Creed

Creed is an American rock band formed in 1994 in Tallahassee, Florida, by lead vocalist Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti. The band gained prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of the post-grunge movement, releasing three consecutive multi-platinum albums. Their second studio album, Human Clay (1999), received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) .

Creed's music is characterized by a blend of post-grunge, hard rock, and alternative rock, often featuring themes of spirituality and personal introspection. Their breakout single, "With Arms Wide Open," reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2001 .

The band's original lineup included Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (guitar), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums). After releasing their third album, Weathered (2001), Creed disbanded in 2004. Stapp pursued a solo career, while Tremonti, Marshall, and Phillips formed the band Alter Bridge .

Creed reunited in 2009, releasing their fourth album, Full Circle, and toured before separating again in 2012. After an eleven-year hiatus, the band reunited once more in July 2023, announcing headlining tours in 2024 and 2025 .

Despite facing criticism from some quarters, Creed remains one of the most commercially successful rock bands of their era, with over 28 million records sold in the United States and more than 53 million albums sold worldwide .