Scott Stapp

Date of Birth: August 8, 1973

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Scott Stapp, born Anthony Scott Flippen, is an American musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed. He was born on August 8, 1973, in Orlando, Florida. Stapp co-founded Creed in 1994 with guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. The band achieved significant success in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like “My Own Prison,” “Higher,” and “With Arms Wide Open,” which won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2001. After Creed disbanded in 2004, Stapp embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album, “The Great Divide,” in 2005. The band reunited in 2009 for the album “Full Circle” and continued to tour intermittently. Stapp has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly focusing on mental health awareness and support for military veterans.

5 Interesting Facts about Scott Stapp

1. Scott Stapp has battled bipolar disorder and has been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction.

2. Creed’s debut album, “My Own Prison,” was released independently before being picked up by Wind-up Records, leading to its commercial success.

3. Stapp’s song “With Arms Wide Open” was inspired by the birth of his first child and won a Grammy Award.

4. He published a memoir titled “Sinner’s Creed” in 2012, detailing his life and career.

5. In addition to his music career, Stapp has acted in films, including a role in the 2014 movie “The Passion of the Christ.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Scott Stapp

1. “Surround yourself with the right people, and realize your own worth.”

2. “Music has always been a healing force in my life.”

3. “I want to give people hope and let them know they’re not alone.”

4. “My music is about redemption, forgiveness, and finding yourself.”

5. “Life’s a journey, and I’m still learning every day.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Scott Stapp’s net worth was estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Scott Stapp has three children: a son named Jagger, born in 1998, from his first marriage to Hillaree Burns; and two children, a daughter named Milan and a son named Daniel, with his second wife, Jaclyn Nesheiwat.