Nickelback is one of the best-selling bands in the world, but that doesn't mean everyone likes them.
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Formed in 1995, the band's song “This is How You Remind Me” quickly became one of their most played songs after its release. Parties, clubs, and radio stations around the world couldn't get enough of this song…until the Internet decided that some of its users were really tired of it.
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Is Nickelback really that bad?
Here's a closer look at one of the best-selling bands and how they became one of the most questionable bands to play at parties.
Is Nickelback that bad?
Nickelback was formed in 1995 with Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peek, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair.
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The band's first incarnation began as a cover band, but later switched to original songs. After the success of “This Is How You Remind Me,” the band became more radio-friendly, and from there their songs charted and became huge successes.
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Their song “Hero” was also used on the original Spider-Man soundtrack.
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Why Nickelback lost fans and gained fans again
Opinions vary from band to band. Some people prefer Mandoza, others prefer Kurt Dalen.
Nickelback gained fans as a radio-friendly band, but also lost popularity as some began to think they were playing too much. Even if a song is great, listening to it too much can have the opposite effect.
Do you still listen to Nickelback or do you think their last album is old news?
Nickelback: Billboard's Top Rockers
Like it or not, Nickelback takes credit for being a top Billboard rocker who has sold millions of albums since their debut.
According to BestSellingAlbums.org, over 50 million records have been sold to date and counting.
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