Creed is an American rock band that has achieved great success since its formation in 1995. Lead singer Scott Stapp, along with guitarists Mark Tremonti and Brian Marshall, has made Creed one of the most influential and successful rock groups of the 21st century. This article will look at the history of Creed, their members, and some of their biggest achievements to date.
Creed is an American rock band formed in Tallahassee, Florida in 1995. The original lineup of the band was Scott Stapp on vocals, Mark Tremonti on guitar, Brian Marshall on bass, and Scott Phillips on drums. They released their first album, My Own Prison, in 1997. The album was an immediate success, selling over 6 million copies worldwide and spawning three hit singles: "My Own Prison", "Torn", and "What's This Life For". The success of this album broke them onto the mainstream music scene.
The band achieved further success with their second album, Human Clay, which was released in 1999. The album spawned two highly successful singles, "Higher" and "With Arms Wide Open", which earned the band their first Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. Human Clay went on to become the band's bestselling album, selling over 11 million copies worldwide.
The band followed up the success of Human Clay with another hit album, Weathered, in 2001. The album spawned four hit singles, "My Sacrifice", "One Last Breath", "Don't Stop Dancing", and "Bullets", and was certified platinum in the United States. The album also won them their second Grammy Award for Best Rock Song with "My Sacrifice".
Creed is a rock band from Florida, founded in 1995 by Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti. The band currently consists of five members: Scott Stapp (lead vocals), Mark Tremonti (lead guitar), Eric Friedman (rhythm guitar), Brett Hestla (bass guitar) and John Kurzweg (drums). Stapp and Tremonti are the founding members of Creed, having started the band while they were still in high school.
Stapp has been the lead vocalist since the formation of the band, lending his powerful voice to hits like "My Own Prison" and "One Last Breath." Tremonti's impressive guitar skills combined with his songwriting ability have helped propel Creed to success over the years. Friedman, a classically trained guitarist, joined the band in 2002 and has been playing rhythm guitar ever since. Hestle and Kurzweg both joined the band in 2005 and have been vital to the band's sound.
Creed has come a long way since their formation in 1995, and they owe a great deal of their success to the talent and dedication of their band members. Each member brings a unique contribution to the band and together they have crafted some of the most memorable rock songs of the past twenty years.
Creed achieved mainstream success with the release of their 1997 album My Own Prison. The album spawned four Billboard Hot 100 hits, including the number one single “With Arms Wide Open”. The follow-up album, Human Clay, released in 1999, was even more successful, with the singles “Higher”, “What If”, and “Are You Ready” all reaching the Top 10 of the Hot 100. The album has been certified 11x platinum in the United States.
In 2000 they released their third studio album, Weathered, which was met with a mixed reception commercially and critically. However, the lead single “My Sacrifice” reached the Top 5 of the Hot 100 and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. The album turned platinum in the US and double platinum in Canada.
In 2009 they released their fourth studio album, Full Circle, again met with a mixed critical reception. However, it received commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard 200. It was certified gold by the RIAA and spawned two Top 40 singles.