. I loved watching him play his songs, he still digs in and digs it. ☮️

[@ianmason2003]

Nailed it!

[@mandalorian48]

Yo.. "Historically Important". Well said. 👊😎

[@irevisibel9237]

👏👏👏

[@gdkjones]

This was great. Huge STP fan. I always found Robert to be such an enigmatic player, holding his guitar up like a double bass while prowling the stage. Bass players just don’t DO that. So cool to watch him perform. Totally engaging to listen to also. Great interview Rick as always ✌️

[@builtbydiddykins]

Insane interview with so much detail pretty mind blowing

[@christianstephens2752]

I always felt the Deleo bros were savagely underrated, but it’s through this interview that now I’m realizing that Robert is the genius behind the music. Personally, a great revelation for me. STP forever.

[@ivanjulian2532]

Who cares if they're underrated? In what possible way does it affect our ability to enjoy STP's music?

[@christianstephens2752]

@@ivanjulian2532 at the end of the day, you’re right. Their music is 🔥

[@johnelliott0101]

Agreed

[@forrest8976]

So many say this. Truly I believe it all stemmed from the vocals when they hit. Everybody claiming they are a PJ copycat! No where even close! Scott sounded a little bit close to Eddie. And people were butt hurt. That low groveling vocal with a beautiful vibrato at the tail end. Scott was and always will be his own voice. Both Eddie and Scott-great F’n vocals. But STP hasn’t had one bad album. A 4 piece powerhouse!

[@HankScorpio86]

Yeah, same. Hearing his playing I thought he was pretty darn good, and then I read the liner notes to Core and saw just how much he wrote and contributed. Super talented guy.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Thank you to this interviewer for letting the tracks run and Rob do extended play along. This guy wasn’t just an interviewer. Like us, it’s clear HE IS A FAN OF STP. And he let Rob celebrate the intricate beauty of the music. And he gave the music justice letting it run like he did. All while getting the story behind how it was made and came together. Very cool interview, wish more were about the music like this. And less about grief exploitation and tragedy fixation.

[@jaymg1968]

This is what every rock star should aspire to be. This guy is a true artist and is so humble, approachable, down to earth and blue collar. Robert DeLeo is an Apex musician with both feet planted firmly on the ground.

[@oxrjbizzle1984y]

well said....

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

What's wrong w being unapproachable? Or having their head in the clouds? I'm glad they don't all aspire to such a boring mold. I'll take Bowie, Prince, Iggy, Manson, Ozzy , Reznor, Miles or any other idiosyncratic artist, over a working-class Joe that sucks back Blue Ribbons just like you and your mates do.... every single time.

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

That's great for professional musicians to aspire to. But makes for boring rock stars.

[@400_billion_suns]

Apex musician! I love that.

[@marksvideochannel3592]

When I first saw STP's live I was awe-struck by just how COOL Robert was on stage. Weirdly I was mesmerised, with him just standing there rocking out with his bass held almost vertical, dark sunnies on, black leather jacket, obviously deep in a trance playing the music. So cool to find out he is such a nice guy as well.

[@sublimejre6061]

I saw them for the first time last November (I'm young), and Robert was my favorite guy to watch. So much dominance and swag on the stage. His bass tuners were practically right by his ears the whole time. So much displayed confidence yet it never came off as arrogance. Amazing performance.

[@jjdogg0]

Exactly the same for me. I was first row in a small venue. It changed me as a guitar player. I remember thinking I was blessed to be left of front stage, even though I wanted to watch Dean play.

[@marksvideochannel3592]

@@jjdogg0 As a guitar player too, it was the same for me, when we got our seats and first noticed Dean was on the opposite side I was disappointed as I also wanted to watch the guitar. Very quickly realised I was lucky as well. I feel a bit guilty as the whole band just rocked but I totally enjoyed watching Robert :)

[@beaud4474]

Me too except he was wearing a suit with slicked back hair kinda joe banamassa ish and moving back and fourth all around grooving the hell out of it. Could stop watching , was awesome. And then to have scott slithering all over and mysterious cool dean. Those were the days

[@Fawkes318]

As a bass player, the bass on Interstate Love Song is truly a work of art. So damn underrated.

[@SteveC-Shaman]

Yes it's great. But listen carefully to some other songs, in particular "Church on Sunday."

[@mlasch1478]

Jason Weiss, check out this concert, I was there. Robert was phenomenal and Interstate was sick.

[@coshowoto]

STP was the reason I bought a bass!

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

Heroes of teenage years giving away tips, tricks, and inspiration. These are like crack to me!! You can't find a better interview series!! Much love appreciation and respect for you, Rick, and the artists who take them to make them happen!!

[@djn48]

This is maybe the third or fourth interview I've seen with Robert and he's always like this. A true musician who understands the flow of sound and is in a huge band but is still completely humble. Such a good dude.

[@ww7883]

Never heard Robert speak before, but I'm not surprised by his thoughtfulness and intelligence. All that came out in his parts. What unique band.

[@dreadsasho]

That bossa nova version of Interstate at 43:42 is pure gold. They should have done such a version of it officially. Goosebumps right away!

[@educateme8455]

"So then my mind splintered and burst open and I saw my blood mix with the spirit of God himself and then..." What amp were you using?

[@BradC1978]

In my opinion Robert is one of the most brilliant musicians of my lifetime. STP is one of my favorites. The passion is what makes it brilliant. They weren't writing "hits" for the sake of selling records they wrote music that ment something to them and to me that what makes it extra appealing.

[@sonidojamon]

I got goosebumps when they talked about Scott coming up with melodies "just like that" at 39:38 At first I thought "wow, that's a long interview..", but half-way through I wanted it to be 2 hours longer!

[@WilliamSilva-dq6zj]

I want 10 more interviews with Robert. The Robert show!

[@nicolas.grisanti]

Scott gets a lot of credit for his "frontman" abilities, but not enough for his incredible talent to write memorable vocal melodies.

[@henrik23160]

Yeah same, that hour went fast!

[@prime-mate]

Fantastic interview..

[@robjgolde3221]

Love that Robert gave Eric his dues at around 29:00. Dude is a solid drummer. Never flashy, just plays what suits the song and was/is incredibly consistent.

[@BriansKitchen]

Some of my favourite songs to air-drum to was Dead and Bloated, Wicked Garden and Meatplow. Speaking of Meatplow, one of the best STP tunes ever! So fun to play.

[@finnsterling6514]

Jesus h, yes. Every word here is true.

[@finnsterling6514]

@@BriansKitchen I'm a first rate air drummer myself, can even pull off some real life beats if I'm at our drummer's set. But. "Pruno." From NO. 4. I have absolutely no idea how he plays it or how he even came up with it. I can hear the snare, the bass drum, and the high hat but cannot put it all together-- in the air or otherwise. It's the most mind-boggling beat I've ever heard. Seriously.

[@thecustardguys]

Eric Kretz was the Ringo of the 90's

[@GeneFJacket]

That's one of the unsung truths of STP's greatness. Eric isn't a flashy or technical drummer like a Jimmy Chamberlin or Matt Cameron, he's just perfectly in the pocket at all times and always always always knows exactly what the song needs.

[@LP-123]

Man, I could listen to these two for hours. Robert is humble and confident at once - really good at explaining how it all went down. The 70s/80s seem like such a good time to have been a young adult. I was born ten years late, in 79.

[@CommittedMusicians]

I love that humble confidence. It’s not boastful but just calm presence of mind with that clarity forwarding his own & STP’s sound.

[@LP-123]

​@@CommittedMusicians you said it!

[@bobdylan3013]

I graduated high school in 79. You are correct my friend. It was the best time to be a teen/young adult. God bless you and have a grateful day. ✌

[@LemonLadyRecords]

It was. A great time to be 18 in 1971, or just grow up with 60s music. No one took it for granted. We knew it was special. This is why I love STP, I got the same feeling with them, like history in the making rolling by with the notes. All that was good before, on top of modern ingenuity and originality.

[@gdmfsob4424]

Born in 65 , Yes it was WILD!

[@Snatchystashy]

Another awesome interview with one of my favorite musicians. When Robert talks about Scott and how natural his melodies came, it always makes me smile. Every member of STP is genius. RIP Scott.

[@leahkane5774]

After Alice in Chains, STP is my second favourite band of all time. I must admit, all these years I have done Robert DeLeo a disservice. I had not idea he wrote so many of the songs and what a creative force he was in the band. What a lovely, generous guy. And the collective musical knowledge between the two of you is just amazing! A fantastic piece of musical history right there. Thank you gentleman, for making my week!

[@thanevakarian9762]

Yeah I always say STP and AIC are tied for me with AIC maybe slightly ahead. I never get tired of stp and all their albums are so distinct but also fit together in some kind of weird cohesive way lol. Love them. A friend and I who are huge fans of both bands always talk about how we used to want to hear Layne and Scott harmonize on a track with both guitarists and both bands contributing….

[@UnwrittenSpade]

You sound like me I’m a massive aic and stp fan over all over bands from that era

[@longdistancetravellermusic2185]

I am not a bass player, but this was a dream interview for me. The DeLeo Brothers are what every musician could only dream of walking into. I decided on a once dark Halifax night, to go see this band STP at the Halifax Metro center, it was a decision that would change my Life.....I was absolutely transfixed by this Bass player that came out on stage with a suite jacket, slick back hair, cool gold rimmed sunglasses, and absolute vibrant power and energy Like I had never seen before in my Life....I was memorized by the Bass Player alone, I became a die hard STP fan to the point we started playing Interstate and Sour in our sets....Thank you Rick for landing this interview and for Robert for uplifting and changing lives. - LDT

[@Eisenhower42]

What an amazing talent. I would also love to see a Part II with Dean, who is one of the most "song within a song" soloists ever. Both brothers are just gifted beyond measure.

[@blakemaxfield4267]

Would love another Army Of Anyone album

[@blakemaxfield4267]

@@fredtaylor9792 I love that solo too

[@Jenishka]

Oh yea. I agree ... Dean DeLeo is beyond amazing . These 2 are out of this world

[@patricksailor9190]

One of my favorite examples of Deans solos is tripping on a hole…. So wacky and off the wall but perfect for the song.

[@Papparratzi]

This was an unexpected treat, especially the end where Robert puts the asterisk on being connected to giving credit to all that work together to produce the songs we love. I miss having a tangible album cover to find out the song writers, producers, studio, cover artist etc that could be found in the creation the songs we love.

[@TheRealShawnCrowe]

No doubt I miss it too that was part of the fun and whole experience ripping off the wrap to see what was inside this time 😂

[@nosnerd1967]

Well said

[@Pigsandpies1984]

I’ve always loved STP. I’m a drummer, and I never really understood why all these songs were so engrossing. It’s really amazing to have the curtain pulled back and see the inner workings of the music illuminated. That bass fill from Creep! I always loved that fill! I really appreciate Rick and STP! RIP Scott.

[@SUFFICIENCYtoLIBERTY]

Skipped my college graduation to see the reunion show in 2008. I knew it couldn’t last forever. STP had been my favorite band for awhile and I had seen Scott with Velvet Revolver but could not pass up the STP reunion. One of my cherished memories. They were incredible. Opened with my favorite song of all time - Big Empty.

[@MatthewJordan1]

Big empty is the best and most underrated song of the decade

[@adrianocampo9809]

Their musical style is simply distinct and more sophisticated than that of their contemporaries in the grunge genre. Thank you, Rick Beato.

[@grahamjarman]

i wouldnt say more sophisticated by any means, but def equals amongst musical contemporaries

[@baron0877]

It's funny to me that people considered them a "Pearl Jam ripoff" early in their careers because, to me, they sound absolutely nothing like PJ.

[@grahamjarman]

@@baron0877 it was the vocal style on sex type thing and plush which is quite similar, but not a bad thing

[@mattfuller7364]

Yes. They were more sophisticated. These guys and The Smashing Pumpkins had an extra layer to their songs that spoke to me more than any of their contemporaries.

[@moresnare]

Alice In Chains would like to have a word... : )

[@Friscorockhead]

I always loved STP and specifically Robert's bass and backing vocals. I didn't realize he was as involved in the song writing, which makes me like him even more. I thought his look was so cool when I was a kid. He seems like a great guy as well. I enjoyed this a lot!

[@DustinDollinsShinBone]

"Sour Girl" is my personal favorite work of his. Nailing the staccato feel of the verse is a challenge.

[@SteveC-Shaman]

Sure is. Took me ages to really get it and if I play it lazy it doesn't hit the same at all.

[@jasonsangwin4006]

He is unbelievable. Seeing him play through Creep and just feeling every note. It makes you feel like he poured everything he had into creating these lines and it's the reason why we still love it today.

[@DannyWinnMusic]

I had no idea he was that talented and one of the main songwriters of the group. He seems like a really genuine nice guy in a world full of egos. 😃🙌

[@scottbostic6247]

To see him just smile while playing these songs in front of us is the most amazing thing. The happiness he has going back there, is what it looks like to me. He's a well defined happy and intelligent musician. One of the best interviews I've seen. Thank you!!!!

[@ronlee2611]

STP are incredibly sophisticated musically and one of the greatest bands ever. This is so good to finally see an intelligent interview with Robert. Absolutely brilliant!

[@77Musicnut]

I could always tell the talent Kretz and the DeLeo brothers brought to the band along with the magic of Scott. Robert was always so energetic along with Scott on stage. STP was definitely one of the brilliant bands from that era and made music that will stand the test of time.

[@johnlewis5774]

Love that a dude with this level of talent seemingly has absolutely no ego whatsoever. He's so chill. Much respect

[@mikematthews5890]

Robert is by far one of the best rock bassists out there. He has HUGE ears and his open mindedness is a contributing factor on why he is so cool and groovy \m/.

[@OneTableStudios]

Saw STP open for Megadeth in ‘93 in Milwaukee. My friend and I saw Scott Weiland after the show as the band was getting into the bus. My friend sang “I Am I am I am” and Scott turned around and nodded in approval. That was a concert I will always remember! 👍🏼

[@SublimeDragon]

The only problem I have with this interview is that it is too short!!! What a treat! Huge fan of STP right here, which kind of entitles me to say that Robert’s awesome basslines are a big part of what makes my beloved STP legendary! They’re still massively underrated IMO, so I hope this is going to make more people appreciate Stone Temple Pilots and Robert’s greatness! Thank you both for this very short (haha) yet amazing interview ❤️

[@sonidojamon]

Lets not forget this guy also sung killer backing vocals!!! I'd love to listen to him singing main vocals. Has he done something like this? Enormous respect for this guy!

[@ianrees9417]

He’s got a solo album out now

[@greengrass1072]

Always loved his background vocals on The Big Empty. Absolutely perfect how they gelled with Weilands.

[@sonidojamon]

@@ianrees9417 Yeah, they actually talk about it at the end. I didn't miss that. But I don't think he's singing main vocals in any of the songs, it's all guests doing it. There's just "This Is Goodbye" with very few dreamy vocal lines, and I love it!

[@justinreynolds3935]

Stp is the band that really opened my eyes to song writing and also how important bass is for a band. This man is a genius

[@joerodriguez5900]

Stationed in Germany after wrapping up Desert Storm, I got Core on a whim at the base music store. When I heard "Dead and Bloated," I had to pick my jaw up off the floor and have been a fan ever since. These guys are criminally underrated musicians and songwriters. Thank you, Rick. And thank you Robert, Dean, Eric and Scott (RIP). Your music brings me joy, inspiration and even comfort when I need it. Thank you.

[@johnvanbortle6559]

I am actually the same.. after German and the war, got to Fort Hood & found the 1st LP!! Engineer's lead the way!!!

[@killian001]

Wow. Talk about not judging a book by its cover. Rob seems the nicest guy and am just blown away at his musical prowess. Rick your channel just keeps going to new levels of brilliance. Last night I watched Butch Vig and his involvement with Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana. And to have Rob from STP going through his experiences in early life and then with the band tonight. This is just early nineties heaven remembering every bit so vividly and being transported back to a time where life was for living and living was free. Thank you so much 🙏🏼 edit: PS Creep is one of my all time favorite songs ever

[@Gminor7]

One if the best musician interviews I’ve ever seen in my 66 years. I grew up with & loved much of the same music & the world was better for it. I loved STP as a rock band & I know understand more about why. I was literally raised by the sounds of Mancini, Jobim, Ray Charles & the Beatles.

[@berniegus]

Listening to Robert speak with a clear mind at his age with articulation, remembrance, and fondness of such an amazing time for STP makes me sad to know we will never get from Scott. These kinds of interviews are the absolute best kind for us that enjoy the deep dive into a bands mystique and makeup. A+++ Rick!

[@cezaug]

Rob is only 57….sure he can articulate

[@mss926]

At his age ? It's not like he's 87, LOL

[@darrenmcmackin330]

Haha dude,he's not that old.

[@bajovato]

Robert is one of the best bassists to come out of the 90’s. And he’s one of the best rock bassists of all time. His basslines are no joke; they rival basslines from James Jamerson, John Paul Jones & Paul McCartney. A true bass legend.🔥

[@blakemaxfield4267]

Awesome bass player

[@AI-Consultant]

rival Paul McCartney ?

[@davidl570]

Sour Girl. 'Nuff said.

[@blakemaxfield4267]

@@AI-Consultant They are both awesome

[@carlonbass]

Agreed. Always thought he was channeling Jamerson and John Paul Jones. Amazing lines he wrote.

[@greengrass1072]

I went to see STP for the first time on the Tiny Music tour. What a band, they just kept coming at the audience with such power. The DeLeo brothers were a force of nature up there and Robert’s background vocals complimented Weiland really well. They were ready to take over the world when Tiny Music was released, but ended up cancelling a lot of dates due to Scotts’s troubles and a lot of the momentum they had was lost. I’ve been to a ton of shows over the years and I’ll say this, Scott Weiland was the best frontman I’ve ever seen live. They were easily my favorite of that period of bands.

[@saromarcarian4709]

I saw STP live a few times and their Tiny Music appearance at Universal Amphitheater was the best "bigger than a club" concert I've ever experienced. Great sound. Great performance. Just incredible.

[@greengrass1072]

@@saromarcarian4709 A group of 6 or 7 of us went to that Tiny Music show. Cheap Trick actually opened and someone hit Robin Zander with coins. When STP came out, Weiland scolded the person for doing that and pretty much said if that person does that to him, he’s coming for them. Anyway, getting back to the music. As you well know, they’d play a song with so much power that you were awestruck. You’d wonder, how can they top a song with that power and low and behold, boom, right into the next one with that same power. I’ll never forget I turned to my friend and said, “they just keep coming at you!” He still says that same line joking to me to this day. I saw them twice on the 4 tour too and they were great. Then, I went to see them 2 years ago with the new singer and at first, it was great seeing the DeLeo brothers up there and this new guy is sounding just like Scott. But after that, it just became sad that Weiland wasn’t up there, he oozed talent and was that magnetic of a presence. He and the brothers were perfect for each other because it certainly wasn’t the same with Scott and Velvet Revolver, not even close.

[@wvusmc]

What a great time to see STP. Tiny Music is such a great album. I bet their setlist was amazing at that time.

[@bruno6288]

Robert is great, he and his brother Dean are so underrated and so is Eric for that matter. Always appreciated his style on bass and the fact he uses his fingers to play is even more special. Wonderful interview, really cool the way he dissecated the songs on both acoustic and the bass.

[@tommartin7833]

Wow, what a classy, intelligent, and talented individual. It was so nice to hear a grounded amazing guy…we don’t have bands like this anymore. Great song writing!

[@zakknpa]

thank god robert is a happy person. after years of seeing him play and looking at him on album covers and other pics i always felt he had a sadness and was almost a withdrawn sort of individual.. this interview makes me feel great for him and for me. always had a guilty feeling for loving his music when i felt he wasn’t enjoying it.. even his solo album spoke to me so much but really seems to say ouch i’m hurting. such a relief to know he is a beautiful person who has fun and enjoys his art! so do i and so does the rest of the world!! robert deleo, thank you so much!!

[@better.better]

well he did say that writing the new album was his way of getting through some things he was going through, basically code for saying he was depressed. but that's the thing with artists, is the art itself is part of the process of trying to work through it. for some people even that's not enough, but for Robert, it seems like it is

[@iamcasihart]

Seeing STP live is such a joyful experience (obviously, preferably with Scott when he was still in good form and living). But even with Jeff, they are still amazing. STP has been my favorite band since I was 13 when Core came out. Seeing them live a number of times, I am happy to say that, of all 4 members, Robert is the most inherently warm and he does a beautiful job of connecting with the audience, of making someone feel he is playing just for them. He’s so awesome!

[@Bronco541]

Agreed, younger Robert with his hair combed back kind of reminds me of Steven Seagull

[@drifleman1550]

Robert DeLeo…what an amazing musician. Such a humble man who gives credit to the many musicians that have influenced him. I’ve been a huge fan of STP since the early 90s, and I appreciate the music more as time goes on. As others have commented, you can see how much he still loves playing these great tracks. I’ve seen them multiple times over the years and their live sound does not disappoint.

[@Mgfpl]

I had forgotten how important STP was in that time in my life. My band played several STP songs.. every band did.. also I had no idea Robert was so integral in the creation.. definitely a cool cat and accomplished musician. Great interview Rick

[@davidvicars6688]

One of my favorite bands of all time, so creative and unique. R.I.P. Scott.

[@jenh9221]

I do think Gutt is a great choice

[@abrahamcantu6147]

The interviews and music analysis that Rick Beato does is outstanding. He asks the questions that we only dream about asking our favorite singers/musicians.

[@filingo8]

I totally agreee with that

[@DirtleTilbury]

This guy's bass playing inspired me to be better. His lines were so incredible...so thoughtful and unanticipated.

[@adamkpurdy]

Rick, as always.... Mensch. You are our curator for at least 200 years. Hats off to you. Production quality amazing. Robert De Leo... amazing human being. What more can I ask for. Sir.... my hats off....

[@mastermindmartialarts]

One hell of a bass player and one hell of an underrated bass player. He definitely doesn't get talked about enough. His bass line on Trippin on a hole in a paper heart is absolutely outstanding.

[@ralex3697]

His brother is amazing too. They are both talented, really made great tunes penned by Scott sound spectacular. Scott was on another level. Greatly missed.

[@mastermindmartialarts]

@@ralex3697 Scott was a hell of a performer, never got to see him live unfortunately

[@elizabethmcleod246]

@@mastermindmartialarts You bet he was. I was around 50 years old and I took my 15 year old son and two buddies to see Velvet Revolver. Scott was on fire.

[@mastermindmartialarts]

@@elizabethmcleod246 He was a wild man on stage. I saw STP back in 2018 with their current lineup, and they are very good. But also very different.

[@jaychuck1626]

Love a guy that gives props to everyone involved when he wrote a majority of the music. Seems like a class act!

[@Misterkoots]

Oh man, this is easily one of the best videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Hats off to Rick and the team and to Robert. So much emotion, duende and spirit. RIP Scott.

[@avandemordes]

Que tipo más agradable es Robert, brillante entrevista como de costumbre Rick, que maravilla lo que estás haciendo por la música, por las nuevas generaciones y por los que el rock nos ha salvado la vida

[@Halfi1987]

It's really amazing how Robert is smiling most of the time and is watching Rick's reaction to his playing. Such a good interview 🤟🏻

[@georgemorgan4233]

Bass line in Silvergun Superman has blown my mind for close to 30 years. Had Purple album on repeat all summer long that year. Good times. The jump from Purple to Tiny Music is remarkable. These guys wrote great songs. Great albums

[@keithhanisek2465]

Silvergun Superman slays! That outro is killer

[@Jarrodpimental]

I’ve always loved STP. But this interview really makes me think I took them for granted. I think I just lumped them into the grunge/alternative category and never thought about their songs much. This interview was amazing, I have a whole new appreciation for this band now. I’m hearing the music with new ears.

[@Fakename70]

I really hope all of their detractors who, like so much sheep, couldn’t follow one another fast enough in cutting STP down as unoriginal imitators see this interview and realise just how wrong they all were about the band. Particularly during the rough Core-Purple era.

[@jordan-xe2yb]

I love all four. All of em A+

[@RobbFranklin-ex5od]

"Thought She'd be Mine "and ":Reds and Blues" are overlooked gems from STP. Just a fantastic interview. What a talented nice guy Robert is. STP a great band. Awesome .

[@leslieperry3001]

I have been into STP since the beginning and I never realized that Robert was such a complete musician.

[@brushstroke3733]

Same here. I knew he was one of my favorite bass players of all time, but had no idea he played and wrote guitar just as well. This was my favorite Beato video and interview yet, and I've been watching him since he had (only) 300K subscribers.

[@cbeserra]

Who knew he was such a humble genius? One of the greatest rock bands, so original. I remember getting the CD as a gift and playing it forever.

[@TheRainmanBachelor]

This guy was way beyond anything that was going on. He basically played bebop jazz bass lines over rock.

[@yrmthr]

Robert is an incredible player and writer & doesn't get the recognition he deserves

[@Audfile]

Exactly. Their music was so much more sophisticated than anyone else at the time.

[@treeherder2201]

I agree. And he did it without being "over the top" and saturating the songs. His runs and fills were perfection.

[@whatdothlife4660]

It's crazy that at the time people were claiming STP were a cookie-cutter band put together by record labels.

[@Hevvvyyy]

Based

[@Warriorxpt]

I love Robert Deleo. Super cool guy. Refreshing to see such down to earth character in an accomplished musician.

[@niquilang6718]

A true gift for musicians, STP fans, and the ones who like high-level conversations. Two gems!

[@xxdigipxx7253]

Probably one of if not my fav interview Rick has done so far. STP was HUGE for me back in the day, and it's so great to hear Robert's influences and see how it shaped his and their sound. I love that he has such a varied collection of styles of music, because I love everything from Thelonious Monk to Metallica, from Johnny Cash to Sepultura, and in between. SRV, jazz, metal, blues, rock, pop, etc. Being a musician, exposing yourself to so many different sounds, I find helps me manage my stress and I probably wouldn't be alive today if I didn't have music in some way. STP was def on my rotation for the longest time when I was struggling with things in my 20's.

[@ia5662]

Robert is such a master songwriter, a dignified human being and a hell of a player and instrumentalist - so glad I saw these guys in their heyday back in 2001-2002. I would LOVE to see Dean next, but every member had their own slice of the pie. I think Robert is the true Swiss Army knife of this band and Dean's taste and playing are just so killer. Both brothers bring such original solos, parts and riffs to the table. Best Beato interview yet, though Lukather is right up there!

[@tecno1pla884]

steve vai is top two! ❤

[@jeffr6280]

Great Interview! It's so much fun watching him play and see the joy on his face. The session STP did for MTV Unplugged was incredible because it highlighted the excellence of their musicianship.

[@lawsoncoates8334]

An absolutely KILLER interview! Robert DeLeo is such an unbelievable talent. Musically, STP created songs that are absolute ear candy but underneath are so musically complex, and that’s so cool. Thank you for this one Rick. Now you have to get Brendan O Brian.

[@kendudley7655]

Most underrated musician of the 90’s. Also has some of the best stage presence ever. This is my favorite episode thus far!! Thank you!!

[@erik2446]

Yes his stage presence was awesome!

[@joshua.snyder]

Finally! Thank you, Rick. STP are grossly underrated and a truly great band. The DeLeo brothers created a special sound, and it is terrific to hear its genesis.

[@christophercarlimages9003]

Can't get enough of this content. Seriously. Great stuff. Makes you realize how music has changed so dramatically. Kind of sad in a way.