Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean DeLeo: ‘Be Aware’ To Be In The Business
SStone Temple Pilots don’t need an introduction. The legendary rockers – vocalist Scott Weiland, guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz – reunited for a massive concert tour in 2008, and now release a hugely anticipated self-titled album on May 25.
Ultimate Guitar’s Joe Matera recently called Dean DeLeo to discuss the new release, and his thoughts on the music industry. Read a brief excerpt below, and check the full interview when it’s posted on UG next week.
Having now clocked up twenty years in the music business, what are some of the important lessons you’ve learned?
It is all about what comes with age. I like to think that not just another year passes but a little wisdom comes under your belt. I have become a little more aware of the business aspect of things because musically, it is really easy as it’s a great place to go dip your mind in and have a fun time doing.
But I am much more aware these days of where things are at for me on the business end of things. And that is fucking important. It is really important because I feel we’ve been fortunate that we have this ability to make records and have for twenty years.
So to me, the most important thing or lesson I’ve learned in this business is about being aware.
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