This page will contain wikis about Nickelback, as they become available.NickelbackThis article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. If you are familiar with the subject matter, please check for inaccuracies and modify as needed, citing sources.Nickelback is a post-grunge rock band founded in western Canada in 1995. The name derived from the nickel in change Mike Kroeger frequently had to give customers back in his job at a Starbucks coffee shop. HistoryThe core of the band hails from Hanna, Alberta. They are now based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Nickelback was helped early on by Cancon, the Canadian law requiring a certain percentage of music played on Canadian radio to be from Canadian musical artists. Their second album, The State, propelled them to the mainstream with two Top 10 hits and the follow up album Silver Side Up, with 2002's most-played single How You Remind Me, gave them superstar status, scoring multi-format smashes on every album since. Silver Side Up was released on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. On that morning, they were on their tour bus traveling across Pennsylvania less than 10 miles from where Flight 93 crashed. StyleNickelback's style is best described as hard rock; no electronic sounds or DJs gueststar in their songs. The frontman Chad Kroeger is the dominant element; his vocals sustain the songs through verse and hook. The result is radio friendly hard rock with no frills; save some dubbing in a few of their songs for dramatic effect ("Figured You Out"). As many bands, Nickelback's lyrics deal mostly with either acquirring romance, the loss of romance, or the transition between love and hate in relationships. Earlier albums included songs discussing problems many can relate to, such as parental desertion and domestic abuse. The context provided in Nickelbacks' songs also make it easy to create a mental picture of the subject matter; they seldom if ever speak metaphorically. Their fifth album, "All the Right Reasons" (2005), sees a progression in their subject matter. Kroeger deals with nostalgia, friendships and the passage of time in one of the 2005 singles "Photograph". "Rockstar" has the band reflecting on the consequences of their new status as recognized musicians; something that is executed with solid ability and thought. The fact that Nickelback seldom touches on taboos in their lyrics (profane or otherwise) make their sound a viable option for rock, alternative, and mix stations. (source) CriticsNickelback are also heavily criticized as commercial sellouts by grunge fans because of their simple radio-friendly sound, which makes frequent use of digital post-processing. Many fans of Nickelback argue that it is tough to judge the band by their singles, as is the case with many mainstream bands. Critics have often pointed out that "How You Remind Me", a Nickelback song that received extensive airplay in 2001 and 2002, and "Someday", a popular song in 2003, are almost identical except for lyrical content. A clever mash-up combined the two songs into a single track, "How You Remind Me of Someday", which has circulated the Internet for years on humor sites and music messageboards. The similarity of the two songs is only apparent, however, when several parts are edited out of both tracks and the tempo of Someday is elevated. The band was booed offstage at a Portuguese heavy metal Music festival. Feeling they didn't fit with the genre of the other bands at the festival, Nickelback were reluctant to do the show; however, despite the predictable result, the money they were offered was so substantial that they couldn't turn it down. The audience voiced their distaste by throwing bottles and rocks at the stage. Chad Kroeger inquired to the hecklers, "Are there any Nickelback fans in Portugal?" The lackluster response led to him and Vikedal displaying a vulgar hand gesture and leaving the stage after only a few songs.(source) MembersCurrent
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Chad Kroeger inquired to the hecklers, "Are there any Nickelback fans in Portugal?" The lackluster response led to him and Vikedal displaying a vulgar hand gesture and leaving the stage after only a few songs.(source). Guest roles include two episodes of Law & Order and an episode of Friends. The audience voiced their distaste by throwing bottles and rocks at the stage. She was in the film Daredevil playing Matt Murdock's (Ben Affleck) secretary, but the scene she was in was deleted from the theatrical version of the film, She has starred Old School as Nicole and Catch Me If You Can as Marci. Feeling they didn't fit with the genre of the other bands at the festival, Nickelback were reluctant to do the show; however, despite the predictable result, the money they were offered was so substantial that they couldn't turn it down. Pompeo is currently starring in the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. The band was booed offstage at a Portuguese heavy metal Music festival. Determined to get serious about her career, Pompeo moved to Los Angeles in 2001 and finally struck gold in 2002 when she was tapped by director Brad Silberling for a crucial role in his film Moonlight Mile. The similarity of the two songs is only apparent, however, when several parts are edited out of both tracks and the tempo of Someday is elevated. Minor roles on primetime series (for example, Strangers with Candy) and a handful of unremarkable films followed. A clever mash-up combined the two songs into a single track, "How You Remind Me of Someday", which has circulated the Internet for years on humor sites and music messageboards. She eventually moved to Miami, where she was a cocktail waitress before heading back to New York, where in 1996 she was bartending at the SoHo Bar & Grill when an agent approached her about appearing in commercials, and she subsequently landed her first spot the next day, soon, appearing in commercials for Citibank and L'Oreal. Critics have often pointed out that "How You Remind Me", a Nickelback song that received extensive airplay in 2001 and 2002, and "Someday", a popular song in 2003, are almost identical except for lyrical content. Pompeo was born outside of Boston, then lived for a time as a child on New York's Upper West Side. Many fans of Nickelback argue that it is tough to judge the band by their singles, as is the case with many mainstream bands. Ellen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969 in Everett, Massachusetts) is an American actress. Nickelback are also heavily criticized as commercial sellouts by grunge fans because of their simple radio-friendly sound, which makes frequent use of digital post-processing. Human Resources Woman. (source). 8 1/2 x 11 (1999) ... The fact that Nickelback seldom touches on taboos in their lyrics (profane or otherwise) make their sound a viable option for rock, alternative, and mix stations. Upset Girl. "Rockstar" has the band reflecting on the consequences of their new status as recognized musicians; something that is executed with solid ability and thought. Coming Soon (1999/I) ... Kroeger deals with nostalgia, friendships and the passage of time in one of the 2005 singles "Photograph". Beth. Their fifth album, "All the Right Reasons" (2005), sees a progression in their subject matter. Eventual Wife (2000) ... The context provided in Nickelbacks' songs also make it easy to create a mental picture of the subject matter; they seldom if ever speak metaphorically. Martha. Earlier albums included songs discussing problems many can relate to, such as parental desertion and domestic abuse. In the Weeds (2000) ... As many bands, Nickelback's lyrics deal mostly with either acquirring romance, the loss of romance, or the transition between love and hate in relationships. Bertie Knox. The result is radio friendly hard rock with no frills; save some dubbing in a few of their songs for dramatic effect ("Figured You Out"). Moonlight Mile (2002) ... The frontman Chad Kroeger is the dominant element; his vocals sustain the songs through verse and hook. Marci. Nickelback's style is best described as hard rock; no electronic sounds or DJs gueststar in their songs. Catch Me If You Can (2002) ... On that morning, they were on their tour bus traveling across Pennsylvania less than 10 miles from where Flight 93 crashed. Karen Page. Silver Side Up was released on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Daredevil (2003) ... Their second album, The State, propelled them to the mainstream with two Top 10 hits and the follow up album Silver Side Up, with 2002's most-played single How You Remind Me, gave them superstar status, scoring multi-format smashes on every album since. Nicole. Nickelback was helped early on by Cancon, the Canadian law requiring a certain percentage of music played on Canadian radio to be from Canadian musical artists. Old School (2003) ... They are now based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Flynn. The core of the band hails from Hanna, Alberta. Undermind (2003) ... . Veronica. The name derived from the nickel in change Mike Kroeger frequently had to give customers back in his job at a Starbucks coffee shop. Nobody's Perfect (2004) ... Nickelback is a post-grunge rock band founded in western Canada in 1995. Sandra Walker. Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (June 24, 2003) Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) (Elton John cover, feat. Grey's Anatomy (2005) TV Series ... Daredevil (February 4, 2003) Learn the Hard Way. Phoebe. Live At Home (DVD above) (October 29, 2002) Mistake. Life of the Party (2005) (post-production) ... Jerry Cantrell). Herself. Live At Home (DVD above) (October 29, 2002) It Ain't Like That (Alice in Chains cover, feat. Punk'd (2005) TV Series ... Spider-Man (May 3, 2002) Hero (Only featured as a bonus on the Spider-Man DVD). The Scorpion King (March 26, 2002) Yanking Out My Heart. Nickelback - Photo Album (October 4, 2005). Nickelback - The Videos (September 23, 2003). Nickelback - Live At Home (October 29, 2002). (2x Platinum)[citation needed], #13 UK, #2 AUS. All the Right Reasons (October 4, 2005) #1 CAN (2x Platinum)[citation needed], #1 U.S. (3x Platinum)[citation needed], #5 UK. The Long Road (September 23, 2003) #1 CAN (4x Platinum)[citation needed], #6 U.S. (6x Platinum)[citation needed], #1 UK, #1 CAN, #4 DE. Silver Side Up (September 11, 2001) #1 CAN (8x Platinum)[citation needed], #2 U.S. The State (March 7, 2000) #11 CAN, #130 U.S. Curb (1996) re-released (June 25, 2002). Hesher (Demo EP) (1996). Daniel Adair - Drums and Vocal. Mike Kroeger - Bass. Ryan Peake - Guitar and Backing Vocals. Chad Kroeger - Lead Vocals and Guitars. |