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Jrnygrl · 06-05-2004, 03:36 PM

Rock Band Creed Breaks Up After 3 Albums
Jun 4, 1:41 PM EST

The spiritually inclined band Creed, whose anthemic hits "Higher" and "With Arms Wide Open" helped them become one of the top-selling rock acts of the past decade, has called it quits.

Three former Creed members immediately announced they were forming a new band — minus singer Scott Stapp — but were quick to say it was not "just Creed with a different singer."

Creed's three albums sold a combined 24 million copies in the United States. While many critics dismissed them as pale Pearl Jam imitators, Creed members used that as creative fuel and laughed all the way to the bank.

Lyricist Stapp grew up with a strict religious upbringing and often explored those topics in song.

At one point five of the first eight queries on the "frequently asked questions" section of the Florida-based band's Web site dealt with Christianity, including "Is Creed a Christian band?"

The band always said no.

Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti were longtime friends and songwriting partners whose relationship soured in the past couple of years, as Tremonti explained in a recent interview with MTV.com.

That caused tension in the band. "There was a lot more drama," drummer Scott Phillips told The Associated Press on Friday. "It wasn't necessarily created by anyone in particular. It just stopped being fun."

Stapp was not available for comment, said a spokesman for Wind-up Records.

Creed took most of last year off, and reconvened in the winter to come up with new material. "The vibe just wasn't the same," Phillips said.

Still, they weren't about to casually disband such a successful unit. The band had initially figured on taking a hiatus, but a side project was working out so well they decided not to turn back, Phillips said.

The new band, Alter Bridge, features Tremonti, Phillips and former Creed bassist Brian Marshall. Singer-songwriter Myles Kennedy, formerly of the band Mayfield Four, was recruited as the fourth member. Their first album is due out in August.

Phillips described the music as edgier than Creed, with the musicians given more space to show off their chops.

"We don't want to make it seem like it's just Creed with a different singer," he said.

Stapp's first solo recording will be on a soundtrack of music inspired by the film "The Passion of the Christ." He's working on a solo album with the Canadian band the Tea Party.

Dean Winchester · 06-05-2004, 03:41 PM

thank god!!!

I always thought Creed would be a decent band, if they had a different lead singer. Scott Stapp sucks

TJL · 06-05-2004, 03:58 PM

So I guess VH1 has another band to profile 10 years from now on one of their "where are they now" specials.

KRSleater · 06-05-2004, 04:15 PM

Creed was a overall medicore band. And I think that's putting it nicely.

USTVFanFromUK · 06-05-2004, 06:31 PM

YAY! Best news I've heard all day! Creed sucks!

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 06-05-2004, 06:53 PM

Ahhh there really is a god.

Hollow · 06-05-2004, 07:23 PM

havent they only been around for like 3 years?

they sucked. so did their stupid videos.

ABlairican Pie · 06-05-2004, 09:52 PM

I really liked the song "My Own Prison", but after a while, they got too self-important and kept cancelling their shows under suspicious circumstances. I couldn't handle the thought of Scott Stapp-infection with a greased naked chest on the cover of SPIN.

For a quasi-"Christian" band that called itself Creed, they just weren't very believeable.

Skywalker · 06-05-2004, 09:58 PM

My heart is broken. This is certainly the day that music died.

Silver Bullet · 06-29-2004, 08:55 PM

Well, if you liked Creed, the other members of Creed have strarted another band called Alter Bridge. The guitarist sings for this band. I think he has a good voice. They sound like a Christian Rock band, but I'm not sure. I'm sure you'll be hearing of them, if you haven't already.

06-05-2004, 03:36 PM	#1
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Rock band Creed to split..... Rock Band Creed Breaks Up After 3 Albums Jun 4, 1:41 PM EST The spiritually inclined band Creed, whose anthemic hits "Higher" and "With Arms Wide Open" helped them become one of the top-selling rock acts of the past decade, has called it quits. Three former Creed members immediately announced they were forming a new band — minus singer Scott Stapp — but were quick to say it was not "just Creed with a different singer." Creed's three albums sold a combined 24 million copies in the United States. While many critics dismissed them as pale Pearl Jam imitators, Creed members used that as creative fuel and laughed all the way to the bank. Lyricist Stapp grew up with a strict religious upbringing and often explored those topics in song. At one point five of the first eight queries on the "frequently asked questions" section of the Florida-based band's Web site dealt with Christianity, including "Is Creed a Christian band?" The band always said no. Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti were longtime friends and songwriting partners whose relationship soured in the past couple of years, as Tremonti explained in a recent interview with MTV.com. That caused tension in the band. "There was a lot more drama," drummer Scott Phillips told The Associated Press on Friday. "It wasn't necessarily created by anyone in particular. It just stopped being fun." Stapp was not available for comment, said a spokesman for Wind-up Records. Creed took most of last year off, and reconvened in the winter to come up with new material. "The vibe just wasn't the same," Phillips said. Still, they weren't about to casually disband such a successful unit. The band had initially figured on taking a hiatus, but a side project was working out so well they decided not to turn back, Phillips said. The new band, Alter Bridge, features Tremonti, Phillips and former Creed bassist Brian Marshall. Singer-songwriter Myles Kennedy, formerly of the band Mayfield Four, was recruited as the fourth member. Their first album is due out in August. Phillips described the music as edgier than Creed, with the musicians given more space to show off their chops. "We don't want to make it seem like it's just Creed with a different singer," he said. Stapp's first solo recording will be on a soundtrack of music inspired by the film "The Passion of the Christ." He's working on a solo album with the Canadian band the Tea Party.

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06-05-2004, 09:52 PM	#8
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	I really liked the song "My Own Prison", but after a while, they got too self-important and kept cancelling their shows under suspicious circumstances. I couldn't handle the thought of Scott Stapp-infection with a greased naked chest on the cover of SPIN. For a quasi-"Christian" band that called itself Creed, they just weren't very believeable.
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06-29-2004, 08:55 PM	#10
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06-05-2004, 03:41 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	thank god!!! I always thought Creed would be a decent band, if they had a different lead singer. Scott Stapp sucks

06-05-2004, 06:31 PM	#5
USTVFanFromUK Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 24, 2004 Posts: 553	YAY! Best news I've heard all day! Creed sucks!

06-05-2004, 06:53 PM	#6
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	Ahhh there really is a god.

06-05-2004, 07:23 PM	#7
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	havent they only been around for like 3 years? they sucked. so did their stupid videos.

06-05-2004, 09:58 PM	#9
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	My heart is broken. This is certainly the day that music died.