History of Nickelback in Timeline
Nickelback, formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, is a Canadian rock band known for their distinctive sound and numerous hit songs. The band consists of Chad Kroeger (lead guitar/vocals), Ryan Peake (rhythm guitar/keyboard/backing vocals), Mike Kroeger (bass), and Daniel Adair (drums). Before settling on Adair in 2005, the band experienced multiple drummer changes in its early years.
1995: Nickelback's Formation
Nickelback, a Canadian rock band, was formed in Hanna, Alberta in 1995.
1996: Formation of Village Idiot and Release of "Hesher"
In the early 1990s, the Kroeger brothers formed a cover band called Village Idiot, which later transformed into Nickelback. The band released their debut EP, "Hesher," in 1996, funded by a loan and featuring their early original material.
1996: Release of "Curb" and First Single
Nickelback released their first full-length album, "Curb," in 1996. The album featured the song "Fly," which also appeared on their previous EP and became their first official single.
1997: Brandon Kroeger's Departure and Mitch Guindon's Brief Stint
Brandon Kroeger left the band in 1997 and was briefly replaced by Mitch Guindon, who also departed soon after due to personal reasons related to touring.
1998: Ryan Vikedal Joins as Drummer
Ryan Vikedal joined Nickelback as their drummer in the summer of 1998, filling the vacancy left by previous drummers and contributing to their evolving sound.
1999: Signing with EMI and Roadrunner Records
Impressed by their live performance and driven by the potential of their music, Roadrunner A&R Ron Burman signed Nickelback to a record deal with EMI and Roadrunner Records in 1999. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of their journey toward mainstream recognition.
2000: Release of "The State"
Nickelback released "The State" in 2000 through Roadrunner Records and EMI Canada. The album gained traction and achieved gold certification, later reaching platinum status in 2008.
September 11, 2001: Release of "Silver Side Up"
Nickelback released their third album, "Silver Side Up," on September 11, 2001. The album achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200 and featuring the chart-topping single "How You Remind Me."
2001: Chad Kroeger's Songwriting Analysis
Around 2001, Chad Kroeger delved into analyzing popular music, dissecting song structures, lyrics, and sonic elements to understand the factors contributing to chart success. This analytical approach informed his songwriting and played a role in the band's subsequent hits.
2001: "The State" European Release
Following its initial release in 2000, Nickelback's album "The State" was released in Europe in 2001, expanding their reach and fan base internationally.
August 19, 2002: Ilha do Ermal Festival Incident
On August 19, 2002, during a performance at the Ilha do Ermal festival in Portugal, Nickelback experienced an unpleasant incident where Chad Kroeger was struck by a projectile thrown from the audience, leading to the band cutting their set short.
2002: Mainstream Breakthrough with "How You Remind Me"
Nickelback achieved a significant breakthrough in 2002 with their hit single "How You Remind Me," which topped charts in the United States and Canada and propelled them to international fame.
2002: Success of "How You Remind Me"
Nickelback's single "How You Remind Me" from their album "Silver Side Up" dominated the charts in 2002, becoming the Billboard Hot 100 number one single of the year.
2003: Release of "The Long Road"
In 2003, Nickelback released their fourth album, "The Long Road," which featured the hit single "Someday" and further solidified their presence in the music industry.
2003: Release of "The Long Road" and Collaboration with Joey Moi
Nickelback released their fourth studio album, "The Long Road," in 2003. This marked their first collaboration with producer Joey Moi, who had a significant impact on their sound. The album achieved both critical and commercial success.
March 2005: "The Long Road" Certified 3x Platinum
Nickelback's album "The Long Road," released in 2003, achieved triple-platinum certification by the RIAA in March 2005, marking significant sales and commercial success.
May 2005: Recording Sessions for "All the Right Reasons"
Nickelback's recording sessions for their album "All the Right Reasons" took place from January to May 2005.
October 3, 2005: "All the Right Reasons" Released
On October 3, 2005, Nickelback released their fifth studio album, "All the Right Reasons".
2005: Nickelback's Drummer Changes Conclude
After a series of drummer changes, Nickelback solidified its lineup in 2005, marking the end of a period of lineup instability.
2005: Release of "All the Right Reasons"
Nickelback released their best-selling album, "All the Right Reasons," in 2005. The album included hit singles like "Photograph" and "Rockstar."
November 2006: Nickelback Wins American Music Award
In November 2006, Nickelback won an American Music Award for best pop/rock album for their album "All the Right Reasons".
2006: Nickelback Tours Extensively
Nickelback spent much of 2006 touring the globe, including opening for Bon Jovi on the European leg of the Have a Nice Day Tour.
2007: Nickelback Tours Extensively
Nickelback spent much of 2007 touring the globe and had over 2 million fans attend their shows during 2006 and 2007.
2007: Nickelback Takes a Break and Starts Recording
Nickelback took much of 2007 off before starting to record a new album.
July 2008: Nickelback Signs with Live Nation
In July 2008, Nickelback signed with Live Nation for three touring and album cycles.
September 4, 2008: "If Today Was Your Last Day" Initially Announced as First Single
On September 4, 2008, it was announced that the first single from Nickelback's upcoming album would be "If Today Was Your Last Day".
September 30, 2008: Initial Release Date for "If Today Was Your Last Day"
September 30, 2008 was the initial planned release date for "If Today Was Your Last Day", which was later scrapped.
November 18, 2008: "Dark Horse" Released
Nickelback's album "Dark Horse", produced by Mutt Lange, was released on November 18, 2008.
November 26, 2008: Nickelback Announces "Dark Horse" Tour
On November 26, 2008, Nickelback announced their tour in support of their album "Dark Horse", kicking off in Nashville, Tennessee.
December 9, 2008: "Dark Horse" Certified Platinum
Nickelback's album "Dark Horse" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 9, 2008.
December 15, 2008: "Something in Your Mouth" Released to Rock Radio
On December 15, 2008, "Something in Your Mouth" was released as the second single from "Dark Horse" to rock radio.
2008: Nickelback's Success and Critical Reception
Following the release of their album "Dark Horse" in 2008, Nickelback received mixed reviews. ChartAttack attributed the band's success to their understanding of their target audience and their ability to create commercially appealing music. Billboard also acknowledged the band's ability to provide "affordable fun" that resonated with listeners. Despite some criticism, Nickelback received public support from fellow musicians like Chris Martin of Coldplay, producer Timbaland, and singer Keyshia Cole.
2008: "The State" Achieves Platinum Certification
Nickelback's album "The State," originally released in 2000, achieved platinum status in 2008, highlighting the enduring popularity and success of their earlier work.
2008: Release of "Dark Horse"
Nickelback's sixth studio album, "Dark Horse," was released in 2008, featuring the popular single "Gotta Be Somebody."
March 31, 2009: "If Today Was Your Last Day" Released as a Single
"If Today Was Your Last Day" was released as a single from "Dark Horse" on March 31, 2009.
April 2009: "Dark Horse" Certified Double Platinum
"Dark Horse" was certified two times platinum in April 2009.
2009: Billboard Recognition
Nickelback earned recognition from Billboard in 2009 as the most successful rock group and seventh-most successful artist of the decade. Their single "How You Remind Me" received accolades as the best-selling rock song and fourth-best overall.
2009: Sturgis Performance Released on DVD and Blu-ray
Nickelback's performance at the 2006 Sturgis Bike Rally was released on DVD and Blu-ray in 2009.
January 29, 2010: Nickelback Releases Rhythm Game
On January 29, 2010, Nickelback released a Tap-Tap rhythm game on the App Store.
February 28, 2010: Nickelback Performs at 2010 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
Nickelback performed "Burn It to the Ground" at the 2010 Winter Olympics closing ceremony on February 28, 2010.
March 23, 2010: "This Afternoon" Released as Eighth Single from "Dark Horse"
"This Afternoon" was released as the eighth single from Nickelback's "Dark Horse" album on March 23, 2010.
April 2010: Sales Milestone for "Dark Horse"
By April 2010, "Dark Horse" had sold over 3 million copies in the U.S..
June 19, 2010: Sales Milestone for "All the Right Reasons"
By June 19, 2010, "All the Right Reasons" had sold over 7 million copies in the U.S..
September 2010: Nickelback Plans Next Album
In September 2010, Chad Kroeger revealed that songwriting for the next Nickelback album was planned to start as early as February 2011.
October 2010: Nickelback Concludes "Dark Horse" Tour
Nickelback concluded their "Dark Horse" tour in October 2010.
February 2011: Planned Start for Songwriting
February 2011 was the planned start date for songwriting for Nickelback's next album after "Dark Horse".
April 2011: "The Long Road" Sales Figures
As of April 2011, Nickelback's album "The Long Road" had sold an impressive 3,591,000 copies, reflecting its sustained popularity and commercial appeal.
September 8, 2011: "Here and Now" Announced
Nickelback announced their new album, "Here and Now", on September 8, 2011.
November 2011: Voted Number One "Musical Turnoff"
In November 2011, Nickelback was voted the number one "musical turnoff" by users of the dating site Tastebuds.fm.
November 21, 2011: "Here and Now" Released
Nickelback released "Here and Now" on November 21, 2011.
2011: Release of "Here and Now"
In 2011, Nickelback released their seventh album, "Here and Now," which topped the charts in Canada.
January 11, 2012: Here and Now Tour Announcement
On January 11, 2012, Nickelback announced their Here and Now Tour, with Seether, Bush, and My Darkest Days.
May 2013: Named Second-Worst Band of the 1990s
Readers of Rolling Stone magazine named Nickelback the second-worst band of the 1990s in May 2013.
October 3, 2013: The Best of Nickelback Volume 1 Announcement
Nickelback officially announced their greatest hits album, "The Best of Nickelback Volume 1" on October 3, 2013, through social media.
August 2014: "Edge of a Revolution" Release
Nickelback released "Edge of a Revolution", the lead rock single from their upcoming album, in August 2014.
August 22, 2014: No Fixed Address Announcement
On August 22, 2014, Nickelback announced their upcoming album would be titled "No Fixed Address".
September 9, 2014: "What Are You Waiting For?" Release
Nickelback released "What Are You Waiting For?", the lead pop single and second overall, from their upcoming album, on September 9, 2014.
November 5, 2014: No Fixed Address Tour Announcement
On November 5, 2014, Nickelback announced their fifth headlining concert tour, the No Fixed Address Tour, in support of the album of the same name.
November 17, 2014: No Fixed Address Release
Nickelback released their album "No Fixed Address" on November 17, 2014.
2014: Chad Kroeger on Criticism
Chad Kroeger commented that criticism helped him develop resilience and that it helped the band become more than just an average band.
2014: Release of "No Fixed Address"
Nickelback released their eighth studio album, "No Fixed Address," in 2014.
August 19, 2016: "Dirty Laundry" Release
On August 19, 2016, Nickelback released a cover of Don Henley's song "Dirty Laundry".
2016: European Tour Postponement
Nickelback postponed the entire European leg of their No Fixed Address Tour until Autumn 2016.
January 23, 2017: "Feed the Machine" and 2017 Tour Announcement
On January 23, 2017, Nickelback announced their new single, "Feed the Machine", would be released on February 1, and released details for their 2017 tour.
April 28, 2017: "Song on Fire" Release
Nickelback released "Song on Fire", the second single from their album "Feed the Machine", on April 28, 2017.
June 16, 2017: Feed the Machine Release
Nickelback released their ninth album, "Feed the Machine", on June 16, 2017.
June 23, 2017: 44-City North American Tour
Shortly after the release of "Feed the Machine", Nickelback began a 44-city tour in North America on June 23, 2017, co-headlined with Daughtry, with Shaman's Harvest and Cheap Trick as supporting acts.
2017: Release of "Feed the Machine"
"Feed the Machine," Nickelback's ninth studio album, was released in 2017.
2019: Discussion of Tenth Studio Album
In early 2019, members of Nickelback spoke about recording a tenth studio album.
August 14, 2020: "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" Release
Nickelback released a cover of The Charlie Daniels Band song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", featuring Dave Martone, on August 14, 2020.
July 2021: New Music in Progress
In July 2021, bassist Mike Kroeger commented that Nickelback was actively working on composing and recording new music.
August 2022: New Music Teasers
Nickelback began posting teasers of new music on social media, branded with the date "09.07.2022".
August 26, 2022: Video Shoot Invitation
On August 26, 2022, students at Simon Fraser University were invited to participate in a video shoot for Nickelback's new single on August 30th.
August 30, 2022: Video Shoot
Nickelback hosted a video shoot for their new single outside the Convocation Mall on the Simon Fraser University campus.
September 7, 2022: "San Quentin" Release
Nickelback released "San Quentin", the lead single from their upcoming album "Get Rollin'", on September 7, 2022.
October 5, 2022: "Those Days" Release
Nickelback released "Those Days", the second single from "Get Rollin'", on October 5, 2022.
2022: Release of "Get Rollin'"
Nickelback released their tenth studio album, "Get Rollin'," in 2022, marking their latest musical offering.
June 2023: Get Rollin' Tour Begins
Nickelback embarked on their "Get Rollin' Tour" with Brantley Gilbert and Josh Ross in June 2023.
August 2023: Get Rollin' Tour Concludes
Nickelback concluded their "Get Rollin' Tour" in August 2023.
2023: Induction into Canadian Music Hall of Fame
In 2023, Nickelback was honored with induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, solidifying their legacy and impact on Canadian music.
2023: "Hate to Love: Nickelback" Documentary Release
In 2023, a documentary film titled "Hate to Love: Nickelback," directed by Leigh Brooks, was released. The film profiled the band's career, music, and cultural impact.
