Nickelback free essay sample

Table of Contents Chapter 1 Nickelback Poem Chapter 2 History of Nickelback Chapter 3 Nickelbacks letter Nickelback Awesome, cool Famous, loud Rocking, music Changed, golden Best, greatest Shakes, world Platinum, CD’s Albums, singles Songs, concerts Good, #1 History of Nickelback Nickelback is a post-grunge rock band formed in Hanna, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The name derived from the nickel in change Mike Kroegers brother frequently had to give customers back in his job at a Starbucks coffee shop in which he would say, Heres your nickel back. The band has sold over 13 million albums in the United States and over 1.5 million albums in Canada, their worldwide albums sales counted near to 20 million. Nickelbacks latest release, All the Right Reasons has already sold more than 3.5 million albums in US and over 5 million albums worldwide while not even a year has passed since its release. History 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. We will write a custom essay sample on Nickelback or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Their second full length album, The State, propelled them to the mainstream with two Top 10 hits (one being Leader of Men) and the follow up album Silver Side Up, with 2002s most-played single How You Remind Me, gave them superstar status, scoring multi-format smashes on every album since. The band was playing their second song at the Ilha do Ermal festival in Portugal on August 19, 2002, when singer Chad Kroeger was suddenly sprayed with a full bottle of water, hurled from somewhere within the audience. Kroeger immediately tore off his guitar and confronted the crowd, and as he turned around, he was pelted in the back of the head with what looked like a large rock. See ya, he replied with a wave. With that, the entire band followed him off the stage. Both Kroeger and drummer Ryan Vikedal gave the audience the finger as they strode off. Kroeger was unharmed by the rock.[1] 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 United Airlines Flight 93 crashed. They have received 6 Juno Awards and were nominated for 5 more in 2006. Their single Photograph was nominated for best single. Nickelback with their latest album, topped the nominees with 3 the nominations including Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group, Favorite Pop/Rock Album (All the Right Reasons) and Favorite Alternative Artist, for the 34th American Music Awards which are going to be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. Style Nickelbacks style can be described as hard rock with a melodic undertone, modern arena rock sound (many claim there are also a small amount of heavy metal and country influences). The frontman Chad Kroeger is the dominant element; his vocals sustain the songs through verse and hook. As with many bands, Nickelbacks lyrics deal mostly with either acquiring romance, the loss of romance, or the transition between love and hate in relationships. Earlier albums included songs discussing problems such as parental desertion and domestic abuse. They seldom if ever speak metaphorically. Their fifth album, All the Right Reasons (2005), sees a change 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 and is a typical grunge style attack on commercialisation and manufactured artists. The album, however, has received negative reviews. All Music Guide called Nickelback unspeakably awful in the albums critical review. [2] Nickelback was the main support act for Bon Jovi on the European American legs of the latters Have a Nice Day Tour in 2006. Members Current Chad Kroeger Lead Vocals and Guitars Ryan Peake Guitar and Backing Vocals Mike Kroeger Bass Guitar Daniel Adair Drums and Backing Vocals Former Brandon Kroeger Drums (Album: Curb) Ryan Vikedal Drums (Albums: The State, Silver Side Up The Long Road) Discography Albums Hesher Demo (1996) Curb (1996) re-released (June 25, 2002) The State (March 7, 2000) Gold Silver Side Up (September 11, 2001) 6x Platinum The Long Road (September 23, 2003) 3x Platinum All the Right Reasons (October 4, 2005) 3x Platinum DVDs Nickelback Live At Home (October 29, 2002) Nickelback The Videos (September 23, 2003) Nickelback Photo Album (October 4, 2005) Nickelback Pictures (September 12, 2006) Original songs appear on The Scorpion King (March 26, 2002) Yanking Out My Heart * Spider-Man (May 3, 2002) Hero, feat. Josey Scott of Saliva (A very short sound clip is contained in the movie. The song received heavy video airplay and is featured on the DVD) Live At Home (DVD above) (October 29, 2002) It Isn’t Like That (Alice in Chains cover, feat. Jerry Cantrell) Live At Home (DVD above) (October 29, 2002) Mistake Daredevil (February 4, 2003) Learn the Hard Way * Charlies Angels: Full Throttle (June 24, 2003) Saturday Nights Alright (For Fighting) (Elton John cover, feat. Kid Rock) * The Punisher (March 23, 2004) Slow Motion Someday appears in the movie Torque * Also available as bonus tracks on The Long Road import versions Singles Year Title Chart Positions Album U.S. Hot 100 U.S. Mainstream Rock U.S. Modern Rock UK Singles Chart AUS Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart New Zealand Singles Chart Dutch Top 40 1996 Fly Curb 2000 Leader of Men #8 #21 The State 2000 Breathe #10 #21 The State 2000 Old Enough #24 The State 2000 Worthy to Say The State 2001 How You Remind Me #1 (4 wk) #1 (13 wk) #1 (13 wk) #4 #2 #1 #4 #7 Silver Side Up 2002 Too Bad #42 #1 (3 wk) #6 #9 #1 #16 Silver Side Up 2002 Never Again #1 (3 wk) #24 #30 #1 Silver Side Up 2003 Someday #7 #2 #4 #6 #8 #1 #9 #11 The Long Road 2004 Figured You Out #65 #1 (13 wk) #4 #10 #1 The Long Road 2004 Feelin Way Too Damn Good #48 #3 #23 #39 #40 #2 The Long Road 2004 Because of You #7 #3 The Long Road 2005 Photograph #2 #1 (7 wk) #3 #29 #3 #1 #4 #4 All the Right Reasons 2006 Animals #97 #1 (6 wk) #16 #27 All the Right Reasons 2006 Far Away #8 #40 #2 #2 #2 #18 All the Right Reasons 2006 Savin Me #19 #11 #29 #18 #1 #9 #25 All the Right Reasons 2006 Rockstar #7 #37 All the Right Reasons