[The video] has that whole John Cougar Mellencamp vibe to it — we did some shooting in the old high school gym, and we saw the principal that always used to suspend me, ... We made up. But I broke into that school 11 times. In the song I say, 'Criminal record says I broke in twice/ I must have done it half a dozen times.' It was actually 11. Now, it's sort of funny. The principal laughs about it and it's no big deal. But when I was in court, he didn't think it was so funny. Chad Kroegor
We were a little scared of using piano. We just didn't think it was very rock and roll. Chad Kroeger
[Kroeger was introduced to Dimebag and Paul in 2002 in Dallas by former Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, who was touring as Nickelback's opening act. A few drinks later, the ex-Pantera members admitted to Kroeger that they were big fans.] Vinnie told me he listened to Nickelback every day, which really surprised me, ... But I guess they come from that whole Southern-rock background, and we're a hard-rock band with Southern-rock influences, so they liked it a lot. Chad Kroeger
Vancouver, Canada's Theory of a Deadman were signed to Roadrunner Records by Nickelback's Chad Kroeger.
Their CD Silver Side Up took 5 weeks to make
Chad Kroeger spent 2 months in juvenile hall when he was 14
Mike was the first band member to get married and start a family. His wife and kids often tour with the band.
Ryan Peake was born March 1st, 1973
Chad Kroeger was born November 15th, 1974 in Hannah, Alberta, Canada.
Nickelback's "Photograph" became the #1 most selling song on itunes!
Canada's Nickelback started life as a cover band in Hanna, 215 kilometers northeast of Calgary.
The band's lead singer and guitarist Chad Kroeger described their song Far Away on the Tour when in Australia as the only real lovesong that Nickelback has. He described many others as being about love but not solely about being in love.
Nickelback's song Figured You Out perhaps is noted for its catchy beat and its rather edgy catch line: I like your pants around your feet.
Their original song Learn The Hard Way was featured in the movie Daredevil (February 4, 2003)
Their album The Long Road went Triple Platinum in Australia. With the songs Someday, Feelin' Way Too Damn Good and Figured You Out.
Their song Yanking My Heart Out was featured in the movie The Scorpion King (March 26, 2002)
In the lyrics of Nickelback's song Photograph where it says "And what the hell is on Joey's head?" that is referring to Joey Moi the producer of several of Nickelback's albums.
I was very upset, and for two months, if I saw Dimebag's picture somewhere I would get angry. Chad Kroeger
Nickelback were signed with Roadrunner based on the sucess their album The State had in their native Canada.
Chad Kroeger wrote the song Side of a Bullet about the death of one of his greatest friends and legendary guitarist Dimebag Darrell who was shot on stage during a live event.
Members as of 2006: Chad Kroeger - Lead Vocals and Guitars Ryan Peake - Guitar and Backing Vocals Mike Kroeger - Bass Guitar Daniel Adair - Drums and Backing Vocals Former Members: Brandon Kroeger - Drums (Album: Curb) Ryan Vikedal - Drums (Albums: The State, Silver Side Up & The Long Road)
The group's recognizable songs have appeared on many movie soundtracks, including "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle", "Daredevil", and, most famously, "Spider-Man", which featured the single "Hero"."
The band (who consist of Mike on bass, Chad Kroeger on lead vocals and guitar, Ryan Peake on guitar and backing vocals, and Daniel Adair on Drums and Backing Vocals) relocated to the city in 1996 and released the EP "Hersher" and full-length album, "Curb", independently and toured around the country playing their own music.
Never Again is the first song written and performed by Nickelback that deals with the issue of domestic abuse. The events depicted in the song are seen through the eyes of a child who every night watches his mother being brutally abused and assulted by her violent husband (who comes home drunk and in a violent mood).
In the U.K, Nickelback's song How You Remind Me stayed in the singles chart top 20 for more then 3 months.
Their original song Slow Motion was featured in the movie The Punisher (March 23, 2004)
"Beer o'clock" is a Nickelback tradition performed at concerts, where members of the band throw beers out into the audience.
Nickelback's name is the Nickel in the change that Mike Kroeger had to give customers back when he worked in a coffee shop.
Nickelback includes: Chad Kroeger (Vocals, Guitar). Ryan Peake (Backing Vocals, Guitar). Mike Kroeger (Bass). Daniel Adair (Backing Vocals, Drums).
Nickelback greatest hit, How You Remind Me, was sang by another Rock group, Sum 41, in a live performence.
Discography: Hesher-EP (Canada Only) (1996). Curb (1996). The State (2000). Silver Side Up (2001). Curb (US Release) (2002). The Long Road (2003). All the Right Reasons (2005).
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