by Matt Ryan
Nickelback is a rock band, originating from Canada, that is made up of 5 stunningly talented musicians. The mix of personalities and the obvious skill creates music that is nothing short of energetic. Their energy and passion attracts fans - of all ages - continuously, hit after hit. If you enjoy music, and welcome a good show, attending a Nickelback performance should be on the top of your list for the year.
Back in the mid 90’s, when Nickelback first began their career, their inspiration came from a rock band known as “Creed”. These Canadian musicians; however, were driven to be more successful than Creed could ever have dreamt to be. Like many other musicians - bands - Nickelback dealt with their share of troubles and road blocks. Regardless, they still quickly made their mark in the rock industry.
Chad Kroeger - lead singer of Nickelback - had perfected his musical talent by performing with many small bands in his hometown of Hanna. He, like many other musicians, knew he would have to go bigger if he ever wanted to make a name for himself. He, and his brother Mike, went off to Vancouver where they could hopefully begin to get noticed.
Ryan Vikedal and Ryan Peake were the next additions to the band, in 1996. It was at this point that the group decided - and agreed - to call themselves Nickelback. (Mike, Chad’s brother coined this phrase. Every time he would give customers change, he would say “a nickel back”. A silly little catch phrase turned into the name of one of the top rock and roll bands of today.)
These musicians were not only talented, but also passionate about their dreams. They did the own PR work - talking to radio stations and clubs, booked and advertised their own shows, along with creating their own YouTube website. It was not too long before their talent began to catch on and the group began to have a following. This same year - 1996 - they released official songs - “Hesher” and “Curb” and began touring.
By the year, 2000 Canadian stations were looking to showcase local bands - the perfect opportunity for Nickelback. This is when the band released “The State”. This song, along with over 200 bookings, is what caught the attention of recording artists. Two recording firms, EMI and Roadrunner Records, signed a contract with Nickelback for distribution rights of “The State” - at this point there was no turning back.
Ryan Vikedal left the band in 2005, which opened the door for Daniel Adair. Even with such a drastic change, the band kept their fans and continued to flourish. “All the Right Reasons” - their 2005 album release - was one of their most successful albums; it was on the top 30 charts for two years. Over 7-million copies of this album have been sold, and that is just in the U.S.A.
The passion that drives Nickelback is what makes them so special and what captivates thousands of audiences each year. Their music is beyond phenomenal, and their shows are even better. (They actually entice audiences to participate in their shows!) Their energy quickly spreads throughout the entire audience; you cannot help but enjoy your time at one of their performances. Their 2009 tour is in full swing; get tickets now while you still have a chance!
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By Matt Ryan, sponsored by StubPass.com. StubPass sells
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