Claim: Stone Temple Pilots had an original member that was born on September 7.
Evidence: Stone Temple Pilots -LRB- sometimes abbreviated as STP -RRB- are an American rock band from San Diego , California , that originally consisted of Scott Weiland -LRB- lead vocals -RRB- , brothers Dean -LRB- guitar -RRB- and Robert DeLeo -LRB- bass , backing vocals -RRB- , and Eric Kretz -LRB- drums -RRB-.
Dean DeLeo -LRB- born August 23 , 1961 in Montclair , New Jersey -RRB- is an American guitarist known for his work with rock band Stone Temple Pilots.
Eric Kretz -LRB- born June 7 , 1966 -RRB- is an American musician and producer , best known as the drummer for the rock band Stone Temple Pilots.
Robert Emile DeLeo -LRB- born February 2 , 1966 -RRB- is an American bass player , songwriter , and backing vocalist for the rock band Stone Temple Pilots.
Scott Richard Weiland -LRB- -LSB- ˈwaɪlənd -RSB- born Scott Richard Kline ; October 27 , 1967 -- December 3 , 2015 -RRB- was an American musician , singer and songwriter.