Creed (band)
Creed is an American rock band from Florida. The members of this band were vocalist Scott Stapp, guitar player Mark Tremonti, drum player Scott Phillips, and bass guitar player Brian Marshall.
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_in_2002.jpg) Creed in 2002 with former touring bassist Brett Hestla (far left) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Tallahassee, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Post-grunge, alternative metal |
| Years active | 1994 – 2004 2009 – 2012 2023 – present |
| Labels | Blue Collar Sony BMG Wind-up |
| Members | Scott Stapp Mark Tremonti Scott Phillips Brian Marshall |
| Past member(s) | Brett Hestla |
| Website | www.creed.com |
History
My Own Prison (1997-1998)
Creed released an album in 1997, called My Own Prison. It sold over 1 million copies.[1]
Human Clay (1999-2000)
In 1999, they released the album Human Clay. Popular songs from that album were Higher and With Arms Wide Open.
Weathered, controversial concert and hiatus (2001-2003)
They released another album in 2001, called Weathered. The song My Sacrifice from the album was the most successful. The December 29, 2002 concert at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois is the reason the band went on a hiatus then broke up the first time back in 2004.
first break-up, Alter Bridge, reunion, Full Circle and second break-up (2004-2012)
In 2004, they split up. Tremonti, Phillips and Marshall helped start a new band called Alter Bridge. Creed got back together in 2009. The released a new album called Full Circle. They split up again in 2012.
Second reunion (2023–present)
On July 19, 2023, the band announced that they had reunited and would be headlining the Summer of '99 cruise in April 2024.
Awards and nominations
- Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. Creed has won one award out of three nominations.[2][3]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "With Arms Wide Open" | Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | Nominated |
| Best Rock Song[a] | Won | ||
| 2003 | "My Sacrifice" | Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | Nominated |
- American Music Awards
The American Music Awards is an annual music awards ceremony in the United States. Creed has received four American Music Award from six nominations.[4]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Creed | Favorite Alternative Artist | Won |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | Nominated | ||
| Human Clay | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Won | |
| 2003 | Creed | Favorite Alternative Artist | Won |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | Won | ||
| Fan Choice Award | Nominated |
- MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards are presented annually by MTV. They honor accomplishments in the music video medium. Creed has received two nominations.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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| 2000 | "Higher" | Best Rock Video | Nominated |
| 2002 | "My Sacrifice" | Nominated |
Discography
- Studio albums
- My Own Prison (1997)
- Human Clay (1999)
- Weathered (2001)
- Full Circle (2009)
