SCOTT STAPP UPDATE! WITH PALMS WIDE OPEN…
We at EDSBS have a lasting affection for Scott Stapp, who despite being born an LD dwarf overcame his circumstances to become THE LEAD SINGER OF THE GREATEST BAND EVER, CREED. Stranko’s a particular fan of Stapp’s vocal stylings, particularly after large, starchy meals when something’s got to get the digestive system moving and moving fast.
Stapp has a new song he’s singing this morning, however, following an arrest for domestic violence: “With Palms Wide Open.” (Irishoutsider from FireMarkMay gets credit there.)
Creed rulz!
Scott Stapp, American hero, is thinking deeply about slapping you right now.
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Simon Kenton says:
Creed… The worst thing to happen to music before Ashley Simpson.
May 21st, 2007 at 10:52 am
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Kenny says:
Maybe you should also enter into evidence the possibly apocryphal Denny’s story featuring Mr. Stapp. Even if it is fake, it’s worth seeing again.
May 21st, 2007 at 11:08 am
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Jason says:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/joeythenimrod/offspring/EJHC2.jpg
May 21st, 2007 at 11:12 am
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crabs says:
God I hate Creed – or is it (lol) “AlterBridge” now?
But to compare them to Asslee Simpson? Even Creed had a smidgen of musical talent – and I fell it is safe to say that Stapp has never done a “ho-down” dance.
May 21st, 2007 at 11:15 am
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Stranko Montana says:
I think Nickleback is the better Creed comparison
May 21st, 2007 at 11:18 am
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Stranko Montana says:
At least Ashley… post Rhinoplasty… has some good characteristics.
May 21st, 2007 at 11:21 am
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Jai Eugene says:
Where is Stranko
May 21st, 2007 at 11:22 am
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matt says:
Lyrics to Stapp singing ‘Higher’
“Although I would like our world to change
It helps me to appreciate
Those nights and those dreams
But, my friend, I’d sacrifice all those nights
If I could make the Earth and my dreams the same
The only difference is
To let love replace all our hate”
Thanks Creed…listening to this shit has gotten me through some rough times
May 21st, 2007 at 11:30 am
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crabs says:
Wow! Why that’s the exact same soundtrack that was playing in my head as I was smacking my wife around…
May 21st, 2007 at 11:36 am
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PJ from NU in SF says:
He actually looks like he can’t wait to feel salvation… all over his face, that is.
May 21st, 2007 at 11:38 am
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MCab says:
Stapp is another vocal Eddie Vedder clone, with the whole marbles-in-my-mouth style of singing. Annunciate, dammit!
May 21st, 2007 at 12:03 pm
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irishoutsider says:
Balki is intense.
May 21st, 2007 at 12:19 pm
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Out of Conference says:
Ike Turner can dig it.
May 21st, 2007 at 12:44 pm
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SMQ says:
Since I’m going to a high school graduation tomorrow, this reminds me: my class song in high school was “With Arms Wide Open.” It’s about a guy who knocked a girl up, if I remember, which was appropriate. I also recall in my senior yearbook, there was a poll for some reason chronicling the greatest bands (or musical acts, etc., I’m not sure specifically) of all-time. We had enough sense to vote The Beatles No. 1. No. 2? Creed.
I should note I had no part in either decision. The virtues of REM’s “Electrolyte” remain under-appreciated.
May 21st, 2007 at 1:09 pm
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SMQ says:
Since I’m going to a high school graduation tomorrow, this reminds me: my class song in high school was “With Arms Wide Open.” It’s about a guy who knocked a girl up, if I remember, which was appropriate. I also recall in my senior yearbook, there was a poll for some reason chronicling the greatest bands (or musical acts, etc., I’m not sure specifically) of all-time. We had enough sense to vote The Beatles No. 1. No. 2? Creed.
I should note I had no part in either decision, and that the virtues of REM’s “Electrolyte” remain under-appreciated.
May 21st, 2007 at 1:10 pm
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Spanky says:
ORAGINA?!? He Threw ORANGINA?!? Of course it wasn’t considered deadly! Throw a fucking quart at her Stapp if you really want to draw some punishment. How do you expect any drink with the word “gina” in it to be deadly?
May 21st, 2007 at 1:18 pm
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kleph says:
you got off easy dude. my class chose this shit despite my desperate efforts lobbying for this (although my personal choice was this but i knew it didn’t have a hope in hell versus the powers that be). just one more reason for me to get the fuck out of ruston, louisiana as soon after graduation as i could.
May 21st, 2007 at 1:30 pm
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Gurn says:
Geez, I know you guys are from Florida, so some innate cheesiness is to be expected. But the best band ever? Lord, please tell me you’re joking.
May 21st, 2007 at 2:10 pm
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Orson Swindle says:
We would be joking, sir.
May 21st, 2007 at 2:12 pm
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Papa Lou BSU says:
As someone who suffered through local radio stations playing freakin’ Henry Lee Summer because he was a “home-state rocker” during my college days, my deepest sympathies go out to anyone who survived the Creed Era while living in Florida…
I just can’t imagine what you folks must have gone through. At least ol’ Henry Lee only had one hit to speak of, so they couldn’t play him THAT much.
May 21st, 2007 at 2:23 pm
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Katy says:
http://salamitsunami.com/archives/12
Scroll down to where it says, “STAPPFLASH.” Good stuff.
May 21st, 2007 at 2:42 pm
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crabs says:
We’re not joking Gurn -
We Floridians really enjoy playing our Creed albums while rearranging all of the pink flamingos in our yards.
May 21st, 2007 at 2:43 pm
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PeterPumpkinhead says:
… I’m Martin Sheen…
May 21st, 2007 at 3:09 pm
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MCab says:
And sipping on a nice, tall, cool glass of OJ, Crabs . . . (any TazMania fans out there?)
May 21st, 2007 at 3:12 pm
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jebushchrist says:
I just can’t believe that Scott Stapp, my Scott Stapp, would do this. This wreaks of a set up.
May 21st, 2007 at 3:44 pm
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smq says:
The Creed Era couldn’t be any worse than the 3 Doors Down Era in South Mississippi, literally one radio station pimping a band exclusively for the sake of pimping a band. You have to listen to ‘Superman’ for three years, and then it goes NATIONAL!!!!1!! So they really ramp it up. I imagine it’s still a big hit in WCPR’s every day rotation (yes, really, WCPR). Glory days, man.
May 21st, 2007 at 3:48 pm
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MCab says:
Hey SMQ, what’s that station in Hattiesburg that is run by Nation of Islam types and plays nothing but quality, b-side soul & R&B?
And I really hate that song “superman.”
May 21st, 2007 at 4:08 pm
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Travis Swenson says:
SMQ: of course practically everyone in Jackson County under the age of 30 claimed to be good friends with one of the band members.
[I'll admit "Duck and Run" has a pretty sweet guitar riff, very Dokkeneque!]
May 21st, 2007 at 4:42 pm
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Orson Swindle says:
Not all songs named “Kryptonite” are made equal. Excuse us while we bounce on top of our desk for four minutes.
May 21st, 2007 at 4:45 pm
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kleph says:
and, for the record, not every song titled superman sucketh.
May 21st, 2007 at 5:00 pm
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lawtool says:
are you sure he wasn’t the lead singer for godsmack?
May 21st, 2007 at 5:12 pm
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Tpa Gtr says:
Ok, South Mississippi, we see your 3 Doors Down and raise you 7 Mary 3, which adopted Orlando as their hometown.
I’d stop there before we bring up Matchbox 20…
May 21st, 2007 at 5:30 pm
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MCab says:
This is much like the 16 Stone phenomenon here in tha N.O.
May 21st, 2007 at 7:55 pm
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Tolbert1906 says:
no mention of the infamous gainesville denny’s incident?
May 21st, 2007 at 8:23 pm
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crabs says:
7 Mary 3 – now that really brings me back….
“down by the waters edge….I didn’t do it… I swaahhhr”
Now that was true lyrical genius.
May 22nd, 2007 at 8:13 am
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Dr. O. Goldsmith says:
Truly, crabs, the bitter taste was cumbersome.
May 22nd, 2007 at 10:12 am
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NewAZTiger says:
How did Miami shed themselves of Robert Matthew Van Winkle?
May 22nd, 2007 at 4:40 pm
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The Duke of Wazzu says:
Overrated dead horses : Overrated shitty bands : : Barbaro : Creed
May 24th, 2007 at 12:07 am