Stone Temple Pilots: The Robert DeLeo Interview
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- Опубліковано 25 бер 2023
- 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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What kind of bass is he playing? Looks like a Fender, it has a nice growl to it
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.
Heavy prog!
I could listen to Robert all day. Thank you so much for this.
@@johncaldwell881 It's a custom build by Bruce Nelson
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.
Awesome!
That is so cool William! Thank you for sharing :)
@maxmakman2682 No. He went to Point Pleasant High School in NJ.
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
I just found out he's from Jersey. I grew up 40 minutes from Pt. Pleasant ✌😎
Every other STP interview is always about Scott's issues, SO nice to have an interview strictly about their music. This was great!
Agreed 100%
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.
What issues?
Where can I learn about these issues?
@@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.
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.
When I hear STP I can see and feel a beautiful summer day in the 1990s. Man what a time !
Me too...me too.
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
Ok dude, this almost made me cry.
@@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
well said. Born in 81 over here. Cheers!
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. 👍🎸
... "UNDERRATED"... says who??
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
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.
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!
I had to search UA-cam for the Nat King Cole song when he mentioned it but as soon as it started playing I knew where the riff was.
Absolutely incredible that the man's brain stored that away and decided to randomly drop it as a fill in a song like Creep.
I wish my brain worked like that.
secret weapon? he basically wrote all their hit songs and has publishing. he is the leader of the band.
@@smkxodnwbwkdns8369 Yup. Which is why I think they’ve still retained their core sound (pun not necessarily intended) since Scott’s death.
That was always my second favorite fill on the album... the first being the weird fills (possibly 2 at the same time) on Sin at a little after the three-minute mark.
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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🙏🏽👍🎵🎸🤘🏻
Top 5 interview. This is an Interview that MTV could Never accomplish.
Funny you say that, Rob doesn't even drink alcohol.
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.
Hell yes! I agree 100%. There’s got to be a part 2, I want hear from Eric And Dean too
@@HardRockMaster7577 , yesssssss!!
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!).
Robert is an incredible bass player, musician, and one of my all time favorites! Great interview Rick.. Thank you
Nicely said, very well put...
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Robert is the most underrated rock musician ever...Holy crap his playing and song writing are ahead of time
"Ahead of time" lol
Ahead of time itself and pervading all space for eternal continuity.
Yeah, STPs songs are really interesting if you break it down to a cleared out acoustic type of basics. Alot of nice chords and progressions.
It makes me wanna cry Robert and Dean.. but hey Jeff Gutt is impressive, they can have a nice little career touring with Jeff. Talent doesn't go away...it gets better with time.
Well said. I absolutely love STP and have been since I was 12, and you’re dead on about Rob!
amen
The DeLeo brothers are literally the best kept secret in rock music. Amazing, deep, under-appreciated musicians/writers
Jazz conservatory level cats that happen to play rock
Yup, I've only heard STP, Talk Show and Army of Anyone, but it seems like they are incapable of making bad music.
Yup
*Super DeLeo Bros.
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
Anybody else get emotional goosebumps when he played bass with interstate love song? Really forgot how much STP played a part of my existence ❤❤
Yes! For every song.
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.
It hit me in the feels.
Every one
@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...
STP doesn't get enough credit for what an amazing band they were. They have so many hits. RIP Scott
Sadly the band is overshadowed by the multiple break-ups and Scott's attempt at Velvet Revolver and the Wildabouts.
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.
@@robmccoy5207wouldve 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...
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
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Thank you. Good job 👍
Hero!
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You my friend 👏👏👏
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.
Same here
Came here to say the same thing!
Awesome in depth interview !
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.
i had the same impression man
He seems super tall too !!
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!
Absolutely feel the same way!
Same!
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.
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.
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!!!
STP is such an underrated band. All their songs are solid. A very important band
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. 😢💔
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.
you are a blessed man
Amazing
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.
What an awesome experience. We should all have that
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 UA-cam. Loved seeing this band. Incredible.
Man this dude is a legend. So humble and down to earth while being unbelievably talented.
And wore the coolest aviators on stage 😎
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.
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.
The Brothers DeLeo are way underappreciated. Love when Dean throws shots of Holdsworth and Fripp into STP songs 👍👍👍
I agree.
Took me way too long to appreciate their musicianship. Incredible duo. The band’s not half bad either.
What songs?
Do you mean “Robert?”
@@ronnieparfait what STP songs have Fripp and Holdsworth licks .. I want to check those out?
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!!!
Awesome eh!
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.
Great call :)
The smile Robert had on his face rippin that bass part to interstate is the joy we all experience from that song
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.
Well said, I've always loved the work of the DeLeo brothers! The band as a whole was really tight musically, even if they had to go thru hell to get to those finalized tracks. But yeah Robert might be my favorite member of STP, don't know of anyone who plays bass like him!
It is really cool (and soul satisfying as a listener) how purely about the music he is and seemingly Dean and Eric are too. Yeah even some of the most talented rock bands can be really lame to watch interviews of for one reason or another.
On a sorta different note, I've been doing a deeper dive on Golden Earring as their hits Radar Love and Twilight Zone (lyrics ''when the bullet hits the bone'') just aren't enough. I'm still surprised they didn't break thru the U.S. market any more than that. They had the songs, but the lame only best of American released compilation put back in the late 80s did a terrible job.
I mention them as they too were such talented band, definitely really invested in the musicality and songcraft. And I feel more American audiences need to hear more of this top shelf Dutch rock band who go back even further than the Rolling Stones.
After digging I found a bunch of songs that they should also be known for:
The Devil Made Me Do It
I Do Rock And Roll
Movin' Down Life
Burning Stuntman
Bombay
And a number of others.
Some of the more recent comps have done a better job of highlighting their best stuff. But they do have 25 studio albums, so there's a lot to consider. Super cool band, just like our pals STP : )
Watching him play "Interstate Love Song" ... The joy on his face is just so pure. I found myself laughing out loud with him. ♥️
Me too!
Same here...just a joy to see this...and the CHORD INVERSIONS...just awesome.
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.
Amen to that dude, Amen!
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.
For what???
Agree 100% !!!
Truly invaluable.
Robert is so humble and modest.
He's also laidback. When he's asked a question and he's 1 second into his answer and he's needlessly interrupted, he's chill about it.
@@ev25zv I hope I get a chance to see them while they are touring. Unfortunately I am not going to be in NJ Sept 6/2024.
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.
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 😂
Well said
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.
....and, holy crap his bass tone is insane.
I mentioned the same, but you said it much better. That got me in the feels, and im kinda annoyed rick stopped him.
In 1991, I moved to LA to start my second career at 33. It didn’t take me long to find KROQ and my window into the burgeoning grunge genre. I remember buying Core and then Jar of Flies and I was hooked. I am also a bass player and have loved Rob’s bass lines. I would have loved for them to have discussed Sour Girl and the clear McCartney influence there..
What kind of bass is he playing there, can you tell?
@@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.
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.
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….
@@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.
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.
Anyone ever hear “Talk Show,” the album they did without Scott? How does it compare?
@@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
My wife dragged me to see STP on the Tiny Music tour. I had seen them on MTV and ABC’s Fri night show and really thought they were just derivative. I came out of that concert DULY impressed. The scope of what they did on stage that night was staggering. Sometimes you learn things!
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!!
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.
I saw STP play only once.
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@@educateme8455 I saw Scott Weiland play once without them. It was at a mall.
yeah a childhood friend got trapped in the R&R lifestyle. drug addiction and for some reason her o in seems to be the favorite.
Robert proves its not necessary.
There are more going on well, but tragedy sells
No need to diss fans of Justin Hawkins and co
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.
Who cares if they're underrated? In what possible way does it affect our ability to enjoy STP's music?
@@ivanjulian2532 at the end of the day, you’re right. Their music is 🔥
Agreed
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!
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.
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.
I can't believe it took me until I was in my 30's to understand how talented the DeLeo brothers are. True artists.
59. Yeah.
45 my man
49 Bro
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.
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.
What a cool guy! Listening to STP, I never would have suspected the bassist was so laid back, introspective and versed.
The dude is a genius. Underrated, too.
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. ☮️
Nailed it!
Yo.. "Historically Important". Well said.
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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 ✌️
Insane interview with so much detail pretty mind blowing
This guy was way beyond anything that was going on. He basically played bebop jazz bass lines over rock.
Robert is an incredible player and writer & doesn't get the recognition he deserves
Exactly. Their music was so much more sophisticated than anyone else at the time.
I agree. And he did it without being "over the top" and saturating the songs. His runs and fills were perfection.
It's crazy that at the time people were claiming STP were a cookie-cutter band put together by record labels.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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 :)
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
Some of the best songs ever written!! Once in a lifetime band......
They were initially labeled 'corporate rock,' but they were the real deal, man! 110%
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
God bless and thx for this one, RB.
Came here to read the not all heroes wear capes joke
Thank you!!
Thank you 😊
Thank you
I’ve been waiting for this. Robert and Dean Deleo (and STP) were literally the soundtrack of my adolescence.
Amen!
Carpenters were great music.
Me too. Graduated in 95. This one and Pearl Jams Ten are still favs of mine
My FAVORITE bass player ever!!! Musical, thoughtful, always driving and complementary - just beautiful body of work - thank you for this RICK!! ❤
Yep. Purple came out when I was in High School. I played it almost daily.
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!
Criminally underrated musician... STP was one of the most staple bands of my teenage years.
As a bass player, the bass on Interstate Love Song is truly a work of art. So damn underrated.
Yes it's great. But listen carefully to some other songs, in particular "Church on Sunday."
Jason Weiss, check out this concert, I was there. Robert was phenomenal and Interstate was sick.
STP was the reason I bought a bass!
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.
well said....
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.
That's great for professional musicians to aspire to. But makes for boring rock stars.
Apex musician! I love that.
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!!!!
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.
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!
"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?
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.
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.
Jesus h, yes. Every word here is true.
@@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.
Eric Kretz was the Ringo of the 90's
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.
Always liked this band but never knew much about the players. Robert is a truly special dude -- talented musician, musical connoisseur and beautiful soul. Great interview!
What a great interview! I ate up every second. Damn, I miss the 90's.
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! 👍🏼
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!
I want 10 more interviews with Robert. The Robert show!
Scott gets a lot of credit for his "frontman" abilities, but not enough for his incredible talent to write memorable vocal melodies.
Yeah same, that hour went fast!
Fantastic interview..
I WAS AT THE FISH HATCHERY!!!! We (Scott, Robert, me and some friends) got busted fishing and keeping the huge fish we were catching!!!!! That was at TROUT-AIR, about 30 minutes north of Minneapolis!!!!!! I'm glad to hear him mention it!!!!!!!!
I have a newfound appreciation for STP after this amazing interview with such a humble, intelligent and down-to-earth musician! Great interview!
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.🔥
Awesome bass player
rival Paul McCartney ?
Sour Girl. 'Nuff said.
@@DeepThinkingGPU They are both awesome
Agreed. Always thought he was channeling Jamerson and John Paul Jones. Amazing lines he wrote.
"Sour Girl" is my personal favorite work of his. Nailing the staccato feel of the verse is a challenge.
Sure is. Took me ages to really get it and if I play it lazy it doesn't hit the same at all.
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.
Fuck, the memories those first four STP records evoke. Those songs are not only well-crafted and expertly recorded. They helped define a generation. Thank you so much for sharing this historical document with us, Rick! You are a true treasure.
Hell yeah! I love tiny music
@@crimsonshadow7459 That album was underrated when it first came out, but it grew to be beloved and regarded as a masterpiece as the years went on. It was sort of like Exile on Main Street by the Stones.
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.
Big empty is the best and most underrated song of the decade
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.
I love that humble confidence. It’s not boastful but just calm presence of mind with that clarity forwarding his own & STP’s sound.
@@CommittedMusicians you said it!
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. ✌
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.
Born in 65 , Yes it was WILD!
Just love that he's playing along to his songs. Such great bass parts and chord voicings. Dudes a legend and STP is the real deal. Thoughtful and down to earth. Great stuff!
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
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. 😃🙌
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!
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….
You sound like me I’m a massive aic and stp fan over all over bands from that era
I'm loving getting to relive the 90s with all these interviews of my favorites! Rick Beato, I salute you! ❤🎸
I love Robert Deleo. Super cool guy. Refreshing to see such down to earth character in an accomplished musician.
Love that a dude with this level of talent seemingly has absolutely no ego whatsoever. He's so chill. Much respect
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
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....
Went and saw STP last week open for Smashing Pumpkins. Was blown away by them and forgot what a solid band they are. Really enjoyed their new singer and bought the self titled 2018 release. Really love it! The DeLeo brothers are dope!
To this day, Core is my gold standard for the "perfectly produced" album. It sounds like it could have been released yesterday. So crisp, so punchy, so clear, yet it still has a warm, natural, "live" feel to it. If you think you've got a killer mix, go listen to Core and tell me how you feel.
I love Core because I lived through that era in HS. But I will go to my grave with the belief that Tiny Music is their best album, period.
Never thought about it, but Core is pretty well produced.
For my money, anything by Pantera gets the "best produced album" award. Vulgar and Far Beyond Driven in particular. Terry Date is incredible.
Just looked up who produced Core. Brendan O'Brien. Never even heard of him. His work is a pretty amazing lineup of albums, though. Dude is good, too.
@@nathanward3888 I'll take No. 4.
Seven Caged Tigers is a special song, though.
@@chrisg7731 Terry Date is a fantastic producer. His work on Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger was excellent.
@@nathanward3888 Tiny Music? STP's best album? I disagree in terms of strength of the material top to bottom. I think that after the first three or four tracks that it starts to lose focus then gets it back with Trippin on a hole in a Paper Heart then starts to meander again. Tiny Music is impeccably produced however and it has some great material on it. To me however, Core and Purple are the STP gold standard. No 4 was also very good and was their last great record with the original lineup.
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.
This interview is beyond good. Two brilliant musicians just in a room, talking about what they know. So good.
Dean is never mentioned among the great guitarists of the 80's/90's (i guess because he doesn't play a lot of solos) but he is absolutely incredible. Watching him live and the things he is doing is an experience. There's a Beatles influence and a lot of melodic intricate stuff going on.
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.
I always loved when a new album would come out because just when I was getting the feel of the song, I'd wonder 'what the hell kind of solo is he going to do for THIS song'. And then I'd be blown away. I always loved that Dean, kind of like Randy Rhodes, often seemed to have a whole new song when they were playing a solo.
Would love another Army Of Anyone album
@@blakemaxfield4267 I was thinking the same thing, along with another Talk Show album.
By the way, if you're interested, I have the Laughter Train album up on my channel that he and Dean contributed a lot to, as far as arrangments, playing and of course, guitar solos.
The solo on "Trippin on a whole in a paper heart" is one of the best solos I've ever heard.
@@fredtaylor9792 I love that solo too
Wow guys, this was the gift. I had no idea that I was giving to myself today. I don’t know how this landed on me, but this is one of the best interviews I’ve ever heard. I’ve been a huge fan of the pilots, and in particular, the musical acumen of the brothers and Eric for my entire adult life. I went to so many STP shows in my region and it the last one I saw in 2019 was epic. I really appreciate Dean’s articulate musical acumen. Great job, Beato, I’ll be listening to more
"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 .
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.
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!
He’s got a solo album out now
Always loved his background vocals on The Big Empty. Absolutely perfect how they gelled with Weilands.
@@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!
Absolutely LOVE this interview. What an amazing talent he is 🎉
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.
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.
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.
@@ralex3697 Scott was a hell of a performer, never got to see him live unfortunately
@@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.
@@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.
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
This guy got to turn the music on Scott’s head into actual songs. And vice versa. How incredible.
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!
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!
Rob is only 57….sure he can articulate
At his age ? It's not like he's 87, LOL
Haha dude,he's not that old.
Wow this video is amazing. I had no idea he wrote so much of that first album. And I haven’t listened to that album in decades and wow such a great album
Man I’m enjoying these interviews so much. Such a treasure.
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!
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
Silvergun Superman slays! That outro is killer