https://www.yahoo.com/music/s/creed-fron...02659.html

who'da thunkit?

"Creed frontman Scott Stapp, whose Grammy-winning band once led the Billboard album charts and played to sold out crowds in the late 90s, posted a Facebook video on Wednesday revealing shocking details about his current living situation.

“Right now I’m living in a Holiday Inn, by the grace of God, because there’s been a couple of weeks I had to live in my truck,” he said in the new video. “I had no money, not even for gas or food. I went two days without eating because I had no money and ended up in an emergency room.”

The former rock star said that a personal audit revealed that money had been stolen and royalty payments had not come through......"

"Should have been there on a Sunday morning. ..."

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I get that most music is generational in its appeal. But my honest question is, was this guy ever really famous? This thread is the first time I've ever heard of his name.

They were the biggest band of the 90's for a while. He was notorious for being a major jerk.

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They were big between 98 and 00. They disappeared as quickly as they arrived on the scene.

I'd say this was their biggest hit.

As far as them being the biggest rock band, I gotta say no.... Limp Bizkit, Sublime, Staind, Green Day, Slipknot, POD and Kid Rock were all far bigger acts than Creed. Creed had its popularity no doubt. But the emergence of Nu Metal and such drowned out wannabe grunge bands like Creed.

If he would have invested his money in real things, he wouldn't be in this shape. Made millions but couldn't buy a house outright. I don't feel sorry for him.

(11-27-2014 11:29 AM)hawghiggs Wrote:  If he would have invested his money in real things, he wouldn't be in this shape. Made millions but couldn't buy a house outright. I don't feel sorry for him.

Seems he has a little issue with the IRS.

(11-27-2014 11:45 AM)VA49er Wrote:  Seems he has a little issue with the IRS.

and alcohol...and drugs. "with arms wide open" yeah, right.

I could have sworn he also had domestic abuse issues.

Creed was a pretty big band for a while. As others said, Stapp was always rumored to be a jerk. It's hard to imagine somebody could squander that much money but there are tons of instances of this with famous types.

Still my favorite band and though I would love another reunion, it won't happen. The rest of Creed is now Alter Bridge and, though decent, still hasn't produced a mega hit.

Saw him on an episode of Celebrity Poker. He is an idiot. If his investment strategies were in line with his card playing ability then I am not surprised he is broke.

That being said, they were decent and very popular. I remember one of their members saying they were better than Zeppelin or the Stones (or someone of that magnitude), so maybe perspective was a problem with these guys. For a brief period, they were huge. To disagree a little with ClairtonPanther, of his list I'd say they were bigger (not better necessarily) than all but Green Day and Kid Rock

was his loss of investment money because of where he invested, or because some "investment bankers" he hired invested unwisely for him?

(11-27-2014 05:32 AM)ClairtonPanther Wrote:  As far as them being the biggest rock band, I gotta say no.... Limp Bizkit, Sublime, Staind, Green Day, Slipknot, POD and Kid Rock were all far bigger acts than Creed. Creed had its popularity no doubt. But the emergence of Nu Metal and such drowned out wannabe grunge bands like Creed.

I disagree. CREED WAS the first nu nu metal band aftee the grunge era. It's because of them that music is tolerable today.

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(11-28-2014 11:01 AM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(11-27-2014 05:32 AM)ClairtonPanther Wrote:  As far as them being the biggest rock band, I gotta say no.... Limp Bizkit, Sublime, Staind, Green Day, Slipknot, POD and Kid Rock were all far bigger acts than Creed. Creed had its popularity no doubt. But the emergence of Nu Metal and such drowned out wannabe grunge bands like Creed.

I disagree. CREED WAS the first nu nu metal band aftee the grunge era. It's because of them that music is tolerable today.

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Fit and I may not agree, but in this one we're in agreement, other than Green Day and Kid Rock, I'd take Creed over any of the other ones on the list.

(11-28-2014 11:22 AM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  

(11-28-2014 11:01 AM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(11-27-2014 05:32 AM)ClairtonPanther Wrote:  As far as them being the biggest rock band, I gotta say no.... Limp Bizkit, Sublime, Staind, Green Day, Slipknot, POD and Kid Rock were all far bigger acts than Creed. Creed had its popularity no doubt. But the emergence of Nu Metal and such drowned out wannabe grunge bands like Creed.

I disagree. CREED WAS the first nu nu metal band aftee the grunge era. It's because of them that music is tolerable today.

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Fit and I may not agree, but in this one we're in agreement, other than Green Day and Kid Rock, I'd take Creed over any of the other ones on the list.

Are you a BTE fan?

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Nope, never been an BTE fan. I probably should have been growing up, considering my tastes, but they never did it for me.

(11-26-2014 05:07 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  https://www.yahoo.com/music/s/creed-fron...02659.html

who'da thunkit?

"Creed frontman Scott Stapp, whose Grammy-winning band once led the Billboard album charts and played to sold out crowds in the late 90s, posted a Facebook video on Wednesday revealing shocking details about his current living situation.

“Right now I’m living in a Holiday Inn, by the grace of God, because there’s been a couple of weeks I had to live in my truck,” he said in the new video. “I had no money, not even for gas or food. I went two days without eating because I had no money and ended up in an emergency room.”

The former rock star said that a personal audit revealed that money had been stolen and royalty payments had not come through......"

Who's paying for that hospital bill?

Sorry to see anyone squander success. He evidently fell into the trap that many music entertainers have. Bad management, bad financial advice and most likely a schitload of leech friends and family that sucked him dry.

fitbud, im not surprised you like creed, and wouldnt be surprised if youre currently wearing a nickelback shirt.