FAQ
#1) Is Creed a Christian band?
"Are we a Christian band? This is a question we are asked a lot because of some of the references made in the
lyrics. No, we are not a Christian band. A Christian band has an agenda to lead others to believe in their specific
religious beliefs. We have no agenda! Those references were made at a time in my life when I was questioning how I
was raised, and searching for where I stood concerning those issues. This is not to say I have abandoned those
beliefs, just searching for where they fit into my life." -- Scott Stapp
#2) Are the members of Creed Christians?
"This is a very personal question because the whole foundation of being a Christian is a personal relationship. I can
say that all the members believe in God, but we each differ on our methods to reach Him. We are all still learning
and growing, and God can only answer this question, because who are we to say that being a Christian is the only
way to heaven. I know this might be hard to understand for all the Christians who follow the band--and trust me, I
know where you are coming from--but let us continue to seek, and if that is the way, then we will find, if we continue
to knock, the doors will be opened." -- Scott Stapp
#3) If Creed is a Christian band, why does Scott say "God damn" in WTLF?
(First of all, see question #1.) "Why do we use GD in WTLF? First of all let me say that there was never an intention
of cursing God. It was strictly an emotional response to a tragic situation of losing two friends to suicide. I know
some of you live by the words of never taking the Lord's name in vain, and I feel in my heart that there was never that
intention. Some of you will never agree with my use of that word, and I respect your convictions. I guess this is
between God and me, and my heart has no conviction for the use of this word because I feel God understood my
situation. If some of you could look at the bigger picture in that song and not focus on the word, you would
understand that it is a cry to the lost, put in a way that they could understand." -- Scott Stapp
#4) If Creed is a Christian band, then why aren't they on a Christian label?
See question #1.
#5) OK so they're not Christian---are they religious?
"Please do not limit this band to only dealing with spiritual issues. I wrote about spiritual issues on this record
because that was what I was dealing with personally at the time I wrote the words for this record. I write about things
that are very personal to me, and things that I see and feel from the world around me. All I can say is that writing for
this band is not centrally focused around spiritual issues, so understand that not all of our songs in the future will
deal with the same things MOP dealt with." -- Scott Stapp
#6) When did the band come together?
Creed was formed in Tallahassee in 1995.
#7) How did the band get its name?
Bassist Brian Marshall came up with the name Creed.
#8) What was the inspiration behind the song "My Own Prison"?
"I wrote this song at a time in my life when I realized that I could not continue to blame others for why I was in the
situations I had placed myself in. I was blaming my parents, God, and anyone I could find, when really the only
blame rested with me. Hence the phrase, "I've created my own prison" Realizing this helped me move forward in my
life and make better decisions, knowing that if I was going to get better, it was me and only me that could make a
change." -- Scott Stapp
#9) Who writes the songs?
All of Creed's lyrics and music are written by Scott Stapp & Mike Tremonti
#10) How many albums do they have?
Creed has one album, "My Own Prison". It was originally released independently on the band's own Blue Collar
Records label in April 1997, and reissued by Wind-up Records in August 1997 with a different mix and slightly
different artwork.
#11) Do they perform songs in concert that aren't on the album?
Creed performs several songs that aren't on the "My Own Prison" album, but some are tentatively scheduled to
appear on the next Creed record. They also perform a song from the Dead Man on Campus soundtrack called
"Bound & Tied". There is an acoustic version of "My Own Prison" that has been performed live on several radio
stations, and is available for free download from the Official Creed Website www.creednet.com. Creed has also
contributed a cover of Alice Cooper's "I'm Eighteen" to the soundtrack of The Faculty. A cover of "Riders On The
Storm" by the Doors will appear on a Doors tribute album in 1999.
#12) When is their next album coming out?
The band returned to the studio this spring and will be writing and recording into mid 1999. Look for a new release
sometime this fall.
#13) Who is that on the cover of the "My Own Prison" cd?
"This is a friend of ours from college named Justin. Mark's brother Dan took this picture for a film class, and we liked
it so much we decided to put it on the cover. We thought it captured the feel of the album." -- Scott Stapp
#14) Does Creed have any videos?
The band made a video for the track "My Own Prison", which can be seen on Creednet. They also made live videos
for "Torn" and "What's This Life For" which are also available on the website. A video for "What's This Life For" was
made in the summer of 1998. Two versions were produced: one that interspersed clips from the movie Halloween:
H20 (as this song was used in the movie) and one that had vignettes for each band member in place of the movie
footage. Both are available for viewing on Creednet.
#15) What music do the band members like to listen to?
"We listen to a variety of music. Led Zeppelin, Doors, Tool, Metallica, Slayer, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eagles, Garth
Brooks, Tea Party (recent band favorite -- check out their web site....GREAT BAND!) U2, Otis Redding (helps make
sweet love..) Bad Company, Beatles etc.....I could go on forever..." -- Scott Stapp
#16) Where can I get the latest Creed information?
Your best bet is their official website....http://www.creednet.com
#17) How can I contact the band?
The band does not currently have an email address where fans may send email. If you want to send a letter or
postcard through the mail, you can write to Creed at:
Creed
c/o Hanson Management
1539 Fernando Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32303
sorry guys,i only used some of the questions off the official creed website :)