Creed’s Frontman Opens Up on Comeback Album & Tour After Personal Struggles: ‘Still Holding On

Scott Stapp: Triumphant Return with New Solo Music and Tour

Scott Stapp is set to captivate ​his fans with​ an upcoming album release ‌and a tour, marking⁢ a resilient comeback after overcoming substance abuse and a widely publicized ​meltdown ten years back.

At 50, this iconic vocalist earned his​ fame in the late ’90s ⁣and early 2000s with Creed’s string of three‌ multi-platinum albums. The band’s journey​ has been a rollercoaster, with breakups and reunions, the latest being in 2023.

Open about his⁣ mental health, addiction‌ battles, and brushes with suicide, Stapp’s 2015 revelation of his bipolar disorder brought him relief and understanding of his past struggles.

“In 2014, Stapp experienced a harrowing psychotic break. A disturbing video surfaced online with⁤ Stapp claiming he was broke and living out of his truck. Frantic 911 calls followed, fueled‌ by delusions of assassination attempts by family and threats against then-President Obama.”

Creating Music: Stapp’s Lifeline

Today, Stapp regards music creation as his life’s calling, his anchor through ‌tumultuous seas.

“During⁣ the last four years, life⁢ hit⁤ me hard,” Stapp shared with People. “I’m taking it step by step – chipping away ‌gradually and starting anew each day. Despite the chaos, there’s ‍a positive vibe.”

• “Driven to create, I can’t help but fill‌ the void if it’s not with Creed. My ​artistry, my creative essence ⁤needs release, and music⁣ is how ‌I express ‌it.”

His‍ upcoming solo record, “Higher Power,” debuts this Friday, with ​Creed set to rock cruise festivals and​ a ⁣stateside tour come fall.

Stapp also touched on his tough childhood and reliance on faith, emphasizing the role of spirituality​ in his journey.

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Reflecting on his youth, Stapp confided,‍ “No father to speak of, just a longing heart and a late-working single mom. Today, it’s​ the ⁢ups, downs, and all that my life has ⁣encompassed. Keeping my⁣ faith central, everything‍ aligns. Occasionally, I ponder, ‘Why didn’t I realize this sooner?'”

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