Myths to Live By
by Joseph Campbell
Scott named this book when asked what he was reading in the Creed Q&A - "you need to read it 3 or 4 times to catch everything." This book examines the origin and functionality of mythology and how it applies to our society. Purchase this book.
Perfect I'm Not: Boomer on Beer, Brawls, Backaches, and Baseball
by David Wells, Chris Kreski
Boomer has been known to enjoy the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, and has befriended quite a few rockers, including Scott Stapp. (Read more in sports zone.) You’ll find a couple of mentions of Scott in this book, and even an interesting picture of him and Wells. Purchase this book.
Making and Marketing Music
by Jodi Summers
It just so happens that Scott is one of the reviewers of this book: "If I could tell you why we were successful, I'd write a book and sell 2 million copies. I can't, but this book can." - Scott Stapp, Vocalist for Creed. Purchase this book.
I.Am.Relevant: A Generation Impacting Their World With Faith
by various authors
Back cover blurb: “Every day, thousands of forward-thinking Christians are making a difference in eternity by being relevant to their culture. Their kind has been called "roaring lambs," those who infiltrate and impact their world with their faith. We call them relevant.” Profiles include Scott Stapp from Creed and Dan Haseltine from Jars of Clay. Purchase this book.
'Spiritual Journeys: How Faith Has Influenced Twelve Music Icons
by Steve Beard, Chad Bonham, Jason Boyett, Scott Marshall and Denise Washington
This book devotes a chapter to each of the following artists: Johnny Cash, P. Diddy, Lauryn Hill, Moby, Al Green, Wyclef Jean, Scott Stapp, Destiny's Child, Bob Dylan, Lenny Kravitz, T-Bone Burnett. Purchase this book.
Faith, God, and Rock & Roll
by Mark Joseph
Joseph updates the scene on religion and rock in America. Featuring interviews and profiles of acts such as P.O.D., Lifehouse, Creed, Sixpence None The Richer, Lenny Kravitz, U2 and Dashboard Confessional, Faith, God, & Rock 'N' Roll charts “what's going on with God Stateside”. Purchase this book.
The Rock & Roll Rebellion
by Mark Joseph
Joseph, a music industry insider who has followed the lives of many devout performers, knows first hand the issues involved in being an artist on either side of the sacred/secular fence. There are several references to Creed in this book, which is subtitled ‘Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back’. Purchase this book.