================================================ Subject: CWW interview last part From: "Lisa G King" To: Date: Fri 18 May 2001 13:28:27 -0700 ================================================ CWWjovanna19: About the crest, is it an Aztec Compass? I heard that somewhere. Also, how do you really feel when you see fans with it permanently inked on them? (tattoos) I recently got mine. Scott Stapp: Crest, actually, until--we don't want to give away the secret to that, and we're going to let it keep going. It's not an Aztec compass but for now we'll keep it to ourselves and give fans bits and pieces. When we see it permanently inked on, seeing that crest and Creed on your body. I have Creed on my body, and it's not necessarily saying you believe that the band is so great - but you're inking on your body a forever reminder of Creed - something you believe in. You may have gotten the idea initially from hearing our music and being in Creed, but I think at the end of the day it's not about the band, it's about permanently inking on your body a reminder of something you truly believe in, something personal within. CWWbilly11: What would be your advice for up and coming bands? Mark Tremonti: Find a good manager that you trust. Scott Stapp: Basically, if you write good songs you'll make it, if you write bad music you'll fail. Put your heart and soul into it. You will be found. It's a small world we live in. CWWteresa78: Where were you when you heard your first song on the radio? Scott Stapp: We were in Mark's living room with a bunch of girls trying to impress them and right before our song came on the radio the DJ said, "This is Creed, a local band, and they're probably sitting around having a bunch of beers with a bunch of girls trying to impress them" and he was exactly right, that's where we were. CWWteresa78: What was your favorite venue to play on tour? Do you prefer indoor or outdoor venues? Mark Tremonti: Outdoors is great during the summer, but obviously in the winter it's good to be indoors. It's good to have a change up. CWWsharon47: What is the best gift you've ever received from a fan? Mark Tremonti: Usually they'll give us really cool art. I have them hanging on my bedroom wall. Scott Stapp: I have 2 paintings actually in my office, sent to me by a fan, that are just amazing. I'll treasure them forever. I got in touch with the guy and gave him a lifetime Creed all-access pass. I write about -- a lot of people may not know this -- I probably write personally 15-20 letters to fans a month, I try to sign everything a fan sends me to sign as long as it's got a return envelope with a stamp. I try to respond, whether they send me something cool or not. I try what I can handle. CWWstephanie29: What inspires you when you write? Do you like a certain atmosphere when you are brainstorming?? Scott Stapp: The night, we write better at nighttime. A real mood-lighting ambience is very important to us. We are a very nocturnal writing band. CWWamanda24: Do you guys ever regret becoming what you are? Do you get tired of show after show? Being in the spot light? Scott Stapp: I will never regret who I am. We will never regret who we are. We're human beings as well. Part of being who we are has taken away some of our privacy, and some of the things we used to do have turned into a big hassle, making arrangements, etc. The good far outweighs the bad. At the end of the day there are really no regrets. CWWamanda24: What's the worst/most embarrassing thing you have done in front of fans at a show? Scott Stapp: Our former bass player was behind me and I think he fell down and I didn't know he fell down and I was walking around thinking I was cool and I fell over him in front of all the fans. At the AMAs the back of my pants completely ripped out so I couldn't turn in any direction, I think 40 million people watch that show and I didn't want to let them know I wasn't wearing any underwear. CWWteresa78: We've all heard about a few clueless bands who are jealous of your success, but what bands are you guys friends with and really support? Scott Stapp: There's a lot of them, Seven Dust, 3 Doors Down, The Virgos Merlot, The Color Green, Oleander, Finger Eleven, Our Lady Peace, Tea Party, Kid Rock, Fuel, Van Halen and Metallica, Collective Soul, those guys are cool. Travis Meeks of Days of the New. Creed Worldwide: Thanks so much for being with us today, guys. Any final thoughts to leave with your fans before you go? Scott Stapp: We're working hard on the greatest album of our lives and can't wait to get out on tour to see you guys. And thanks for going out to the store and spending your hard earned money on our music. Creed Worldwide: Is this the end? Unfortunately, our intimate chat with Creed has come to an end. We really want to thank Scott, Mark, and Scott for taking the time to chat with your most dedicated fans! Creed Worldwide: And all you chatters, thanks for joining us to chat with the band today, and thank you for being a member of Creed Worldwide. We will post excerpts from this chat on CreedWorldwide.com next week, so you can show all your friends that you were there! Have a great weekend! back to top Creed Worldwide: Copyright 2001 Wind-up Records and Talk City Marketing Group. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe or change your preferences for the Creed-Discuss list, visit: http://www.winduplist.com/ls/discuss/form.asp