The Story Behind: Stone Temple Pilots - Purple, Ep. 272

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Stone Temple Pilots burst out of the San Diego scene to become both commercially huge and critically panned. Phil, Tom, Marty, and Rob get together to discuss smoky rooms, slash chords, and killer bass playing.

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