History of Nickelback

  • Chad Kroeger Birthday

    Chad Kroeger Birthday
  • Mike Kroger Birthday

    Mike Kroger Birthday
  • Forming the Band

    Nickelback formed in 1996 in Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA, by singer and guitarist Chad Kroeger, his brother Mike Kroeger on bass, guitarist Ryan Peake and Kroegers' cousin Brandon on drums.
  • First Hit Song

    First Hit Song
    Later that year, Nickelback released its first hit song. It was called "Curbs" and was played on some Canadian Radio Stations
  • New Drummer

    New Drummer
    Almost 4 years after Nickelback formed, they hired a new drummer. His name was Ryan Vikedal.
  • Juno award

    Nickelback won a Juno Award for Best New Group
  • Silver Side Up Released

    Nickelback releases their new album, Silver Side up.
  • Top 40

    Nickelback hit the top 40 with their single "Too Bad".
  • Kroeger and Scott Make the Top 40

    Kroeger and Scott Make the Top 40
    Chad Kroeger hit the Top 40 with Josey Scott (from Saliva) with the hit from the film Spiderman - "Hero" - which was in the Top 10 by the end of the month.
  • American Music Award

    Nickelback was nominated for a American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group. The band performed "How You Remind Me" at the ceremony.
  • Juno Award for Song writers

    Kroeger and Nickelback won a Juno Award for Songwriters of the Year.
  • 2 Grammy Awards

    Nickelback was nominated for 2 Grammy Awards including Best Rock Song (songwriters) ("Someday") and Best Rock Album (The Long Road).
  • Drummer, Ryan Vikedal left the band

    Drummer, Ryan Vikedal left the band
    Nickelback announced that drummer Ryan Vikedal had left the group.
  • All the Right Reasons

    Nickelback's new album was released- All the Right Reasons
  • Top 100 Airplay

    Top 100 Airplay
    Nickelback topped the Billboard Pop 100 Airplay chart with "Far Away."
  • "Rockstar"

    "Rockstar"
    Nickelback hit the Top 10 with "Rockstar."
  • Here & Now

    Here & Now
    Nickelback released Here & Now.
  • "When We Stand Together"

    "When We Stand Together"
    Nickelback hit the Top 40 with "When We Stand Together." *My Favorite Song by the way
  • World Tour

    World Tour
    Began their World Tour. Traveled to every continent, and still traveling.