Billy Corgan discussed musical similarities between Smashing Pumpkins and Stone Temple Pilots songs in a recent interview. The conversation took place with Robert DeLeo on The Magnificent Others podcast.
“Do you know though that Scott [Weiland] ripped off a Pumpkin song in that song [Stone Temple Pilots’ song ‘Plush’]?” Corgan asked DeLeo during their conversation.
“Did he really? I owe you money, don’t I?” DeLeo responded.
Corgan referenced his song ‘Suffer’ and pointed out the similarity in the chorus. “There’s a part in the Pumpkin song ‘Suffer,’ [sings the chorus]. So I’m watching MTV somewhere in America, and that song comes on and I hear that and I’m like [shocked]. Good rip though,” he explained.
DeLeo concluded the exchange with a lighthearted response: “Hopefully, he gave you some money.”
The conversation reveals new insights into the musical connections between two alternative rock powerhouses of the 1990s.
Data from music industry records highlighted Stone Temple Pilots’ prominence in the early 1990s alternative rock scene. ‘Plush’ emerged as one of their most recognizable tracks.
Pass The Aux documented both bands’ significant influence on the alternative rock landscape. They frequently shared festival stages and venue bookings throughout the 1990s.
Stone Temple Pilots overcame initial criticism to develop their unique sound. Industry observers noted how their debut album ‘Core’ blended classic rock influences with their distinctive style.
The early 1990s music scene fostered extensive creative exchange between artists. This recent dialogue between Corgan and DeLeo illustrates the intricate network of influences that defined the era’s music.
