I remember back in the 90’s there were no local bands in my area covering Stone Temple Pilot, I don’t really understand why. Perhaps because of the reason you’ve said: While Scott Weiland’s voice was grunge, but the music is too soft, too pop rock. If i recall, no one in my local scene bought their Cassette or CDs. We only heard them on MTV :)

I dig their chords progression tho, mainly for Plush and Interstate Love Song. They have nice tunes. 😸