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 Jeff’s 1st trip to Australia 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 Under the Southern Stars tour of Australia Interview wrap up Get tickets to see STP, Cheap Trick, Bush & more at Under The Southern Stars festival. Extended interview here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related