According to sources at http://Billboard.com, Creed is planning to reunite for a 2009 tour. The band, which is fronted by Scot Stapp, has not taken the stage together since their bitter split in June 2004 and fans are sure to be thrilled by the news. Check out http://www.stubhub.com for Creed tickets to see the band back together again.
Before Creed was propelled into the realm of rock stardom with their hit song "Higher," which remained on the radio airwaves for a record-breaking 17 weeks, the band was simply one of the countless post-grunge rock bands trying to stand out with a Seattle-based sound in the late 1990s. Creed was formed by vocalist Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti in Tallahassee, Florida when Stapp began writing rock songs with Christian undertones (much to the chagrin of his Pentecostal minister father.) Drummer Scott Philips and Brian Marshall were added to the lineup and the group changed their name to Creed after Marshall's former band Mattox Creed (thankfully, as their original moniker was Naked Toddler.) After forming their own label called Blue Collar, Creed recorded their first album, My Own Prison, in 1997.
Wind-Up Records (Sony) signed Creed and released their debut after putting a commercial gloss on the album and four number one singles-"My Own Prison," "Torn," "What's This Life For" and "One"-emerged as a result. My Own Prison went on to see over five million copies, proving that Creed's simple, unapologetic rock was a commercial success despite critics' early warnings that the band was unoriginal and formulaic. In 1999 Creed released Human Clay, the follow-up to My Own Prison. The album spawned hits "Higher," "What If" and "With Arms Wide Open" and doubled the band's previous record sales. "With Arms Wide Open" also earned Creed a Grammy for Best Rock Song and was a mainstay on rock radio.
Bassist Brian Marshall publically criticized Pearl Jam in a radio interview and after that incident controversy continued to follow Creed, despite an apology from Marshall. Creed frontman Stapp released a statement condemning Marshall's remarks on the band's website and he was subsequently replaced by Virgos Merlot's Brett Hestla. The controversy didn't end there, however, as Stapp and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst battled with their words, as well. In 2001 Creed released Weatherhead, and the album sold five million copies while "My Sacrifice" became a hit single. Three years later the band's label announced their plans to part ways. Stapp launched a solo career immediately and guitarist Mark Tremonti, drummer Scoot Philips and original bassist Brian Marshall formed Alter Bridge with vocalist Myles Kennedy. Alter Bridge has released two albums: 2004's One Day Remains and 2006's Blackbird. Kennedy is rumored to be in the running to replace Robert Plant to tour with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.
Although a spokesperson for Wind-Up Records told http://Billboard.com, "There have been some talks, but it would be premature to comment on them at this time," fans are hoping that an official announcement of Creeds reunion tour will follow shortly. Check back at http://www.stubhub.com/creed-tickets to secure your Creed tickets.
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