Creed
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Biography
[Edit]During the late '90s, Creed emerged from a sea of post-grunge contenders to become one of the decade's biggest-selling rock bands. At a time when many other Seattle disciples were lapsing into inactivity or experimenting with less commercial sounds, Creed carried the torch of straightforward, grungy hard rock without apology — and they were amply rewarded, selling millions upon millions of albums in just a few years' time. That success didn't translate into critical acclaim, however. Many reviewers slammed the band's music as derivative, and frontman Scott Stapp was lambasted by publications like Rolling Stone for being "irony-deficient, Jesus-haired and often shirtless in a way that reminded people of the guy from Lord of the Dance." Based on their frequently spiritual lyrics, some observers deemed Creed part of a new breed of alternative-styled Christian bands, an affiliation that Creed actively tried to downplay. Neither critical jabs nor a potential secular backlash could derail the band, though, and they went into the new millennium as a seemingly unstoppable commercial juggernaut. Ultimately, it was Stapp's substance abuse and increasingly erratic behavior that brought an end to Creed's heyday in 2004. The remaining members partnered with vocalist Myles Kennedy to form Alter Bridge, while Stapp briefly pursued a solo career before reconvening with Creed in late 2008.
Creed took root in 1995 in Tallahassee, FL. Founding members Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti had been classmates in high school and both attended Florida State University, where Stapp studied law before dropping out to pursue music (a decision that led to conflict with his anti-rock & roll parents, as his father was a Pentecostal minister). Stapp and Tremonti began writing songs together, many of which obliquely addressed themes of Christian spirituality, and added a rhythm section consisting of bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips. As an alternative to the band's original moniker (Naked Toddler), Marshall suggested the name Creed, having previously played in another band dubbed Mattox Creed.
Now boasting a new name and a muscled, modern rock sound, Creed went on to form their own label, Blue Collar, before entering the recording studio in 1997 with producer John Kurzweg. Recorded on a shoestring budget of $6,000 and initially self-released in a limited run, the debut album My Own Prison was soon picked up by Wind-Up Records — a fledgling imprint with distribution through Sony — and treated to a beefy remix that gave it a heavier, radio-friendly punch. The trick worked, as My Own Prison subsequently spun off no less than four number one singles — "My Own Prison," "Torn," "What's This Life For," and "One" — on Billboard's mainstream rock radio charts, making Creed the first band to accomplish the feat with its debut album. My Own Prison proved to be extremely popular, moving over five million copies over several years' time despite little MTV exposure or media coverage.
Although Creed saw a good deal of competition from their post-grunge contemporaries, the band's sophomore album demonstrated their staying power. Released in the fall of 1999 (when tracks from My Own Prison were still peppering the Billboard charts and radio playlists), Human Clay turned out to be a blockbuster, entering the charts at number one and selling a whopping ten million copies over the next two years. The album's leadoff single, "Higher," spent a record-breaking 17 weeks at number one on rock radio, and the follow-up singles "What If" and "With Arms Wide Open" topped the chart as well. This gave the band seven consecutive chart-topping hits on rock radio. "With Arms Wide Open" also gave Creed their first number one pop hit; several months later, the song won a Grammy for Best Rock Song.
During the summer of 2000, bassist Brian Marshall made headlines for criticizing Pearl Jam's recent songwriting style during a radio interview; he later apologized, and Stapp distanced the rest of the band from Marshall's comments on Creed's website. Months later, as the band readied itself for an American tour, it was announced that Marshall was no longer a member of Creed. He was quickly replaced by touring bassist Brett Hestla (also of Virgos Merlot) and later formed a new band, Grand Luxx, with his old bandmates from Mattox Creed. That same summer, Stapp was goaded into a brief media feud with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, who launched into a profane tirade against Stapp at a summer festival that both bands were playing. Although Stapp later blasted Durst's business tactics (as senior VP at Interscope), claiming they stemmed from a "mobster mentality," things soon reverted to normal as the band returned to the studio.
Creed worked on their new album for much of 2001; although Hestla remained in the touring lineup, Tremonti chose to handle the bass parts himself, preserving the band's initial core. Weathered was then released in November 2001, entering the charts at number one and tying a record (among other number one debuts) by remaining there for eight straight weeks; during that two-month time, it also sold a staggering five million copies. The first single, "My Sacrifice," was a Top Five pop hit that spent nine weeks atop the rock radio charts. "One Last Breath" also demonstrated the band's crossover appeal by faring well on both charts.
Stapp was involved in a car accident in April 2002 and suffered both a concussion and vertebrae damage. Creed initially canceled the rest of their tour, but Stapp recovered quickly, allowing the band to reschedule most of their show dates during the summer. Stapp's health was slipping in other ways, however, as he developed an addiction to Percocet and began taking a host of other medications on the road, including Xanax and throat steroids. The tour concluded with an infamous performance in Chicago, during which an obviously intoxicated Stapp performed one song while lying on his back. Such problems quickly led to the band's unraveling.
Wind-Up Records officially announced the breakup of Creed in June 2004. Over the course of ten years, the band had sold over 30 million albums worldwide and became one of the biggest touring draws of the '90s. Founding members Mark Tremonti, Scott Phillips, and Brian Marshall went on to form Alter Bridge with ex-Mayfield Four frontman Myles Kennedy. Scott Stapp went on to issue a solo record, 2005's The Great Divide, which included a collection of rock songs inspired by Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ.
Three years later, Stapp and Tremonti reconvened at the Hard Rock Hotel in Florida, where they began to reconcile past differences. Shortly thereafter, the two persuaded Scott Phillips and original bassist Brian Marshall to band together once again, thus cementing Creed's reunion. The band booked a series of shows for the summer of 2009 in support of the album Full Circle, which was released later that year. ~ Andrew Leahey & Steve Huey, Rovi
Title: I F***s wit Real N****s - Single
Artist: Creed, The G..., T. A. G
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Punk Rock
Title: Too Many Gods - Single
Artist: Creed, Pharmacy Kids Story
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop, Hardcore
Title: Les Chroniques Du Caisson - Single
Artist: Creed
Genre: Trance, Rock, Punk Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop, Psychedelic
Title: Lick my trance ( Psytrance to Gabber ) - Single
Artist: Creed
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop, Psychedelic, Hardcore
Title: Acoustics & Rarities
Artist: Creed
Genre: Electronica, Euro House, Techno, Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Rock, Alternative Rock, Gothic Rock, Grunge, Indie Rock, Post Grunge, Reggae, Pop, Pop Rock, Pop Rap, Theatre/Soundtrack, Classical
Collections
Title: Raggatek Power 05
Genre: Electronica
Title: 100% Hits The Hits Of Winter 2010 Winter Edition
Genre: Pop
Title: Buzz Ballads, Vol. 2 Cd1
Genre: Grunge, Post Grunge, World Music, Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 2000 CD2
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Latin, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Top Of The Pops 2000 CD1
Genre: Blues
Title: Top Of The Pops 2001 CD2
Genre: Grunge, Post Grunge, World Music, Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 2002 CD1
Genre: Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 2002 CD2
Genre: Electronica, Euro House, Hard Rock, Dancefloor, Reggae, Country, Pop, Pop Rock, Pop Rap
Title: Stoned Immaculate: The Music Of The Doors
Genre: Rock
Title: 100 Power Rock Ballads (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: Loaded With Hits (CD2)
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Pop
Title: Greatest Ballads Volume 1
Title: The Grand Rock V. 1 (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative
Title: Rock On New Year 2014
Genre: Rock
Title: Absolute Modern Rock Anthems
Genre: Rock
Title: Studio Brussel-Alternative Nation
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Studio Brussel: Alternative Nation
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Alternative Nation (CD1)
Genre: Rock
Title: NOW The Hits Of Summer 2010
Genre: Pop
Title: KuschelRock Vol. 16 (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Neighbors (Unofficial Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Metal-Hard Rock Covers 044
Genre: Hard Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal
Title: Metal-Hard Rock Covers 046
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal
Title: 22 Jump Streficial (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Alternative Times Vol. 5 (CD2)
Genre: Alternative Rock
Title: 100 Hits: Garage & Bassline
Genre: Garage
Title: Ultimate 90s Stars (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Title: 90s Essentials Flowers Apart (CD1)
Genre: Eurodance, Techno, Post Grunge, Alternative
Title: 90s Pop Hits Culture (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Grunge, Dancefloor, World Music, Country, Pop, Dance Pop, Alternative, Folk
Title: Rock Collection 1997 (CD14)
Genre: Folk Rock, Hard Rock, Post Grunge, Punk, Pop Punk, Gothic Metal, Heavy Metal, Nu Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Dancefloor, Pop, Pop Rock, Dance Pop, Progressive
Title: FM Radio American Heavy Metal Hits (CD2 - Some FM Ak)
Genre: Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal, Nu Metal, Country
Title: Select Mix Rewind Series Vol. 35
Genre: Eurodance, Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Post Grunge, Power Pop, Country, Alternative
Title: 100 Greatest Songs Of The 00s (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: Fetenhits Rock Classics-Best Of (CD3)
Genre: Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Metal, Alternative
Title: VH1 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (CD2)
Genre: Blues, Hard Rock, Power Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Punk, Heavy Metal
Title: Acoustic Rock Vol. 4
Title: VH1100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs 2020 (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Heavy Metal
Title: Select Mix Rewind Series Volume 41
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Post Grunge, Latin, Country, Pop, Teen Pop, Alternative
Title: Now Thats What I Call Music: Ultimate 'OOs (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Beatport Psy Trance. Electro Sound Pack # 92 (CD1)
Genre: Trance
Title: Nice Up The Session (Vol. 6)
Genre: Electronica, Garage, Drum & Bass, Reggae, Dub, Dancehall
Title: Heavy Metal Summer
Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Title: I Love Rock'n'Roll!
Title: 2500 Golden Rock Hits (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Gothic Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Pop, Pop Rock, Alternative
Title: 2000's Rock Hits
Title: ’2000s Hard Rock Essentials (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal
Title: ’90s Hard Rock Essentials (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal
Title: ’90s Hard Rock Essentials (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal
Title: ’2000s Rock Essentials (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative
Featuring albums
Title: The Faculty (Music From The Dimension Motion Picture)
Artist: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Genre: Rock
Title: Woodstock '99
Artist: Various
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Alternative Metal, Pop, Alternative
Title: The Divine Liturgy Of The St John Chrysostom
Artist: THE GREEK BYZANTINE CHOIR
Genre: Classical
Title: Scary Good (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Alternative, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: A Different Drum & Bass List
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Robert Parsons: First Great Service; Responds For The Dead
Artist: Barnaby Smith, Voces Cantabiles
Genre: Classical