Alchemy is a fragile thing in rock bands. Nurture the spark of inspiration generated by a group of musicians, and it’s possible to leave a mark lasting for generations. Minimize its importance, and ...

When Grunge ruled the 1990s, San Diego’s Stone Temple Pilots crashed Seattle’s party and basked in some flannel glory of their own creation, enjoying multi-platinum album sales while paying the price ...

The San Diego quartet originally known as Mighty Joe Young completed its lineup in 1989 when bassist Robert DeLeo invited his guitar-playing brother Dean DeLeo to join his band with singer Scott ...