Creed | Texas Review | Ralph Arvesen
Creed performing during the Are You Ready? Tour at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on November 15, 2024, with Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Scott Phillips, and Brian Marshall. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)

Formed in Tallahassee, Florida, Creed emerged as a dominant force in the late 1990s and early 2000s post-grunge movement. The band's core lineup, consisting of lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips, propelled them to international fame.

Creed's first two albums, My Own Prison and Human Clay, achieved massive commercial success, despite mixed critical reception. Human Clay, in particular, became a diamond-certified album, driven by the chart-topping single "With Arms Wide Open," which also earned a Grammy Award.

Following Marshall's, Creed released their third album, Weathered, with Tremonti taking over bass duties. After disbanding in 2004, the members pursued various projects, including Alter Bridge.

Creed reunited in 2009, releasing Full Circle and embarking on several tours before another hiatus in 2012. In a surprising move, the band reunited once more in 2023, and headlined the Summer of '99 cruise and tours across United States and Canada, reigniting nostalgia for their iconic era.
Fan reviews:

What an experience this concert was. First Mammoth WVH has a new fan. His guitar skills are insane. Then 3 Doors Down comes in and rocks the roof off. Age hasn’t slowed them down. Finally, Creed takes the crowd on a journey that I am sure healed so many attendees that night. I was expecting it to be great but it exceeded expectations.

The concert was fantastic! The venue and also fantastic! I would definitely recommend both. I’ve been to numerous concerts and venues. This was one of the best!

Fantastic show! Creed was absolutely amazing. They sound awesome and put on hell of show. Scott Stapp sounded really good and the band as always were great!

Great show! Creed and 3 Doors Down we’re phenomena! They are such a humble group of musicians!

We had a great time! We have been wanting to see Creed for many years. I thought Creed and 3 Doors Down both gave wonderful performances!
Setlist for the show at the Moody Center
  • Bullets
  • Freedom Fighter
  • Torn
  • Are You Ready?
  • Never Die
  • My Own Prison
  • What If
  • Say I
  • Faceless Man
  • Rain
  • One
  • What's This Life For
  • With Arms Wide Open
  • Higher
  • One Last Breath
  • My Sacrifice

Creed was the main act at the Moody Center with guests 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH. They continue across the United States and Canada with the last stop at the The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 31, 2024.

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