Scott Weiland’s Defining Acoustic Moment “Plush” (Acoustic) – Stone Temple Pilots (1992, MTV Headbangers Ball / 1993, MTV Unplugged) In late 1992, Scott Weiland and Dean DeLeo recorded an unplanned acoustic version of “Plush” for MTV’s Headbangers Ball. Captured in a stripped-down studio setup with just voice and acoustic guitar, it offered an early re-interpretation of the song apart from its heavy studio arrangement on Core (1992). This performance circulated as a promotional single and later

Behind The Scenes: Stone Temple Pilots: MTV Unplugged 1993 This clip offers a behind-the-scenes look at Stone Temple Pilots preparing for their *MTV Unplugged* performance, filmed April 17, 1993, at Sony Music Studios in New York City. It captures crew setup, stage adjustments, and a brief interview with Scott Weiland discussing elements of the show’s stripped-down design. The session marked one of STP’s earliest acoustic sets, featuring rearranged versions of songs like “Plush,” “Creep,” and “B

31 years ago today Scott and Dean performed an acoustic version of “Plush” on MTV’s Headbangers Ball. Let us know in the comments if you remember this performance! #stonetemplepilots #mtv #headbangersball | Stone Temple Pilots

Check out this acoustic rendition of "Plush" live at Headbangers Room Ball 1993 | Scott Weiland