In terms of IMPACT, INFLUENCE and IMPORTANCE to the 1990s as compared to classic rock bands (though not musically similiar) this is how STP and the other artists of the 1990s stack up against 60s/70s band_________________________________________________________The equivalent of 90's artists to classic rock artistsPearl Jam = Led ZeppelinSoundgarden = Black SabbathRadiohead = Pink FloydAlice in Chains = the Doorsthe Smashing Pumpkins = the Beach BoysTool = The Velvet UndergroundNirvana = the Jimi Hendrix experience (in terms of impact, yea, although the guitar playing was obviously much different)And even though the White Stripes came later, the White Stripes would = the WhoAnd STP?Stone Temple Pilots = The Monkeesone star band. one star album. If you can skip the Monkees while searching for great 60's music, you can skip STP while searching for great 90's music...