Stone Temple Pilots: The Robert DeLeo Interview

Robert DeLeo is an accomplished musician and songwriter best known for his work as the bassist and co-founder of the iconic rock band Stone Temple Pilots. With his distinctive style and impeccable technique, DeLeo helped to define the sound of STP, one of the most influential bands of the 1990s. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented bassists of his generation, and his contributions to the band's success are a testament to his musical prowess and creativity. In this article, we will take a closer look at the life and career of Robert DeLeo, exploring his early influences, his rise to fame with STP, and his enduring legacy in the world of rock music.

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[RickBeato]

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[johnnyAces]

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

[JazzzRockFuzion]

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

[paulhasenauer]

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🙏🏽👍🎵🎸🤘🏻

[Danny-sdvm]

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

[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 ❤❤

[coovgroove]

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!

[glfriendliness]

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!

[tfajsh]

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

[danh]

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.

[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 much Rick!!!

[jaglax]

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

[CC-tezf]

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!).

[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.

[thesolarengineer]

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

[lizzythecollie]

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. 👍🎸

[LedHead]

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.

[TheRickyBobby]

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

[rebeccahopkins]

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. 😢💔

[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.