Creed originated in Tallahassee, Fla., in 1995 when old high school mates Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti decided to fulfill their longtime dream of forming a rock band. Calling on bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips, the progressive sound of Creed was born.

Infused with the classic rock traditions of Led Zeppelin and the grinding resonance of Rush, Creed builds a modern sound on a traditional rock 'n' roll foundation.

The songs featured on the band's first release, "My Own Prison", deal largely with feelings of isolation and solitude. Written during an unstable interim in Stapp's life, the tracks address fear, change, rebellion and new discovery. Though the album deals with some disheartening issues, the end result is a powerful, meaningful and very inspirational collection of good old fashioned rock 'n' roll.

Their second album, "Human Clay", was released in 1999. It was the album that pushed them into superstardum in Canada and the US. Featuring tracks like "Higher" , "What If" & "With Arms Wide Open".

In the summer of 2000, bassist Brian Marshall make some remarks about Pearl Jam & Eddie Vedder that the rest of the band didn't appreciate, shortly their after, he left the band.