[titan9]

While I agree that Creed shouldn't get back together, I can't say I agree with everything RMadd said. Mainly, the scathing criticism of Stapp.

Don't get me wrong. I don't approve of how Stapp has acted. But do I criticize him for being a hypocrite? No. Why? Because we're all hypocrites. Every Christian that says they want to change, that says they don't want to make the same mistakes, they're all hypocrites. I fall down all the time. I make huge mistakes over and over again. But I still hope and pray that I can learn from them all and do what is necessary to avoid them. I'm sure Stapp is probably the same way.

Secondly, regarding playing the guitar: what is wrong with not wanting to play backup and/or not being able to do it? Some people have the ability to play and sing at the same time, while others don't. Some people have the ability to play rhythm and strum chords, others don't. Stapp is a terrific lyricist, a good singer and has good charisma on stage. But playing instruments isn't his thing. If Mark wanted a rhythm guitarist so badly, couldn't they have hired a touring one? I mean, seriously, what does this have to do with the breakup and the music itself? Nothing. It's just another criticism against Stapp that isn't really relevant.

Lastly, I wouldn't want to see the guys get back together and here's why: both sides seem to be pleased with what they're getting now. Alter Bridge fans love the music, Stapp fans love his music and those in the middle can enjoy what both AB and Stapp produce. If you happen to enjoy both, you're getting twice the amount of music that you would have gotten from Creed. And, in my eyes, the music now is better than the latter days of Creed.

All this to say would I be angry if Creed got back together? No, as long as it was for the right reasons. More than anything, I'd like to see the guys reconcile and be friends again. I don't care for a musical reunion. But I also don't care for all of the bickering.