Hello My Friend, We Meet Again: Creed Is Back
L to R: Scott Phillips, Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall (Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann)
You read the headline correctly. Rock royalty and Grammy award-winning rock band Creed have announced the ‘Summer Of ‘99 Tour’ as of January 18th. However, they didn’t wait long before announcing a second leg to their reunion tour on February 6th, called the ‘Are You Ready? Tour’ A lot is to be said by making these announcements. Let’s take a look back to where it all began for Scott, Mark, Brian and Scott (”Flip” Phillips). Back in Tallahassee Florida these four guys embarked on what would alter the course of their entire lives in so many ways, by forming the band Creed. Little did they know the impact and they would have on an already thriving the rock scene. On the shoulders of giants themselves with the likes of Pearl Jam, Metallica, Soundgarden, U2, Slayer and many more, the band would step into the fray and never look back!
Selling over 50+ million records worldwide, Creed became a phenomenon across the United States and soon the globe with a sound that was unmistakable. Soaring guitar riffs, drumming so powerful it would make Neil Peart blush, bass lines that woven in throughout each and every song so perfectly and the voice of Stapp that everyone knows and loves, makes Creed an unstoppable tour de force. Creed would go on to stardom that would launch not only a career of diamond selling records and songs, but spawn a generation of fans that would go the distance side by side with the band.
Creed would have the perfect alchemy for bringing everything back to the fans and music lovers alike. The recipe has been carefully crafted and monitored by all involved as the lives of each band member all had purpose for their individual journeys leading to this point in time where the band can reunite in such a colossal way.
In many ways this tour is extremely personal for many including myself as I write this article. I grew up on Creed and rocking out in my middle school and high school days well into my now 30’s, pouring all my angst and emotions into every car trip and man-cave karaoke performances. Don’t judge me! Or do. I don’t care. Creed rocks so hard and always has.
I’m excited to see what Tremonti, Stapp, Marshall and Phillips can do this time around the sun, not just live but also on a potentially new Creed record. So many life lessons and experiences and maybe songs left by the wayside just needing to be revisited in a different period for the band can come to fruition. The possibilities of Creed returning are exciting in more ways than one. With that said, the band requires touring assistance. Fans can look no further than right here because as it happens to have been announced, 3 Doors Down, Mammoth WVH, Finger Eleven, Daughtry, Switchfoot, Big Wreck and Tonic!
Not to mention Creed’s intimate acoustic performance in Orlando Florida, May 2-3 with proceeds benefiting the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), which holds a very special place in guitarist Mark Tremonti’s life. Tonic will also be joining the band for this special evening. How can you not respect and admire the fellas for putting on such a heartwarming show on for such a beautiful cause.
Links to all things related to the band’s tours and their socials can be found at this link here. So what are you waiting for! Are You Ready? Creed is back!
Summer Of ‘99 Tour Dates:
04/18-04/22 – Miami, FL @ Summer of '99 Cruise
04/27-05/01 – Orlando, FL @ Summer of '99 and Beyond Cruise
07/17 – Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center
07/19 – Monticello, IA @ Great Jones County Fair
07/20 – Walker, MN @ Moondance Jam
07/23 – Simpsonville, SC @ CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
07/24 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion +
07/26 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live +
07/27 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater +
07/30 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage #
07/31 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre +
08/02 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center +
08/03 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake +
08/06 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater x
08/07 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center +
08/09 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre +
08/10 – Indianapolis, IN @ Ruoff Music Center +
08/13 – Nashville, TN @ Ascend Amphitheater x
08/14 – Pelham, AL @ Oak Mountain Amphitheatre +
08/16 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre +
08/17 – Welch, MN @ Treasure Island Amphitheater +
08/20 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion x
08/21 – Boston, MA @ Xfinity Center +
08/23 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium +
08/24 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC +
08/31 – San Bernardino, CA @ Glen Helen Amphitheatre (Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival) %
09/01 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre +
09/04 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre +
09/06 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre +
09/07 – Denver, CO @ Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre +
09/10 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP ^
09/11 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion +
09/13 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center +
09/14 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion +
09/16 – Brandon, MS @ Brandon Amphitheater ^
09/18 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek +
09/20 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds +
09/21 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre +
09/24 – Jacksonville, FL @ Daily's Place x
09/25 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre +
09/27 – Darien Lake, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater +
09/28 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena +
+ = w/ 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven
^ = w/ Daughtry and Finger Eleven
* = w/ Switchfoot and Finger Eleven
x = w/ Tonic and Finger Eleven
# = w/ Big Wreck and Finger Eleven
% = w/ 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Finger Eleven, Fuel, Vertical Horizon, The Verve Pipe
Are You Ready? Tour Dates:
Saturday, November 02 | Oklahoma City, OK | Paycom Center *
Sunday, November 03 | Little Rock, AR | Simmons Bank Arena *
Wednesday, November 06 | Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center *
Friday, November 08 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena *
Saturday, November 09 | Biloxi, MS | Mississippi Coast Coliseum *
Tuesday, November 12 | Corpus Christi, TX | American Bank Center Arena *
Wednesday, November 13 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena *
Friday, November 15 | Austin, TX | Moody Center ATX *
Saturday, November 16 | Bossier City, LA | Brookshire Grocery Arena *
Tuesday, November 19 | Grand Rapids, MI | Van Andel Arena *
Wednesday, November 20 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena *
Friday, November 22 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse *
Saturday, November 23 | Baltimore, MD | CFG Bank Arena *
Monday, November 25 | Montreal, QC | Bell Centre ^
Wednesday, November 27 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena ^
Friday, November 29 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden *
Saturday, November 30 | Bangor, ME | Cross Insurance Center *
Monday, December 02 | Allentown, PA | PPL Center #
Wednesday, December 04 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena *
Thursday, December 05 | Orlando, FL | Kia Center #
* 3 Doors Down/Mammoth WVH
^ Mammoth WVH/Finger Eleven
# 3 Doors Down
