Why Do People hate Nickelback? (A Fair Analysis)
I am a bit of a rock fan I have to say. I am mostly found at metal, grunge and rock concerts rather than immersed in today’s predominant pop culture. I guess you still listen to the music when you were young, not that makes me old!
Ok, I admit to likinging some of the songs that Nickelback produced, hell, I even sang karaoke to some of their songs. A rather introverted friend of mine who is not very outgoing just perks up every time he hears “rockstar”. There is certainly something to their music which admittedly can sound a bit samey over the years.
I haven’t heard anything about them for years but it seems despite their success they are not enjoying the fame as some other rock bands would. Even worse, as it turns out they are one of the most disliked bands in America. We explore the why, when and what next for the Nickelbackers. Rock and read on.
Who is Nickelback?
Nickelback is well-known classic rock band from Canada that formed in 1995. The ensemble’s first members were vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, his brother and bassist Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake on the guitar, and the two brother’s cousin and drummer Brandon Kroeger. In 1996, they all moved to Vancouver to record their first EP. The band’s debut full-length album, Curb, was released in 1996 and featured the single “Fly.” The band’s name apparently comes from the nickel in change that band member Mike Kroeger returned to paying customers at his part-time gig at Starbucks; he would frequently say, “Hey, here’s your nickel back”.
Nickelback signed with Roadrunner Records in 2000 and released The State, which contained their international breakthrough single “Leader of Men.” The band’s next album, “Silver Side Up”, was released in 2001 and contained their first American number one single and one of my favourite songs of theirs “How You Remind Me.” The band’s 2003 album, The Long Road, peaked at number six on the Billboard charts and spawned the single “Someday.”
Nickelback’s subsequent 2005 album, “All the Right Reasons”, was recorded with Vikedal, their drummer, and contained the singles “If Today Was Your Last Day” and “Gotta Be Somebody.” The album was a commercial success, topping Canadian as well as the more important American charts, and earned the famous Grammy nomination for “Burn it to the Ground.”
In the urban dictionary use, the term “nickelbacking” refers to lamely producing something for the general masses with minimal care for its originality or creativity.
Why do people hate the lead singer of Nickelback?
It is astonishing when you are one of the most successful Canadian rockbands, selling an approximate 50 million albums worldwide, yet, for some reason are still disliked. Much of the dislike is aimed at frontman Chad Kroeger although it is mostly by default as he is the singer and front-man of the group.
We looked into some of the most used arguments around and summarised the main points below:
- People hate Nickelback because they think the band is a symbol of everything that is wrong with the music industry today.
- Some of the main complaints against the band are that their music is formulaic and their lyrics are shallow.
- However, Nickelback does have one redeeming quality in that their music is quite catchy.
- There are several non-musical factors that have also contributed to the band’s negative image, such as the way frontman Chad Kroeger looks and the inclusion of an anti-Nickelback joke in a Comedy Central commercial.
- The proliferation of memes making fun of the band has also played a role in their negative reputation.
- Nickelback has managed to remain a marketable rock outfit despite all the hate.
Is Nickelback one of the most hated bands?
It is fair to say that if you were to ask one hundred random people most would probably say yes to this question. It is obviously also dependent whether somebody listens to rock music. For anyone not in the slightest interested in rock music, Nickelback probably sounds like a name for a video game or debt collectors business.
What is the most hated band in America?
Impossible to answer at first glance. We researched around and found that using a more sophisticated scientific analytical and mathematical approach, Best Life has come up with a list of the 21 most hated bands of all time. The data, according to its creators, was analyzed by studying and scanning a large number of online articles, music message boards and fan lists. And here, ladies and gentlemen, are the results. Topping the list was unsurprisingly Nickelback, followed by Limp Bizkit, Creed, U2 and Mumford & Sons.
Here is the full list:
- Nickelback
- Limp Bizkit
- Creed
- U2
- Mumford & Sons
- Bob Dylan
- Phish
- Radiohead
- KISS
- Dave Matthews Band
- Coldplay
- Green Day
- The Doors
- Metallica
- Korn
- Oasis
- Pearl Jam
- Rush
- Nirvana
- Spin Doctors
- Linkin Park
Why is Coldplay hated?
How can you hate Coldplay? I have to admit being a big fan of theirs in the early 2000s when their first two albums “Parachutes” and “A Rush of Blood Through your Head” came out. I must have seen them seven times. I even met their guitarist, Jonny Buckland, at a friend’s birthday party once and he was very friendly and humble.
Coldplay is a British pop rock band that was formed in 1996. The band consists of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion. The band’s manager, Phil Harvey, is often considered to be an unofficial fifth member. The band has overall released seven studio albums, with their most recent one, “A Head Full of Dreams”, being released in 2015.
The band has been insanely successful, selling over 80 million records worldwide. They have won numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards. Despite their success, the band has faced criticism from some quarters. Some people have accused them of making “depressing” music, while others have criticized their later work for straying too far from their earlier sound. Furthermore, their frontman, Chris Martin, and his somewhat high-pitched voice is a nuisance to many ears it would seem. Furthermore his marriage with Gwyneth Paltrow, who herself is somewhat controversial and disliked also caused many people to dislike the band for it.
Despite the criticisms, Coldplay remains one of the most popular and successful bands in the world. Their music has resonated with millions of people and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
What did the lead singer of Nickelback do?
Nothing really would justify being disliked when we looked deeper into his past. He was originally born as Chad Robert Turton but inherited his name from his grandfather from his mother’s side who was a well-known politician named Henry Kroeger, who himself was born in Moscow, Russia to a Mennonite family of German descent.
Disliking or even hating someone is the study of many societal and psychological studies. Most of the time it appears from nothing is usually just the reflection of someone’s own insecurities. Reflecting on my own past I could certainly testify to that.
In general, people dislike others for a variety of reasons, including needing a scapegoat, feeling lonely, fearing the unknown, and insecurity. There are some bonding benefits to sharing negativity about others, but the risks often outweigh the benefits. This explains some of the more wide-held and meme-like behaviour towards the band. As a general life rule, I would suggest that it is best practice to keep negative opinions to oneself unless they are founded in a socially acceptable belief or come from a personal experience.
What bands are worse than Nickelback?
According to the list we highlighted above there are really no other bands which are in aggregate more disliked than Nickelback. It is, of course, a personal choice who you generally dislike as a musician. What are the criteria I keep thinking? Surely, it can not be because of some personal experience someone had with the band or its members. Is it the lyrics of a specific song, or is the recent media post where they portrayed themselves in a certain light?
One thing is for sure, as a public person and music celebrity you will certainly draw both love and hatred. Is there an artist or band that is commonly loved I asked myself? Probably but who are they? Does everyone love the Rolling Stones? Probably not.
How much Nickelback’s lead singer worth?
Googling how much somebody is worth is a somewhat unsatisfying task. First, the number you will see will probably make you shout “No, way” and you will feel some slight jealousy and have questions about how they made all this wealth Secondly, the estimates are wild guesses. Nobody but the person in question and their family will know how much they really are worth.
Many artists have real estate and their investments in private or public business are unknown. Cash in the bank is not really what determines their wealth and how much debt they have amassed is also not publicly available information.
Chad Kroeger, unsurprisingly, is currently the richest member of Nickelback as its lead vocalist. He is estimated to be worth $ 80 million. Hard to swallow isn’t it if you are a hater.
Final thoughts
Nickelback is a rock band from Canada that has been around since 1995. The group has had success both in Canada and internationally, selling approximate 50 million albums worldwide.
However, the band has faced criticism from some quarters, with some people accusing them of making “formulaic” and “shallow” music. There are also several non-musical factors that have contributed to the band’s negative image, such as the way frontman Chad Kroeger looks and the inclusion of an anti-Nickelback joke in a Comedy Central commercial.
Despite all the hate, Nickelback remains a marketable rock outfit and one of the most popular and successful bands in the world.
