Ep328: Jeff Gutt of Stone Temple Pilots
Jeff Gutt joined Stone Temple Pilots in 2017, filling large vocal shoes left by the legacies of former frontmen Scott Weiland and Chester Bennington. Jeff talks about that journey, going from fan to frontman and laying the groundwork for the future of STP.
Topics include:
Kicking off the interview
STP’s recent post-Covid gigs
Has Jeff had Covid yet?
Jeff has records / albums of his youth
Who were Jeff’s rockstars?
Appreciating the mythology of rock music
Albums that shocked his parents
Jeff’s appreciation of Brian Eno
How Jeff listens to music
How Jeff is involved in STP song writing
Approaching songs he wrote v ones he didn’t
How do you keep yourself from doing a Scott or Chester imitation?
Joining STP after being a fan for years
Jeff’s friendship with Chester Bennington
Unexpected challenges of joining STP
Songs in the current STP set – deep cuts and “no go” songs
What song makes Jeff emotional?
Creating the Perdita album
Next directions for STP
Possibility of playing guitar w STP
Jeff’s record collection
Jeff’s appreciation of Jeff Buckley
Most played records in Jeff’s collection
Most surprising record in his collection
Go to record stores in Los Angeles
Interview wrap up
Get tickets to see STP, Cheap Trick, Bush & more at Under The Southern Stars festival.
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