

While at Edison High School in Orange County, CA, Scott - a choir boy dubbed “Wyner” by his classmates - was invited by his friend guitarist Corey Hickock to front his band.

Stone Temple Pilots’ roster was composed of the late frontman Scott Weiland, the DeLeo brothers - bassist Robert and guitarist Dean, and drummer Eric Kretz. Today, we celebrate how Core and Dirt not only enriched the music world but continue to touch so many listeners. To quote STP’s later song “And So I Know,” Core and Dirt will transport you on a hallucinatory, virtual reality trip of, “… whirlwinds and rollercoasters… disappearing floating graves… never be the same.” We will examine the genesis of STP and AiC, the demos for Core and Dirt, and these monumental albums themselves.ĭuring the recording sessions for Core and Dirt, both bands boasted their original lineups.
