• Creed was a Grammy winning band whose spiritual message and hard rock theatrics made them a lightning rod for both praise and derision.

• 1. Formed: 1995
  2. Broke up: 2004
  3. Origin: Tallahassee, Florida
  4. Albums Sold: 25 Million
  5. Band members: Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Scott Phillips, Brian Marshall

• Background

  Formed in the early '90s in Florida, they recorded their debut, My Own Prison on a shoestring budget and released it independently. After the band signed to Wind-up Records and re-released the album nationwide, they began building momentum behind hit singles such as "Torn," "One," and "What's This Life For?"

  Creed's follow up, Human Clay, became a huge success with number one singles "Higher" and "With Arms Wide Open." In total, the band's three albums have sold over 20 million copies in the United States alone.

• Post Break-up

  Creed disbanded in 2004 after their third album. Since breaking up, lead singer Scott Stapp has gone on to attempt a solo career, while guitarist Mark Tremonti and drummer Scott Phillips started their own band called Alter Bridge.

• 2009 Reunion

  According to Billboard, Creed will be reuniting for a tour in 2009. The band has not performed together since 2004.Billboard: Creed Hammering Out Reunion Details (December 1, 2008)

• Discography

  • 1997: My Own Prison
  • 1999: Human Clay
  • 2001: Weathered

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