Are you a fan of rock music? Then you must have heard the name Nickelback. The Canadian rock band has been the topic of heated debates for over two decades now. Whether it’s music or public image, Nickelback has received both fanatics and criticism since their debut in 1996. Love them or hate them, you just can’t ignore them.
And love them or hate them, you can most likely sing all of their songs.
Canadian musicians Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Brandon Kroeger formed the band and released their first album, “Curb.” But, it was their third album, “Silver Side Up,” that launched them into mainstream success in 2001. The album’s lead single, “How You Remind Me,” earned the band a Grammy nomination and topped the Billboard charts for weeks! I remember singing… or I should say screaming this in my car in high school. From then on, there was no stopping the band as they continued to release back-to-back hits like “Photograph,” “Rockstar,” and “Someday.”
Despite their commercial success, Nickelback has always been the subject of ridicule and memes on social media. They became one of the most hated bands in the world, with many bashing them for who knows what. But, interestingly, the band never let the criticism bring them down and instead, they embraced their trolls with humor and self-deprecating memes, which became viral sensations. One of the greatest “poke fun of Nickleback” if you will is “Look at this Graph” and if you haven’t seen it, you need to. This was made years ago to make fun of them but it actually brought them even more success I believe.
Apart from their music and memes, Nickelback has also been known for their philanthropic work. The band has supported numerous charities and social causes throughout their career, including “World Vision Canada,” “Child Find Alberta,” and “The Royal University Hospital Foundation.”
Nickelback’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride — from their humble beginnings in Canada to becoming one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time, they have undoubtedly left their mark on the music industry. And in my heart!
They are about to kick off their upcoming tour in 2023, here are the top 10 songs I hope we get to hear!
