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Stone Temple Pilots

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  •  Sat, Jul 05 2008, 10:41 PM 135316 in reply to 135270

    Re: Stone Temple Pilots

    Dito Nat... you going to show on the 29th at Cricket as well?
    "I fear again, like then, I lost my way
    and shout to God to bring my sunny day"
  •  Sat, Jul 05 2008, 11:08 PM 135329 in reply to 135186

    Re: Stone Temple Pilots

    dickliquor:

    Did you take those ?




    RIP Layne. The music lives on..........
  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 6:55 AM 135473 in reply to 135180

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    dickliquor:

    i can't pick favorites.....its a personality flaw i guess
    i couldn't even hear 'sour girl' thanks to the dickheads......but 'plush', 'paper heart', 'creep', 'wicked garden', 'interstate love song' ~ all great!

    i found a review .......i highlighted part of it Confused 
    btw ~ i didn't see the opener......was too busy getting spun around on an equilibrium-whirygig-thingy by some marines and buying funky jewelery/clothes  [8)]

    http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/stpsummerfest.html

    Fourteen years ago Kurt Cobain was still alive (well, barely) and so was grunge, the punk-inspired off-beat genre that paved the way for alternative's explosive, commercial takeover. Leading the pack was Stone Temple Pilots, a San Diego four-piece fronted by the enigmatic Scott Weiland.

    At the time, three things characterized Weiland's sudden occupation of rock's attention: His deep, suave vocals, his blatant drug abuse, and the fact that his band's second album "Purple" was the wickedly dark new staple of a generation.

    It was the perfect recipe for "rock star" and when Stone Temple Pilots took to the Summerfest main stage that year, it was a memorable event as the band cranked out hit after hit off the country's number one pop-chart album at the time.

    Tonight we saw a slightly-aged, but a very much refreshed and ready-to-go Stone Temple Pilots, and if its half-cover of "We Will Rock You" was any indication, it was determined to pick up right where it left us that summer back in '94.

    It's the Fourth of July and, wouldn't you know it, Scott Weiland came out wrapped in Old Glory, with only his pencil-thin jet black jeans and stark white short boots showing. Donning his now-signature tattered cowboy hat (there may have been more copy-cat cowboy hats in this audience than at Tim McGraw the night previous), he led the band into "Big Empty," followed by one of several "Core" hits, "Wicked Garden."

    The crowd went ballistic. It wasn't as packed as the '94 show, but the first two sections were full, as was the lawn, leaving only holes in the bleacher wings.

    After a raspy introduction to "Lounge Fly," Weiland ditched the American flag for a megaphone, which further amplified his sultry, smoky drawl...it's actually amazing how drugged out he sounds despite his sobriety. His ability to harness an audience has possibly only grown with time, as he managed to near hypnotize the fist-pumping herds with his spazzy stagger and awkward dance moves. And when he sat down on the front of the stage to sing a nostalgic version of "Creep," the lighters flickered across the darkness of the Amphitheater and a hush fell upon the once raucous crowd.

    It was great getting Weiland's running commentary on his music, especially the old stuff that was obviously a blast for him and his recently reunited bandmates to play together again. Before diving into "Plush" he admitted that touring with Megadeath back in the early '90s was tough -- "wet" was the term he actually used, explaining that the metal head fans often chucked beer at him on stage -- until STP came out with that song. Post "Plush," however, he'd gained respect from the set who was there to rock...hard.

    Most telling, perhaps, was his into to "Interstate Love Song," which he called his favorite STP song of all time. He called the making of "Purple" a "golden experience," citing that it only took the band 10 days to write and another 10 to record. The album went on to debut at No. 1 and was certified platinum six times over.

    As the evening pressed on, so did Weiland's eventual strip tease, and before long he was shirtless (And he wonders why Megadeath fans threw beer at him?). At 40, he still looks and acts the part of a man half his age. The band has announced plans to head back into the recording studio this November for a sixth album...we'll see if his youthful rejuvenation can carry STP on for a new generation who missed out the first time around.

    Frank Black (born Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV, amazingly enough) opened the show. The year was 1985 when the now legendary songwriter introduced himself to the rock world as Black Francis, the frontman for the Pixies. When the band re-united in 2004 and toured (including a Summerfest stop in '05) the fan reaction was that of elation.

    Tonight, unfortunately, was a different story. Either the nostalgia had worn off, or this simply was not Black's crowd (the more likely scenario), but the mostly-wandering audience was disengaged with his performance and there were even a bit of booing from the back. Maybe next time, Frank, if there is one.

     

    It's annoying to me that every review and every article about STP's reunion has to do with Scott's drug use...which was exactly the same as Layne articles. Give the fucker a break and enjoy the fucking music. If he dies it's by his own choice and at least he left us with some awesome fucking music.  


    I'm not fine, fuck pretending.


  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 6:56 AM 135474 in reply to 135316

    Re: Stone Temple Pilots

    KashmirKim:
    Dito Nat... you going to show on the 29th at Cricket as well?

     

    I dont think so...going out of town before that for my bday. But if I have a chance I will if were back in time, because it was an awesome show. 


    I'm not fine, fuck pretending.


  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 10:26 AM 135513 in reply to 8872

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    Saw these guys last night..What a fucking amazing show. I saw VR in Oct and Scott Weiland was an animal up on that stage. Last night he was completely different, I dont know if he was just sober or what but reguardless it was fucking kick ass,. They played forever and sound so good..it was so worth the crazy amount of $ I spent for a ticket,


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  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 10:34 AM 135514 in reply to 135329

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    PittsburghSmoker:
    dickliquor:

    Did you take those ?

    no, i didn't.....i WISH my seat had been that good
    i found the pics with the review

  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 12:34 PM 135550 in reply to 135514

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    I saw STP at Lazerfest last night and I think they were they best band there. Staind was very good as well cuz they both had great vocals. I liked their jazz version of "Sex Type Thing."
    Alice . . . now with more Chains!
  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 3:54 PM 135606 in reply to 135474

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    SoulDesertion:

    KashmirKim:
    Dito Nat... you going to show on the 29th at Cricket as well?

     

    I dont think so...going out of town before that for my bday. But if I have a chance I will if were back in time, because it was an awesome show. 

    Oops... I mean @ the Dodge. So glad it's there and not Cricket. Going to Crue Fest at Cricket a couple of days after STP.

    Where are you going for your bday?


    "I fear again, like then, I lost my way
    and shout to God to bring my sunny day"
  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 4:05 PM 135609 in reply to 135606

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    *off topic: kim, you've probably answered this before but what do your tats stand for?

  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 4:46 PM 135633 in reply to 135609

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    The ones in the center of my uipper back are the Zeppelin "zoso" symbols. Each one stands for a different member of the band and were personally selected and have meaning to them. They wanted to name their fouth album Led Zeppelin IV (following the previous 3 albums format). Powers that be were unhappy with their choice and they named it these four symbols instead as a big middle finger to the record company because the symbols wouldn't be able to be recreated on bilboard lists 'n such. Above the symbols is the Swan Song emblem...Jimmy Page started his own record company by this name. It's Icarus, a Greek mythology figure who had wings of wax, flew too close to the sun (because it made him feel sublime) and fell to the sea.

    Sorry for the long explanation but the significance is important to why I have it tattooed on my body. Rock On


    "I fear again, like then, I lost my way
    and shout to God to bring my sunny day"
  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 4:49 PM 135635 in reply to 135633

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    THAT'S why the symbols looked so familiar......duh on my part

    cool tat(s) all the same



  •  Sun, Jul 06 2008, 11:58 PM 135941 in reply to 135606

    Re: Stone Temple Pilots

    KashmirKim:
    SoulDesertion:

    KashmirKim:
    Dito Nat... you going to show on the 29th at Cricket as well?

     

    I dont think so...going out of town before that for my bday. But if I have a chance I will if were back in time, because it was an awesome show. 

    Oops... I mean @ the Dodge. So glad it's there and not Cricket. Going to Crue Fest at Cricket a couple of days after STP.

    Where are you going for your bday?

     

    The girls and I are going to LA for a couple of days to go to bars and sit by the beach. YesParty!!!Beer


    I'm not fine, fuck pretending.


  •  Fri, Jul 18 2008, 10:47 PM 139829 in reply to 8872

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    Anyone going to Kattfest in OKC? I saw them way back in the day, like 1993. I was blown away and since they've reunited I decided I'd better haul my sorry self to OK...(currently accepting donations and/or prayers for gas prices to fall or my sorry self may have to stay in WV!) I've read several reviews and one will say they're great and Scott sounds great, and some say it is very evident he hasn't kicked his drug habit. I pray he has the strength to overcome.
    My inner child broke the Angry Chair.
  •  Tue, Jul 29 2008, 11:50 AM 143592 in reply to 139829

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    wooooohaaaa! goin' to see my fav craka man toooonite! hehehe.


    "I fear again, like then, I lost my way
    and shout to God to bring my sunny day"
  •  Tue, Jul 29 2008, 3:27 PM 143653 in reply to 143592

    Re: Stone Temple Pilots

    KashmirKim:

    wooooohaaaa! goin' to see my fav craka man toooonite! hehehe.

     

    Have fun. I can't believe that it's been 2 months since I've seen them already.

    Hmm, this makes me want to listen to Crackerman right now...


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