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People are Really Thinking This Creed Reunion is Happening

Creed fans believe that a reunion is finally happening after some very interesting activity from the band’s social media channels. First, Creed’s Facebook page updated its profile picture back on…

Scott Stapp (L) and guitarist Mark Tremonti of Creed perform at the Wiltern Theatre on May 15, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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Creed fans believe that a reunion is finally happening after some very interesting activity from the band's social media channels.

First, Creed's Facebook page updated its profile picture back on July 6. The biggest clue, however, dropped yesterday (July 13.) Creed shared the video below across all of their social media channels. The video shows multiple images of the bands. It then culminates in the phrase, "Are you ready? Lets go back to the Summer of '99. Coming soon 7.19."

Obviously, this message is far from subtle, and Creed fans expect a big announcement to drop on July 19. Additionally, the "Summer of '99" saw the release of the band's breakthrough single "Higher," which topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart and peaked at number seven on the Hot 100.

Believe it or not, but it's been 10 years since Creed went on hiatus. Their last studio album, Full Circle, came out in 2009.

11 Original Band Names We’re Glad Didn’t Stick

Tony Iommi:  A guitarist whose name is iconic as his playing.  It's a good thing he didn't have to change it like Black Sabbath changed their name.

Some of rock's biggest bands, of course, had to go through several monikers until they found just the right one.  In honor of Iommi's birthday (February 19), here are eleven original band names we're glad didn't stick.

The Polka Tulk Blues Band (Black Sabbath)

Black Sabbath's original name came from the brand name of a talcum powder Ozzy Osbourne’s mother used.  Yeah…definitely not as dark as Black Sabbath.

Rat Salad (Van Halen)

Awesome Black Sabbath song, but it’s not the best band name.  Plus, without the Van Halen band name, we wouldn’t have their classic band logo, which is easily one of the coolest logos to rock on a shirt ever.

Mookie Blaylock (Pearl Jam)

One of the best athlete names of all time?  Of course!  A great band name?  Not exactly.  Eddie Vedder once said the band that would become Pearl Jam were too busy writing music to come up with a band name.  We’re thankful for the great music, but we’re equally as thankful for the name change, even if there are some sticky rumors behind that name's origin, too.

The New Yardbirds (Led Zeppelin)

Fact:  Nearly every “new” version of a previously well-respected brand is always crap.  (Ex: “New” Coke.)  Definitely thankful for this name change.

Rocket Baby Dolls (Muse)

One of the biggest bands in the world was once named after a Japanese porno movie.  Smart change, lads!

Screaming Abdabs (Pink Floyd)

“Screaming Abdabs” is apparently slang for “extreme anxiety or nervousness.”  We’re sure many record companies would’ve been nervous as to how to market a band with that name.

Sweet Children (Green Day)

It’s not like Sweet Children is a bad name; the problem lies within when the band members age.  Think about pop groups like New Kids on the Block or Backstreet Boys.  When you’re old enough to qualify for an AARP membership, a name that signifies youth is just silly.

Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Good lord! There are no words. Why? The Chili Peppers seemingly used all of them in that terrible attempt at a band name.

Pud (Doobie Brothers)

Out of all slang terms for male genitalia, this one is definitely the least sexy and whimsical. Way to opt for a weed-based name!

Cans of Piss (R.E.M.)

For a moment, imagine “Shiny Happy People” by a band called Cans of Piss. Ugh...just awful!

 

Naked Toddler (Creed)

Saving the absolute worst for last.  Regardless of your feelings about Creed, imagine a song as poignant as “With Arms Wide Open” by a band named NAKED TODDLER!  Actually, never mind. Just don’t.

Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights