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Rock Band Creed Calls It Quits
Billboard ^ | 6-4-04 | Lars Brandle

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


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KEYWORDS: creed; jaclynnesheiwat; jaclynstapp; music; scottstapp
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To: My Favorite Headache
My friend introduced me to Creed a few years ago. Best gift she ever gave me. What a sad day... with the core of Creed ,including the former bass player, reuniting to form a new band, it seems to me the problem is with Stapp. Sad because I adore him and his music. He's been through crap the past few years, including a psycho ex-wife.

A sad day indeed.

61 posted on 06/04/2004 12:31:23 PM PDT by rintense (Screw justice. I want revenge.)
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To: rintense

I was a Creed hater until my girlfriend dragged me to their concert last summer. One of the best live bands I've seen. Glad I got the chance.


62 posted on 06/04/2004 12:32:50 PM PDT by Wolfie
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To: martin_fierro
I listen to AM (talk) radio almost exclusively in my car.

Here at work, I usually listen to an internet radio station that plays "alternative" rock.

63 posted on 06/04/2004 12:33:58 PM PDT by Constitution Day (Rush may be "show prep for the media", but FR is show prep for RUSH!)
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To: Mr. Mojo
Chicks loved Journey (in the late 70's and early 80's), and Steve Perry's voice was pretty darn high-pitched.

Steve Perry was/is a girl.

64 posted on 06/04/2004 12:36:24 PM PDT by Ignatz (When the lights go down in the citay.............)
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To: Begin

I've never been a huge Rush fan, but after hearing a lot of them in Canada a few years ago (due to the Canadian-content rules on the radio up there), I decided that "Time Stand Still" is one fantastic tune.


65 posted on 06/04/2004 12:36:59 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium . . . sed ego sum homo indomitus")
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To: Frank_Discussion

I hardly think Creed's music is cookie cutter. Some of it is pretty dark. Stapp's lyrics can be utterly brilliant. Many of their songs are Christian-theme based. The song 'One' is firmly against affirmative action. Don't let the band image fool you. The music was damn good. Their concerts were incredible. The last Creed concert I was at, Stapp stopped singing and let the audience sing. As a chick, to hear that man guys at a concert singing 'One Last Breath' was amazing.


66 posted on 06/04/2004 12:36:59 PM PDT by rintense (Screw justice. I want revenge.)
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To: Rebelbase

This chick LOVES Rush (especially pre-Grace Under Pressure).

Am I the only one?


67 posted on 06/04/2004 12:37:43 PM PDT by stands2reason (Everyone's a self-made man -- but only the successful are willing to admit it.)
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To: Wolfie

Same thing for me, Wolfie. I was indifferent until I saw them live. I fell in love.


68 posted on 06/04/2004 12:37:51 PM PDT by rintense (Screw justice. I want revenge.)
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To: thoughtomator

My wife loves Rush and wants to go the concert in Hartford, CT.


69 posted on 06/04/2004 12:38:30 PM PDT by raybbr (My 1.4 cents - It used to be 2 cents, but after taxes - you get the idea.)
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To: Constitution Day

I wish there'd been a Creed video for Beavis and Butthead to critique during their show's run.

I can only imagine poor Beavis' reaction.


70 posted on 06/04/2004 12:39:59 PM PDT by StoneColdGOP (McClintock - In Your Heart, You Know He's Right)
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To: My Favorite Headache
I like DMB

Really? I like ODB :)

71 posted on 06/04/2004 12:41:31 PM PDT by JohnnyZ (The truth is like sunlight -- people used to think it was good for you)
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To: thoughtomator

I'm a big Rush fan pre-Signals as well. (I forgot about Signals, I was thinking GUP).

"Farewell to Kings" is prolly my favorite.


72 posted on 06/04/2004 12:41:46 PM PDT by stands2reason (Everyone's a self-made man -- but only the successful are willing to admit it.)
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To: StoneColdGOP
Heh. Probably something like this:


73 posted on 06/04/2004 12:42:35 PM PDT by Constitution Day (Rush may be "show prep for the media", but FR is show prep for RUSH!)
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To: My Favorite Headache

AMEN!!!

Even now, Rush still sounds better than 90% of the other *bands* out there.


74 posted on 06/04/2004 12:43:50 PM PDT by TheStickman (If a moron becomes senile how can you tell?)
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To: Ignatz
Steve Perry was/is a girl.

He's the bastard child of Frankie Valli.

75 posted on 06/04/2004 12:44:12 PM PDT by Constitution Day (Rush may be "show prep for the media", but FR is show prep for RUSH!)
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To: thoughtomator

Oh, and I'm female.


76 posted on 06/04/2004 12:46:56 PM PDT by stands2reason (Everyone's a self-made man -- but only the successful are willing to admit it.)
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To: rintense
Some of it is pretty dark.

Their early stuff (My Own Prison) was dark themed, but seemed to go more mainstream on thier other two albums. Personally, I really liked Creed, they were terrific live and lyrically sound but I guess all good things must come to an end...sadly.

77 posted on 06/04/2004 12:47:41 PM PDT by Andonius_99
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To: Constitution Day

Precisely ;-)

I was too lazy to search for it...


78 posted on 06/04/2004 12:50:47 PM PDT by StoneColdGOP (McClintock - In Your Heart, You Know He's Right)
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To: stands2reason
Am I the only one?

Yep. Just you.

79 posted on 06/04/2004 12:50:57 PM PDT by Skooz (My Biography: Psalm 40:1-3)
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To: My Favorite Headache; kjfine

Bummer ping


80 posted on 06/04/2004 12:52:02 PM PDT by StarCMC (Please pray for the 2/7 Marines and Josh.)
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