In a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, Creed’s frontman Scott Stapp shared his surprise at the positive reaction to the band’s reunion.
Stapp was asked about his reaction to the positive response to Creed’s reunion. He said:
“Well, it’s not surprising in the context of I knew that there was a new generation of Creed fans being born, and then also the fans from the past were re-engaging with Creed because of everything that was going viral. It started in late 2020, then in 2021, 2022, 2023, between TikTok and Instagram and YouTube and all the social media platforms, we just started having this resurgence.”
The Unforeseen Impact
The singer continued, expressing his initial shock at the reactions:
“And it was shocking at first ’cause I was, like, it came out of nowhere, but to see the reception and to see that there was so much love out there for the band… I expected a positive reaction and a positive reception, but I didn’t know it was gonna be like this. I had no idea.”
On July 19, 2023, Creed officially announced their reunion, ending years of speculation. This speculation intensified earlier in July when the band updated their social media profiles with a new logo. The anticipation reached a fever pitch a week later with the release of a video teaser, nostalgically titled ‘Let’s go back to the summer of ’99,’ featuring a series of photos of the band members, including a new press shot hinting at their comeback.
New Music On The Horizon
In his interview, Stapp also touched upon the possibility of new music from Creed. He remarked:
“I think it’s only natural for us that during soundchecks, sometimes in the dressing room, wherever and whenever we’re together, that songs are gonna be born. I mean, it happened on the ‘Full Circle’ tour. We wrote a bunch of songs during soundcheck during that tour, and so we’re sitting on those. But I think we’re all in a fresh space, and I definitely think the creative juices are gonna flow. And so I definitely think there’s hope for some new music.”
Creed’s 2024 ‘Summer Of ’99’ tour is set to begin on July 17, 2024, and will continue through September 28, 2024. The tour will see 3 Doors Down as the direct support for most of the dates, with Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, Big Wreck, and Finger Eleven appearing on select dates. The tour’s highlight will be Creed’s headlining performance at the inaugural Summer Of ’99 And Beyond Festival at Glen Helen Amphitheatre in San Bernardino, California, on August 31, 2024.
