SoulDancer, I agree with you!! Collective Soul, really...
Yeah, what a fan you are.. "finally step down"....
Creed simply is NOT Creed without SCOTT STAPP (period). I don't know what kind of soul you have but it certainly does not reflect one of compassion or love from that statement.
Yes, Scott has had a very rough year and despite all of the obstacles, he has continued to this day getting on stage and performing for the fans - the pressure that he has been under from tour cancellations/postponements due to (car accident & his throat illness), problems with his ex-wife and child custody issues. Trying to deal with all of this and constantly being in the public is too much for one person to handle (yes, even Scott), he deserves a much needed break to sort things out, reconnect with his spirit/soul and reconnect with the rest of the band to make the awesome music that they have given to us.
I for one support Scott and Mark, Flip and Brett they are an amazing creative force that produces food (music) for our souls .....