Stone Temple Pilots

In October 2002, Stone Temple Pilots were in an exciting phase of their career, having just released their fifth studio album, 'Shangri-La Dee Da,' earlier that year. This album, though not as commercially successful as their previous works, showcased their evolution in sound and complex songwriting, featuring tracks like 'Days of the Week' and 'Wicked Garden.' By the time they hit the stage at the USF Sun Dome Parking Lot for the Nissan Z Tour, the band was navigating both critical acclaim and some personal struggles, particularly lead singer Scott Weiland's battles with addiction. The live performance of 'Interstate Love Song,' a hit from their 1994 album 'Purple,' captures a pivotal moment in the band's history—a blending of nostalgia for their earlier successes with the challenges of the present, making it a significant snapshot of their journey.

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