Nickelback

Canadian rock band known for post-grunge sound and massive commercial success in the 2000s.Formed in Hanna, Alberta, Nickelback rose to fame with their 2001 album 'Silver Side Up'. The band has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and is recognized for chart-topping hits like 'How You Remind Me' and 'Photograph'.
  • Nickelback became an internet meme phenomenon in the late 2000s, often cited as 'the most hated band' despite commercial success, with viral campaigns attempting to cancel their concerts.
  • Frontman Chad Kroeger married pop-punk star Avril Lavigne in 2013; their highly publicized divorce was finalized in 2015 after 2 years of marriage.
  • The band faced controversy when former drummer Ryan Vikedal sued them in 2006 over unpaid royalties, resulting in a confidential settlement.
  • Kroeger founded 604 Records in 2008, discovering artists like Carly Rae Jepsen while continuing Nickelback's success through the 2010s.