Creed is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida formed in 1994. Creed was prominent in the post-grunge movement of the late 1990s and early 2000s, releasing three consecutive multi-platinum albums; their second, Human Clay (1999) received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Creed has sold over 28 million records in the United States, has sold over 53 million albums worldwide, and was the ninth best-selling musical act of the 2000s.
Creed in 2023. From left to right: Scott Phillips, Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti and Brian Marshall.
Founding member, vocalist Scott Stapp (pictured in 2016)
Bassist Brian Marshall
Creed in 2002. From left to right: Hestla, Phillips, Stapp, and Tremonti
Post-grunge is an offshoot of grunge that has a less abrasive or intense tone than traditional grunge. Originally, the term was used almost pejoratively to label mid-1990s rock bands such as Bush, Candlebox, Collective Soul, Live, Foo Fighters, and Silverchair, that emulated the original sound of grunge.
Post-grunge band Nickelback in 2008
British band Bush (pictured) were described by Matt Diehl of Rolling Stone as "the most successful and shameless mimics of Nirvana's music".
Live, one of the first post-grunge bands, performing in 2013
Post-grunge band Creed in 2002
