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However, they were forced to change their name, as the name ' Mighty Joe Young' had already been taken by a blues musician.

They played gigs in many bars around San Diego and the Hollywood area, and eventually landed a record deal with Atlantic Records in 1992.

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They took the name Mighty Joe Young, inspired by the movie of the same name. They eventually hooked up with drummer Eric Kretz, and the band was formed. Dean was a guitarist and Robert managed to convince him to join. Robert soon after introduced Dean to Scott and an idea of forming a band was brought up. They are the younger half-brothers of late actor Scott Marlowe.Ĭareer Stone Temple Pilots (1985–2003, 2008–present) ĭean's younger brother Robert met future vocalist Scott Weiland at a Black Flag concert. Early life ĭeLeo and his younger brother Robert were both born in New Jersey and raised in the Jersey Shore community of Point Pleasant Beach. Stone Temple Pilots' second album, Purple, released in 1994, was ranked at #73 on Guitar World 's 100 Greatest Guitar Albums of All-time list. He is the older brother of Robert DeLeo, who plays bass for Stone Temple Pilots.ĭeLeo's playing has received strong critical acclaim over the years. DeLeo is also known for his role in the short-lived bands Talk Show and Army of Anyone. Dean DeLeo (born August 23, 1961) is an American guitarist known for his work with rock band Stone Temple Pilots.

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