Mark Tremonti on His Relationship With Creed's Scott Stapp
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Guitarist Mark Tremonti talks about his relationship with Creed frontman Scott Stapp from the beginning of the band to present day.
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Mark is such a stand-up guy. I have never seen him trash talk anyone. He is always so humble and kind. He definitely deserves all the success in the world. Keep up the good work Mark. I'll be a fan till my dying day!
Yup
He's a class act. He always tries to point out the best from everyone around him.
same here people want to talk shit about creed but they sold over 40 million records and were on fire in the late 90's!! hope some day they can play again
Very true. I've seen Alter Bridge 8 times and i've Met Mark 4 times. He was always very approachable and he even took time to stand outside in the pouring rain to speak to fans at one of the shows I went to.
@@Andyc18 The very first AB show I went to I had a camera and the batteries literally died as soon as I was about to get a picture with him. He said go find some batteries and come back. I came back with new batteries and he was more than happy to take some pictures with me. Dude really loves his fans.
I know Creed gets a lot of hate, but Scott is an amazing vocalist who's been through a lot, and Mark is one of the unsung heroes of 90's rock, as well as a gentleman.
Why does creed get a lot of hate ?
I love Creed
@@gamebredduramax71 Because at one time they were overexposed everywhere and people got tired of them. Something like Nickelback. They are not bad band its just they were everywhere their songs were blasting at every radio station in the early 2000s and people literaly got tired of them.
They were all over the place.
So sometimes its good to just lay low and build a mistique so people would notice that you are missing and you know, get some buzz going on. Creed was in your face MTV 24/7 and overxposure is not a great thing when you have it too much.
They sold out quickly and fans dont like it. You know majority of people see rock stars as rebels and outlaws and non conformists. Then you see Scot Stap on Good Morning America and all that aura of badassary is gone.
Creed became like a soccer mom's band and people dont like to associate with that image.
Another reason is they were cocky and douchy back in the day and also couldnt keep their mouths shut interviews. Also it didnt help that they sounded like Pearl Jam and it got the bass player pissed and he said in one interview they were better than Pearl Jam which obviously pissed some people off.
Scot stapp also got high and made a fool of himself several times on live TV and you know.
They made many PR mistakes and got lot of people to hate them.
these are few of the reasons but mainly it was overexposure. They became too big for their shoes.
@@gamebredduramax71 because people don't like Scott's voice
Scott tried to use Christian images for his own vanity and sanctimony. Which, in addition to being the opposite of rock & roll, is also the opposite of what Christianity is supposed to be.
Tremonti is the ultimate role model. Kudos to him for his patience with Stapp.
Mark Tremonti was just as important to Creed's success as Scott Stapp was, and unfortunately a lot of fans don't realize this. Mark is an absolutely phenomenal writer, lyricist, and ultimately he is one of the best guitar players living on the planet today. For his best work though, check out anything Alter Bridge. A fantastic band.
Jason Ragland If you aren't listening to Tremonti (Band), you are missing out BIG TIME!!!!!
Don Ball Of course I'm listening to Tremonti. Pre-ordered the new album even. But Tremonti is a side project for him. Everyone knows Alter Bridge is his baby.
Jason Ragland Love Alter Bridge, ABIII being my fav. I gotta say though, I can see this becoming the side project with the two of them focusing more on their "side projects" ; maybe not but things are going very well for both of them. Would've loved to have seen the Jasta, Jordison and Tremonti thing take flight!!!
Don Ball Yes, ABIII is my favorite as well. The lyrics are more serious and darker, which I actually like. One Day Remains was very positive lyrically, and Blackbird was a mixture. Anyhow, yeah, seeing Joey and Mark together would = wow moments X a million. And throw Jamey in there and who knows what monster we would have beheld.
Slash and Myles are growing and becoming a really, really huge thing so I have to wonder where the future lies with Mark and Myles? Alter Bridge has grown too though, especially in Europe. America is just stupid about music man. How the hell is AB not the biggest band in American rock today?
Jason Ragland It's mind boggling..... The last update I read indicated a possibility of 2016 for the 5th disc. One can hope.
I am so glad that Mark is standing up for Scott. People need to stop hating on him. He already had enough shit happen in his life.
Yes, most of our beloved artists have a dark side.
Mark is holding back a lot! Scott is no saint.
absolutely
I see that like this: If noone hates you it means you dont do anything meaningful.
If you put out yourself some lesser men will spit on you no matter how good or talented you are. I wish the best for Scott.
@@Qwufi If you act like a dick people are going to think you're a dick full stop, don't try and justify bad behaviour.
Mark Tremonti is not only one of the world's greatest guitar players, but he's also a gentleman. The entertainment industry needs more people like him.
Ive never heard of him
You must be from west virginia
Noisey Stooges hey I don't know what the you must be from West Virginia means but I'm from West Virginia and big Creed and Mark Tremonti fan
Celticsaint777 I agree. He's a great individual
Celticsaint777 .. one of the greatest guitar players...seriously?! You mean here on earth?! No disrespect.. he's a decent guitar player.. pretty competent and seemingly a really good guy but far from being one of the greatest. I can't think of any particularly memorable riffs or solos that move others to emulate be it within their own style or playing air guitar, isn't particularly technically proficient or play with any great deal of depth or soul. Any or all of these would typically justify one being labeled as one of the greatest and can easily thrown down a couple dozen names of other great guitarists far more notable than Mark, that would still fall short of being labeled as one of the greatest. Hetfield, Mars, Bettencourt, Sambora, Vandenberg, Stevens, Fruciante, Navaro, Bratta, Lee, DeMartini, Thayil, Ian, Mustaine, Wylde, Dimebag and so on and so on. Its okay to be a fanboy but seriously.. get a grip..
I'm glad this guy is still in the game. From creed to alter bridge and his own band. All the work pays off.
megaman exe The guy is a workhorse, he practices guitar 5 hours a day, he treats it like a 9 to 5 job
no shit?!?! where did you hear this? that's insane. props to him for that type of dedication.
Sfmchris, they had him in a 5 page article on Revolver where he explained all of it
You're absolutely right. I was fortunate enough to meet him backstage and he was practicing when i got there. He motivates the hell out of me to be a better guitarist
Agree 😁👍
It's 2019 and every single artist signed to any label ever needs to watch this video. This is not an interview about Mark's relationship with Scott. This is a masterclass on how to speak in an interview about someone you cannot get along with.
No doubt. He is smart enough to understand that some of his fans are Scott fans also, rational enough to not let his emotions lead, and mature enough to understand that talking trash usually makes you look immature.
So many bands famous and unknown can learn from this
@@ronniejdio9411 The irony... 😃
If your goal was to be incredibly wrong, congrats. You've succeeded!
Creed was magic, Stapp and tremonti was mind blowin. Their songs brought me through tough times, like many others. It offers hope in any way. Sad they didn´t continued. In my opinion one of the greatest and amazings bands ever
Yeah, but..... Alter Bridge. I like creed but I like miles Kennedy more.
Hey jack black
@@BirrDetonator1989 surely a much more consistent performer in Myles..
@@user-tt6be2zx3h myles is talented no question but is not in the same league as scott stapp...sorry
@@sean8470 Lol stapp can't even hold a candle for Myles...Myles Kennedy is in the same league as Fucking Chris chornell and Freddie mercury or pavarati...Scott stapp is just good
I had no idea Mark was so humble and such a great guy. I'm an even bigger fan now, and have ALWAYS loved his playing even when I was a little kid hearing Creed songs. Now I play and I can appreciate it even more, thanks Mark
This guy is one of the most under appreciated musicians you’ll ever come across
His instructionals brought me a whole new level of respect. He taught me a thing or two and made me a better guitarist.
Forgot the name of the magazine, but he was named best guitarist of the decade (2010-2020)
Mark IS THE MOST underrated musician of all time!
@ryckak No matter where you go, there's always that one guy...
Underrated for sure. I think it's also got to do with him not being an overinflated egotistical cock so he let's the music speak for itself and those that can hear/identify his talent can really appreciate it for the greatness that it is. Myles is also on another level, the range of that mans voice gives me goosebumps.
Dude is one of the greatest guitarists ever. Every riff he writes is gold.
Agreed. He was the not so secret weapon in Creed, but the entire band was all top notch. They had it all, a great singer, an ace guitarist, and a tight bassist and drummer and were a great band that kinda got a little lost in the shadow of all the great grunge bands at that time. But yeah, Tremonti is a guitar god no question
Tremonti is one of the most under rated talents in music. My theory is he has his head on straight, doesn’t draw attention, does his job the best he can. As the saying goes “ the squeaky wheel gets the oil” he’s a grinder and under appreciated. Just my opinion
I've seen Creed and Alter Bridge a number of times. Mark seems so relaxed and enthusiastic and always delivers the goods, regardless of the crowd size. To me, that's a true professional.
Mark Tremonti is a great musician and a class act on top of it. It's amazing how people can find a negative thing to say about this guy when he's about as down to Earth as they come!
I've never heard a bad word about Tremonti. What has anyone said? What could they even say?
Peter Agugliaro. Exactly..
Simple demonic haters will always try to make themselves feel less empty by hating.
Never was a fan of Creed or Alter Bridge but Mark seems like one of the good guys in music. He deserves the success he's achieved.
Same here. But I happened to see Creed at a festival in the 90s while tripping on acid(Edgefest@The Ballpark in Arlington). They went on right before Crystal Method. It was pretty cool.
Mark is a special guy. He’s legit empathetic and he talks about difficult and serious topics with real empathy and maturity. I hope Scott Stapp is sober and happy. Glad Alter Bridge is still around.
So humble, so respectful, and zero trash talk. He was so concerned and mindful for Scott to come right, what a legend!!!
I love Mark he's an inspiration for me to learn the guitar.
+Anthony Morado Dream Big man. I wish I had started the skill myself.
+Anthony Morado How is your guitar journey coming?
+Guardian's Creed never too late. It would blow your mind to see what 6 months of practice would give you.
Ryan Quick I've yet to start :( I don't know where or how to start tbh
Same
Mark Tremonti = Guitar God
yes
Guitar God hey it's your opinion but check out Dave Mustaine or Randy Rhodes that's GUITAR GOD'S
Right on brother both those guys would smoke this guy.
wpmtpm thanks brother
Shawn Denali I respect your opinion but you can't lie that MT is one of the greatest guitarists of all time.......
I meet these guys just before they made it big at a music store in Florence South Carolina. They then played at a local club that night. Marks guitar tone blew me away, standing just a couple of feet from his rig. I knew that they would go on to be the biggest band in the world. Great memories
Been praying for Scott for years as well as all band members. Thanks for the insight, Mark. God bless all of you and your families.
I saw Creed live a couple years ago and they still sounded amazing. Scott was on point vocally. Really made me reminiscent of the early Creed days. Mark is an amazing guitarist.....one of my top 10 favorite axe-men of all time.
WHAT A FRIEND SCOTT SEEMS TO HAVE AND NOT KNOW IT...SAD....BUT MARK IS REAL RIGHTEOUS MAN
seems like a very down to earth guy....
Pressure from the record companies has hurt so many bands...so many great musicians..
Mark is such a normal guy.....Rock Star yes, but not the ego. He's turned from a stellar song writer to adding "super shredder" to his arsenal. He's amazing. Alter Bridge is incredible and the Tremonti solo stuff as well!
Tremonti is being very diplomatic here.
And.......?
@@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer are you really that illiterate to read between the lines?
Fred Garvin is implying that Tremonti has got class.
@@Yut00bisSUS haha, some people bro. He's( tremonti) a professional. Chooses his words wisely. In this business it's best not to burn bridges you may need to use again one day. And you never know who's listening
That’s bullshit... Mark is being genuine
He's always very respectful. I've never seen him dissing anyone.
Class act. Great guy, MT.
I love the band and I'm glad Scott is recovering. Mark is an awesome dude to talk about Scott and not his own talents what a humble star.
so glad Scott figured things out and these guys reconciled
I've always appreciated Tremonti. Great guitar player, writer, and singer!
I remember this, hope Scott is well. On a side note, very interesting that Mark brings up the "secret".
Guy looks after himself, was blessed hitting the handsome branch on the way down, has never stopped working hard, hasn't made a boring acoustic album, keeping at it, never sounds too much like himself, evolves as time goes on. true hero to look up too right there.....
i hope scott is doing well and creed can make more music
hinda dolo I'm sure he will get better but creed will only be a thing of the past. Don't think the band will ever get back together, also note that all those drugs and alcohol could have distorted his singing voice
I hope they dont.
Mark said recently he wouldn't say no to a reunion if Scott could sort himself out.
If Creed reunited, Scott would want Mark to just focus mainly on Creed. That’s not what Mark wants. He’s said that’s Scotts mindset in another interview on RUclips
@@eduardomartinez-oh6bn wow just stumbled on this comment ,Creed was a huge impact on the world ,so big that there could be a reunion...and it would be something like full circle... just last year I did a tribute to Creed ...it was jammed .. Creed left there mark on everyone
Mark Tremonti - my guitar hero since I was a teenager. :)
I respect that while Mark is being completely honest and open, he’s really watching what he’s saying... I met him a few years back and he just seemed like a good dude!
His words are trustworthy. People like Scott Stapp tell lies all the time and their words mean nothing.
This guy is a good dude and can really play and sing! Talent and class combined.
Mark is a killer player, writer. I personally think he was without doubt the driving force behind Creed and now of course Alter Bridge. What a band!
What a nice dude. I love to see people who genuinely care. Its so easy to talk negative shit about people, but to acknowledge someones positive qualities and acknowledge that we are human is so rare anymore. We are all one bad day away from slipping. It can happen to anyone.
I saw a video of Tremonti and Kennedy in a guitar store. Very down to earth guys. Saw Stapp solo a few years ago. It was a GREAT show.
Spoken like a true gentleman and a good friend
7 years later, I truly hope they can come together and make another album.
Scott Stapp is in a much better place now so I don’t think that’s out of the question
Could happen!
I love " One" great song. That was the song i couldn't be a 90s rock snob at the time. Now i like all their creed tunes. Excellent job Mark!!!
I've been going to concerts for 30 years ..been to around 150 shows in that time ..the only guitarist who has ever memorized me in concert was Tremonti ...he is seriously a life changing guitarist to see perform ..
Who u see Nickleback 150 times?
@@thomasmorano17 no ass clown 🤡 , I've seen everyone from Rush to Metallica to Creed to Lamb Of God ...just to name a few ..I've seen Korn 38 times alone since 1997 ..
Met him last Friday in their meet and greet in a show with trivium he was really awesome
Great interview, and good on him for sticking up for his friend. Tremonti has even more of my respect after this video.
They don't get along, and this wasn't sticking up for him......this was just Mark being himself, he doesn't shit talk, you should notice the way he critically thought about everything he said.
Mark is an obvious class act, not judgmental, explained his loyalty and why, very respectful,,,this is the kind of friend / colleague everyone needs.
Thank you Mark! Very level headed interview! I hope to see you live again!! Since that time what a journey,,, Alter Bridge to me is one of the most criminally underatted bands... We have to change that!!!
I’ve always admired Mark, such a humble down to earth realistic person. No i don’t know him personally but he seems like such a good dude. His music is outstanding, my favorite guitar player.
This guy is a class act through and through. Wish we had more awesome creative great riffing guitarist like this guy.
Love this guys work ethic. Heard he was such a perfectionist. Like that about him. Personally have all the music he is associated with. I can imagine this guy would be awesome to speak with. Rock on Mark!! #SympathyRocks
Mark seems like just a wonderful person.
What a fantastic respectful interview about your long history with someone. He articulated everything with complete tact. Bravo MT.
What a great down to Earth guy. Saw them at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA back in 1998 when they were REALLY BIG! "The Toadies" opened up for them and got to chat with them for a few minutes before Creed came on, and they were great as well. Was a great concert and only about 1,000 people in attendance, and hilarious to see the girls run after them once they left the stage.
"When you are with me/ I'm free/ I'm careless/ I believe."
I don't care what you say, those lyrics are way cool.
Tremonti Is a legend to me. One of my favorite guitarists of all time, one of the reasons I wanted an electric 6 string when I was 12. His riffs and tone will always be what made creed so successful along with stapps pipes.
my brother said listen to this new band , the singer reminds me of you, while holding back the tears.that was my first time hearing you guyz.i played a little guitar and thought this guitar player is a new breed, excellent player . i loved your comment on family.thanx man.
🙏🙏🙏💡 Great interview and yes you are right FAMILY is everything 🙏 And CREED is one my favorite bands 💡 So many songs that HIT me hard in my life 😉 So thank you 🙏 Wish you guys could figure it out and get back together 🙏💡👍
What a down to earth guy!
You all have inspired us all as musicians thank you you are truly loved
Mark’s a class act...I’ve been a fan of his for a long time and the dude just seems to have a good head on his shoulders.
His face in the thumbnail perfectly sums up their relationship 🥴
To me Mark is the Boss. Was and always will be.
I met Mark after a Fox and friends show in NYC in 09 and he was a really cool dude, the only one to stay after and greet fans. One of my all time favorite guitarists
Nice to see he cared for Scott's well being. Stapp has been clean and sober for a while now and it's good too see he's healthy.
i hope tremonti knows JUST how influential he is. Creed was the first rock band i ever listened to as a second grader. One last breath made me pick up the guitar.
Incredible guitarist and gentlemen!!
I have always always loved Mark Tremonti. He was the lead guitarist of my favorite childhood rock band, and I cannot believe that it has taken me until almost the age of FORTY to discover his solo stuff! I'm loving all of it. Better late than never to discover that Mark Tremonti is actually one of the hardest working musicians alive and he has his freaking head on straight. What a standup guy, I wish him nothing but the best.
😮 im just now learning this! He is a real man and roll model, wow. Im so impressed ❤hard working and dedicated to his family
I remember seeing this band for the 1st time on tv when I was 14 and i was in love with him!.😁🥰
Mark is a stand up man ! I’m a metal head but loved earlier Creed . The combo was great! Good luck to all of them !
Good little video. I don't care about anything from Creed post-My Own Prison but this guys really seems like a nice guy who cares about his old friend.
+righteousrat A couple of my friends met Tremonti. They said he was a really nice and genuine guy.
Class right there brother! Saw AB at House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. You guys were awesome. Hope y’all come back through! Stay safe and pass on the love!
Still love you Mark! I have pictures of you from concerts! All my love! Happy new year!
i've never heard him speak. he reminds me of a few buddies who were in the marines. they all have that same sort of mentality. not what i would have thought from the few times i saw their shows back n the old days. totally different onstage to off vibe.
Awesome interview.
this guy is an underrated guitarist he is an excellent musician
Much respect to the man. One of my favourites guitarist.
Met Mark a few months ago. Great dude.
Nice
I really dug creed.
I hated that people attacked scott for the psuedo religious stuff.
To me it was positive metal...something we just don't have enough of imo.
But marks solo career and alter bridge have been where his most epic efforts have surfaced.
Going to school at FSU my roommate worked with Scott at Chili's when they were trying to make it. He came over and played video games after work one day on my PS system. We went and saw them at a dive bar on Tennessee St. and they blew the roof off the joint. Loud and proud. Tremonti was always a humble, honest, and likeable dude.
You won't find a more decent guy than Mark Tremonti. What an inspiration.
Scott Stapp's drive make everyone in Creed multimillionaires.
its make a sense
Maybe. I think it had more to do with Tremonti's song writing ability. I try and imagine what Creed would have sounded like with Kennedy as the frontman from the start. I think they would have had a much longer career and probably be up there with a lot of great bands from the past 30 years. Instead Creed may have made a lot of money but they are not really looked at in a serious light. That is all on Stapp. There was a lot of comparison to pearl jam on their first record and his style being close to Vedders. IMO that is not even close as Eddie is in a class by himself. However, Stapp should have paid homage instead of denying it. I dont care what anyone says, to the average listener they do sound similar. To fans, its not really a thing. Pearl jam has paid homage to bands they were inspired by. Its just respectful. That hurt creed.
Agree to disagree. Yeah I know people said they sound similar but I never once confused the two. I loved Pearl Jam and I loved Creed. If both of these guys sang Amazing Grace, I could tell you who was who.
People also called them a Christian band which they are not. Some say they did too many ballads but I love ballads. Idk.
I think people got too carried away.
I liked creed. Solid jams and great song writing.
Wow! Tremonti is a solid down to earth dude. God Bless you & your family Mark.
Love alter bridge. Marks riffs and clean parts are on another level on the first 3 albums His solos come from his soul. Great all round player
Creed's full circle the best rock album I've heard in the past 5 years
+project10bball Honestly I think their Solo work is much better, and Alter Bridge. And Scotts Proof of life is brilliant.
Full circle wasnt that good compared to human clay
@@ryanmaplerm no shit lmao, you. You can’t expect that, human clay is the best album they mad. And they were much older and out of their prime when they made full circle
Great guitarist, amazing vocalist, and very humble guy. Love Tremonti.🤘🤘
Saw Creed twice in concert and they were great both times.
So polite and beautiful, thank you for being living and professional
Class fucking act. All the way. My band's success was 100% because of these guys. Nicest guy ever. And an absolutely terrifying MONSTER on guitar.
the music that he created with Stapp and Creed will still be his greatest mark on music history. that can't be changed.
somebody hasn't listened to One Day Remains
***** at least I like it more than the Last Hero,but I haven't listened ABIII yet. But it's true that some songs aren't particularly good on their debut album.
***** I also like that a lot. Watch Your Words is one of my favourite from them,and the riff is pretty awesome
U both are amazing artists that worked well together for a long time best wishes to both men and music abilities
Good interview thanks Mr. Tremonti.
Creed was one of the best bands of their era. Their music is legendary.
I'm now 61, and have been a rock fan since the late 60's, as a kid growing up mesmerized by what I was hearing on New York and New Jersey radio stations. I particularly loved hard rock (later to be called 'heavy metal', or 'metal', especially after the NWOBHM hit the scene), and got into Aerosmith, Zeppelin, KISS, Rush, Maiden, Scorpions, etc. I never liked grunge or post-grunge when it came out, but there was one exception at first. That was Creed. When I first heard that first Creed album, I was blown away! Especially Tremonti's guitar playing. So raw, compelling, and emotional. I had to re-evaluate my dislike for this kind of music! Fast foward to now, and I still think Mark Tremonti is an absolute monster on guitar, with his many shades and nuances of rhythm and lead. He is easily one of America's all time best rock guitarists, and that's coming from someone who has admired all the greats like Tony Iommi, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Alex Lifeson, Jimmy Page, Rory Gallagher, Uli Roth, Michael Schenker, etc.!
Thats a fine list of guitarists IMO.. may i respectfully add, ..Joe Satriani... Jerry Garcia and surprise entry ..Roy Clarke. (Just check for yourself if theres any doubt). Very cool you mentioned Rudy Schenker.
@@exposingtheamericanstasitr3579 Thanks for the reply! Love Satch and Jerry for sure! Will check out Roy Clarke too!
Last part was deep , good interview with good information
one of the best guitarist i have ever known... most underrated.
Creed had such an impact on my life. What stands out here is the fact he speaks about Scott in 2 definitions, "he was..." all praise. Then when he talks about recent day Scott he just avoids it and keeps it general. Theres not much love left there, Scott's ego, delusions, drug addiction has pushed him away.
WELL SAID SCOTT PISSED IT AWAY WHAT A GREAT BAND THEY WERE !
The music industry is one hell of a ride.