Scott Stapp is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead singer of the rock band Creed. In 2004, when Creed officially announced its breakup, Stapp began working on his solo album. The other members of Creed went on to form Alter Bridge with former Mayfield Four vocalist Myles Kennedy.
The Great Divide was released in the U.S. on November 22, 2005, peaking at #19 on Billboard's Top 200 chart. However, due to certain controversies in Stapp's private life and overall mixed reviews of the album, it has sold poorly compared with the amount sold during his time with Creed, although it was certified platinum in December 2007. His backing band for the record and live shows since has consisted of Aristides Rincon and John Curry on guitars, Mitch Burman on bass, and Mark Archer on drums.
They are all members of the band Goneblind. It was reported on August 6, 2007, on Stapp's MySpace page that he was currently in the studio recording new material.[citation needed] His new record will be released on August 8, 2008. Plans for a feature-length documentary about Scott Stapp are in the works to go along with his expectant 2008 album.[3] On Scott Stapp's Offical Myspace Page, Stapp posts video blogs at different times.
The videos give fans updates on what he is doing. In late December 2007, Stapp posted a video blog that featured him donning short hair. Since Creed's formation, Stapp had been recognizable by his long, brown hair.