I would consider the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ early work grunge. Then, towards the nineties, their music became somber with songs like “Under the Bridge” in which lead singer Anthony Kiedis reflected on his narcotics addiction.
I really don’t listen to Creed, so maybe other members of the collective will be able to help you there.
@tinyfaery Any band that can rock a Stevie Wonder cover as hard as they did gets no end of respect from me. Also, Magic Johnson… it’s genius and you don’t have to be a Lakers fun to enjoy that!
George Clinton wouldn’t play with Creed, but he has played with RHCP. The Uplift Mofo Party Plan. That was constantly on my CD player back in college. Aw, Hillel. :(