Posted on 06/04/2004 11:52:28 AM PDT by My Favorite Headache
Edited By Barry A. Jeckell. June 04, 2004, 9:25 AM ET
Creed Calls It Quits
The members of Creed have confirmed that they will split after almost a decade together. The announcement comes three months after Creed songwriter/singer Scott Stapp told Billboard that his bandmates would take a break.
In a statement issued today (June 4) and posted on the band's official Web site, Stapp says, "Creed was one of the most amazing journeys through music and friendship I am blessed to say I was a part of."
Creed's last studio album, "Weathered," debuted in December 2001 at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 and has more than 6.2 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. A spokesperson for the Wind-up Records act says the band's three albums have accrued worldwide sales to date in excess of 30 million units.
Going forward, Creed songwriter/guitarist Mark Tremonti will collaborate with the band's drummer Scott Phillips, original Creed bassist Brian Marshall and former Mayfield Four singer/songwriter Myles Kennedy on a new project called Alter Bridge. The band's debut album will be released Aug. 10 through Wind-Up.
"It's kind of sad to end a chapter of your life, but it's also exciting to be starting a new one," Tremonti says in the statement. "We'll always be proud of the music we made with Creed, but Alter Bridge gives me the opportunity to start over with a different perspective and a more evolved direction. This band begins and ends with the love of the music."
An Alter Bridge promotional acoustic tour of radio stations is planned for the summer. A worldwide tour will begin in late August or early September. The band has already established a Web presence at alterbridge.com.
As previously reported, Stapp will contribute material to a compilation of compositions inspired by the film "The Passion of the Christ." The set is due Aug. 31 via Wind-Up.
The singer will also continue to work with producer 7 Aurelius, best known for his work with such hip-hop heavyweights as Nelly and Ja Rule, on his solo debut. Canadian rock act the Tea Party has been tapped to work on the set. Stapp has also claimed his own Web space at scottstapp.com, which promises a full site is coming soon.
Finally, Wind-Up will release a Creed greatest hits compilation later this year.
-- Lars Brandle, London
Ouch!
I honestly mistook him for a munchkin on crack.
I have no idea who "Creed" might be, actually. Never heard a thing from them, at least that I know.
RUSH was a little silly, but I appreciate a bit of silliness in my entertainment. Better than getting it in my news!
This sounds weird, but I think some of it may be due to the high-pitched voice of Geddy Lee (especially in the earlier years). My wife can't stand the higher notes, and I read a study where most women like bass sounds more than the treble. Plus, not too many love songs! Although she did go to a concert with me when we were first dating ("I gotta marry me this gal!)
I was thinking of going to their concert in the Seattle area this summer (White River Amphitheatre). What do folks think about bringing my 9 year-old son? He's just starting guitar ($100 acoustic variety!) and thought he might have enjoy it. I have a feeling it wouldn't hold his attention though.
Sources tell me that Rush's shows so far haven't exactly been a ticket scalper's dream, if you know what I mean.
Thank God.
And may Rush soon join them ;-)
Just to give an idea of how pop-culture-clueless I am, I had no idea this band ever existed in the first place.
I only listen to AM radio & a local jazz FM station anymore!
Great news! Now if only Dave Matthews decided to hang 'em up I could die a happy man.
Def. go check this show out...I want to bring my son who is gonna be 5...there were plenty of families in the crowds and kids singing every song.
He does an excellent cover of Jailhouse Rock. He knows it very, very well.
Chicks loved Journey (in the late 70's and early 80's), and Steve Perry's voice was pretty darn high-pitched.
If you're speaking carnally, I guess there would be certain advantages.
I sure won't miss them.
I like DMB...however my interest in them has faded big time in the last 3 years. I used to do road trips to see them. Now I only will see them MAYBE if they come to my area. Too bad they are playing the same nights in Florida that Rush are...:)
Rush wins.
Thats true! :)
Good call, and I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one out there who thinks he's way overrated.
I think RUSH is appropriate for young kids. There's no misogyny, foul language, or body parts hanging out. They're from an era when you didn't have to double-check everything for objectionable content.
hahaha...best one of the day
I figured they were playing Star Trek conventions by now.
LOLOLOLOLOL!!!
Popular Music has sucked for at least 10 years now.
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