Creed (band)

Creed is an American christian 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.

Creed
Creed in 2002 with former touring bassist Brett Hestla (far left)
Background information
Origin	Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Genres	Christian rock, post-grunge, hard rock, alternative rock, 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)	Brian Brasher
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
2000	"Higher"	Best Rock Video	Nominated
2002	"My Sacrifice"		Nominated

Discography

Main article: Creed discography

Studio albums

• My Own Prison (1997)
• Human Clay (1999)
• Weathered (2001)
• Full Circle (2009)

Notes

1. "With Arms Wide Open" won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. This Grammy was awarded to the composers of the song, which are Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti.