And in his review of Creed the movie, he isn't afraid to have a laugh at his band's expense. Stapp says: "This week I checked out a new film called Creed. I said to myself, 'Finally, the epic tale of my band Creed is coming to the big screen! As Creed the movie unfolded, there wasn't much that resembled what happened in Creed the band.

"The main character is played by Michael B Jordan. You know, interesting choice. I mean we don't look much alike, and that character's name is Creed, not Scott Stapp. But sometimes when I walk down the street people shout, 'What's up Creed.' So I guess I get."