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Scott Stapp Discusses Creed Reunion

Posted on May 15th 2009 12:00PM by Amy Sciarretto Comments

Creed's Scott Stapp is newly shorn. Gone are the shaggy, chin-length locks that were his signature during his early '00s heyday. He's now sporting a buzz cut, which draws attention to his wide eyes. Perhaps it's a subconscious metaphor for changes that have marked his life since splitting his 35 million-selling band in 2004 amid rumors of drinking problems and other external factors putting internal pressure on the band.

Stapp recalled his initial prediction that his band would go on to become one of the world's biggest, saying, "I have had this passion since I told some kid who was trying out for the band and didn't show up for practice, 'You are making the biggest mistake of your life and will miss out on being in the biggest rock band in the world.' That was before we even played a note or song. I had that naïve conviction and passion about what Mark [Tremonti] and I were doing. This time, I have a little more knowledge and a reality check."

After taking a bite into a sandwich wrap, Stapp looks up and muses, "What an asshole I must have sounded like saying that to that dude!" Turns out, "that dude" is now a lawyer, and Stapp and Creed did climb to the top of the rock 'n roll mountain and reigned supreme for several years. The soft-spoken Stapp speaks in careful, measured tones and is more than complimentary towards his bandmates who sat across from him in a corporate conference room in Manhattan after the band announced it was reuniting for a summer tour that will be accompanied by 'Full Circle,' their first new album in years.

Do you think that Creed will be able to attract new, young fans who weren't able to experience the band during its heyday simply by virtue of their birth and being too young at the time?

It's not a generational thing. It's a human being thing. Yes, our sound is evolving and instead of playing acoustic songs, we still like to rock and we still write music with no boundaries, drawing from places that maybe we didn't before. We are ready to push and not be a cookie cutter of the old, as that doesn't represent who we are now. Our brand of rock 'n roll is fresh and new and is full of all of us. With [bassist] Brian [Marshall] back and Scott [Phillips]... where he has come as a drummer, my gosh, I didn't think you could get better, Scott. [Nods to the drummer, seated to his left] And Mark is the diligent player. What can you say about Mark Tremonti that hasn't been said?

Creed are proving that you can go home again with this reunion!

Three of these parts here inspire me. We were friends first and a record company owner happened to come to a small show in Tallahassee and we got discovered the old fashioned way. It was like our fourth or fifth show. Now, it's a new chapter and the story goes on.

What did you learn during your time apart that you are bringing back to the band now?

I have a deeper appreciation and respect for the talent, ability and gifts of these three guys in front of me. There is a trust that is even deeper than it could have ever been. Without having been away and experimented with other artists, I wouldn't have realized that only three other guys in this world, who are in this room, can incite and stimulate me artistically and creatively and pull from my subconscious. I am humbled by this whole situation and have a renewed vigor. I have a lot of stuff stored up inside of me that hasn't been released. That's what only these guys can trigger.

How has the initial "reunion" gone? Are things just falling back into place?

At a recent rehearsal, Mark was playing something and the guys joined in. I was feeling emotional and didn't know why. It's these guys who pull it out of me. In the past, we had experienced lows that we'll never see again. As you grow and are committed and consistent, then, the next time there is a fall or problem or a personality quirk, that bottom ain't down there. It's up here [lifts hands higher]. The level of falls get smaller and smaller.

This reunion tour and album – is it a "one and done" or is there no cap on it?

The best is yet to come.

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laura

finally my all time fav band is back together!!!!! yeee haaa! i love you guys so much

August 09 2009 at 6:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jimatxtech

Glad 2 gear the boys r back! Creed has always rocked their own, no one has yet to compare... Alter Bridge, close but no cigar my friends. Creed is Scott and the boy's period! Bring it fella's. Rock the world with that awesome sound. Show the new breed of rocker's what good music is...sshhh! Listen to the words, feel the sound, go see 'em, buy all their music and watch 'em elevate back to their former position in rockmania! PEACE OUT!!!!!

July 15 2009 at 9:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Nancy

I LOVE CREED, AND AM SO HAPPY THAT THE BAND IS BACK TOGETHER, I JUST WISH YOU GUYS WOULD COME TO TAMPA, FL. BUT SINCE YOUR NOT I WILL BE TRUCKIN IT TO ORLANDO!!!!!
THANKS TO ALL IN THE BAND FOR BRINGING YOUR GREAT TALENT AND MUSIC BACK TO US. AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE UPCOMING ALBUM TO BE RELEASED. GOOD LUCK!!
NANCY GUERRA IN TAMPA, FL.

July 12 2009 at 6:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

dewfsu

They sound as good as when they used to rock it at Floyd's Music Store back in 2000! Yeah!

July 07 2009 at 4:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

kdscooby76

Can't wait to see Creed in concert once again. I saw Creed during their Weathered Tour and I was crushed when they split afterwards. Good luck guys!

July 02 2009 at 1:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Miosanguinacuore

I met Scott in Delray Beach, Florida last fall before he took his band on their Armed Forces Entertainment tour. I found him to be a very humble and gracious person. His voice is better than ever. That was the best concert I have ever been to & the Creed fans that showed up really rocked the house that night! It was amazing.I never saw Creed in concert and am excited about hearing the new songs and seeing them on tour this summer.
No one can rock it like Creed fans!!! Scott's so right...
"The best is yet to come", and I can't wait!!!

June 25 2009 at 11:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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