Scott Stapp

Cooking up a storm: ‘Idol’ winner David Cook performs on campus

source: The Flat Hat

 VA Similar to the stage theatrics of Creed’s Scott Stapp, Star occasionally struck Messiah-like poses throughout the set. Star’s set ranged from harder tracks, like “Brand New Day” with vocals reminiscent of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, ...

Published Mon, Mar 30

'Idol': What's next for David Cook?

source: Back to Rockville

All those bands owe at least a small debt to Pearl Jam and, by default, Creed, the first band to puree and sweeten Pearl Jam’s sound into huge commercial success. Creed’s lead singer Scott Stapp also coined the now-popular vocal style ...

Published Mon, May 19

"American Idol" Is Starting To Believe That David Cook Is The One [Idolator's American Idolatry]

source: Idolator

Last night's American Idol was a bumpy ride, complete with misguided song choices, false starts, and gross pandering to the "America First" crowd. But it was a notable episode for one key reason. A new front-runner emerged: David Cook, whose strategy of picking songs that other rock bands...

Published Wed, Mar 26