Nickelback
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Hanna, Alberta, Canada (1995 – present)
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta, formed in 1995.
The band initially emerged in the late ’90s as Canada’s answer to Creed, prizing a blend of gruff vocals and distorted (yet radio-friendly) guitars. Founded by members Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and then-drummer Brandon Kroeger. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold 30 million records worldwide. Nickelback ranks as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and places as the 2nd best selling foreign act in the US behind The Beatles for the 2000s.
The band is now based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its name originates from the nickel in change that band member Mike Kroeger gave customers at his Starbucks job, he would frequently say, “Here’s your nickel back”.
The band is signed to EMI in Canada and Roadrunner Records for the rest of the world. In July 2008, the band signed with Live Nation for three touring and album cycles, with an option for a fourth cycle. The contract includes recordings, touring, merchandise and other rights.
Early years: 1995–2000
Nickelback’s first release was a seven-track EP called Hesher in 1996. In the same year, Nickelback recorded their first full-length album Curb. “Fly” was released on Hesher and Curb and was the first single produced by Nickelback. It did not chart and was only played on local radio stations.
The following album The State was recorded in 1998 and was released as an independent record the same year. Nickelback signed a record deal with EMI and Roadrunner Records. The State was then re-released in 2000 by EMI and Roadrunner Records.
The band initially emerged in the late ’90s as Canada’s answer to Creed, prizing a blend of gruff vocals and distorted (yet radio-friendly) guitars. Founded by members Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and then-drummer Brandon Kroeger. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold 30 million records worldwide. Nickelback ranks as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and places as the 2nd best selling foreign act in the US behind The Beatles for the 2000s.
The band is now based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its name originates from the nickel in change that band member Mike Kroeger gave customers at his Starbucks job, he would frequently say, “Here’s your nickel back”.
The band is signed to EMI in Canada and Roadrunner Records for the rest of the world. In July 2008, the band signed with Live Nation for three touring and album cycles, with an option for a fourth cycle. The contract includes recordings, touring, merchandise and other rights.
Early years: 1995–2000
Nickelback’s first release was a seven-track EP called Hesher in 1996. In the same year, Nickelback recorded their first full-length album Curb. “Fly” was released on Hesher and Curb and was the first single produced by Nickelback. It did not chart and was only played on local radio stations.
The following album The State was recorded in 1998 and was released as an independent record the same year. Nickelback signed a record deal with EMI and Roadrunner Records. The State was then re-released in 2000 by EMI and Roadrunner Records.
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Silver Side Up
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Silver Side Up / Live at Home (CD & DVD)
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Shoutbox
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jimmytheone44 wrote:
Only on last.fm can a band be hated for being extremely talented. SMH! [3]
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Allesha22 wrote:
Nickelback is my favorite.
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Andrew_Williams wrote:
Only on last.fm can a band be hated for being extremely talented. SMH! [2]
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krissirge wrote:
they really should tour more countries when in Europe......they could sell out stadiums everywhere
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NWG369 wrote:
Kim's the first girl I kissed, I was so nervous that I nearly missed. She's had a couple kids since then, I haven't seen her since God knows when.
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NWG369 wrote:
Did you guys know that Chad got sent to juvenile hall for stealing money from his junior high school? He never even went to college! Badass!! http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:f9fexqekldde~T1
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aftermgates wrote:
SHUT YOUR MOUTH BLASPHEMER
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Mad_Dingo704 wrote:
Chad Kroeger should replace Chuck Norris as lead in all the best action movies. Anyone agree?
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rdx_TP wrote:
http://www.isnickelbacktheworstbandever.com/
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Nonclique343 wrote:
The band initially emerged in the late ’90s as Canada’s answer to Creed
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
Only on last.fm can a band be hated for being extremely talented. SMH!
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Nonclique343 wrote:
HEY GUYS CHECK IT OUT I THINK IT'S Jarhead92's DAD http://www.last.fm/user/JayheadJ420
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Mad_Dingo704 wrote:
"Nickelbacks last.fm page just isnt complete without all the hipster wannabes bitching about them. Keep hating, kids." You're right! I hate how all these hipsters bitch about how p4k hypes them up so all the "tr00" hipsters can't listen to them now. You guys aren't getting any indie cred by hating on them. Listen to the music for the music. Not for how hyped up it is on indie blogs and shit.
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Daredevil007 wrote:
If Today Was Your Last Day <3
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jimmytheone44 wrote:
Nickelback is my favorite too, JayniJade22. See people? All the bitches dig the 'back
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ishyfishcat wrote:
"Nickelbacks last.fm page just isnt complete without all the hipster wannabes bitching about them. Keep hating, kids." [2] Right on bro!
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Andrew_Williams wrote:
The reason why Nickelback's songs all sound the same is because their rock numbers are too feirce and in-your-face to sound different from each other.
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jamielowndes wrote:
Nickelbacks last.fm page just isnt complete without all the hipster wannabes bitching about them. Keep hating, kids.
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
You're right, all of their songs do sound the same... awesome.
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CamelotFossil wrote:
My dick is like Nickelback - It's huge and nobody knows why
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