The '90s unplugged era peaked when grunge gods proved they could shred without electricity.
Stone Temple Pilots, the hard rock sensation based south of Los Angeles, taped a performance for "MTV Unplugged" in New York City in November of 1993. Band members Weiland (vocals), Robert DeLeo (bass), Dean DeLeo (guitars) and Eric Kretz (drums) perform a rockin' acoustic set featuring tracks off their debut album Core. Recorded 17 November 1993 at Sony Music Studios - New York. Set List: 1. Crackerman; 2. Creep; 3. Andy Warhol; 4. Plush; 5. Big Empty; 6. Sin; 7. Wicked Garden; 8. Sex Type Thing.
Acting
Weiland's tortured, magnetic stage presence at its peak.
Sound
Dean's acoustic arrangements reimagine electric anthems.
Production
MTV's intimate staging, no pyrotechnics needed.
Director
Beth McCarthy-Miller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
MTV Unplugged became the '90s authenticity test—Nirvana's episode aired just months before this one, setting an impossible bar.
STP recorded this set just weeks before 'Core' went quadruple platinum, making this a snapshot of sudden superstardom still finding its footing.
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