Creed Re-Unite

Furious-Red

ORIGINAL CREED LINE-UP OF SCOTT STAPP, MARK TREMONTI, SCOTT PHILLIPS AND BRIAN MARSHALL PLAN SUMMER TOUR AND NEW ALBUM

April 27, 2009 - Orlando, FL - Creed, one of the most successful rock bands of the past decade, has announced all four of the original band members are back together for a summer tour and new album. Since their formation, Creed has sold close to thirty-five million albums and millions of concert tickets.

The songwriting team of Stapp and Tremonti are considered one of the most prolific in rock history. Their collaborations delivered numerous chart-topping records that are a testament to the enormity and success of Creed. The band was the first act to have seven consecutive number one rock radio singles, four of which came off of the debut album. Their third album, Weathered, tied The Beatles Anthology, for the most consecutive weeks at Number One on Billboard’s Top 200 chart (eight weeks since the beginning of the SoundScan era (1991).

The band’s debut, My Own Prison, was released on August 26, 1997 and has sold over six million copies in the U.S. The follow-up, Human Clay, was distributed on September 28, 1999 and certified Diamond for sales in excess of 11 million copies. The band’s last studio album, Weathered, was released on November 20, 2001 and sold six million plus. In November 2004, Creed Greatest Hits was released, and has sold two million copies. The band was voted Favorite Group in 2003 on the People’s Choice Awards and won numerous American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and others including the Grammy Award for best Rock Song in 2001 for "With Arms Wide Open."

On reuniting, guitarist Mark Tremonti stated, "We're all very excited to reconnect with our fans and each other after six long years." Drummer Scott Phillips added, "Our career as Creed came to a very abrupt and unforeseen ending. After reflecting on some of the greatest personal and professional moments of our lives, we've come to realize that we are still very capable of continuing that career and our friendship on a grander scale than ever before." Bassist Brian Marshall continues, "This is a development we are all happy about. It has been a long time since the four of us have taken the stage together, and without hesitation or reservation this is something all of us are in to. The anticipation to get back out there is electrifying. Singer Scott Stapp concluded, "Its amazing how life can change and bring you full circle. Time gave us all a chance to reflect, grow and gain a deeper appreciation of our friendships, artistic chemistry, passion for music, and sincere love for our fans! It's rare in life to get a second chance to make a first impression and we embrace the opportunity. We all believe the BEST IS YET TO COME!"

The band has also teamed with I Love All Access to provide a variety of VIP ticket packages for the tour, including premium seats, meet and greets, photo ops, parties and more. For more information visit www.ILoveAllAccess.com.

The complete itinerary is as follows:

DATE CITY On-SALE
Thu/Aug-06 Pittsburgh PA 9-May
Sat/Aug-08 Darien Lakes NY 9-May
Sun/Aug-09 Hershey PA 9-May
Tue/Aug-11 Saratoga Springs NY 9-May
Thu/Aug-13 Philadelphia PA 9-May
Sat/Aug-15 Wantagh NY 9-May
Sun/Aug-16 Holmdel NJ 9-May
Tue/Aug-18 Boston MA 9-May
Thu/Aug-20 Hartford, CT 9-May
Fri/Aug-21 Washington DC 8-May
Sat/Aug-22 Virginia Beach VA 9-May
Tue/Aug-25 Detroit MI 30-May
Wed/Aug-26 Cleveland OH 9-May
Fri/Aug-28 Cincinnati OH 9-May
Sat/Aug-29 Indianapolis IN 9-May
Sun/Aug-30 Chicago IL 9-May
Tue/Sept-1 Milwaukee 9-May
Wed /Sept-2 Columbus OH 30-May
Fri/Sept-4 Raleigh NC 15-May
Sat/Sept-5 Charlotte NC 15-May
Fri/Sept-11 Atlanta GA 30-May
Sat/Sept-12 Birmingham AL 30-May
Tue/Sept-15 Orlando FL 9-May
Wed/Sept-16 West Palm Beach FL 9-May
Fri/Sept-18 Lafayette LA 16-May
Sat/Sept-19 New Orleans LA 16-May
Sun /Sept-20 Bossier City LA 16-May
Tue/Sept-22 Dallas TX 9-May
Thu/Sept-24 San Antonio TX 9-May
Fri/Sept-25 Houston TX 9-May
Sun/Sept-27 Las Vegas NV 9-May
Tue/Sept-29 Glendale AZ 16-May
Wed/Sept-30 Irvine CA 30-May
Fri/Oct-2 Salt Lake City UT 30-May
Sat/Oct-3 Denver CO 30-May
Tue/Oct-6 Minneapolis MN 30-May
Wed/Oct-7 Omaha NE 30-May
Fri/Oct-9 Tulsa OK 30-May
Sat/Oct-10 Kansas City MO 30-May
Tue/Oct-13 St Louis MO 16-May
Wed/Oct-14 Nashville TN 30-May

fortuneg

No Irish date? Darn...

Fizman

Good old Scott Stapp. Always though of him as the Ronan Keating of the rock world. :pac:

Furious-Red

fortuneg wrote: »

No Irish date? Darn...

Yea i was hoping for one too , but id say they will do the tour and then when the new album comes out do another tour which hopefully will have a stop in Ireland!!!!

Kess73

I wonder will the band stick to their promise to go back to Alter Bridge once the tour and Creed album get released, and then get back into the studio and record the new Alter Bridge album.

Furious-Red

Kess73 wrote: »

I wonder will the band stick to their promise to go back to Alter Bridge once the tour and Creed album get released, and then get back into the studio and record the new Alter Bridge album.

I think they said the reunion wont effect AB as when the tour is over they will head back into the studio for the next AB album afaik

HBK

I think I just wet myself....a little...

Kev M

I'd love to see them ,hopefully the irish gig will eventually happen

120_Minutes

The prophecy has come true. it really is the end of days.

fortuneg

Furious-Red wrote: »

Yea i was hoping for one too , but id say they will do the tour and then when the new album comes out do another tour which hopefully will have a stop in Ireland!!!!

Sorry, i intended to put a :pac: after my previous post to denote sarcasm

Kess73

Furious-Red wrote: »

I think they said the reunion wont effect AB as when the tour is over they will head back into the studio for the next AB album afaik

Yeah I know that is what they have said, but I am wondering if the tour goes well, and the new album does well, will it cause them to rethink things.


Hope not, as Alter Bridge are a cracking live band, and although I liked a lot of what Creed did, I just think they went as far as they could.


Of course my opinion may be swayed by the fact that I was one of the fools that bought Stapp's solo album, and I am thinking that the new Creed album may follow a similar vein.

Moojuice

With the Swine Flu and this the word is truely f**ked. Just what the world needs, another reunion by a terrible band.

That_Guy

What's the story with Alter Bridge then? Are they kaputt? I hope not. I much prefer them over Creed. I much prefer Myles Kennedy as a vocalist. Just my opinion.

120_Minutes

jenizzle

Furious-Red wrote: »

The songwriting team of Stapp and Tremonti are considered one of the most prolific in rock history.

LIES! :pac:

I actually saw Alter Bridge a few years back in Austria, they were alright!

D.Q

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