Creed

USA, 1993–now

Tallahassee, Florida band led by Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti, formed in 1993. Human Clay ('Higher', 'With Arms Wide Open') made them post-grunge superstars, Stapp's Vedder-like baritone atop anthemic, spiritually tinged hard rock.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Creed and 0 artists Creed influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Creed?

• Pearl Jam — Creed were relentlessly (and accurately) compared to Pearl Jam — Scott Stapp's booming baritone directly echoes Eddie Vedder over anthemic grunge-rock.
• Alice in Chains — Alice in Chains' dark, heavy grunge is part of the Seattle lineage behind Creed's post-grunge.
• Led Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin's arena-scaled hard rock and mysticism shape Creed's grandiose, anthemic side.