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). She added: “Based upon forensic information late Tuesday afternoon that linked the .22 handgun owned by Joseph Materazzo both to Neil Entwistle and to Rachel, we believed we had probable cause to seek an arrest warrant for Neil Entwistle’s arrest.”. The audience voiced their distaste by throwing bottles and rocks at the stage. “He was then in Worksop with his parents.”. 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. He was on an 8:15 flight to the United Kingdom on that day. The band was booed offstage at a Portuguese heavy metal Music festival. on Saturday morning, January 22. 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. “He purchased a one-way ticket on British Airways at approximately 5:00 a.m. 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. As we know, he was observed at Logan Airport. 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. “What we believe happened next was that Neil Entwistle returned the gun to his father-in-law’s home in Carver, then made preparations to leave the country. Many fans of Nickelback argue that it is tough to judge the band by their singles, as is the case with many mainstream bands. Obviously the murder was effected, but the suicide was not. 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. “We believe possibly this was intended to be a murder suicide, but we cannot confirm that. (source). “At sometime on Friday morning, Neil Entwistle - with a firearm we believe he had secured at sometime before that from father in-law Joseph Materazzo - shot Rachel Entwistle in the head and then proceeded to shoot baby Lillian, who was lying on the bed next to her mother. 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. Martha Coakley told a press conference after Entwistle’s arrest: “On Thursday night (January 19, 2006), Rachel was alive and had spoken with family members. "Rockstar" has the band reflecting on the consequences of their new status as recognized musicians; something that is executed with solid ability and thought. And he added that the family had “always been confident that the person who did this would be brought to justice.”. Kroeger deals with nostalgia, friendships and the passage of time in one of the 2005 singles "Photograph". “God didn’t do this - there is evil among us.”. Their fifth album, "All the Right Reasons" (2005), sees a progression in their subject matter. He was a trusted husband and father and it’s incomprehensible how that love and trust was betrayed in the ultimate act of violence. 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. “Rachel and Lilian loved Neil very much. Earlier albums included songs discussing problems many can relate to, such as parental desertion and domestic abuse. Flaherty said: “The family is deeply saddened at the arrest of Neil Entwistle. 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. while a Metropolitan Police team arrived about lunchtime and left with black bin liners containing undisclosed items taken from the garage and house where he previously lived with brother Russell. 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"). Local officers interviewed the couple from 10:00 a.m. The frontman Chad Kroeger is the dominant element; his vocals sustain the songs through verse and hook. His arrest followed detailed searches by two teams of officers at his parents' house. Nickelback's style is best described as hard rock; no electronic sounds or DJs gueststar in their songs. Entwistle did not put up a struggle. On that morning, they were on their tour bus traveling across Pennsylvania less than 10 miles from where Flight 93 crashed. He had been stopped around mid-day while he sat on a London Underground train at west London’s Royal Oak tube station, by officers who had been tailing him since a warrant for his arrest was issued the previous evening. Silver Side Up was released on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Earlier, Middlesex County District Attorney Martha Coakley - the same person who successfully prosecuted nanny Louise Woodward - explained why a warrant for his arrest had been issued and reminded journalists that Entwistle was “innocent until proven guilty”. 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. The previous day, Lawyer Joe Flaherty, a spokesman for Entwistle’s inlaws, said in reaction to his arrest that it was “incomprehensible how love and trust was betrayed in the ultimate act of violence”. 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. She added that Entwistle "had always been inclined to consent" to an extradition request. They are now based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He believes he will receive a fair and proper hearing in the United States on these very serious allegations.". The core of the band hails from Hanna, Alberta. "He's anxious that a delay may cause his late wife's family, and his own, additional distress. . Outside the court afterwards, Yale Law School-educated Seddon - who did not indicate whether her client intended to plead guilty - told reporters: "He has consented at the earliest opportunity because he wants to cooperate with the authorities in any way that he can. The name derived from the nickel in change Mike Kroeger frequently had to give customers back in his job at a Starbucks coffee shop. Just a few hours later, a Home Office minister signed Entwistle's extradition order. Nickelback is a post-grunge rock band founded in western Canada in 1995. At a three-minute Bow Street hearing infront of Judge Nicholas Evans, Entwistle's lawyer Judith Seddon said he had decided to agree to being returned to the US as soon as possible. Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (June 24, 2003) Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) (Elton John cover, feat. Entwistle appeared in court after being arrested in London on February 9. Daredevil (February 4, 2003) Learn the Hard Way. In addition, DNA matching his slain wife Rachel was found on the gun's muzzel. Live At Home (DVD above) (October 29, 2002) Mistake. However, as well as confirming that a set of keys to Materazzo's house were found in the car Entwistle parked at Boston's Logan Airport before his flight, DNA matching Entwistle was found on the handle of a .22 handgun owned by Materazzo. Jerry Cantrell). Finding the house locked, he then decided to fly to England and see his parents. Live At Home (DVD above) (October 29, 2002) It Ain't Like That (Alice in Chains cover, feat. Unable to bring himself to end his life with a knife, he then got in the family car and drove to his father-in-law Joseph Materazzo's house to get a .22 handgun. Spider-Man (May 3, 2002) Hero (Only featured as a bonus on the Spider-Man DVD). He didn't call 911, but instead decided to kill himself. The Scorpion King (March 26, 2002) Yanking Out My Heart. EST, he says he found they had been shot dead and covered their bodies with a blanket. Nickelback - Photo Album (October 4, 2005). When he returned at around 11:00 a.m. Nickelback - The Videos (September 23, 2003). He told them both his wife and daughter were in bed. Nickelback - Live At Home (October 29, 2002). EST three days previously to go on an errand. (2x Platinum)[citation needed], #13 UK, #2 AUS. They say he told them that he left his Hopkinton home at around 9:00 a.m. All the Right Reasons (October 4, 2005) #1 CAN (2x Platinum)[citation needed], #1 U.S. On January 23, Hopkinton Police rang Entwistle at his parents Clifford and Yvonne's home in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. (3x Platinum)[citation needed], #5 UK. EST on the morning of January 21, and boarded a British Airways flight that left at 8:15 a.m. The Long Road (September 23, 2003) #1 CAN (4x Platinum)[citation needed], #6 U.S. Hours after their deaths, Entwistle bought a one-way ticket to London about 5:00 a.m. (6x Platinum)[citation needed], #1 UK, #1 CAN, #4 DE. Autopsy results showed the mother died of a gunshot wound to the head and the baby died of a gun shot to the stomach. Silver Side Up (September 11, 2001) #1 CAN (8x Platinum)[citation needed], #2 U.S. Although the murders happened on January 20, 2006 the bodies of 27-year-old Rachel and 9-month-old Lillian were not found until January 22, in the master bedroom of the couple's rented Hopkinton, Massachusetts home where the Entwistles had moved into just ten days earlier. The State (March 7, 2000) #11 CAN, #130 U.S. English-born Neil and American-born Rachel were married on Sunday, August 10, 2003 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Curb (1996) re-released (June 25, 2002). Neil Entwistle (September 18, 1978) is the husband of Rachel Entwistle and father of Lillian Entwistle and is charged with their murder. Hesher (Demo EP) (1996). Daniel Adair - Drums and Vocal. Mike Kroeger - Bass. Ryan Peake - Guitar and Backing Vocals. Chad Kroeger - Lead Vocals and Guitars. |